First mRNA vaccine against deadly nipah virus shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT05398796

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-stage trial tested an experimental mRNA vaccine (mRNA-1215) for Nipah virus, a deadly infection with no approved treatments. Forty healthy adults received two doses of the vaccine and were monitored for safety and immune response. The vaccine cannot cause Nipah infection. Results will help determine if further testing is warranted.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

henipavirus infectious disease Nipah virus disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States