Mpox vaccine trial for babies launches in congo: could half a dose be enough?

NCT ID NCT06844487

First seen May 03, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests the safety and immune response of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine in 344 infants and children aged 4 to 24 months in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Half of the children receive a full dose and half receive a half dose, both given as two shots 28 days apart. The goal is to find the best dose to protect young children from mpox, who are at high risk in this region.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boende Hôpital Général de Référence, Boende

    Boende, La Tshuapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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