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Safety and efficacy of microneedles for human immunization (SEMHI) study.

Evaluation of safety and efficacy of intradermal administration of vaccines using indigenous microneedles: A pre-clinical study in mice, followed by clinical study in human beings. - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/102496
Enrollment
300
Registered
2026-01-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Vaccine delivered through microneedles: Age appropriate vaccine will be used. (1) Healthy adult volunteers (age 18-50 years old): TT vaccine (2) Healthy adolescent volunteers (10-17.9

Sponsors

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy adult volunteers (age 18-50 years old) Healthy adolescent volunteers (10-17.9 years old) Healthy children (5-6 years old) eligible for DPT vaccine booster dose Healthy infants (18-24 months old) eligible for DPT vaccine booster dose Healthy young infants (14-18 weeks old) eligible for third dose of Pentavalent vaccine

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Age group:18-50 years old (adults) Current pregnancy Current lactation Known immune-deficiency state Recipient (past, present or anticipated) of corticosteroids or immune-modulating medications Recent or anticipated surgery (within 6 months) Previous history of tetanus 2. Age group:10-17.9 years old (adolescents) Known immune-deficiency state Recipient (past, present or anticipated) of corticosteroids or immune-modulating medications. Recent or anticipated surgery (within 6 months) Previous history of tetanus 3. Age group: 5-6 years old (children) Known immune-deficiency state Recipient (past, present or anticipated) of corticosteroids or immune-modulating medications Recent or anticipated surgery (within 6 months) Previous history of diphtheria or pertussis or tetanus 4. Age group:18-24 months old (old infants) Known immune-deficiency state Recipient (past, present or anticipated) of corticosteroids or immune-modulating medications Recent or anticipated surgery (within 6 months) Previous history of diphtheria or pertussis or tetanus Development delay Any past or present neurological illness Feeding difficulty Any illness involving the cardio-respiratory system 5. Age group:14-18 weeks old (young infants) Known immune-deficiency state Recipient (past, present or anticipated) of corticosteroids or immune-modulating medications Recent or anticipated surgery (within 6 months) Previous history of diphtheria or pertussis or tetanus or Hepatitis B or Hib disease Development delay Any past or present neurological illness Feeding difficulty Any illness involving the cardio-respiratory system

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1) Safety 1A) Local adverse events 1B) Systemic adverse events 1C) Evaluation of pain 2) Efficacy 2A) Evaluation of immunogenicity to each antigen Timepoint: 1) Safety 1A) Local adverse events 1B) Systemic adverse events 1C) Evaluation of pain Timepoints: Baseline, 30 mins, 60 mins, 72 hours, 7 days 2) Efficacy 2A) Evaluation of immunogenicity to each antigen Timepoints: baseline, 7 days, 28 days

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NilTimepoint: NA

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Joseph L Mathew

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh

dr.joseph.l.mathew@gmail.com01722755357

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026