New mRNA flu shot shows promise in early trial
NCT ID NCT06436703
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
Pfizer completed a study testing a new modified RNA (mRNA) flu vaccine in 1,202 healthy adults aged 18 and older. The goal was to see if the vaccine is safe and triggers a strong immune response. Participants received either the experimental mRNA vaccine or a licensed flu shot, and were followed for about 6 months. This early research helps determine whether mRNA technology can improve flu protection.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- modified RNA influenza vaccine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a more effective or faster-to-update flu vaccine, potentially offering better protection each season.
- What could go wrong
- This was an early-phase study focused on safety and immune response, not on preventing flu illness. The vaccine may not work better than existing flu shots, and side effects like injection-site pain or fever are possible.
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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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1,202 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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Feb 2025
- 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 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.
Key Inclusion Criteria Applies to all 3 substudies: * participants ≥18 years of age. * generally healthy participants. Substudy C ONLY: \- receipt of licensed influenza vaccination for the 2023-2024 flu season at least 6 months ago. Key Exclusion Criteria All 3 substudies: * diagnosis of influenza (by clinical testing) in the last 6 months. * immunocompromised individuals with known or suspected immunodeficiency * receipt of any investigational or licensed influenza vaccines within 6 months.
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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 Clinical
Mobile, Alabama, 36608, United States
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AMR Clinical
Norfolk, Virginia, 23502, United States
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Alliance for Multispecialty Research, LLC
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119, United States
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Alliance for Multispecialty Research, LLC
Kansas City, Missouri, 64114, United States
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Anaheim Clinical Trials, LLC
Anaheim, California, 92801, United States
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Artemis Institute for Clinical Research
San Diego, California, 92103, United States
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Charlottesville Medical Research
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22911, United States
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Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.
Orlando, Florida, 32801, United States
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Clinical Research Consulting
Milford, Connecticut, 06460, United States
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Clinical Research Professionals
Chesterfield, Missouri, 63005, United States
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Clinical Trials of Texas, LLC
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Clinical Trials of Texas, LLC dba Flourish Research
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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DM Clinical Research - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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Diablo Clinical Research, Inc.
Walnut Creek, California, 94598, United States
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Duke Vaccine and Trials Unit
Durham, North Carolina, 27703, United States
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Dynamed Clinical Research, LP d/b/a DM Clinical Research
Tomball, Texas, 77375, United States
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East-West Medical Research Institute
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96814, United States
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Headlands Horizons LLC
Brownsville, Texas, 78526, United States
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Headlands Research - Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260, United States
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Headlands Research Orlando
Orlando, Florida, 32819, United States
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Indago Research & Health Center, Inc
Hialeah, Florida, 33012, United States
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J. Lewis Research, Inc. / Foothill Family Clinic
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84109, United States
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J. Lewis Research, Inc. / Foothill Family Clinic South
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84121, United States
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M3 Wake Research, Inc.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612, United States
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Orange County Research Center
Lake Forest, California, 92630, United States
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Palm Springs Community Health Center
Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States
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Prism Research LLC dba Nucleus Network
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55114, United States
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Qps-Mra, Llc
South Miami, Florida, 33143, United States
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Research Centers of America
Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States
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Research Centers of America ( Hollywood )
Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States
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Rochester Clinical Research, LLC
Rochester, New York, 14609, United States
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SMS Clinical Research
Mesquite, Texas, 75149, United States
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