New adjuvanted flu vaccine aims to boost protection in older adults

NCT ID NCT05501561

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2b trial tests several versions of an experimental flu vaccine that includes an adjuvant (MF59) to strengthen the immune response. The vaccine is made from cells, not eggs, and targets four flu strains. Around 1,000 adults aged 50 and older receive a single shot and are followed for about six months to check safety and immune response. The goal is to find the best dose of antigen and adjuvant for this age group.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

MF59-adjuvanted quadrivalent cell-derived influenza vaccine

What this could lead to

If successful, this vaccine could offer stronger and broader protection against seasonal flu for older adults, who are at higher risk of severe illness.

What could go wrong

This is a mid-stage trial focused on immune response, not yet proven to prevent flu in the real world. Different formulations are being compared, and the best one may still fail in later studies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

influenza prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AMR Coastal Clinical Research

    Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920, United States

  • AMR El Dorado

    El Dorado, Kansas, 67042, United States

  • AMR Lexington

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States

  • AMR Tempe

    Tempe, Arizona, 85281, United States

  • Alliance for Multispecialty Research, LLC, Las Vegas

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, United States

  • Aventiv Research, Inc. Columbus

    Columbus, Ohio, 43213, United States

  • CVS pharmacy - Charlottesville

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902, United States

  • CVS pharmacy - Reston

    Reston, Virginia, 20190, United States

  • CVS pharmacy - Richmond

    Richmond, Virginia, 23235, United States

  • California Research Center

    San Diego, California, 92123, United States

  • CenExel RCA

    Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States

  • Clinical Research Consulting, LLC

    Milford, Connecticut, 06460, United States

  • DM Clinical Research

    Tomball, Texas, 77375, United States

  • Global Health Research Center

    Miami Lakes, Florida, 33016, United States

  • Global Health Research Center

    Tampa, Florida, 33615, United States

  • Health Awareness INC

    Jupiter, Florida, 33458, United States

  • Healthcare Research Network

    Hazelwood, Missouri, 63042, United States

  • Innovative Research of West Florida, Inc.

    Clearwater, Florida, 33756, United States

  • JBR Clinical Research

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States

  • Lynn Health Science Institute

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112, United States

  • M3 Wake Research, Inc.

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612, United States

  • Marvel Clinical Research

    Huntington Beach, California, 92647, United States

  • MedPharmics LLC

    Biloxi, Mississippi, 39531, United States

  • Medpharmics, LLC

    Metairie, Louisiana, 70006, United States

  • Meridian Clinical Research

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

  • Meridian Clinical Research

    Bellevue, Nebraska, 68005, United States

  • Meridian Clinical Research

    Grand Island, Nebraska, 68803, United States

  • Meridian Clinical Research (Binghamton, NY)

    Binghamton, New York, 13901, United States

  • Meridian Clinical Research - Dakota Dunes

    Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, 57049, United States

  • Meridian Clinical Research - Savannah

    Savannah, Georgia, 31406, United States

  • Meridian Clinical Research, LLC

    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68510, United States

  • Meridian Clinical Research, LLC

    Endwell, New York, 13760, United States

  • Meridian Clinical Research, LLC

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States

  • Meridian Clinical Research, LLC

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246, United States

  • Platinum Research Network, LLC

    Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States

  • Precision Clinical Research

    Sunrise, Florida, 33351, United States

  • Rockville Internal Medicine Group

    Rockville, Maryland, 20854, United States

  • Sundance Clinical Research, LLC

    St Louis, Missouri, 63141, United States

  • The Center for Pharmaceutical Research

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64114, United States

  • The Lynn Institute of The Rockies

    Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80920, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research - Greenville

    Greenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research - Medford

    Medford, Oregon, 97504, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research - New Smyrna Beach

    Edgewater, Florida, 32132, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research - Syracuse

    Syracuse, New York, 13057, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research - West Jordan

    West Jordan, Utah, 84088, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research, Gaffney

    Gaffney, South Carolina, 29340, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research, Spartanburg

    Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303, United States