Scientists to infect volunteers with whooping cough in quest for better vaccines

NCT ID NCT06827470

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study is testing a controlled human infection model for whooping cough. Researchers will give healthy adults aged 18-50 a nasal spray containing a low dose of the bacteria that causes whooping cough. The goal is to find a dose that causes mild symptoms and allows the bacteria to be detected in the nose, helping scientists better understand the disease and develop improved vaccines and treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Canadian Center for Vaccinology

    RECRUITING

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 6R8, Canada

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