New vaccine trial aims to shield teens and adults from whooping cough

NCT ID NCT07492303

First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This early-stage trial is testing a new combination vaccine that protects against whooping cough, diphtheria, and tetanus (Tdap) in people aged 10 and older. Researchers want to see if different doses are safe and trigger an immune response. The study involves 96 volunteers and compares the vaccine to a placebo.

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What this could mean

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

Active substance

Tdap vaccine (acellular pertussis, diphtheria, tetanus combined)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new, safe vaccine option to protect adolescents and adults from whooping cough, diphtheria, and tetanus.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 96 participants, so it's too soon to know if the vaccine works. The main goal is safety, and unexpected side effects are possible.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diphtheria prevention target pertussis prevention target tetanus prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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