New nasal spray COVID booster shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT06441968

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tested a new COVID-19 booster vaccine given as a nasal spray in 60 adults who had already received at least one mRNA COVID-19 booster. The main goal was to check safety and how well the body's immune system responds. The vaccine uses a harmless mouse virus to deliver a piece of the COVID-19 spike protein.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

MPV/S-2P (a live virus vaccine given as a nasal spray)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new type of COVID-19 booster that is easier to take (nasal spray) and may provide better protection at the site of infection.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 60 people, so it is primarily checking safety, not yet proving effectiveness. The vaccine uses a live virus, which may cause side effects or not work as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19 prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Houston, Texas, 77030-3411, United States

  • NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine - Vaccine Center

    Mineola, New York, 11501, United States

  • The Hope Clinic of Emory University

    Decatur, Georgia, 30030-1705, United States