Could this mRNA vaccine stop the virus behind mono and certain cancers?
NCT ID NCT05164094
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing an experimental mRNA vaccine called mRNA-1189 to see if it can safely prevent Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection in healthy people aged 10 to 30. EBV is a common virus that can cause mononucleosis and has been linked to some cancers. The vaccine is given as a shot, and researchers will monitor side effects and measure the body's immune response. About 867 participants will take part in this early-stage trial.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
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867 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2021
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
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.
- Ages
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10 to 30 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: * According to the assessment of the investigator, is in good general health and can comply with study procedures. Part A: Healthy adult from 18 to 30 years of age (inclusive) at the time of consent (Screening Visit, Day 0). Part B: Healthy baseline EBV-seronegative adolescents from 12 to \<18 years of age at the time of consent (Screening Visit, Day 0). Part C: Healthy adolescents and adults from 10 to 21 years of age (inclusive) at the time of consent (Screening Visit, Day 0). Exclusion Criteria: * Has had significant exposure to someone with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection or COVID-19 in the past 14 days prior to the screening visit, if the participant has not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to the screening visit. * Has symptomatic acute or chronic illness requiring ongoing medical or surgical care, to include changes in medication in the past 2 months indicating that chronic illness/disease is not stable (at the discretion of the investigator). * Significant, progressive, unstable or uncontrolled clinical condition, including any condition that may affect participant safety, assessment of study endpoints, assessment of immune response, or adherence to study procedures per investigator judgement. * Has a history of myocarditis, and/or pericarditis. * Has received or plans to receive any licensed or authorized vaccine, to include COVID-19 vaccines, ≤28 days prior to the first injection (Day 1) or plans to receive a licensed vaccine within 28 days before or after any study vaccine injection, with the exception of licensed influenza vaccines, which may be received more than 14 days before or after any study vaccine injection. Note: Other inclusion and exclusion criteria may apply.
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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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ACRC Trials
Frisco, Texas, 75024, United States
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ACRC Trials - Hunt - PPDS
Carrollton, Texas, 75010, United States
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ACRC Trials - Legacy Medical Village Headquarters
Plano, Texas, 75024-4174, United States
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Acclaim Clinical Research
San Diego, California, 92120, United States
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Alliance for Multispecialty Research LLC, East Wichita
Wichita, Kansas, 67207, United States
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Alliance for Multispecialty Research, LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, United States
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Alliance for Multispecialty Research, LLC
Norfolk, Virginia, 23502, United States
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Alliance for Multispecialty Research, LLC - El Dorado - PPDS
El Dorado, Kansas, 67042-2187, United States
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Artemis Institute For Clinical Research LLC - Riverside - Headlands - PPDS
Riverside, California, 92503, United States
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Benchmark Research - Austin - PPDS
Austin, Texas, 78705, United States
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Benchmark Research - Colton - HyperCore - PPDS
Colton, California, 92324, United States
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Benchmark Research - Fort Worth - HyperCore - PPDS
Fort Worth, Texas, 76135, United States
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California Research Foundation - 4180 Ruffin Rd
San Diego, California, 92123-1881, United States
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Cedar Health Research - Fort Worth - PPDS
Dallas, Texas, 75251, United States
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CenExel iResearch, LLC
Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States
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Center For Clinical Trials LLC -Paramount
Paramount, California, 90723-5459, United States
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Charlottesville Medical Research Center
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22911, United States
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Clinical Research Atlanta - Headlands - PPDS
Stockbridge, Georgia, 30281-9054, United States
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Clinical Research Institute, Inc.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402, United States
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Clinical Research Partners LLC - Richmond - ERN - PPDS
Richmond, Virginia, 23226-3787, United States
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Coastal Carolina Research Center
North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405, United States
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Coastal Pediatric Associates
Charleston, South Carolina, 29414-5834, United States
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DM Clinical Research
River Forest, Illinois, 60305, United States
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DM Clinical Research
Southfield, Michigan, 48076, United States
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DM Clinical Research - Texas Center For Drug Development - ERN - PPDS
Houston, Texas, 77065, United States
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DM Clinical Research - Texas Center For Drug Development - ERN - PPDS
Tomball, Texas, 77375, United States
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Fomat Medical Research
Oxnard, California, 93030, United States
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Great Lakes Research Institute
Southfield, Michigan, 48075, United States
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Health Research of Hampton Roads Inc. - Newport News
Newport News, Virginia, 23606-4537, United States
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Helios Clinical Research
Houston, Texas, 77008, United States
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Jacksonville Center For Clinical Research - ERN - PPDS
Jacksonville, Florida, 32216-4357, United States
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Johnson County Clin-Trials
Lenexa, Kansas, 66219, United States
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Lucas Research
Morehead City, North Carolina, 28557, United States
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Lucas Research
New Bern, North Carolina, 28562, United States
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Lynn Health Science Institute
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112, United States
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Medical Affiliated Research Institute
Huntsville, Alabama, 35801, United States
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Michael W Simon MD, PSC
Lexington, Kentucky, 40517-8379, United States
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Olivo Medical and Wellness Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60618-8101, United States
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Orange County Research Center
Tustin, California, 92780, United States
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Peninsula Research Associates - Headlands Research - PPDS
Rolling Hills, California, 90274, United States
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Quality Clinical Research - ClinEdge - PPDS
Omaha, Nebraska, 68112, United States
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Senders Pediatrics
South Euclid, Ohio, 44121, United States
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Smart Cures Clinical Research
Anaheim, California, 92806, United States
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Sundance Clinical Research - ERN - PPDS
St Louis, Missouri, 63141, United States
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Tanner Clinic
Layton, Utah, 84041, United States
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Tekton Research - Texas - Platinum - PPDS
Austin, Texas, 78745, United States
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UMass Memorial Medical Center
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Meridian, Idaho, 83642, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
East Syracuse, New York, 13057, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Anderson, South Carolina, 29621, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Austin - PPDS
Cedar Park, Texas, 78613-3936, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Banning - PPDS
San Bernardino, California, 92220-3082, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Binghamton
Binghamton, New York, 13901, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Grand Island
Grand Island, Nebraska, 68803, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Lafayette - PPDS
Lafayette, Louisiana, 70508-5173, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68510, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Norfolk
Norfolk, Nebraska, 68701, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska, 68134, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Savannah
Savannah, Georgia, 31406, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Sioux City
Sioux City, Iowa, 51106, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Vestal
Vestal, New York, 13850, United States
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Victoria Clinical Research Group
Victoria, Texas, 77979, United States
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iResearch Savannah - CenExel - PPDS
Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States
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