New Cell-Grown flu vaccine shows promise in large trial
NCT ID NCT00800605
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a new flu vaccine made in cells (instead of eggs) can prevent the flu. About 7,250 adults received either the vaccine or a placebo shot. Researchers then checked for flu infections over 6 months. The goal was to see if the vaccine protects against flu strains that match the vaccine.
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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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7,250 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Dec 2008
- Finished
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Jun 2009
- 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 49 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: * Subject has an understanding of the study * Subject agrees to study provisions * Subject gives written informed consent prior to study entry * Subject is accessible by telephone or electronic mail to receive reminders from the study site * If female and capable of bearing children, subject has a negative urine pregnancy test result within 24 hours of the vaccination on Study Day 0 and agrees to employ adequate birth control measures through the first 60 post-vaccination days. Exclusion Criteria: * Subject has any of the risk factors for complications from influenza infection as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2008a): * Pregnancy * Chronic disorders of the pulmonary or cardiovascular system including asthma (hypertension is not considered a high risk condition) * Chronic renal disorders * Chronic hepatic disorders * Chronic hematological disorders * Chronic metabolic disorder (including diabetes mellitus and thyroid disorders) * Immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications, congenital etiologies or HIV) * Any condition that can compromise respiratory function or the handling of respiratory secretions or that can increase risk for aspiration (e.g., cognitive dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders or other neuromuscular disorders) * Residence in nursing home or other chronic care facility that houses persons of any age who have chronic medical conditions * Household contact with children aged 0 to 59 months or of someone who is included in the risk categories listed above * Employment as a health care worker * Subject is unable to lead an independent life as a result of either physical or mental handicap * Subject has a history of severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis (e.g., urticaria or asthma that is clinically severe) * Subject has an oral temperature of \>= 99.5° F (37.5°C) on the day of vaccination in this study. \[NOTE: A subject meeting this exclusion criterion may be rescheduled for vaccination and study entry at a later date provided that certain requirements \[in the study protocol\] are met) * Subject has a rash or dermatologic condition or tattoos which may interfere with injection site reaction rating * Subject has received a blood transfusion, blood products or immunoglobulins within 90 days of study entry * Subject has received a live vaccine within 4 weeks or inactivated or subunit vaccine within 2 weeks of study entry * Subject has previously been vaccinated against influenza for the 2008/2009 northern hemisphere influenza season * Subject has a functional or surgical asplenia * Subject has a known or suspected problem with alcohol or drug abuse; * Subject was administered an investigational drug within six weeks prior to study entry or are concurrently participating in a clinical study that includes the administration of an investigational product * Subject is a member of the team conducting this study or are in a dependent relationship with the study investigator. Dependent relationships include close relatives (i.e., children, spouse/partner, siblings, parents) as well as employees of the investigator
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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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Advanced Clinical Research
West Jordan, Utah, 84088, United States
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Benchmark Research
Sacramento, California, 95816, United States
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Benchmark Research
Metairie, Louisiana, 70006, United States
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Benchmark Research Austin
Austin, Texas, 78705, United States
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Benchmark Research Ft. Worth
Fort Worth, Texas, 76135, United States
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Benchmark Research San Angeolo
San Angelo, Texas, 76904, United States
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Benchmark Research San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94102, United States
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California Research Foundation
San Diego, California, 92103, United States
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Center for Pharmaceutical Research
Kansas City, Missouri, 64114, United States
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Central Kentucky Research Associates, Inc.
Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States
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Clinical Research Associates of Tidewater
Norfolk, Virginia, 23507, United States
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Clinical Research Associates, Inc. - Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States
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Clinical Research Atlanta
Stockbridge, Georgia, 30281, United States
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Clinical Research of South Florida
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, United States
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Health Concepts
Rapid City, South Dakota, 57702, United States
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Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
Jacksonville, Florida, 32216, United States
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Jean Brown Research / Westside Medical
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84124, United States
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Johnson County Clin-Trials
Lenexa, Kansas, 66219, United States
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Meridian Clinical Research, LLC
Omaha, Nebraska, 68134, United States
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Miami Research Associates
South Miami, Florida, 33143, United States
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Omega Medical Research
Warwick, Rhode Island, 02886, United States
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PI-COOR Clinical Research
Burke, Virginia, 22015, United States
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Pharmax Research Clinic
Miami, Florida, 33126, United States
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Quality of Life Medical & Research Center, LLC
Tucson, Arizona, 85712, United States
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Radiant Research - Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45249, United States
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Radiant Research, Inc
Denver, Colorado, 80239, United States
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Radiant Research, Inc - Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60654, United States
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Radiant Research, Inc.
St Louis, Missouri, 63141, United States
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Regional Clinical Research, Inc.
Endwell, New York, 13760, United States
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Rochester Clinical Research, Inc.
Rochester, New York, 14609, United States
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Spartanburg Medical Research
Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303, United States
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Sundance Clinical Research
St Louis, Missouri, 63141, United States
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Triangle Medical Research Associates
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27609, United States
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University Clinical Research, Inc
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33024, United States
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Vince and Associates Clinical Research
Overland Park, Kansas, 66212, United States
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Wake Research Associates, LLC
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612, United States
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