New study checks safety of RSV prevention drug in vulnerable infants

NCT ID NCT06851806

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

Summary

This study tests the safety of palivizumab, a drug given as monthly injections, in infants under 24 months who are at high risk for severe RSV disease. About 138 children born prematurely or with certain lung or heart conditions will receive up to 5 doses. Researchers will monitor for side effects and serious adverse events.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

palivizumab

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could confirm that palivizumab is safe for preventing severe RSV in high-risk infants, supporting its continued use.

What could go wrong

This is a small, open-label safety study with no placebo group, so it cannot prove effectiveness. Side effects may still occur.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

respiratory syncytial virus infectious disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Research Site

    RECRUITING

    Hyderabad, 500084, India

  • Research Site

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Pune, 411006, India