Could a TB vaccine shield healthcare workers from COVID-19?
NCT ID NCT04387409
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a vaccine called VPM1002 could help healthcare workers miss fewer days of work due to respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. About 1,200 doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff received either the vaccine or a placebo. The goal was to see if the vaccine could boost the immune system and provide some protection against the coronavirus.
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Locations
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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
München, Bavaria, 80336, Germany
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Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
Hanover, Lower Saxony, 30625, Germany
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SocraTec R&D GmbH
Erfurt, Thuringia, 99084, Germany