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RECRUITING
NCT07527247
PHASE2

Improving Vaccine Protection for Older Adults

Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

As people grow older, their immune system - the body's natural defence against diseases - becomes weaker, making them more vulnerable to infections and less responsive to vaccines. This was clearly seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, where older adults were more likely to develop severe illness. Researchers have made an interesting discovery about AS01, an ingredient already used in successful vaccines like the shingles vaccine. They found clues that AS01 might work like a general fitness trainer for the immune system, potentially making it stronger and better at fighting off various types of infections, not just specific ones. To confirm this possibility, we are conducting this research study with adults aged 21-59 to test whether AS01 by itself can boost and train the immune system, how long this boost lasts, and if it actually helps you fight off other infections more effectively.

Official title: Using AS01 Adjuvant to Improve Immune Response in Older Adults Through Trained Immunity

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

21 Years - 59 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

40

Start Date

2025-11-06

Completion Date

2029-02-28

Last Updated

2026-04-21

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

BIOLOGICAL

AS01 adjuvant (0.5 mL intramuscular)

The AS01 suspension contains 50mg of 3-O-desacyl-4'monophosphoryl lipid A (MPL) and 50mg of Quillaja Saponaria Molina, fraction 21 (QS21), licensed by GSK, available as a separate vial from the licensed Shingrix vaccine.

BIOLOGICAL

YF17D (Stamaril, Sanofi-Pasteur)

Stamaril, the live-attenuated yellow fever vaccine, utilises the YF17D strain. Stamaril is supplied in the form of powder and solvent for suspension for injection in pre-filled syringe, Yellow fever vaccine (live).

OTHER

Placebo (NaCl 09%, 0.5mL)

The placebo will consist of 0.9% saline solution in equivalent volume.

Locations (1)

Singapore General Hospital

Singapore, Singapore