Evaluating the safety of Menhycia® vaccine in infants

Phase IV Clinical Study of the Safety of Menhycia® in 3-Month-Old Infants

PHASE4 · CanSino Biologics Inc. · NCT06389513

This study is testing the safety of the Menhycia® vaccine in infants who are 3 months old and have never had an epidemic encephalitis vaccine before.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE4
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
Ages3 Months to 3 Months
SexAll
SponsorCanSino Biologics Inc. (industry)
Locations1 site (Nanjing)
Trial IDNCT06389513 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This open, multicenter Phase IV clinical study aims to assess the safety of the Menhycia® vaccine in infants aged 3 months who have not previously received any epidemic encephalitis vaccine. Approximately 3,000 infants will be enrolled, and they will receive three doses of the vaccine, spaced at least one month apart, with a booster dose allowed at 12 months of age. The study will monitor the infants for any adverse effects following vaccination to ensure the vaccine's safety profile.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy infants who are 3 months old and have not received any prior epidemic encephalitis vaccinations.

Not a fit: Patients with congenital malformations, severe malnutrition, or a history of seizures may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a safe vaccination option for infants against epidemic meningitis.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies evaluating similar vaccines have shown promising safety profiles, suggesting that this approach is supported by previous research.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Infants 3 months of age who had not received any epidemic encephalitis vaccine at the time of screening
* The legal guardian or delegate has given informed consent, has voluntarily signed an informed consent form, and is able to comply with the requirements of the clinical study protocol

Exclusion Criteria:

First dose exclusion criteria

* Fever before vaccination, axillary temperature \>37.0°C
* Congenital malformations or developmental disorders, genetic defects, severe malnutrition, etc.
* History of epilepsy, convulsions or seizures or history or family history of psychiatric disorders
* Acute infections or active chronic diseases, severe infectious or allergic skin diseases
* Known allergy to a component of the vaccine, especially to diphtheria toxoid, or to previous administration of the product
* Other circumstances that, in the judgment of the investigator, make participation in this clinical study inappropriate

Subsequent dose exclusion criteria

* Severe allergic reactions after a previous dose of vaccine
* Those with serious adverse reactions causally related to the previous dose of vaccination
* Other circumstances that, in the judgment of the investigator, make participation in this clinical study inappropriate

Where this trial is running

Nanjing

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Epidemic Meningitis, Vaccine, ACYW135, CRM197, Safety, 3 months of age

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.