New vaccine targets 24 pneumococcal strains in major trial
NCT ID NCT06678620
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This phase II trial tests a new 24-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV24) in 992 adults aged 18 and older. The study aims to check the vaccine's safety and how well it triggers an immune response compared to an existing 23-valent vaccine. Participants receive one dose of either PCV24 or the comparator vaccine, and researchers monitor side effects and antibody levels for 30 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 24-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (PCV24)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a vaccine that protects against 24 types of pneumococcal bacteria, potentially preventing serious infections like pneumonia.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early phase II trial, so the vaccine may not trigger a strong enough immune response or could have unexpected side effects. Results may not apply to all populations.
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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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992 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Volunteers aged 18 and above on the day of screening, and can provide legal identification; 2. Informed consent must be obtained from the volunteer and signed informed consent form; 3. Volunteers are able and willing to comply with the requirements of the clinical trial protocol and can attend all visits; 4. Armpit body temperature ≤ 37.0 °C on the day of enrollment. Exclusion Criteria: 5. Previous vaccination with pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, prior vaccination with pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine for less than 3 years, or previous history of invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae; 6. Have any history of severe allergies in the past, such as anaphylactic shock, allergic laryngeal edema, Henoch-Schonlein purpura, thrombocytopenic purpura, local allergic necrosis reaction (Athus reaction), etc.; 7. Have been diagnosed with congenital or acquired immunodeficiency, or have recently received immunosuppressant therapy, such as systemic glucocorticoid therapy such as prednisone or similar drugs \>5 mg/day for more than 2 consecutive weeks in 1 month prior to vaccination); 8. Suffering from more serious cardiovascular diseases, such as arrhythmia, conduction block, myocardial infarction, severe hypertension that cannot be controlled by medication (systolic blood pressure ≥ 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥100 mmHg when measured on site); 9. Those who have acute febrile illness or acute infectious disease or have cold symptoms, advanced influenza and take medication; 10. History of nervous system damage, severe congenital malformations, severe developmental disorders, severe genetic defects, severe malnutrition, etc.; 11. Have a history or family history of epilepsy, encephalopathy, or psychiatric disorders; 12. Those who have been diagnosed with thrombocytopenia, any abnormal coagulation function (such as coagulation factor deficiency, coagulation disorders, platelet abnormalities, etc.) or contraindications to intramuscular injection such as anticoagulant therapy; 13. asplenia, functional asplenia, and asplenia or splenectomy due to any cause; 14. Suffering from severe chronic diseases or the disease is in the advanced stage and cannot be controlled smoothly; 15. Have received blood or blood-related products or immunoglobulins within 3 months; 16. Received live attenuated vaccine within 14 days; 17. Other vaccinations within 7 days; 18. Received other investigational drugs or vaccines within 1 month; 19. Is participating in or plans to participate in clinical studies of other drugs or vaccines during the study period; 20. Any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the study evaluation; 21. Exclusion Criteria for Partial Populations: Females of childbearing potential (18\~49 years old): positive urine pregnancy test on the day of enrollment, lactation, or pregnancy plans 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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Pizhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Pizhou, Jiangsu, China
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Xuzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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