New mRNA vaccine targets RSV in first human trial
NCT ID NCT06573281
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early-stage trial is testing several doses of an experimental mRNA vaccine against RSV in 213 healthy adults aged 18-45. The goal is to check the vaccine's safety and how well it triggers an immune response. Participants receive two shots, and researchers monitor for side effects and measure antibody levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mRNA-based RSV vaccine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new vaccine to protect against RSV, a common respiratory virus that can be serious for infants and older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 213 healthy adults, so safety and immune response are still being tested. It may not work in larger, more diverse populations or against different RSV strains.
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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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GSK Investigational Site
Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States
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GSK Investigational Site
Atlanta, Georgia, 30281, United States
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GSK Investigational Site
Lenexa, Kansas, 66219, United States
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GSK Investigational Site
Omaha, Nebraska, 68134, United States
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GSK Investigational Site
Rochester, New York, 14609, United States
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GSK Investigational Site
Camberwell, Victoria, 3124, Australia
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GSK Investigational Site
Madrid, 28006, Spain
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GSK Investigational Site
Madrid, 28046, Spain
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GSK Investigational Site
Madrid, 28222, Spain
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