Zika vaccine candidate shows promise in early human trial

NCT ID NCT06334393

First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested a new vaccine called VLA1601 to see if it is safe and can protect against the Zika virus, which can cause serious birth defects. The trial involved 150 healthy adults aged 18 to 49 who had never been exposed to similar viruses. Participants received two shots of the vaccine at different dose levels, and researchers monitored side effects and immune responses for several months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Flourish Research

    Chicago, Illinois, 60640, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research

    Sioux City, Iowa, 51106, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research

    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68510, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68134, United States

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