Influenza vaccine study for adults 65 and older
Official title: A Phase 3 Randomized, Observer-Blind, Controlled Study to Evaluate the Clinical Efficacy of an mRNA Based Seasonal Influenza Vaccine in Older Adults ≥65 Years of Age
Run by GlaxoSmithKline · NCT07805707 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A vaccine trial tests an investigational mRNA flu shot against a licensed flu vaccine in adults 65+ to see if it better prevents flu during the season.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 54000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | GlaxoSmithKline Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | immunotherapy, prednisone |
| Locations | 163 sites (Anniston, Alabama and 162 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 2, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 9, 2028 |
| Study ends | June 9, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | September 18, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07805707 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 65 and older who are medically stable and able to follow study procedures.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with unstable health or significant recent changes in condition may derive little or no benefit and may be at higher risk.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional Phase 3 trial compares an investigational mRNA influenza vaccine with a licensed influenza vaccine in adults aged 65 years and older. Participants receive a single injection and are followed throughout the flu season to monitor laboratory-confirmed flu illness, safety, and immune responses. The study includes adults who are medically stable and can comply with study visits, with informed consent obtained before any procedures. Primary outcomes focus on prevention of flu and immune response, while safety and tolerability are also assessed.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants could gain better protection against seasonal flu compared with the standard vaccine.
How similar studies have gone: Previous vaccine trials in older adults have shown promise with newer platforms, though this exact mRNA approach is being evaluated here.
Who can join: the full rules
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Inclusion Criteria:
1. Participants who, in the opinion of the investigator, can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol independently or with the assistance of a caregiver.
2. Written or witnessed (physically or digitally) informed consent obtained from the participant/Legally acceptable representative \[LAR(s)\] of the participant prior to performance of any study-specific procedure.
3. Healthy participants or medically stable patients as established by medical history and clinical examination. Participants with chronic medical conditions with or without specific treatment are allowed to participate in this study if considered by the investigator as medically stable. A stable medical condition is defined as disease not requiring significant change in therapy or hospitalization for worsening disease during 3 months before enrollment.
4. A male or female participant at least 65 YOA at the time of the study intervention administration.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. History of test-confirmed influenza infection within 180 days prior to study intervention administration.
2. Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition. HIV-infected individuals may be enrolled if they have been stable on antiretroviral therapy for the past 6 consecutive months, their CD4 cell count is ≥ 200/mm³ and their viral load has been undetectable.
3. Hypersensitivity to latex.
4. History of myocarditis or pericarditis considered causally associated with mRNA vaccine.
5. History of any reaction or hypersensitivity likely to be exacerbated by any component of the study intervention(s).
6. History of hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to any previous influenza vaccine.
7. History of hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to any previous mRNA vaccine.
8. History of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of receiving any vaccine.
9. Significant underlying illness that in the opinion of the investigator would be expected to prevent completion of the study
10. Acute or unstable chronic conditions \[clinically significant pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic, metabolic/endocrine disorders, renal functional abnormality, or psychiatric conditions\], as determined by medical history and clinical examination.
11. Any other clinical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, might pose additional risk to the participant, due to participation in the clinical study.
12. Condition that in the judgment of the investigator would make intramuscular injection unsafe.
13. Administration of an influenza vaccine in the period starting 180 days before the study intervention administration or planned administration at any time during the study.
14. Planned administration/administration of any mRNA-based vaccine, live vaccine or adjuvanted protein-based vaccine in the period starting 30 days before the study intervention administration (Day -29 to Day 1) and ending 28 days after the study intervention administration (Day 1 to Day 28) or a non-replicating vaccine in the period starting 15 days before the study intervention administration (Day -14 to Day 1) and ending 14 days after the study intervention administration (Day 1 to Day 14).
15. Use of any investigational or non-registered product (drug, vaccine or invasive medical device in the country of enrollment) other than the study intervention during the period beginning 30 days before the dose of study intervention (Day -29 to Day 1), or their planned use during the study period.
16. Administration of immunoglobulins or other blood products or plasma derivatives during the period starting 90 days before the study intervention (Day -89 to Day 1) or planned administration during the study period.
17. Chronic administration of immune-modifying drugs (defined as more than 14 consecutive days in total) and/or planned use of long-acting immune-modifying treatments at any time up to the end of the study.
* Up to 90 days prior to the study intervention administration:
* For systemic corticosteroids: prednisone equivalent ≥20 mg/day for \>14 days. Inhaled, intra articular/intra-bursal, and topical steroids are allowed.
* Long-acting immune-modifying drugs including among others immunotherapy (e.g., TNF-inhibitors), monoclonal antibodies, antitumoral medication.
18. Administration of antitumoral medication during the period starting 90 days before the study intervention (Day -89 to Day 1) or planned administration during the study period.
19. Administration of any vaccine in a clinical trial investigating an influenza mRNA vaccine in the period starting 1 year before the study intervention administration.
20. Concurrently participating in another clinical study at any time during the study period, in which the participant has been or will be exposed to an investigational or a non-investigational intervention (drug/invasive medical device).
21. For enrollment in Season 2: Previous participation (i.e., during previous season) in this clinical study.
22. Planned move during the study period that will prohibit participating in the study until study end.
23. Planned leave or holiday of 4 consecutive weeks or more during the influenza season covered by the study, that would prohibit the reporting of ILI cases and attendance to ILI visit.
24. Any study personnel or their immediate dependents, family, or household members.
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Study contacts
- Study coordinator: US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center
- Email: GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com
- Phone: 877-379-3718
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.