New vaccine V118C aims to shield kids from pneumococcal disease
NCT ID NCT07300267
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage trial is testing a new vaccine called V118C to prevent pneumococcal disease, which can cause serious lung and other infections. About 210 toddlers and infants will receive either V118C or an existing vaccine to compare safety and immune response. The study is currently recruiting participants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
V118C vaccine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a new vaccine option to protect children against pneumococcal infections like pneumonia and meningitis.
What could go wrong
This is an early phase 1 trial focused on safety, so it's too soon to know if the vaccine works. Side effects like injection-site reactions or fever are possible.
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Acevedo Clinical Research Associates ( Site 1029)
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33142, United States
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Child Health Care Associates ( Site 1035)
RECRUITINGEast Syracuse, New York, 13057, United States
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Cotton O'Neil Research Center ( Site 1039)
RECRUITINGTopeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
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Epic Medical Research - Carrollton ( Site 1038)
RECRUITINGCarrollton, Texas, 75006, United States
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Epic Medical Research- Garland ( Site 1017)
RECRUITINGGarland, Texas, 75043, United States
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Madera Family Medical Group ( Site 1004)
RECRUITINGMadera, California, 93637, United States
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Pediatric Research of Charlottesville, LLC ( Site 1012)
RECRUITINGCharlottesville, Virginia, 22902, United States
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Saint Louis University Center for Vaccine Development ( Site 1031)
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63104, United States
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The Pediatric Center ( Site 1025)
RECRUITINGColumbia, Maryland, 21045, United States
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Tribe Clinical Research - Spartanburg ( Site 1001)
RECRUITINGSpartanburg, South Carolina, 29301, United States
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Tribe Clinical Research, LLC-Pediatrics ( Site 1008)
RECRUITINGGreenville, South Carolina, 29607, United States
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University of Louisville, Norton Children's Research Institute ( Site 1005)
RECRUITINGLouisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
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University of South Florida-Department of Pediatrics ( Site 1002)
RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33606, United States
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University of Texas Medical Branch ( Site 1020)
RECRUITINGLeague City, Texas, 77573, United States
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