Can a genetically modified oral vaccine beat cholera?

NCT ID NCT07107516

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a new oral cholera vaccine called PanChol in healthy adults aged 18 to 55 in Zambia. The vaccine is designed to be safer and more effective than current options. Researchers will monitor participants for side effects and measure their immune response after vaccination.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
a novel live attenuated oral cholera vaccine called PanChol
What this could lead to
If successful, PanChol could offer a more effective way to prevent cholera, a severe diarrheal disease that can be fatal within hours.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 32 participants, so the vaccine may not prove safe or effective in larger studies. Side effects are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CIDRZ Matero clinical reseach site

    RECRUITING

    Lusaka, Lusaka Province, 10101, Zambia

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