Can a new vaccine shield older adults from RSV?

NCT ID NCT05639894

First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial evaluates an experimental vaccine designed to protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can be severe in older adults. The study includes healthy adults aged 18 to 50 in an early phase, and adults 60 and older in a later phase. Participants receive either one of several vaccine doses or a placebo, and researchers monitor safety and measure the immune response, including neutralizing antibodies against RSV types A and B. The goal is to find a dose that is both safe and effective for further development.

What this could mean

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Active substance
An experimental RSV vaccine candidate formulated with lipid nanoparticles, given as an injection
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a new vaccine that protects older adults from severe RSV infections.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial, so the vaccine may not produce a strong immune response or could cause side effects. Results may not generalize to the broader population.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AES Peoria Site Number : 8400030

    Peoria, Illinois, 61614, United States

  • Aventiv Research Columbus Site Number : 8400007

    Columbus, Ohio, 43213, United States

  • Aventiv Research Mesa Site Number : 8400020

    Mesa, Arizona, 85210, United States

  • Be Well Clinical Studies -Round Rock Site Number : 8400038

    Round Rock, Texas, 78681, United States

  • Be Well Clinical Studies Site Number : 8400036

    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68516, United States

  • CVS Health - Peoria Site Number : 8400042

    Peoria, Arizona, 85381, United States

  • CVS Health - Phoenix Site Number : 8400041

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85019, United States

  • CVS Health - Thousand Oaks Site Number : 8400043

    Thousand Oaks, California, 91361, United States

  • Cenexel Research Centers of America Site Number : 8400024

    Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States

  • Centricity Research - Georgia Site Number : 8400009

    Rincon, Georgia, 31326, United States

  • Coastal Carolina Research Center Site Number : 8400015

    North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405, United States

  • DM Clinical Research - Chicago Site Number : 8400027

    River Forest, Illinois, 60305, United States

  • DM Clinical Research - CyFair Site Number : 8400025

    Houston, Texas, 77065, United States

  • IMA Clinical Research-San Antonio Site Number : 8400039

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • Investigational Site Number : 0360001

    Southport, 4215, Australia

  • Investigational Site Number : 0360002

    Camberwell, Victoria, 3124, Australia

  • Investigational Site Number : 0360003

    Botany, New South Wales, 2019, Australia

  • Investigational Site Number : 6300001

    San Juan, 00909, Puerto Rico

  • Investigational Site Number : 6300002

    San Juan, 00918, Puerto Rico

  • Investigational Site Number : 6300003

    Guayama, 000784, Puerto Rico

  • Investigational Site Number : 6300004

    Carolina, 984, Puerto Rico

  • Investigational Site Number : 6300005

    Guaynabo, 00968, Puerto Rico

  • Lynn Institute of Norman Site Number : 8400023

    Norman, Oklahoma, 73072, United States

  • Martin Diagnostic Clinic Site Number : 8400026

    Tomball, Texas, 77375, United States

  • Optimal Research Alabama Site Number : 8400032

    Huntsville, Alabama, 35802, United States

  • Peninsula Research Associates Site Number : 8400013

    Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274, United States

  • Suncoast Research Associates, LLC Site Number : 8400003

    Miami, Florida, 33173, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research - Providence Site Number : 8400006

    East Greenwich, Rhode Island, 02818, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research - San Diego - ERN - PPDS Site Number : 8400010

    La Mesa, California, 91942, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research Site Number : 8400017

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44122, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research Site Number : 8400018

    West Jordan, Utah, 84088-8865, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research Site Number : 8400019

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research, Medford Site Number : 8400014

    Medford, Oregon, 97504, United States

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