๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-14

A Study of V118E in Healthy Participants (V118E-003) (NCT07168915)

A Randomized, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of V118 Formulation E in Healthy Adults

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Researchers are looking for new vaccines to prevent illnesses caused by a type of bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae. There are many different types of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, called serotypes. Vaccines contain small parts of certain serotypes. These parts will not cause an infection but help the body create antibodies (proteins) to fight the bacteria. PREVNAR 20โ„ข is a vaccine given to help to prevent disease from Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. Researchers designed a new vaccine, V118E, to help prevent disease from Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. The goal of this study is to learn how safe V118 formulation E is in Healthy Adults and how well people tolerate it.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Velocity Clinical Research, Hallandale Beach ( Site 0003) โ€” Hallandale, Florida

Age range: 18 Years to 49 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)

  • Velocity Clinical Research, Hallandale Beach ( Site 0003) โ€” Hallandale, Florida
  • QPS-MRA, LLC-Early Phase ( Site 0002) โ€” South Miami, Florida
  • Bio-Kinetic Clinical Applications, LLC dba QPS-MO ( Site 0004) โ€” Springfield, Missouri
  • University of Texas Medical Branch ( Site 0001) โ€” Galveston, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (888) 577-8839

Email: Trialsites@msd.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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