Rabies shot under the skin: could it work?
NCT ID NCT01044199
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a rabies vaccine (RabAvert) can be given just under the skin instead of into a muscle. Researchers tested it in 130 adults, some who had never been vaccinated and some who had. The goal was to see if the skin shot triggers enough protection and is safe. Results could lead to a simpler vaccination method.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PCEC rabies vaccine (RabAvert)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a simpler, less invasive way to protect against rabies, potentially using less vaccine per dose.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed early-stage study with 130 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intradermal method may not be as effective as the standard shot for all people.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CDC Occupational Clinic
Atlanta, Georgia, 30333, United States
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