New mRNA flu shots enter human testing – could they beat the old ones?

NCT ID NCT07204964

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests several new mRNA-based flu vaccines in about 971 healthy adults aged 18 and older. The goal is to see how well they trigger an immune response and how safe they are compared to standard flu shots. Participants receive one dose of an experimental vaccine or a comparator, and researchers monitor side effects and antibody levels over time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

mRNA-based seasonal influenza vaccine candidates (Flu mRNA Formulations A, B1, B3)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to more effective and faster-to-update seasonal flu vaccines for adults.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 2a study, so the vaccines may not prove more effective than current options. Side effects like injection site pain or fever are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Infections viral infectious disease influenza prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Guntersville, Alabama, 35976, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Canoga Park, California, 91303, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Walnut Creek, California, 94598, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Hialeah, Florida, 33012, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Miami, Florida, 33186, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33025, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Stockbridge, Georgia, 30281, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Carson City, Nevada, 89706, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Austin, Texas, 78705, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Garland, Texas, 75043, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Newport News, Virginia, 23606, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Edegem, 2650, Belgium

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Ghent, 9000, Belgium