12,000 koreans monitored for vaccine side effects over 6 years

NCT ID NCT05032976

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is monitoring the safety of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (BNT162b2) in 12,000 people in South Korea who received the vaccine as part of routine care. Researchers are tracking side effects like sore arms or fever within a week of each dose, as well as any other health issues that arise within a month. The goal is to gather real-world safety data from 2021 to 2027 to ensure the vaccine remains safe for the public.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine)

What this could lead to

If successful, this study will provide real-world safety data on the BNT162b2 vaccine in a large Korean population, helping confirm its safety profile.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by other factors and may not apply to other populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19 prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pfizer

    Seoul, South Korea