Vaccine Responses to SARS-CoV-2 and Other Emerging Infectious Diseases

What this study involves

The registry does not currently label this study as recruiting. Ask about its status before planning a screening visit.

Study type

Observational

Phase

Not applicable / not listed

Age range

18 years - Not specified

Sex eligible

All sexes

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

Participants

103 Actual

These are starting points, not an eligibility decision. The research team must review the full requirements.

About the research

Background:

Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, have been highly effective against preventing severe disease. But the protective effects of these vaccines appear to wane over time. Researchers want to learn why.

Objective:

To learn more about how the immune system responds to vaccines against infections like SARS-CoV-2.

Eligibility:

Healthy adults ages 18 or older who are scheduled to receive either a new vaccine or a booster shot against SARS-COV-2 or another emerging infection.

Design:

Participants will be screened with a medical history and blood and urine tests.

Participants will have up to 8 study visits in 1 year. Each visit should last less than 2 hours. At each visit, participants will give blood samples. Some blood samples will be used for genetic testing. They will also give updates on their health.

After the first study visit, participants will receive either a first vaccination or a booster shot. They must get the vaccine in their community or workplace. They will not get the vaccine at NIH.

This study currently focuses on SARS-CoV-2, but it will expand to other infectious diseases as they emerge and become the target of new vaccines.

Who may be able to participate?

The list below is the sponsor’s full registry wording. It can include conditions, prior treatment, test results and other requirements. A match in search does not mean you qualify.

• INCLUSION CRITERIA:

General Inclusion Criteria for All Groups:

In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
2. Age 18 years or older
3. Hemoglobin \>= 9.0 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or \>= 11.2 for women who are pregnant.
4. Willingness to give consent for the storage of blood samples for research
5. Ability of subject to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document

Inclusion Criteria for Primary (New) Vaccination Group:

1\. No history of having received a dose of the vaccine for the infectious disease being studied. Subjects who have enrolled under another Laboratory of Immunoregulation (LIR) protocol and had samples drawn prior to vaccination will also be eligible for enrollment.

Inclusion Criteria for Secondary (Booster) Vaccination Group:

1\. Willingness to return for baseline research blood collection prior to booster vaccination.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

1. Current abuse of alcohol or other drugs that, in the judgement of the Principal Investigator (PI) could interfere with patient compliance.
2. Any medical or mental health condition that, in the judgement of the PI, would make the volunteer unable to participate in the study.

Study population

Individuals greater than 18 years of age who are scheduled to receive a initial or booster vaccination to an emerging infectious disease.

Treatment, groups and participation

The registry may describe treatments and study duration without a complete visit calendar. Ask the study team for the exact schedule, procedures, risks, costs and alternatives. Keep your usual care plan unless your treating clinician tells you otherwise.

Assignment

Not reported

Masking

Not reported

What researchers are measuring

Outcome measures describe what is being studied. They are not proof that a treatment works.

Primary measures

Research locations (1)

The overall study status and a local site’s status can differ. Confirm that location’s availability before traveling.

1 locations

Study team and timeline

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Study start

Oct 13, 2021 Actual

Primary completion

Jan 1, 2050 Estimated

Study completion

Jan 1, 2050 Estimated

First posted

Oct 15, 2021 Actual

Last updated

Nov 10, 2026 Actual

Official study contacts

No central contact is listed. Check the locations and the official record.