New 5-in-1 meningitis shot could protect kids from five strains at once

NCT ID NCT06647407

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

Summary

This study tests a new pentavalent meningococcal vaccine (MenPenta) that aims to protect against five types of meningococcal bacteria (A, B, C, W, Y) in healthy children, toddlers, and infants. Researchers will compare it to existing licensed vaccines and check how well it works when given alone or with routine childhood shots. The trial involves 750 participants across three age groups and will monitor immune response and side effects for up to 19 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Pentavalent Meningococcal ABCYW vaccine (MenPenta)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a single vaccine that protects against five major types of meningococcal disease, simplifying childhood immunization schedules.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase study (phase 1/2) with only 750 participants, so results may not confirm broad effectiveness or safety. The vaccine may not produce a strong enough immune response in all age groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

meningococcal infection prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais- Site Number : 0760001

    Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30130-100, Brazil

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    Jindřichův Hradec, 377 01, Czechia

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    Ostrava, 700 30, Czechia

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    Pilsen, 301 00, Czechia

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    Prague, 180 00, Czechia

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    Prague, 180 00, Czechia

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    Hvidovre, 2650, Denmark

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    Odense, 5000, Denmark

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    Helsinki, 00100, Finland

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    Seinäjoki, 60100, Finland

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    Oulu, 90220, Finland

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    Jarvenpaa, 04400, Finland

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    Espoo, 02230, Finland

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    Tampere, 33100, Finland

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    Helsinki, 00290, Finland

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    Wolfsburg, 38448, Germany

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    Schönau am Königssee, 83471, Germany

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    Krefeld, 47799, Germany

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    Hürth, 50354, Germany

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    Hürth, 50354, Germany

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    Herxheim, 76863, Germany

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    Mönchengladbach, 41236, Germany

  • Investigational Site Number : 3400001

    San Pedro Sula, Honduras

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    Tegucigalpa, 11101, Honduras

  • Investigational Site Number : 3400003

    Tegucigalpa, 11101, Honduras

  • Investigational Site Number : 6160001

    Lodz, Lódzkie, 91-347, Poland

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    Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 02-793, Poland

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    Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 02-647, Poland

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    Siemianowice Śląskie, Silesian Voivodeship, 41-103, Poland

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    Trzebnica, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, 55-100, Poland

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    Bydgoszcz, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, 85-090, Poland

  • Investigational Site Number : 7240004

    Madrid, 28938, Spain

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    Seville, Sevilla, 41013, Spain

  • Investigational Site Number : 7240009

    Madrid, 28041, Spain

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    Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW, United Kingdom

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    London, England, E1 1BB, United Kingdom

  • Investigational Site Number : 8260009

    London, England, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom

  • Investigational Site Number : 8260010

    Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

  • Private Practice - Dr. Nelson Rosário- Site Number : 0760004

    Curitiba, Paraná, 80810-100, Brazil