mpox

We appreciate you taking the time to learn more information about this clinical trial.

About the Clinical Trial

The mpox (previously known as monkeypox) vaccine is FDA-approved in adults but not in children. We are doing this trial to try to get FDA approval for the vaccine in adolescents to prepare us for future outbreaks. Every FDA-approved vaccine or medication you’ve ever taken has been studied in clinical trials. Clinical trials help us learn whether vaccines and medications are safe and effective.

We are here to support you and your child.

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Who Can Volunteer for this Trial?

Healthy adolescents ages 12 to 17 and their parents or family members (up to age 50) are welcome to volunteer.

Who Can't Volunteer for this Trial?

 

You can’t volunteer if:

• You’ve ever received an mpox or smallpox vaccine
• You’ve ever been sick with mpox, cowpox or vaccinia
• You have had myocarditis or pericarditis

What Happens During the Trial?

Eligible volunteers will receive 2 doses of the JYNNEOS mpox study vaccine approximately one month apart. We will assess your body’s response to the study vaccine by:

• Assessing your baseline health
• Collecting blood samples
• Monitoring changes to your health or medications

How Long is this Trial?

This trial will take about 13 months to complete.

Where is the Study Clinic?

Our clinic is in Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC and is accessible by Metro or Bus.

Do Volunteers Get Compensated for Participating in the Trial?

Yes, volunteers will receive compensation for completed visits.

How Will My Child's Safety and Rights Be PROTECTED?

Your child’s safety is our top concern. This trial has the following protections in place to keep children safe:

• A child cannot participate in this trial without the permission of a parent or guardian.
• A parent or guardian may withdraw their child from this trial at any time, for any reason.
• An independent team of experts will regularly review trial data to evaluate whether the trial is safe to continue.
• The study doctor will remove your child from the study or stop giving them the vaccine if he is concerned about their safety.

Meet the Team:

David Diemert, MD

David is the lead study doctor, also known as the Principal Investigator. He has led clinical trials in adults and children for over a decade.

Aimee Desrosiers, PA-C

Aimee is one of the lead study coordinators. She has been a Physician Assistant for 20 years and has worked on trials at GW since 2005.

Dorinne Mettle-Amuah, PharmD, BCPS

Dorinne is the lead study Pharmacist. She has worked on trials since 2019.

Nikita Schroll-McLaughlin, MS

Nikita is one of the lead study coordinators. She has worked in healthcare since 2020.

We are here to support you and your child.

Interested?
Fill out our interest survey to get started.