Nasal whooping cough vaccine gets a boost: higher dose tested in adults

NCT ID NCT02453048

First seen Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tested a higher dose of a new nasal vaccine (BPZE1) for whooping cough in 54 healthy adults aged 18-32. The goal was to see if the higher dose is safe and helps the vaccine take hold in the nose to trigger protection. Researchers monitored side effects and checked if the vaccine colonized the nose over 28 days.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karolinska University Hospital

    Huddinge, Stockholm County, 141 86, Sweden

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