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

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30281, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Lenexa, Kansas, 66219, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68134, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Rochester, New York, 14609, United States

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Camberwell, Victoria, 3124, Australia

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Madrid, 28006, Spain

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Madrid, 28046, Spain

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Madrid, 28222, Spain

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