Monkeypox vaccine immune response under the microscope

NCT ID NCT05562323

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at how the monkeypox vaccine (MVA-BN) sparks immune responses in 100 adults at high risk of infection, including those with and without HIV. Researchers will measure antibodies and other immune markers in blood samples taken after vaccination. The goal is to understand if the vaccine works similarly in both groups, which could help protect vulnerable populations during outbreaks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
MVA-BN vaccine
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could clarify how well the monkeypox vaccine works in different groups, including people with HIV, and guide future vaccination strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It measures immune markers, not actual disease prevention, so real-world protection remains uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BCN Checkpoint

    RECRUITING

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08015, Spain

  • Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Badalona, Barcelona, 08916, Spain

  • VALLE HEBRÓN HOSPITAL/Centro Salud Internacional y Enfermedades Transmisibles Drassanes

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08035, Spain

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