COVID-19 vaccine trial seeks more participants

Written by admin on Friday 5th June 2020

Southampton researchers are now seeking to recruit up to 620 new volunteers for the next two phases of trials following phase 1 completion

 

Southampton researchers have completed the phase I trial of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine, which could protect against COVID-19, and are now seeking to recruit up to 620 new volunteers for the next two phases.

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They are looking for volunteers in the following categories:

  • 250 people aged 18-55, who are at higher risk of infection, including frontline hospital staff and cleaners/catering staff who go into frontline areas, paramedics; anyone who works in care homes (including cleaners, nurses, care assistants); dentists, GPs and GP surgery staff, including nurses;
  • 120 people over 70;
  • 250 people over 55, including over 70s

Please note the following:

You must: You must NOT:
Be 18 years or over Have tested positive for COVID-19
Be in good health Be pregnant, intending to become pregnant, or breastfeeding during the study
Based in the Southampton area Have previously taken part in a trial with an adenoviral vaccine or received any other coronavirus vaccines

If you would like to volunteer, please visit their trial website:

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