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Zero-dose
Zero-dose is a vaccine candidate that uses a novel approach to stimulate an immune response without the need for a traditional vaccine dose.
Zero-dose is a vaccine candidate that uses a novel approach to stimulate an immune response without the need for a traditional vaccine dose. Used for COVID-19 prevention.
At a glance
| Generic name | Zero-dose |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Infectious Diseases |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
This is achieved through the use of a specific antigen and adjuvant combination that triggers a robust immune response, providing protection against the targeted disease. The exact mechanism of action is still being studied and refined.
Approved indications
- COVID-19 prevention
Common side effects
- Pain, redness, swelling at injection site
Key clinical trials
- Sleep Loss and Circadian Misalignment - Mechanisms of Insulin Resistance (PHASE4)
- Causal Role of Delta-beta Coupling for Goal-directed Behavior in Anhedonic Depression (NA)
- Impact Of Intermittent And Water-Only Fasting On Gene Expression And Tumor Markers In Breast Cancer (NA)
- Heated Versus Aerosol-based Laparoscopic Chemotherapy for Cancer That Has Spread to the Peritoneum (Abdominal Lining) (PHASE2)
- Baseline Oral Health Study: UnCoVer the Connections to General Health (PHASE4)
- Kelulut Honey for Allergic Conjunctivitis and Dry Eye Symptoms (NA)
- A Study to Compare the Relative Potency of Salbutamol Administered Via Metered Dose Inhalers (MDI) Containing Propellants HFA-152a to HFA-134a in Mild Asthmatics Aged 18 to 65 Inclusive (PHASE1)
- Methylene Blue-Enhanced Ultrafiltration Improves Outcomes After Cardiopulmonary Bypass (PHASE2)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- Zero-dose CI brief — competitive landscape report
- Zero-dose updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited portfolio CI