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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Safety and Tolerability of a Newcastle Disease Virus-Based Mucosal COVID-19 Vaccine in Previously Vaccinated Adults

A Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled, Phase 2a Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of a Newcastle Disease Virus-based Mucosal Vaccine (NDV-HXP-S-KP.2) Relative to an Approved Systemic mRNA Vaccine in Previously Vaccinated Adults

Safety and Tolerability of a Newcastle Disease Virus-Based Mucosal COVID-19 Vaccine in Previously Vaccinated Adults (NCT07215520) is a Phase 2 interventional studying COVID-19, sponsored by CastleVax Inc.. 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

A Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled, Phase 2a Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of a Newcastle Disease Virus-based Mucosal Vaccine (NDV-HXP-S-KP.2) Relative to an Approved Systemic mRNA Vaccine in Previously Vaccinated Adults

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against COVID-19 and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

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.

Target enrollment of 200 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused COVID-19 subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Is an adult 18 through 64 years of age at time of screening with at least 1 underlying condition that puts the participant at high risk for severe outcomes of COVID-19 per self-report OR is an adult ≥65 years of age at time of screening (with or without at least 1 underlying condition). 2. Has completed any WHO/FDA-authorized or approved primary COVID-19 vaccination series per self-report. 3. Has received last COVID-19 vaccine ≥6 months prior to study vaccination. 4. If a female of childbearing potential who is sexually active, agrees to use an adequate method of birth control from Screening through 90 days after study vaccination, and has used an adequate birth control method for at least 30 days prior to Screening. Sexually active male participants, unless the participant is sterile or otherwise unable to produce sperm, or has exclusively male sexual partners, must agree to abstinence or to use a barrier method (e.g., male condom) from vaccination through 90 days after study vaccination. Male participants must also agree to not donate sperm from vaccination through 90 days after study vaccination. 5. Is medically stable, as determined by the site investigator (based on review of health status, vital signs, medical history, and physical examination). 6. Agrees to not participate in any other SARS-CoV-2 infection prevention trial (vaccine, drug, biologic, pre-exposure prophylaxis \[PrEP\]) during participation in the study. 7. Willing and able to provide willing to sign a consent form prior to initiation of study procedures. 8. Is available for all study visits, willing to participate in all study procedures, and not planning to relocate from the area for the duration of the study. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Has an acute illness, as determined by the site investigator, within 72 hours prior to Screening or study vaccination. 2. Has had a positive COVID-19 test within the 90 days prior to Screening or study vaccination. ...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. Is an adult 18 through 64 years of age at time of screening with at least 1 underlying condition that puts the participant at high risk for severe outcomes of COVID-19 per self-report OR is an adult ≥65 years of age at time of screening (with or without at least 1 underlying condition). 2. Has completed any WHO/FDA-authorized or approved primary COVID-19 vaccination series per self-report. 3. Has received last COVID-19 vaccine ≥6 months prior to study vaccination. 4. If a female of childbearing potential who is sexually active, agrees to use an adequate method of birth control from Screening through 90 days after study vaccination, and has used an adequate birth control method for at least 30 days prior to Screening. Sexually active male participants, unless the participant is sterile or otherwise unable to produce sperm, or has exclusively male sexual partners, must agree to abstinence or to use a barrier method (e.g., male condom) from vaccination through 90 days after study vaccination. Male participants must also agree to not donate sperm from vaccination through 90 days after study vaccination. 5. Is medically stable, as determined by the site investigator (based on review of health status, vital signs, medical history, and physical examination). 6. Agrees to not participate in any other SARS-CoV-2 infection prevention trial (vaccine, drug, biologic, pre-exposure prophylaxis \[PrEP\]) during participation in the study. 7. Willing and able to provide informed consent prior to initiation of study procedures. 8. Is available for all study visits, willing to participate in all study procedures, and not planning to relocate from the area for the duration of the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Has an acute illness, as determined by the site investigator, within 72 hours prior to Screening or study vaccination. 2. Has had a positive COVID-19 test within the 90 days prior to Screening or study vaccination. 3. Current or planned participation in any other interventional clinical trial. 4. Participation in research involving any investigational product within 45 days prior to Screening or study vaccination. 5. Receipt of any approved or authorized products intended to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection within 6 months prior to Screening or study vaccination. 6. Receipt of blood products or immunoglobulins within 60 days prior to Screening or study vaccination. 7. Received influenza vaccination within 14 days prior to Screening or study vaccination, or any other vaccine within 30 days prior to Screening or study vaccination. 8. Any significant autoimmune, immunodeficiency disease/condition, or auto inflammatory disorder (e.g., any known immunoglobulin A \[IgA\] deficiency, human immunodeficiency virus \[HIV\] infection, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome \[AIDS\]) 9. Has current active hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection (based on self-reported medical history). 10. Has a peripheral arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) level \<92% at Screening, uncontrolled or severe asthma (e.g., more than 1 hospitalization for asthma exacerbation within the 12 months prior to Screening), or other uncontrolled or severe chronic lung disease or known bronchial hyper-reactivity to viruses that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would pose a health risk to the individual if enrolled. 11. Has known active tuberculosis. 12. Unstable non-cardiac illness (acute or chronic illness) requiring hospitalization or medical procedure during the 90 days prior to Screening or study vaccination, or cardiac condition (acute or chronic) requiring hospitalization or medical procedure (e.g., stenting, cardiac surgery, etc.) during the 1 year prior to Screening or study vaccination. 13. History of myocarditis, pericarditis, myopericarditis, or idiopathic cardiomyopathy, or presence of any medical condition (e.g., viral illness within 30 days of Screening or study vaccination) that, in the opinion of the investigator, increases risk of myocarditis, pericarditis, or myopericarditis. 14. Chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis or any type of ultrafiltration. Individuals with chronic kidney disease that does not require dialysis or ultrafiltration may be included. 15. Individuals with advanced or decompensated chronic liver disease as determined by the site investigator. 16. Presence of any transplanted solid organs (heart, kidney, lung, liver, pancreas, and/or intestine) or prior receipt of a blood stem cell transplant. 17. Administration of immunosuppressants, systemic glucocorticoids, or other immune-modifying drugs within the following timeframes: 1. B-cell therapies within the 6 months prior to Screening or study vaccination. 2. Prednisone, ≥20 mg or equivalent for more than 2 weeks, within the 30 days prior to Screening or study vaccination. 3. Monoclonal antibodies that may suppress aspects of immune response (e.g., Dupixent) within the 6 months prior to Screening or study vaccination. 4. Other medications in this category, including but not limited to high-dose inhaled corticosteroids (\>800 mcg/day of beclomethasone dipropionate or equivalent); antimetabolites; transplant immunosuppressive agents; alkylating agents; cell-depleting agents; or cancer chemotherapeutics, within the 90 days prior to Screening or study vaccination. 5. Any medication for any period of time that, in the opinion of the site investigator, could impede immune response to vaccination. 18. Known contraindication to IM injection (e.g., bleeding diathesis, acquired coagulopathy) or to IN administration (e.g., significant nasal abnormality or severe nasal obstruction, significant chronic rhinitis or history of chronic rhinitis, nasal septal defect causing significant breathing problems, unrepaired cleft palate, nasal polyps, or other nasal abnormality that might affect vaccine administration). 19. Receipt or anticipated receipt, within 7 days prior through 7 days after study vaccination, of any Intranasal medication, including FDA-approved prescription or over-the-counter products or non-FDA-approved alternative medicine products (e.g., Ayurvedic oil or other naturopathic substances). 20. Anticipated use of nasal irrigation (e.g., Neti PotTM) from Screening through 30 days after study vaccination. 21. Any known allergies to components contained in NDV-HXP-S (including egg products) or the comparator vaccine (including polyethylene glycol \[PEG\] allergies). 22. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or who plan to become pregnant during the study. 23. Current or prior potential for NDV exposure (e.g., prior NDV-based vaccination, NDV-based oncologic immunotherapy, prior or current experience as a bird-handler, poultry farmer, or scientist conducting research with NDV). 24. Individuals who will have close or household high-risk contacts, within 14 days following study vaccination, including but not limited to: 25. Any other condition that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would pose a health risk to the participant if enrolled or could interfere with evaluation of the investigational product or interpretation of study results. 26. Study team member or first-degree relative of any study team member (inclusive of CastleVax and site personnel involved in the study).

Treatments Being Tested

BIOLOGICAL

NDV-HXP-S-KP.2

Nasal Administration of a COVID-19 vaccine to compare against a commercially available mRNA vaccine

BIOLOGICAL

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine

Used as a comparator to study vaccine

Locations (2)

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.

Skylight Health Research
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Skylight Health Research
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07215520), the sponsor (CastleVax Inc.), 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 NCT07215520 clinical trial studying?

A Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled, Phase 2a Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of a Newcastle Disease Virus-based Mucosal Vaccine (NDV-HXP-S-KP.2) Relative to an Approved Systemic mRNA Vaccine in Previously Vaccinated Adults The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07215520?

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 NCT07215520?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

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 NCT07215520. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07215520. 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.