Scientists sniff out new path to protect babies from whooping cough

NCT ID NCT01188512

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Apr 10, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This early-stage study tested a new type of whooping cough vaccine given as a single spray in the nose. The goal was to see if it was safe and if it triggered an immune response in 48 healthy adult male volunteers. If successful, this approach could one day lead to a simple, single-dose vaccine to protect newborn babies before they start their regular vaccination schedule.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karolinska University Hospital

    Solna, 171 76, Sweden

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