Flu shot mystery: why some seniors keep antibodies longer
NCT ID NCT02401893
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at why some older adults (age 50 and up) maintain flu-fighting antibodies longer after getting the flu vaccine. Researchers enrolled 510 people and measured their immune response over time. The goal was to understand factors that help maintain protection, not to test a new treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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510 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Sep 2009
- Finished
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Jan 2014
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Subjects were enrolled at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation during September and October 2009. Subjects were eligible for recruitment if they were ≥50 years of age and had no previous allergy or reaction to influenza vaccination.
- Ages
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50 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>=50 years Exclusion Criteria: * Prior vaccine allergy or history of guillain barre
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