New combo vaccine for infants shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT02140047

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new vaccine called MT-2301, which protects against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), given together with the standard DPT-IPV vaccine (which protects against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and polio). The trial involved 154 healthy infants aged 2 to 7 months. Researchers compared two doses of MT-2301 against an existing Hib vaccine (ActHIB) to see how well they triggered protective antibodies and whether they were safe.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Haemophilus b conjugate vaccine (MT-2301) combined with DPT-IPV vaccine

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new combination vaccine that protects infants against Hib disease, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and polio with fewer injections.

What could go wrong

This is a Phase 2 trial with 154 participants, so results are preliminary. The new vaccine may not be as effective or safe as the existing vaccine (ActHIB).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

haemophilus infectious disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Investigational site

    Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan