New pneumonia vaccine VAX-31 aims to boost protection in older adults
NCT ID NCT07425392
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a new vaccine called VAX-31 in adults aged 50 and older who have already received a pneumonia vaccine. The goal is to see if VAX-31 is safe and triggers a strong immune response. About 752 participants will receive either VAX-31 or an active comparator vaccine, and researchers will monitor side effects and antibody levels.
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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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752 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
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.
- 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: * Male or female ≥50 years of age (inclusive) at the time of randomization into the study. * Previous receipt of a licensed pneumococcal vaccine or combination of licensed vaccines, with most recent vaccination ≥1 year prior to randomization; the exception is PCV21, which may have been received ≥6 months prior to randomization (confirmed). * Able and willing to complete the informed consent process. * Available for clinical follow-up through the last study visit. * In good general health or with stable underlying chronic condition(s), as determined by medical history, oral temperature, physical examination, and clinical judgment of the Investigator (ongoing chronic conditions must be documented as stable per Investigator). * Willing to have blood samples collected and used for research purposes. * Able to provide proof of identity to the satisfaction of the site personnel completing the enrollment process. * Female participants of childbearing potential, defined as premenopausal females capable of becoming pregnant, must have a negative urine pregnancy test immediately prior to randomization and agree to use acceptable contraception. Male subjects with partners of childbearing potential must agree to practice an acceptable contraception method. * Able to access and use a device connected to Wi-Fi or cellular network for completion of an electronic diary (eDiary). Exclusion Criteria: * Previous invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) or pneumococcal pneumonia (either confirmed or self-reported) at any age. * Previous receipt of an investigational pneumococcal vaccine at any age. * Receipt of any investigational product within 30 days prior to Day 1, currently participating in another interventional investigational study, or having plans to receive another investigational product(s) while on study. * Receipt of any live vaccine within 30 days prior to Day 1, or receipt of any non-live (including inactivated) vaccine within 14 days prior to Day 1. * Body temperature \>38.0°C (\>100.4°F) or acute illness within 3 days prior to study vaccination (subject may be rescreened). * Current diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C. * History of severe allergic reaction with generalized urticaria, angioedema, or anaphylaxis to any previous vaccination. * Individual who is pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during study participation. * Has a known or suspected immunocompromising condition, including, but not limited to, leukemia, lymphoma, chronic renal failure, or congenital or acquired immunodeficiency. * Bleeding disorder diagnosed by a doctor (e.g., factor deficiency, coagulopathy, or platelet disorder requiring special precautions) resulting in clinically significant bruising or bleeding difficulties with IM injections or blood draws. * Receipt of blood or blood product (including polyclonal intravenous immunoglobulin) within 60 days prior to enrollment into the study. * Is currently receiving immunosuppressive or immune-modifying therapy, including systemic corticosteroids (this includes ≥3 months of prednisone equivalent from 5 to ≤10 mg/day and ≥2 weeks of prednisone equivalent \>10 mg/day). * Received any part of a ≥14-day course of systemic corticosteroids (prednisone equivalent \>10 mg/day) within 14 days of study vaccination • History of malignancy ≤5 years before enrollment, except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer or in situ cervical cancer. * Any medical, psychiatric, or social condition that in the judgment of the Investigator is a contraindication to protocol participation or impairs a subject's ability to give informed consent. * Employee of, or first-degree relative of, any person employed by the Sponsor, the contract research organization (CRO), the Investigator, site personnel, or site
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AMR
Kansas City, Missouri, 64114, United States
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Alcanza (Charlottesville Medical Research)
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22911, United States
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Avacare (CCT Research)
Phoenix, Arizona, 85044, United States
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CenExel (RCA)
Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States
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Center of American Indian Health
Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, United States
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Chase Medical Research
Waterbury, Connecticut, 06708, United States
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Chinle Center for Indigenous Health
Chinle, Arizona, 86503, United States
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DM Clinical Research
Sugar Land, Texas, 77478, United States
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DM Clinical Research-Detroit
Southfield, Michigan, 48076, United States
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DelRicht Clinical Research
Stockbridge, Georgia, 30281, United States
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DelRicht Clinical Research
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70115, United States
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DelRicht Research
Hendersonville, Tennessee, 37075, United States
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DelRicht Research (Command Family Medicine)
Springfield, Missouri, 65807, United States
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Eximia (Health Awareness)
Jupiter, Florida, 33458, United States
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Eximia (Health Awareness)
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, 34952, United States
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Flourish Research
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Headlands (Trial Management Associates)
Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403, United States
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Health Research of Hampton Roads, Inc.
Newport News, Virginia, 23606, United States
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Johnson County Clin-Trials, LLC
Lenexa, Kansas, 66219, United States
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Precision Clinical Research
Sunrise, Florida, 33351, United States
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Quality Clinical Research
Omaha, Nebraska, 68114, United States
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REX Clinical Trials
Beaumont, Texas, 77701, United States
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Rochester Clinical Research, Inc.
Rochester, New York, 14609, United States
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Shiprock Center for Indigenous Health
Shiprock, New Mexico, 87420, United States
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Tekton Research
Edmond, Oklahoma, 73013, United States
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Tekton Research
Austin, Texas, 78745, United States
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The Villages
The Villages, Florida, 32162, United States
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Velocity (Meridian Clinical Research)
Rockville, Maryland, 20854, United States
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Velocity Clinical Valparaiso
Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383, United States
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Whiteriver Center for Indigenous Health
Whiteriver, Arizona, 85941, United States
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