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Pertussis (Whooping Cough) clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 2 Pertussis (Whooping Cough) clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 2 countries (most in Canada (1), China (1)). 1 was first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 1 (1), Phase 2 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 2Clinical trials
- 1New in 30 days
- 2Countries
All recruiting trials (2)
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Two-Component Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine in Adults and Adolescents
This trial tests different doses of an absorbed acellular pertussis-containing DTP vaccine in people aged 10 and older to see how well it works and how safe it is.
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Controlled infection model using pertactin-deficient whooping cough bacteria
This study will test whether healthy adults can be safely exposed to a pertactin-deficient whooping cough bacterium to create a human challenge model for vaccine research.
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How many Pertussis (Whooping Cough) clinical trials are recruiting right now?
2, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 2 countries. The most sites are in Canada (1 trial), China (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 1: 1, Phase 2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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