New vaccine trial aims to protect kids from mosquito virus
NCT ID NCT07003984
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a vaccine against chikungunya virus in about 720 children aged 1 to under 12. The vaccine uses virus-like particles to train the immune system. Researchers will check if it is safe and triggers a strong immune response compared to a placebo.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 720 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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1 year to 11 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Males or females between 1 and \<12 years of age at Day 1 (day of vaccination). Note: Screening should only occur in the active/open cohorts. Please see Section 6.1 for details 2. Body weight ≥6.5 kg. 3. In general good health, in the opinion of the investigator, based on medical history and physical examination. 4. Able and willing to provide informed assent for study participation and primary caregiver is able and willing to provide informed consent for study participation, in accordance with the Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) determination and applicable federal and local regulations and guidelines. 5. Able and willing to complete all scheduled visits and comply with all study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participation or planned participation in an investigational clinical study (eg, vaccine, drug) within 30 days before Day 1 and for the duration of the study. Note: Participation in an observational study or follow-up phase of a study may be allowed; these instances should be discussed with the sponsor's medical monitor and written agreement obtained prior to enrollment. 2. Current acute illness, with or without fever. 3. Current or recent CHIKV infection indicated by positive immunoglobulin M (IgM) and negative immunoglobulin G (IgG) rapid diagnostic test (RDT) results at screening in the Philippines only; participants in the US will not be tested using the RDT. 4. History of any known or suspected allergy or history of anaphylaxis to any component of the investigational product. 5. History of any known congenital or acquired immunodeficiency or immunosuppressive condition that could impact response to vaccination. 6. Prior receipt or anticipated use of systemic immunomodulatory or immunosuppressive medications from 180 days prior to screening through Day 22. Note: Systemic corticosteroid use at a dose or equivalent dose of 20 mg or greater (≥0.5 mg/kg for children \<40 kg) of prednisone for 14 consecutive days or more within 90 days of screening through Day 22 is exclusionary. The use of inhaled, intranasal, topical, or ocular steroids is allowed. 7. Receipt or anticipated receipt of immunoglobulin from 180 days prior to screening through the duration of the study. 8. Any administration or planned administration of: * A licensed live attenuated vaccine within 28 days before administration of investigational product and until Visit 2 (Day 15 or 22, as applicable) has occurred. * Other licensed (not live) vaccine within 14 days before administration of investigational product and until Visit 2 (Day 15 or 22, as applicable) has occurred. * Another licensed or investigational CHIKV vaccine. 9. Known infection with human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis C virus (HCV), or hepatitis B virus. Note: Positive anti-HCV antibodies and negative HCV polymerase chain reaction would NOT be exclusionary. Polymerase chain reaction testing will not be performed as part of this protocol. 10. Bleeding disorder or receipt of anticoagulants in the 21 days before Day 1, contraindicating intramuscular vaccination, as judged by the investigator. 11. Receipt or anticipated receipt of blood products from 90 days before Day 1 through the duration of the study. 12. Onset of menarche prior to study vaccination. 13. Planned medical or surgical procedure that could adversely impact the participant's participation or the conduct of the study. 14. Identified as an immediate family member of the investigator or employee with direct involvement in the study. Bavarian Nordic staff members and their families, contractors, agents, business partners, and anyone with a financial interest in the outcome of the study. 15. Any other medical condition, including severe malnutrition, that, in the opinion of the investigator, could adversely impact the participant's participation or conduct of the study.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
15 sites in 3 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Study contacts
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Locations
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ARK Clinical Research, LLC
RECRUITINGFountain Valley, California, 92708, United States
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Acevedo Clinical Research
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33142, United States
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CARE CT Group Inc.
RECRUITINGDasmariñas, Cavite, 4114, Philippines
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CMRC Headlands LLC
RECRUITINGSan Juan, Puerto Rico, 918, Puerto Rico
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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Emerson Clinical Research Institute- DC
RECRUITINGWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20009, United States
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HIMC Research and Development on Medical Sciences
RECRUITINGImus, Cavite, 4103, Philippines
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Hope Research Network
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33166, United States
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Institute of Child Health and Human Development, University of the Philippines
RECRUITINGManila, National Capital Region, 1000, Philippines
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KidCare Pediatrics
RECRUITINGBeaumont, Texas, 77706, United States
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Silang Specialist Medical Center
RECRUITINGSilang, Cavite, 4118, Philippines
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University of Perpetual Help DALTA Medical Center, Biomedical Research Institute
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLas Piñas, National Capital Region, 1740, Philippines
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University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGManila, 100, Philippines
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Velocity Clinical Research - Salt Lake City
RECRUITINGWest Jordan, Utah, 84088, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research-Omaha
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68134, United States
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