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BNT168

Phase 1

HIV -1 Infection | Monoclonal antibody | Infectious Disease |BioNTech SE|Trials Updated: Oct 14, 2026

BNT168 development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Jul 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment126

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

BNT168 clinical trials

BNT168 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT07698600A Clinical Trial to Look at the Safety and Immune Responses of the RNA-based Vaccine BNT168 in Adults Living With or Without HIVHIV -1 Infection
RECRUITING126 Analytics
PHASE1RECRUITING
A Clinical Trial to Look at the Safety and Immune Responses of the RNA-based Vaccine BNT168 in Adults Living With or Without HIV
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Occurrence of at least one adverse event
From dosing through 28 days after each IMP dose

In PLWOH and PLWH. By cohort and pooled placebo.

Occurrence of at least one serious adverse event
From Dose 1 through the end of study (up to 12 months)

In PLWOH and PLWH. By cohort and pooled placebo.

Occurrence of at least one adverse event of special interest
From Dose 1 through the end of study (up to 12 months)

In PLWOH and PLWH. By cohort and pooled placebo.

Occurrence of at least one solicited local reaction (pain, erythema/redness, swelling) at the IMP injection site
Up to 7 days after each IMP dose

In PLWOH and PLWH. By cohort and pooled placebo. From dosing through 7 days after each IMP dose.

Occurrence of at least one solicited systemic event (vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fatigue/tiredness, myalgia/muscle pain, fever)
Up to 7 days after each IMP dose

In PLWOH and PLWH. By cohort and pooled placebo. From dosing through 7 days after each IMP dose.

Secondary Endpoints

Occurrence of cytokine positive cluster of differentiation (CD) 4+ T cells
Up to 7 days post-Dose 2, 3 and/or 4
Occurrence of cytokine positive CD8+ T cells
Up to 7 days post-Dose 2, 3 and/or 4
Occurrence of proliferating CD8+ T cell responses (measured by carboxifluorescein diacetate succinimidyl ester)
At 28 days post-Dose 2, 3 and/or 4
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
A1 in PLWOH - BNT168 dose level 1EXPERIMENTAL -
A2 in PLWOH - BNT168 dose level 2EXPERIMENTAL -
A3 in PLWOH - BNT168 dose level 3EXPERIMENTAL -
A4 in PLWH - BNT168 dose level 2EXPERIMENTALThis cohort will undergo ATI post vaccination
A5 in PLWH - BNT168 dose level 3EXPERIMENTALThis cohort will undergo ATI post vaccination
PLWOH - PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
PLWH - PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPLWH participants receiving placebo will also undergo ATI post vaccination

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
BNT168BIOLOGICALIntramuscular injection to be applied in the deltoid muscle, using the same non-dominant arm for all IMP injections
PlaceboOTHERIsotonic sodium chloride (NaCl) solution (0.9%). Intramuscular injection to be applied in the deltoid muscle, using the same non-dominant arm for all IMP injections
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 50 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites4

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Are 18 to 50 years of age inclusive at the time of giving informed consent. * For PLWOH: Individuals who are HIV-1 and HIV-2 negative at Visit 0. For PLWH: Individuals who are HIV-1 positive and HIV-2 negative at Visit 0. * Have not received an HIV vaccination or HIV broad...

Countries:United StatesSouth Africa
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

LOWOct 14, 2026NCT07698600lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWOct 14, 2026NCT07698600lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWAug 21, 2026NCT07698600Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
LOWAug 21, 2026NCT07698600Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING

Frequently asked questions about BNT168

What is BNT168?

BNT168 is an investigational RNA-based vaccine being developed by BioNTech SE for HIV-1 infection. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and is designed to be evaluated for safety and immune responses in adults living with or without HIV. It has not been approved by the FDA.

What is BNT168 used for in HIV-1 infection?

BNT168 is being studied for HIV-1 infection as a preventive or immunotherapeutic RNA-based vaccine candidate. The Phase 1 trial evaluates its safety and immune responses in adults living with or without HIV. It is investigational and has not been approved for any indication.

Who makes BNT168?

BNT168 is developed by BioNTech SE, which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker BNTX. BioNTech is the sponsor of the Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating the candidate in adults living with or without HIV.

What phase is BNT168 in?

BNT168 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational RNA-based vaccine candidate for HIV-1 infection and has not been approved by the FDA. The single Phase 1 trial is currently recruiting participants.

What clinical trials is BNT168 in?

BNT168 is being evaluated in one Phase 1 clinical trial, NCT07698600, titled a clinical trial to look at the safety and immune responses of the RNA-based vaccine BNT168 in adults living with or without HIV. The trial is recruiting 126 participants across the United States and South Africa.

Is BNT168 placebo controlled?

Yes, the Phase 1 trial of BNT168, NCT07698600, is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled. It is enrolling 126 adults aged 18 years and older, including healthy volunteers, in the United States and South Africa to assess safety and immune responses.