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BNT168

Phase 1

HIV -1 Infection | Monoclonal antibody | Infectious Disease |BioNTech SE|Last Updated: Aug 21, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment126

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

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 Sites1

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 States
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

LOWAug 21, 2026NCT07698600Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
LOWAug 21, 2026NCT07698600Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
LOWJul 13, 2026NCT07698600NEW_TRIAL: changed
LOWJul 13, 2026NCT07698600NEW_TRIAL: changed

Frequently asked questions about BNT168

What is BNT168 used for?

BNT168 is an investigational RNA-based vaccine being studied for the prevention or treatment of HIV-1 infection. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and is not yet approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes BNT168?

BNT168 is being developed by BioNTech SE, a biotechnology company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol BNTX. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and immune responses of this vaccine candidate.

What phase is BNT168 in?

BNT168 is currently in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational vaccine and has not been approved by the FDA or any other regulatory agency. The ongoing Phase 1 trial is recruiting participants to assess its safety and immunogenicity.

What clinical trials is BNT168 in?

BNT168 is being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial registered as NCT07698600. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is recruiting 126 adults living with or without HIV in the United States to assess the safety and immune responses of the vaccine.

How does BNT168 work?

BNT168 is an RNA-based vaccine designed to induce immune responses against HIV-1. It is being studied in adults with or without HIV to evaluate its ability to generate protective immunity, though the specific antigen or mechanism has not been disclosed in available information.