Creating a nasal vaccine to prevent gonorrhea
DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTRANASAL VACCINE AGAINST GONORRHEA
This study is working on a new nose spray vaccine to help prevent gonorrhea, a common sexually transmitted infection, and if it works well in tests, it could offer a simple way to protect people from getting this infection.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Intravacc B.v. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bilthoven, Netherlands) |
| Project ID | NIH-10919579 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an intranasal vaccine aimed at preventing gonorrhea, a common sexually transmitted infection. The approach involves formulating and manufacturing vaccine components, followed by rigorous testing for safety and effectiveness in animal models. If successful, this vaccine could provide a non-invasive method for immunization against gonorrhea, potentially reducing the incidence of this infection in the population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals at risk of gonorrhea infection, including sexually active adults and adolescents.
Not a fit: Patients who are not sexually active or those who have already been vaccinated against gonorrhea may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new, effective vaccine that helps prevent gonorrhea infections.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been successful vaccine developments for other infectious diseases, this specific approach for gonorrhea is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
Bilthoven, Netherlands
- Intravacc B.v. — Bilthoven, Netherlands (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oosterhoff, Dinja — Intravacc B.v.
- Study coordinator: Oosterhoff, Dinja
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.