New vaccine aims to shield infants from pneumonia
NCT ID NCT07348692
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new vaccine (PCV21) designed to protect babies against 21 types of pneumococcal bacteria, which can cause pneumonia and other serious infections. About 2,200 healthy infants will receive four doses of either the new vaccine or an existing one starting at 2 months old. Researchers will check if the new vaccine triggers a strong immune response and is safe.
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Study facts
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- 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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About 2,195 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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May 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
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42 to 89 days
- 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: * Aged 42 to 89 days on the day of inclusion * Participants who are healthy as determined by medical evaluation including medical history and physical examination * Born at full term of pregnancy (≥ 37 weeks) and with a birth weight ≥ 2.5 kg or born after a gestation period above 28 (\> 28 weeks) through 36 weeks with a birth weight ≥ 1.5 kg, and in both cases medically stable Exclusion Criteria: * Known or suspected congenital or acquired immunodeficiency; or receipt of immunosuppressive therapy, such as anti-cancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy; or long-term systemic corticosteroid therapy * History of microbiologically confirmed Streptococcus pneumoniae infection or disease * Any contraindication to the routine pediatric vaccine being administered in the study * History of seizure or significant stable or progressive neurologic disorders such as infantile spasms, inflammatory nervous system diseases, encephalopathy, cerebral palsy * Known systemic hypersensitivity to any of the study interventions components, or history of a life-threatening reaction to the study interventions used in the study or to a product containing any of the same substances3 * Laboratory-confirmed or known thrombocytopenia, as reported by the parent(s) / legally acceptable representative (LAR(s)), contraindicating intramuscular (IM) injection. * Bleeding disorder, or receipt of anticoagulants in the 3 weeks preceding inclusion, contraindicating IM injection. * Chronic illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, is at a stage where it might interfere with study conduct or completion * Moderate or severe acute illness/infection (according to investigator judgment) or febrile illness (temperature ≥ 38.0°C \[≥ 100.4°F\]) on the day of study intervention administration. * Receipt of any BCG vaccine within 4 weeks preceding the first study intervention administration or planned receipt any BCG vaccine within the study period * Previous vaccination against Streptococcus pneumoniae * Previous vaccination against the following antigens: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, H. influenzae type b, poliovirus * Receipt of more than 1 dose of hepatitis B vaccine * Receipt of immune globulins, blood or blood-derived products since birth * Participation at the time of study enrollment (or in the 6 weeks preceding the first study intervention administration) or planned participation during the present study period in another clinical study investigating a vaccine, drug, medical device, or medical procedure Note: The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a potential participation in a clinical trial.
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Conditions
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The places running it
19 sites in 3 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Community Clinical Research- Site Number : 8400030
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90008, United States
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Investigational Site Number : 3400001
RECRUITINGSan Pedro Sula, 21104, Honduras
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Investigational Site Number : 3400002
RECRUITINGTegucigalpa, 11101, Honduras
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Investigational Site Number : 3400003
RECRUITINGTegucigalpa, 11101, Honduras
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Investigational Site Number : 6300005
RECRUITINGGuayama, 00786, Puerto Rico
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Investigational Site Number : 6300006
RECRUITINGSan Juan, 00918, Puerto Rico
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Investigational Site Number : 6300007
RECRUITINGTrujillo Alto, 00976, Puerto Rico
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Kentucky Pediatric Research- Site Number : 8400036
RECRUITINGBardstown, Kentucky, 40004, United States
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Matrix Clinical Research - Huntington Park- Site Number : 8400029
RECRUITINGHuntington Park, California, 90255, United States
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Matrix Clinical Research - Los Angeles- Site Number : 8400028
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90057, United States
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Michigan Institute of Research- Site Number : 8400004
RECRUITINGAllen Park, Michigan, 48101, United States
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Northwest Arkansas Pediatric Clinic- Site Number : 8400039
RECRUITINGFayetteville, Arkansas, 72703, United States
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PAS Research - Children's Care Clinic- Site Number : 8400035
RECRUITINGEdinburg, Texas, 78539, United States
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PAS Research - Tampa- Site Number : 8400034
RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33613, United States
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Parkside Pediatrics - Simpsonville- Site Number : 8400005
RECRUITINGSimpsonville, South Carolina, 29681, United States
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Pediatric Center - Richmond- Site Number : 8400038
RECRUITINGRichmond, Texas, 77469, United States
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Rio Clinical Trials - Canyon View- Site Number : 8400031
RECRUITINGOgden, Utah, 84404, United States
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Tribe Clinical Research - Spartanburg- Site Number : 8400026
RECRUITINGSpartanburg, South Carolina, 29301, United States
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Tribe Clinical Research At Neighbors Pediatrics- Site Number : 8400008
RECRUITINGCharleston, South Carolina, 29407, United States
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