A Clinical Study of Novel Pneumococcal Vaccine V118C in Children (V118C-002)
Part of paid clinical trials in Madera, California.
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Study ID
- NCT07300267
- Phase
- PHASE1
- Status
- Recruiting
Conditions
- Pneumococcal Infection
Eligibility Criteria
- Sex
- ALL
- Age
- 2 Months - 15 Months
- Healthy Volunteers
- Accepted
Interventions
- V118C (Stage 1) — BIOLOGICALIM administration of V118C
- V118C (Stage 2) — BIOLOGICALIM administration of V118C
- PCV20 (Stage 1) — BIOLOGICALIM administration of PCV20
- PCV20 (Stage 2) — BIOLOGICALIM administration of PCV20
Study Details
Researchers are looking for new vaccines to prevent pneumococcal disease, which is any infection in the lungs or other parts of the body that is caused by a type of bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae. V118C is a new vaccine designed to help prevent disease from Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. This study will look at V118C in toddlers and infants. The goal of the study is to learn how safe V118C is for children and how well they tolerate it.
Key Dates
- Start date
- Jan 13, 2026
- Status verified
- Apr 2026
- Primary completion
- Oct 24, 2028
- Completion
- May 25, 2029
Study Design
- Enrollment
- 210 participants (estimated)
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Intervention model
- PARALLEL
- Primary purpose
- PREVENTION
Arms
- Experimental: V118C (Stage 1)Participants will receive a single 0.5 mL intramuscular (IM) injection of V118C administered at 12 to 15 months of age.
- Experimental: V118C (Stage 2)Participants will receive a single 0.5 mL IM injection of V118C administered at 2,4,6, and 12 months of age.
- Active Comparator: PCV20 (Stage 1)Participants will receive a single 0.5 mL IM injection of PCV20 administered at 12 to 15 months of age.
- Active Comparator: PCV20 (Stage 2)Participants will receive a single 0.5 mL IM injection of PCV20 administered at 2,4,6, and 12 months of age.
Primary Outcome Measure
Stage 1: Percentage of Participants With Immediate Adverse Events (AEs) Following Vaccination [ Time Frame: Up to approximately 30 minutes postvaccination ]
Central Contacts
- Toll Free Number1-888-577-8839
Locations (14)
| Facility | City | State | ZIP | Site coordinators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madera Family Medical Group ( Site 1004) | Madera | California | 93637 | Study Coordinator 559-673-3000 |
| Acevedo Clinical Research Associates ( Site 1029) | Miami | Florida | 33142 | Study Coordinator 305-649-8871 |
| University of South Florida-Department of Pediatrics ( Site 1002) | Tampa | Florida | 33606 | Study Coordinator 813-821-8039 |
| Cotton O'Neil Research Center ( Site 1039) | Topeka | Kansas | 66604 | Study Coordinator 785-354-6000 |
| University of Louisville, Norton Children's Research Institute ( Site 1005) | Louisville | Kentucky | 40202 | Study Coordinator 502-629-5820 |
| The Pediatric Center ( Site 1025) | Columbia | Maryland | 21045 | Study Coordinator 443-721-7224 |
| Saint Louis University Center for Vaccine Development ( Site 1031) | St Louis | Missouri | 63104 | Study Coordinator 314-977-6333 |
| Child Health Care Associates ( Site 1035) | East Syracuse | New York | 13057 | Study Coordinator 315-652-8800 |
| Tribe Clinical Research, LLC-Pediatrics ( Site 1008) | Greenville | South Carolina | 29607 | Study Coordinator 864-334-0141 |
| Tribe Clinical Research - Spartanburg ( Site 1001) | Spartanburg | South Carolina | 29301 | Study Coordinator 864-334-0141 |
| Epic Medical Research - Carrollton ( Site 1038) | Carrollton | Texas | 75006 | Study Coordinator 972-777-6956 |
| Epic Medical Research- Garland ( Site 1017) | Garland | Texas | 75043 | Study Coordinator 972-777-6956 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch ( Site 1020) | League City | Texas | 77573 | Study Coordinator 832-340-2313 |
| Pediatric Research of Charlottesville, LLC ( Site 1012) | Charlottesville | Virginia | 22902 | Study Coordinator 434-872-9384 |
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Madera Family Medical Group· Madera, CAAcevedo Clinical Research Associates· Miami, FLUniversity of South Florida-Department of Pediatrics· Tampa, FLCotton O'Neil Research Center· Topeka, KSUniversity of Louisville, Norton Children's Research Institute· Louisville, KYThe Pediatric Center· Columbia, MD