Developing innovative vaccines to protect against influenza.
COLLABORATIVE INFLUENZA VACCINE INNOVATION CENTERS: CLINICAL CORE
This study is looking for people to help test new flu vaccines to see how safe and effective they are, so by joining in, you can play a part in improving protection against the flu for everyone!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10523264 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and testing new influenza vaccines through carefully designed clinical trials and human challenge studies. Patients may participate in trials that assess the safety and effectiveness of these vaccines and their components. The approach emphasizes ethical considerations and statistical rigor to ensure reliable results. By participating, patients can contribute to the advancement of vaccine technology aimed at providing better protection against the flu.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include healthy adults who are willing to receive an influenza vaccine and participate in clinical trials.
Not a fit: Patients with severe allergies to vaccine components or those with compromised immune systems may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of a universal influenza vaccine that offers broader and longer-lasting protection against various strains of the flu virus.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing innovative vaccine strategies, but this specific approach aims to create a universal vaccine, which is a novel endeavor.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Walter, Chip — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Walter, Chip
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.