New shigella vaccine shows promise in first human trial

NCT ID NCT05073003

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested a new vaccine designed to prevent diarrhea caused by Shigella bacteria, a major cause of illness in young children in Africa. The vaccine was first given to adults in Europe, then to adults, children, and infants in Africa to check safety and immune response. Researchers aimed to find the best dose for protecting infants, who are most at risk.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Ghent, 9000, Belgium

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Kericho, 20200, Kenya

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