New shot aims to block tetanus after cuts and wounds

NCT ID NCT07347938

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

Summary

This study tests a new medicine called siltartoxatug to prevent tetanus in people who have been injured. About 6,000 adults in China will receive either the new drug or a standard tetanus shot. Researchers will check how well each treatment prevents tetanus over 90 days and monitor for side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

siltartoxatug injection

What this could lead to

If successful, siltartoxatug could offer a new, effective option to prevent tetanus after injuries, potentially with fewer side effects than current treatments.

What could go wrong

This is a Phase 4 study, so the drug is already approved, but it is still being tested in a large real-world setting. There is always a risk of unexpected side effects or that it may not be as effective as existing options.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

tetanus prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310009, China

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