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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1 / Phase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Safety and Immunogenicity of the Monovalent Influenza Vaccine A (H5N8) (Inactivated, Fragmented and Adjuvanted) in Adults and Older Adults

Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase I/II Clinical Trial To Evaluate The Safety And Immunogenicity Of The Monovalent Influenza Vaccine A (H5N8) (Inactivated, Fragmented, and Adjuvanted) From Instituto Butantan, In Adults And The Older Adults

Safety and Immunogenicity of the Monovalent Influenza Vaccine A (H5N8) (Inactivated, Fragmented and Adjuvanted) in Adults and Older Adults (NCT06842173) is a Phase 1 / Phase 2 interventional studying Avian Influenza A Virus, sponsored by Butantan Institute. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This study aims to demonstrate the safety and immunogenicity of two formulations of the monovalent influenza vaccine candidate A (H5N8) (inactivated, fragmented, and adjuvanted with IB160) from the Instituto Butantan in adults and older adults, to be developed for situations of pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of avian type A/H5 in humans, in the context of pandemic preparedness.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Avian Influenza A Virus, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

A target enrollment of 700 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Males and non-pregnant females aged ≥ 18 years at the time of the first study vaccination. 2. Be in good health and clinically stable (defined as having no pre-existing health condition or having a pre-existing health condition that has not required a change in treatment or hospitalization for worsening of disease in the 3 months prior to the date of the first study vaccination). 3. Agree to participate in the study and provide written willing to sign a consent form prior to the initiation of any study procedures. 4. Be able and willing to comply with all study procedures, including completing Participant Diaries, collecting blood samples, and being available for scheduled study visits and contacts. 5. For females of childbearing potential, have a negative pregnancy test prior to the first study vaccination. 6. For women of childbearing potential, be willing to use effective contraceptive measures during the screening visit until at least 30 days after the second study vaccination. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Having received any vaccine (including seasonal influenza) 28 days prior to the date of the first study vaccination or having any vaccination in the period from the first vaccination to the immune response assessment visit after the last vaccination. 2. Known hypersensitivity or allergy to eggs, chicken proteins, squalene-based adjuvants, or any other component of the investigational product. 3. History of serious adverse reaction or anaphylaxis to any previous influenza vaccine (licensed or not). 4. Having received any influenza A/H5 vaccine or history of exposure to avian influenza A/H5. 5. Presence of a bleeding disorder or any condition that contraindicates intramuscular injection. 6. Having received immunoglobulin, blood, or any blood-derived product in the 3 months prior to the date of the first study vaccination or having had immunoglobulin or blood-derived product administered during the entire follow-up of the study. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Males and non-pregnant females aged ≥ 18 years at the time of the first study vaccination. 2. Be in good health and clinically stable (defined as having no pre-existing health condition or having a pre-existing health condition that has not required a change in treatment or hospitalization for worsening of disease in the 3 months prior to the date of the first study vaccination). 3. Agree to participate in the study and provide written informed consent prior to the initiation of any study procedures. 4. Be able and willing to comply with all study procedures, including completing Participant Diaries, collecting blood samples, and being available for scheduled study visits and contacts. 5. For females of childbearing potential, have a negative pregnancy test prior to the first study vaccination. 6. For women of childbearing potential, be willing to use effective contraceptive measures during the screening visit until at least 30 days after the second study vaccination. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Having received any vaccine (including seasonal influenza) 28 days prior to the date of the first study vaccination or having any vaccination in the period from the first vaccination to the immune response assessment visit after the last vaccination. 2. Known hypersensitivity or allergy to eggs, chicken proteins, squalene-based adjuvants, or any other component of the investigational product. 3. History of serious adverse reaction or anaphylaxis to any previous influenza vaccine (licensed or not). 4. Having received any influenza A/H5 vaccine or history of exposure to avian influenza A/H5. 5. Presence of a bleeding disorder or any condition that contraindicates intramuscular injection. 6. Having received immunoglobulin, blood, or any blood-derived product in the 3 months prior to the date of the first study vaccination or having had immunoglobulin or blood-derived product administered during the entire follow-up of the study. 7. Having received a solid organ, bone marrow, or stem cell transplant. 8. Having a history of asplenia (anatomic or functional). 9. Having any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficiency condition, including a history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. 10. Having a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome or other demyelinating disease. 11. Having a history of neurological disease, seizures, or progressive or severe neurological disorder. 12. History of malignant neoplasm or previous history of malignant neoplasm being disease-free for 5 years at the date of the first study vaccination (with the exception of basal cell carcinoma of the skin), autoimmune disease (including type 1 diabetes mellitus), liver cirrhosis and renal failure. 13. History of significant, progressive or decompensated chronic disease in the 3 months prior to the date of the first study vaccination (complicated type 2 diabetes mellitus, liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, advanced arteriosclerotic disease or lung disease such as oxygen-dependent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, among others). 14. Having received or using radiotherapy, chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, immunosuppressants or immunomodulators in the 6 months prior to the date of the first study vaccination. 15. Use of systemic corticosteroids (oral or parenteral) in the 3 months prior to the date of the first study vaccination, at an immunosuppressive dose equivalent to a dose of ≥ 20 mg of prednisone per day for ≥ 14 days or a cumulative dose of ≥ 280 mg. Topical use of corticosteroids (e.g., cream, eye drops, inhalation and intranasal sprays) is permitted, within the dosage indicated on the product label. 16. Presenting a behavioral, cognitive disorder/disorder or psychiatric illness that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may interfere with the ability to participate in the study. 17. Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B or hepatitis C. 18. Abuse of alcohol or drugs in the 12 months prior to the date of the first study vaccination, that may interfere with the ability to participate in the study. 19. Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m2 on the date of the first study vaccination. 20. Clinically significant abnormalities in the general physical examination. 21. Major surgery or surgery with the use of general anaesthesia planned to occur in the period from the first vaccination to the visit to assess the immune response after the last vaccination. 22. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant during the 30 days after the last vaccination in the study. 23. Laboratory parameter values at the screening visit equal to or greater than grade 2 will be considered as a criterion for exclusion from participation in the study. 24. Presenting any clinically significant condition or situation that, in the opinion of the Investigator, represents a risk to the participant health or may interfere with the evaluation of the study objectives, the schedule of visits, participation in or completion of the study (such as planned travel or change of residence, among others). 25. Having participated in another clinical trial involving an experimental product, with less than three months between the completion of that follow-up and the planned date of the first vaccination in this study, or plans to enter a clinical study during the period of this study. 26. Institutionalized individual (people residing in long-term care, assistance or health care institutions and deprived of liberty). aa. Being related to or part of the research centre staff or employee directly involved in the study.

Treatments Being Tested

BIOLOGICAL

Monovalent Influenza Vaccine A (H5N8) (Inactivated, Fragmented, and Adjuvanted) 7.5 mcg

Monovalent Influenza Vaccine A (H5N8) (Inactivated, Fragmented, and Adjuvanted) 7.5 mcg + IB160 adjuvant (0.5mL total)

BIOLOGICAL

Monovalent influenza vaccine type A (H5N8) 15 mcg

Monovalent influenza vaccine type A (H5N8) 15 mcg + IB160 adjuvant (0.5mL total)

OTHER

Placebo

Phosphate buffered saline (PBS) (0.5 mL/dose).

Locations (5)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Centro de Terapias Avançadas E Inovadoras - Ct Terapias/Ufmg
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Plátano Centro de Pesquisa Clínica LTDA
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Fundação Faculdade Regional de Medicina de São Jose do Rio Preto - (Centro integrado de Pesquisa CIP)
São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
Fundação de Apoio ao Ensino, Pesquisa e Assistência do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preta da Universidade de São Paulo - (Centro de Pesquisa Clínica - S)
Serrana, São Paulo, Brazil
Centro de Pesquisas Clínicas do Hospital das Clínicas da FMUSP
São Paulo, Brazil

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06842173), the sponsor (Butantan Institute), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06842173 clinical trial studying?

This study aims to demonstrate the safety and immunogenicity of two formulations of the monovalent influenza vaccine candidate A (H5N8) (inactivated, fragmented, and adjuvanted with IB160) from the Instituto Butantan in adults and older adults, to be developed for situations of pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of avian type A/H5 in humans, in the context of pandemic preparedness. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06842173?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06842173?

Contact information for this trial may be available directly on the ClinicalTrials.gov record. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar for the official source. Always discuss any potential trial with your doctor before contacting the study site.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06842173. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06842173. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.