Testing new coronavirus vaccines in early clinical trials

Phase 1 and Phase 2 Clinical Trials for Next-Generation Coronavirus Vaccines

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, INC. · NIH-11042071

This study is testing new coronavirus vaccines to see how safe and effective they are, and it's looking for people to join who want to help find better ways to protect against COVID-19.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorLEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, INC. (nih funded)
Locations1 site (FREDERICK, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11042071 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on conducting early-phase clinical trials to evaluate next-generation coronavirus vaccines. Patients will be involved in trials that assess the safety and effectiveness of these new vaccine candidates. The trials will follow standardized protocols to ensure reliable data is collected, which will help determine which vaccines should be advanced for further development. Participants may receive either the vaccine candidate or a placebo as part of the trial process.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include adults who are at risk of coronavirus infection or those who are interested in contributing to vaccine development.

Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for coronavirus or those who have already received a vaccine may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of more effective vaccines against coronavirus, improving public health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous clinical trials for coronavirus vaccines have shown success, indicating that this approach is promising and builds on established methodologies.

Where this research is happening

FREDERICK, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.