Varicella zoster infection
MONDO:0005608A highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella zoster virus. Clinically, it may be manifested as shingles or chicken pox.
Also known as: Varicella-zoster Virus infection, varicella zoster infection
92 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 9 tagged with Varicella zoster infection itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Varicella zoster infection
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Herpes zoster 73 trials
3 sub-types
- Geniculate herpes zoster 0 trials
- Ophthalmic herpes zoster 0 trials
- Zoster sine herpete 0 trials
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Chickenpox 26 trials
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Herpes zoster dermatitis 0 trials
1 sub-type
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Herpetic vulvovaginitis 0 trials
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Can mRNA technology outsmart shingles? a new vaccine trial aims to find out
Vaccine Stopped earlyThis trial tests an experimental mRNA vaccine, mRNA-1468, to see if it can safely prevent shingles in healthy adults aged 50 and older. Participants receive either the new vaccine, a placebo, or an existing shingles vaccine (Shingrix) to compare safety and immune response. The st…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRNA shingles vaccine trial ends early – what we know
Vaccine Stopped earlyThis study tested several experimental mRNA vaccines against shingles in healthy adults aged 50 to 85. The goal was to check safety and immune response compared to the current shingles vaccine, Shingrix. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited, but the data may hel…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC