A Phase I placebo-controlled Study of PepGNP-ChikV in Healthy Volunteers

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    A Phase I, dose-escalation, randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the safety, reactogenicity, and immunogenicity of PepGNP-ChikV, a synthetic nanoparticle-based T cell next-generational vaccine against chikungunya in healthy adults

  • IRAS ID

    1013539

  • Contact name

    BRADLEY NORTON

  • Contact email

    info@gyldenpharma.com

  • Sponsor organisation

    GYLDEN PHARMA LIMITED

  • Research summary

    This study is testing a new vaccine developed by a company called Gylden Pharma Limited. It is a new type of vaccine designed to help your immune system fight Chikungunya virus. It uses tiny particles and is given just under the skin using a small needle, similar to the way a mosquito bites. This is the first time this vaccine is being tested in humans. It is planned that a total of 40 volunteers will participate in this study.

  • REC name

    London - Riverside Research Ethics Committee

  • REC reference

    26/LO/0179

  • Date of REC Opinion

    1 May 2026

  • REC opinion

    Further Information Favourable Opinion