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The problem with pertussis, and how a human challenge trial could help.
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Learn the basics of human challenge trials with our introductory blog series. We talk about why human challenge trials are important, participant safety and experience, and what has been learned from past studies. It’s the perfect place to start learning.
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The problem with pertussis, and how a human challenge trial could help
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can be contracted by people of all ages. The disease is mostly mild in adults – but whooping cough poses more of a threat to infants under one-year-old and can even be fatal. Could a human challenge trial help researchers pinpoint a way to improve pertussis vaccines and give us better immunity?
Human Challenge Trial Case Study: Pneumonia
Modern-day human challenge trials have played a significant role in strengthening global knowledge of diseases , from colds to malaria.
Here’s how one challenge study helped improve our understanding of pneumonia.
Local research with global impacts – human challenge trials making a difference
Advancing our knowledge of disease, and improving how we protect against it.
Volunteers are vital. How does a human challenge trial ensure their safety?
Ethics, safety, and the participant experience.
Answering tough questions about disease with human challenge trials
The unique advantages of inpatient trials infecting humans.
Human Challenge Trials Overview
Infecting healthy volunteers to learn more about disease – and to better protect those we care about.
A closer look at human challenge trials, why they’re important, and what it’s like to be a participant.