Can a vaccine stop shingles from coming back?

NCT ID NCT04091451

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested a shingles vaccine (HZ/su) in 1,430 adults aged 50 and older who had already had shingles. The goal was to see if the vaccine could prevent the virus from coming back. Participants received two shots two months apart and were monitored for safety and immune response.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Barnaul, 656043, Russia

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Gatchina, 188300, Russia

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Moscow, 115478, Russia

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