New vaccine aims to stop pneumococcal bacteria in Kids' noses

NCT ID NCT07216430

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new whole-cell pneumococcal vaccine (wSp) in healthy children aged around 7 to 9 months who already received standard pneumonia vaccines. The goal is to see if wSp reduces pneumococcal bacteria in the nose and boosts immune protection. Researchers will compare children who get the vaccine with those who get a placebo, tracking infections and immune responses over 24 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Whole-cell pneumococcal vaccine (wSp)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could lead to a vaccine that reduces pneumococcal bacteria in the nose and may help prevent ear infections and other related illnesses in children.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 2 trial with 320 children, so results are not yet proven. The vaccine may not reduce bacteria as hoped, and side effects are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infectious otitis media otitis media

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Bay Creek Pediatrics

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Rochester, New York, 14580, United States

  • Long Pond Pediatrics

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, New York, 14606, United States

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  • Panorama Pediatrics

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, New York, 14625, United States

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  • Pittsford Pediatrics

    RECRUITING

    Pittsford, New York, 14534, United States

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  • Rochester Medical Group General Pediatric Associates

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Rochester, New York, 14621, United States

  • Western New York Geneva Pediatrics

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Rochester, New York, 14456, United States

  • Westside Pediatric Group

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, New York, 14624, United States

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