New oral vaccine aims to shield infants from severe rotavirus
NCT ID NCT05958771
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 3 study tests whether three doses of an oral rotavirus vaccine (ROTAVAC 5D) can prevent severe diarrhea in healthy infants. Around 4,270 Chilean babies receive either the vaccine or a placebo. Researchers track cases of severe rotavirus gastroenteritis to measure the vaccine's protection.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- live attenuated rotavirus vaccine 116E (ROTAVAC 5D)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this vaccine could help protect infants from severe rotavirus diarrhea, reducing hospitalizations and deaths worldwide.
- What could go wrong
- This is a phase 3 trial, but results may vary by region. The vaccine may not be as effective in different populations or against all rotavirus strains.
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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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4,270 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2023
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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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60 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * At least one parent(s) or legally acceptable representative's consent for participation and are able to understand study procedures * Subjects aged at least 2 months at recruitment * No plans to move in the next 12 months Exclusion Criteria: * Administration of rotavirus vaccine in the past * Participants vaccinated with a dose of vaccine from the National Immunization Program corresponding to their current age, in which more than 48 hours have passed since the last dose received * Presence of any illness requiring hospital referral (temporary exclusion) * Known case of immunodeficiency disease, known HIV positive * Known case of chronic gastroenteritis disease, chronic pulmonary disease, chronic renal disease, congenital heart disease (Stable with no on-going medication). * Any other conditions which in the judgment of the investigator warrant exclusion (e.g. no exclusion criteria but seems 'ill', investigators suspects neglect) * Diarrhea on the day of enrollment (temporary exclusion) * A known sensitivity or allergy to any components of the study vaccines. * Major congenital or genetic defect. * Has received any immunoglobulin therapy and/or blood products since birth. * History of chronic administration (defined as more than 14 days) of immunosuppressants including corticosteroids. Infants on inhaled or topical steroids may be permitted to participate in the study, at the discretion of the principal 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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CESFAM Colina
Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile
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CESFAM Dr. Alejandro Gutierrez, Coyahique
Coyhaique, Aysén, Chile
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CESFAM Dr. Alejandro del Rio, Puente Alto
Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile
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CESFAM Esmeralda
Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile
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CESFAM Jean y Marie Thierry de Valparaíso
Valparaíso, Valparaiso, Chile
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CESFAM Lo Barnechea
Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile
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CESFAM Puerto Aysen
Puerto Aisén, Aysén, Chile
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Clínica Dávila
Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile
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Hospital Base de Osorno
Osorno, Los Lagos Region, Chile
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Hospital Dr. Exequiel González Cortés
Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile
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Hospital Dr. Gustavo Fricke
Viña del Mar, Chile
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Hospital Roberto del Rio
Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile
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Hospital de Carabineros
Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile
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Hospital de Puerto Montt
Port Montt, Los Lagos Region, Chile
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Vacunatorio Kinewen, Concepción
Concepción, Biobio, Chile
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Vacunatorio Mediped
Antofagasta, Antofagasta, 124 3817, Chile
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