New dengue vaccine shows promise in early trial
NCT ID NCT03746015
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This phase 2 trial tested a tetravalent dengue vaccine (TDV) in 30 healthy adults, some with prior dengue exposure and some without. The goal was to measure the body's immune response and check for safety. Participants received a single shot, and researchers tracked antibody levels over 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Tetravalent Dengue Vaccine (TDV) – a shot containing weakened versions of all four dengue virus types
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this vaccine could help protect people from all four types of dengue fever, reducing the risk of severe illness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 30 participants. The vaccine may not produce strong enough immunity or may have side effects. Larger studies are needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
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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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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2018
- Finished
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Mar 2021
- 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.
- Ages
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18 to 60 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. Who are in good health at the time of entry into the trial as determined by medical history, physical examination (including vital signs) and clinical judgment of the investigator. 2. Group 1 only: immunologically naïve to dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever (YF), Japanese Encephalitis (JE), West Nile (WN) (based on negative results for detection of anti-DENV, anti-Zika, anti-YF, anti-JE, anti-WN antibodies) as documented by serological testing performed by the trial center outside the scope of this trial (up to 70 days \[10 weeks\] prior to Day 1 \[Month 0\]). 3. Group 2 only: serology consistent with primary infection with either DENV-1 or DENV-3 (defined as detectable neutralizing antibodies against DENV-1 or DENV-3 only, or titers for DENV-1 or DENV-3 ≥4-times higher than titers for the 2 other dengue serotypes) as documented by serological testing performed by the trial center outside the scope of this trial (up to 70 days \[10 weeks\] prior to Day 1 \[Month 0\]). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Has clinically active significant infection (as assessed by the investigator) or body temperature ≥38°C (100.4°F) within 3 days of the intended date of vaccination. 2. Has history of progressive or severe neurologic disorder, seizure disorder or neuro-inflammatory disease (eg, Guillain-Barré syndrome). 3. Known or suspected impairment/alteration of immune function including: 1. Chronic use of oral steroids (equivalent to 20 mg/day prednisone ≥12 weeks and/or ≥2 mg/kg body weight/day prednisone ≥2 weeks) within 60 days prior to Day 1 (Month 0) (use of inhaled, intranasal, or topical corticosteroids is allowed). 2. Receipt of parenteral steroids (equivalent to 20 mg/day prednisone ≥12 weeks and/or ≥2 mg/kg body weight/day prednisone ≥2 weeks) within 60 days prior to Day 1 (Month 0). 3. Administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products within 3 months prior to Day 1 (Month 0) or planned administration during the trial. 4. Receipt of immunostimulants within 60 days prior to Day 1 (Month 0). 5. Immunosuppressive therapy such as anti-cancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy within 6 months prior to Day 1 (Month 0). 6. Known Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection or HIV-related disease. 7. Hepatitis C virus infection. 8. Genetic immunodeficiency. 4. Has planned vaccination (during the trial conduct) against any non-dengue flavivirus (eg, Zika, YF, JE, WN, tick-borne encephalitis, or Murray-Valley encephalitis). 5. Planned travel (during the trial conduct) to any area endemic for dengue.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Optimal Research
Peoria, Illinois, 61614, United States
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Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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