Developing new vaccines to protect against influenza.
Collaborative Influenza Vaccine Innovation Centers (CIVICs): Component C: Clinical Core
This study is looking for people to help test new flu vaccines that could protect against different types of the virus, and it involves some volunteers being exposed to the flu to see how well the vaccines work.
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-11041317 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and testing innovative influenza vaccines through carefully designed clinical trials. Patients may participate in these trials, which assess the safety and effectiveness of new vaccine candidates. The approach includes human challenge studies, where volunteers may be exposed to the virus to evaluate the vaccine's protective effects. The goal is to develop a universal flu vaccine that can provide broader protection against various strains of the influenza virus.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include healthy adults who are willing to engage in clinical trials for influenza vaccines.
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 a more effective and long-lasting vaccine against influenza, reducing the incidence of flu-related illnesses.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing innovative vaccine approaches, but this specific universal influenza vaccine strategy is still being explored.
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.