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A Study of an Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Candidate Vaccine, mRNA-1189 in Healthy Adults 18 to 30 Years of Age

A Study of an Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Candidate Vaccine, mRNA-1189 in Healthy Adults 18 to 30 Years of Age

Recruiting
18-30 years
All
Phase 1

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Overview

The main objective of this trial is to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of mRNA-1189 after intradermal and intramuscular delivery.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy as determined by medical evaluation including medical history and physical examination.
  • Participants who are assigned female at birth or could become pregnant are eligible to participate if the participant is not pregnant or breast/chest feeding.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Have undergone surgical procedures within 7 days prior to Day 1 or Day 57 or are scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure within 28 days after study intervention administration.
  • Reported history of congenital or acquired immunodeficiency, immunosuppressive condition, asplenia, or recurrent severe infectious disease.
  • Received corticosteroids at ≥10 milligrams per day (mg/day) of prednisone or equivalent for \>14 days in total within 90 days prior to Day 1 or is anticipating the need for corticosteroids at any time during the study.
  • Received systemic immunosuppressive treatment, including long-acting biological therapies that affect immune responses, within 180 days prior to Day 1 or plans to do so during the study.
  • Received or plans to receive any nonstudy vaccine from 28 days prior to first dose/Day 1 up to 28 days after the second dose/Day 57.
  • History of myocarditis, pericarditis, or myopericarditis prior to Day 1.
  • Has previously received an investigational EBV vaccine.

Note: Other inclusion and exclusion criteria may apply.

Study details
    Epstein-Barr Virus

NCT07478952

ModernaTX, Inc.

13 May 2026

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