Peanut allergy vaccine? new peptide therapy aims to protect kids

NCT ID NCT05621317

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

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests a new treatment called PVX108 for children and teens with peanut allergy. The treatment uses small pieces of peanut protein to help the immune system become less reactive. About 90 participants will receive either PVX108 or a placebo, and researchers will measure how much peanut protein they can tolerate at the end of the study. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and can reduce the risk of severe allergic reactions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

PVX108 (a mixture of peanut protein fragments called peptides)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a safer way to reduce severe allergic reactions to peanuts in children, potentially allowing them to tolerate small amounts without life-threatening symptoms.

What could go wrong

This is a mid-stage trial with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment may not work as hoped, and allergic reactions to the therapy itself are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anaphylaxis food allergy immune system disorder Peanut Hypersensitivity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arkansas Children's Research Institute

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States

  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

  • IAA Clinical Research

    Chevy Chase, Maryland, 20815, United States

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

  • Peninsula Research Associates

    Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States

  • Perth Children's Hospital

    Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia

  • Queensland Children's Hospital

    South Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia

  • Riley Children's Hospital at IU

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 462020, United States

  • Sydney Children's Hospital

    Randwick, New South Wales, Australia

  • The Children's Hospital at Westmead

    Westmead, New South Wales, Australia

  • The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

    Parkville, Victoria, Australia

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

  • Women's and Children's Hospital

    North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia