New adjuvanted flu vaccine aims to boost protection in older adults
NCT ID NCT05501561
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 2b trial tests several versions of an experimental flu vaccine that includes an adjuvant (MF59) to strengthen the immune response. The vaccine is made from cells, not eggs, and targets four flu strains. Around 1,000 adults aged 50 and older receive a single shot and are followed for about six months to check safety and immune response. The goal is to find the best dose of antigen and adjuvant for this age group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MF59-adjuvanted quadrivalent cell-derived influenza vaccine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this vaccine could offer stronger and broader protection against seasonal flu for older adults, who are at higher risk of severe illness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage trial focused on immune response, not yet proven to prevent flu in the real world. Different formulations are being compared, and the best one may still fail in later studies.
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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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1,056 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2022
- Finished
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Mar 2023
- 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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50 years and older
- 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: In order to participate in this study, all subjects must meet ALL of the inclusion criteria described. 1. Individuals ≥50 years of age on the day of informed consent. 2. Individuals who have voluntarily given written consent after the nature of the study has been explained according to local regulatory requirements, prior to study entry. 3. Individuals who can comply with study procedures including follow-up . 4. Males, females of non-childbearing potential or females of childbearing potential who are using an effective birth control method, at least 30 days prior to informed consent, which they intend to use for at least 2 months after the study vaccination. \- Exclusion Criteria: In order to participate in this study, all subjects must not meet ANY of the exclusion criteria described below: 1. Females of childbearing potential who are pregnant, lactating, or who have not adhered to a specified set of contraceptive methods from at least 30 days prior to informed consent and who do not plan to do so for at least 2 months after the study vaccination. 2. Progressive, unstable or uncontrolled clinical conditions. 3. Hypersensitivity, including allergy, to any component of vaccines whose use is foreseen in this study. 4. History of any medical condition considered an adverse event of special interest (AESI). 5. Known history of Guillain-Barré syndrome or another demyelinating disease such as encephalomyelitis and transverse myelitis. 6. Clinical conditions representing a contraindication to intramuscular administration of vaccines or blood draw. 7. Abnormal function of the immune system resulting from: 1. Clinical conditions. 2. Systemic administration of corticosteroids (PO/IV/IM) at a dose of ≥20 mg/day of prednisone or equivalent for more than 14 consecutive days within 90 days prior to informed consent5. 3. Administration of antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents or radiotherapy within 90 days prior to informed consent. 8. Receipt of immunoglobulins or any blood products within 180 days prior to informed consent. 9. Receipt of an investigational or non-registered medicinal product within 30 days prior to informed consent. 10. Receipt of any COVID-19 vaccine within 14 days (non-replicating vaccines) or 28 days (replicating vaccines) prior to informed consent or plan to receive any COVID-19 vaccine within 7 days from study vaccination 11. Individuals who received any other vaccines within 14 days (for inactivated vaccines) or 28 days (for live vaccines) prior to informed consent or who are planning to receive any vaccine within 28 days from the study vaccines. 12. Study personnel or immediate family or household member of study personnel. 13. Receipt of any influenza vaccine within 6 months prior to informed consent, or plan to receive an influenza vaccine during the study period. 14. Acute (severe) febrile illness, 15. Any other clinical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, might interfere with the results of the study or pose additional risk to the subject due to participation in the study. \-
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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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AMR Coastal Clinical Research
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920, United States
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AMR El Dorado
El Dorado, Kansas, 67042, United States
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AMR Lexington
Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States
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AMR Tempe
Tempe, Arizona, 85281, United States
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Alliance for Multispecialty Research, LLC, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, United States
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Aventiv Research, Inc. Columbus
Columbus, Ohio, 43213, United States
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CVS pharmacy - Charlottesville
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902, United States
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CVS pharmacy - Reston
Reston, Virginia, 20190, United States
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CVS pharmacy - Richmond
Richmond, Virginia, 23235, United States
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California Research Center
San Diego, California, 92123, United States
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CenExel RCA
Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States
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Clinical Research Consulting, LLC
Milford, Connecticut, 06460, United States
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DM Clinical Research
Tomball, Texas, 77375, United States
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Global Health Research Center
Miami Lakes, Florida, 33016, United States
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Global Health Research Center
Tampa, Florida, 33615, United States
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Health Awareness INC
Jupiter, Florida, 33458, United States
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Healthcare Research Network
Hazelwood, Missouri, 63042, United States
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Innovative Research of West Florida, Inc.
Clearwater, Florida, 33756, United States
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JBR Clinical Research
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States
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Lynn Health Science Institute
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112, United States
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M3 Wake Research, Inc.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612, United States
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Marvel Clinical Research
Huntington Beach, California, 92647, United States
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MedPharmics LLC
Biloxi, Mississippi, 39531, United States
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Medpharmics, LLC
Metairie, Louisiana, 70006, United States
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Meridian Clinical Research
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States
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Meridian Clinical Research
Bellevue, Nebraska, 68005, United States
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Meridian Clinical Research
Grand Island, Nebraska, 68803, United States
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Meridian Clinical Research (Binghamton, NY)
Binghamton, New York, 13901, United States
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Meridian Clinical Research - Dakota Dunes
Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, 57049, United States
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Meridian Clinical Research - Savannah
Savannah, Georgia, 31406, United States
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Meridian Clinical Research, LLC
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68510, United States
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Meridian Clinical Research, LLC
Endwell, New York, 13760, United States
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Meridian Clinical Research, LLC
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States
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Meridian Clinical Research, LLC
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45246, United States
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Platinum Research Network, LLC
Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States
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Precision Clinical Research
Sunrise, Florida, 33351, United States
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Rockville Internal Medicine Group
Rockville, Maryland, 20854, United States
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Sundance Clinical Research, LLC
St Louis, Missouri, 63141, United States
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The Center for Pharmaceutical Research
Kansas City, Missouri, 64114, United States
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The Lynn Institute of The Rockies
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80920, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Greenville
Greenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Medford
Medford, Oregon, 97504, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - New Smyrna Beach
Edgewater, Florida, 32132, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Syracuse
Syracuse, New York, 13057, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - West Jordan
West Jordan, Utah, 84088, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Gaffney
Gaffney, South Carolina, 29340, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Spartanburg
Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303, United States
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