Mixing COVID-19 vaccines: could two different shots be better?
NCT ID NCT05054621
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether getting a different COVID-19 vaccine for the second shot (instead of the same one) is safe and boosts immunity. 100 healthy adults who had already received one dose of the AZD1222 vaccine were randomly assigned to get either the same vaccine or a different one (MVC-COV1901) as their booster. Researchers measured immune responses and side effects over 168 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- COVID-19 vaccines (AZD1222 and MVC-COV1901)
- What this could lead to
- If mixing vaccines works well, it could offer more flexible and possibly stronger protection against COVID-19.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The long-term safety and effectiveness are still unknown.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2021
- Finished
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Aug 2022
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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20 to 70 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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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participant is willing and able to give written informed consent for participation in the trial. 2. Male or Female, aged from 20 to 70 years 3. Has received one dose of the AZD1222 within 28-70 days before randomization. Evidence of this will be gathered from medical history and/or medical records including the COVID-19 vaccine registration yellow card. 4. Female participant must: 1. Be either of non-childbearing potential, i.e. surgically sterilized (defined as having undergone hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy and/or bilateral salpingectomy; tubal ligation alone is not considered sufficient) or one year post-menopausal; 2. Or, if of childbearing potential, be abstinent or agree to use medically effective contraception on enrolment continuously until 90 days after boost immunization of study intervention. Acceptable forms include: i. Implanted hormonal methods of contraception or placement of an intrauterine device or intrauterine system ii. Established use of hormonal methods (injectable, pill, patch or ring) combined with barrier methods of contraception: condom or occlusive cap (diaphragm or cervical/vault caps) with spermicidal foam/gel/film/cream/suppository c. Have a negative pregnancy test. 5. In the Investigator's opinion, is able and willing to comply with all trial requirements. Exclusion Criteria: \- The participant may not enter the trial if ANY of the following apply: 1. Previous receipt of two or more COVID-19 vaccine doses 2. History of anaphylaxis, severe allergic disease or reactions likely to be exacerbated by any component of study vaccines (e.g. hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the listed ingredients of any study vaccine). This includes latex and polyethylene glycol/macrogol (PEG) 3. Pregnancy, lactation or willingness/intention to become pregnant within 3 months post boost vaccine 4. Malignancy requiring receipt of immunosuppressive chemotherapy or radiotherapy for treatment of solid organ cancer/hematological malignancy within the 6 months prior to enrolment. 5. Bleeding disorder (e.g. factor deficiency, coagulopathy or platelet disorder), or prior history of significant bleeding or bruising following intramuscular injections or venipuncture. 6. Suspected or known current alcohol or drug dependency. 7. Any other significant disease, disorder or finding which may significantly increase the risk to the volunteer because of participation in the study, affect the ability of the volunteer to participate in the study or impair interpretation of the study data. 8. Insufficient level of language to undertake all study requirements in opinion of the Investigators. 9. Known HIV antibody positive.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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ChangGungMH
Taoyuan, Taiwan, 333, Taiwan
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