Could a vaccine given during pregnancy shield infants from a deadly virus?

NCT ID NCT06325657

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study tests an RSV vaccine in pregnant women living with HIV. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and helps mothers pass protective antibodies to their babies, potentially preventing severe RSV lung infections in infants. The trial involves about 681 pregnant participants and follows both mothers and their babies for up to 6 months after birth.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

RSVpreF vaccine

What this could lead to

If successful, this vaccine could help protect infants born to mothers with HIV from severe RSV infections, potentially reducing hospitalizations and deaths.

What could go wrong

This is a phase 3 trial, but results may not confirm full protection or safety for all. The vaccine may cause side effects or not generate enough immunity in this specific population.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease respiratory tract infectious disorder respiratory syncytial virus infectious disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Botho Ke Bontle Health Services

    Pretoria, Gauteng, 0184, South Africa

  • FAMCRU - Worcester

    Worcester, Western Cape, 6850, South Africa

  • Gole Biomed Research Centre

    Polokwane, Limpopo, 0699, South Africa

  • Gugulethu Green Clinic

    Cape Town, Western Cape, 7750, South Africa

  • Josha Research

    Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301, South Africa

  • MRC Unit on Child And Adolescent Health

    Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700, South Africa

  • Qhakaza Mbokodo Research Clinic

    Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, 3370, South Africa

  • REIMED Reiger Park

    Boksburg, Gauteng, 1459, South Africa

  • Setshaba Research Centre

    Pretoria, Gauteng, 0152, South Africa

  • Synergy Biomed Research Institute

    East London, Eastern Cape, 5241, South Africa

  • University of Witwatersrand (WITS) - Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics (VIDA)

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2013, South Africa

  • Wits RHI

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001, South Africa

  • Wits VIDA Nkanyezi Research Unit

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2093, South Africa

  • Worthwhile Clinical Trials

    Benoni, Gauteng, 1500, South Africa