Prevention of COVID-19 Variant (Omicron JN.1)Phase 1NCT07791186
Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of BMI2012 Against COVID-19 Variant in Healthy Adults Aged 19 and 55 Years
A Phase 1 study testing BMI2012 low-dose, BMI2012 mid-dose and BMI2012 high-dose in people with Prevention of COVID-19 Variant (Omicron JN.1), run by BMI Korea at 3 sites in South Korea.
Trial summary
This Phase 1, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation study evaluates the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of BMI2012, a self-amplifying RNA vaccine candidate targeting the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron JN .1 variant, in healthy adults aged 19 to 55 years. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Prevention of COVID-19 Variant (Omicron JN.1)
- What is being tested?
- BMI2012 low-dose, BMI2012 mid-dose and BMI2012 high-dose
- Type of treatment
- Vaccines, Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 72 participants
- Where
- 3 sitesSouth Korea
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2026to 31 Dec 2027
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 19 to 55 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
[Inclusion Criteria]
- Male and female, aged 19 to 55 years, who voluntarily decides to participate in this study and provides written informed consent
- Meets at least one of the following:
- (1) At least 3 months have elapsed since the last COVID-19 vaccine administration
- (2)At least 3 months have elapsed since a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19
- Subjects with a body mass index (BMI) between 18kg/m² and 30 kg/m², inclusive at the screening visit
- Male and female subjects of reproductive potential who have been using a highly effective method of contraception from at least 14 days prior to the screening visit and agree to continue using a highly effective method of contraception up to 12 weeks after IP administration *Male subjects: Sexual abstinence, or the use of a condom, with the partner of reproductive potential using a highly effective method of contraception *Female subjects: Use of a highly effective method of contraception**
- Highly effective methods of contraception are as follows:
- Hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation
- Intrauterine device (IUD)
- Intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS)
- Bilateral tubal occlusion
- Bilateral tubal ligation
- Bilateral tubal resection/salpingectomy
- Vasectomized partner
- Sexual abstinence
- Subjects who agree not to donate or receive blood (including whole blood, plasma, platelets, or platelet-rich plasma) during the study period
- Subjects who have received and understood a detailed explanation of the study and voluntarily decide to participate in the study and provide written informed consent
- Subjects who are able to comply with all visit procedures, including telephone visits, throughout the study period
[Exclusion Criteria]
- Subjects with a positive rapid antigen test result for COVID-19 at screening
- Subjects currently receiving an approved medicinal product for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19
- Subjects who have had close contact with a person infected with COVID-19, or who have been classified as a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19, within 14 days prior to IP administration
- Healthcare professionals who may have direct involvement in care of patients confirmed with COVID-19
- Subjects with clinically significant abnormal findings on clinical laboratory tests, electrocardiogram (ECG), or chest X-ray performed at the screening visit
- Subjects with a positive result for any of the following at screening: HIV test, hepatitis B test, or hepatitis C test
- Subjects who had an acute febrile illness with a body temperature of 38°C or higher within 72 hours prior to IP administration, or who are suspected of having another related infectious disease, or who had symptoms due to another infectious disease (such as cough, dyspnea, chills, myalgia, headache, sore throat, anosmia, or ageusia) within the same period
- Subjects judged by the investigator to be unable to participate due to any of the following serious medical or psychiatric conditions:
- (1) Respiratory disease: Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), active tuberculosis, latent tuberculosis under treatment, or other respiratory diseases requiring daily medication; or subjects who have received treatment for exacerbation of the above respiratory diseases within 5 years prior to IP administration
- (2) Serious cardiovascular disease: Congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, uncontrolled hypertension, thrombocytopenic or venous thrombosis, capillary leak syndrome, myocarditis, pericarditis, etc.
- (3) Neurological disease: Epilepsy, seizure disorder (within 3 years prior to IP administration), migraine, stroke, encephalopathy, Guillain-Barré syndrome, encephalomyelitis, transverse myelitis, etc.
- (4) History of malignancy within 5 years prior to IP administration (excluding basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin)
- (5) Autoimmune disease, including autoimmune hypothyroidism and psoriasis
- (6) Immunodeficiency disease
- (7) Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus despite appropriate treatment ( HbA1c > 7% at screening)
- (8) A history of dependent use of psychotropic drugs or narcotic analgesics within 24 weeks prior to IP administration, or a psychiatric condition or social circumstance that, in the Investigator's judgment, would make it difficult for the subject to comply with study procedures
- (9) any other hepatobiliary, renal, endocrine, urinary, or musculoskeletal disease judged by the Investigator to be clinically significant
- Subjects with a history of splenectomy
- Subjects with a history of prior infection with SARS-CoV-1 or MERS-CoV
- Subjects with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any component of the IP
- Subjects with a history of a SAE, allergy, or hypersensitivity related to vaccination
- Subjects with a history of generalized urticaria within 5 years prior to IP administration
- Subjects with a history of a platelet-related disorder or bleeding disorder, or a history of significant bleeding or bruising following intramuscular injection or venipuncture, or subjects receiving anticoagulant therapy (however, subjects taking low-dose aspirin [≤100 mg/day] may be enrolled at the Investigator's judgment)
- Subjects with a history of hereditary or idiopathic angioedema
- Subjects with a history of organ or bone marrow transplantation
- Subjects with suspected or a history of drug abuse or alcohol abuse within 6 months prior to IP administration
- Subjects who have used immunosuppressants or chronic steroids within 6 months prior to IP administration (however, the use of topical, intranasal, or inhaled steroids is permitted)
- (1) Immunosuppressants: Azathioprine, Cyclosporine, Interferon, G-CSF, Tacrolimus, Everolimus, Sirolimus, Cyclophosphamide, 6-Mercaptopurine, Methotrexate, Rapamycin, Leflunomide, etc.
- (2) Chronic steroid use: Use of a dose exceeding 10mg/day (prednisolone equivalent) for more than 14 consecutive days
- Subjects who have received another investigational product or been treated with another investigational medical device within 6 months prior to the screening visit
- Subjects who are currently participating, or planning to participate, in another clinical study (including the follow-up period of an interventional study)
- Subjects who have received or plan to receive a vaccine within 28 days before or after IP administration (however, as an exception, influenza vaccination is permitted for subjects in the non-Sentinel group if administered at least 2 weeks prior to IP administration)
- Subjects who have received immunoglobulin or a blood product transfusion within 12 weeks prior to IP administration
- Subjects with a scheduled surgery during the study period
- Subjects with a positive pregnancy test result
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Subjects judged by the Investigator to be otherwise unsuitable for participation in this study for any other reason
Trial locations and contacts
3 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
South Korea3 sites
Hallym University Kangnam St.Heart Hospital
Seoul
Professor. Lee, 82-1577-5587, litjacob@hallym.or.kr
Jae Gab Lee, MD, PhD
Korea University Guro Hospital
Seoul
Professor. Song, 82-2-2626-1114, infection@korea.ac.kr
Joon Young Song, MD, PhD
Ajou University Medical Center
Suwon
Professor. Heo, 82-1688-6114, jyeon78@naver.com
Jung Yeon Heo, MD, PhD
About this study
Official title: A Phase I, Multi-center, Dose Escalation, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of the BMI2012 Against COVID-19 Variant in Healthy Adults Between 19 and 55 Years of Age
This Phase 1, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation study evaluates the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of BMI2012, a self-amplifying RNA vaccine candidate targeting the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron JN .1 variant, in healthy adults aged 19 to 55 years.
Participants will be enrolled sequentially into three ascending-dose cohorts and randomized within each cohort to receive a single intramuscular injection of BMI2012 or placebo. A sentinel dosing strategy with staggered administration will be used to monitor safety before enrollment of the remaining participants in each dose cohort. A Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) will review safety data to determine whether enrollment may continue and to assess dose levels appropriate for further clinical development.
The primary objective is to assess the safety and tolerability of BMI2012 across the dose levels studied. Secondary objectives include exploratory evaluation of humoral and cell-mediated immune responses to BMI2012 through 52 weeks after vaccination.
- Being tested
- BMI2012 low-dose, Placebo low-dose, BMI2012 mid-dose, Placebo mid-dose, BMI2012 high-dose
- Keywords
- Omicron JN.1, Self-Amplifying RNA Vaccine, BMI2012, COVID-19
- Medical subject headings
- COVID-19
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
BMI2012 low-doseBiological
Self-amplifying RNA vaccine encoding the SARS-CoV-2 (Omicron JN.1) spike protein. Administered as a single low-dose intramuscular injection at Visit 2
Placebo low-doseOther
Normal saline solution administered as a single intramuscular injection at visit 2, volume-matched to BMI2012 low-dose
BMI2012 mid-doseBiological
Self-amplifying RNA vaccine encoding the SARS-CoV-2 (Omicron JN.1) spike protein. Administered as a single mid-dose intramuscular injection at Visit 2
Placebo mid-doseOther
Normal saline solution administered as a single intramuscular injection at visit 2, volume-matched to BMI2012 mid-dose
BMI2012 high-doseBiological
Self-amplifying RNA vaccine encoding the SARS-CoV-2 (Omicron JN.1) spike protein. Administered as a single high-dose intramuscular injection at Visit 2
Placebo high-doseOther
Normal saline solution administered as a single intramuscular injection at visit 2, volume-matched to BMI2012 high-dose
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Low-dose treatment | Experimental | Not described Receives: Biological: BMI2012 low-dose |
| Low-dose placebo control | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Placebo low-dose |
| Mid-dose treatment | Experimental | Not described Receives: Biological: BMI2012 mid-dose |
| Mid-dose placebo control | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Placebo mid-dose |
| High-dose treatment | Experimental | Not described Receives: Biological: BMI2012 high-dose |
| High-dose placebo control | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Placebo high-dose |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Incidence of Adverse Events Following Investigational Product Administration
Measured: From administration through Day 28
Secondary outcomes (3)
Incidence of Long-Term SAEs, MAAEs, and AESIs
Measured: From administration through Week 52
Clinical Safety Assessments
Clinical laboratory test results, vital signs, physical examination findings, and ECG findings will be assessed after administration of BMI2012 or placebo
Measured: From baseline through the last scheduled clinical safety assessment
Humoral and Cell-Mediated Immune Response to BMI2012
Measured: Day 28, Week 26, and Week 52 after administration
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Aug 2026
- Study start1 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Prevention of COVID-19 Variant (Omicron JN.1)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 72 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- BMI Korea
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07791186
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BMI2012-SIT-01
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 25 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 28 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase I, Multi-center, Dose Escalation, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of the BMI2012 Against COVID-19 Variant in Healthy Adults Between 19 and 55 Years of Age
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07791186
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BMI2012-SIT-01
- Keywords
- Omicron JN.1, Self-Amplifying RNA Vaccine, BMI2012, COVID-19
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 72 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- BMI KoreaIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 27 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This Phase 1, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation study evaluates the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of BMI2012, a self-amplifying RNA vaccine candidate targeting the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron JN .1 variant, in healthy adults aged 19 to 55 years.
Participants will be enrolled sequentially into three ascending-dose cohorts and randomized within each cohort to receive a single intramuscular injection of BMI2012 or placebo. A sentinel dosing strategy with staggered administration will be used to monitor safety before enrollment of the remaining participants in each dose cohort. A Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) will review safety data to determine whether enrollment may continue and to assess dose levels appropriate for further clinical development.
The primary objective is to assess the safety and tolerability of BMI2012 across the dose levels studied. Secondary objectives include exploratory evaluation of humoral and cell-mediated immune responses to BMI2012 through 52 weeks after vaccination.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 6
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Low-dose treatment | Experimental | Biological: BMI2012 low-dose |
| Low-dose placebo control | Placebo comparator | Other: Placebo low-dose |
| Mid-dose treatment | Experimental | Biological: BMI2012 mid-dose |
| Mid-dose placebo control | Placebo comparator | Other: Placebo mid-dose |
| High-dose treatment | Experimental | Biological: BMI2012 high-dose |
| High-dose placebo control | Placebo comparator | Other: Placebo high-dose |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| BMI2012 low-doseSelf-amplifying RNA vaccine encoding the SARS-CoV-2 (Omicron JN.1) spike protein. Administered as a single low-dose intramuscular injection at Visit 2 | Biological | Low-dose treatment |
| Placebo low-doseNormal saline solution administered as a single intramuscular injection at visit 2, volume-matched to BMI2012 low-dose | Other | Low-dose placebo control |
| BMI2012 mid-doseSelf-amplifying RNA vaccine encoding the SARS-CoV-2 (Omicron JN.1) spike protein. Administered as a single mid-dose intramuscular injection at Visit 2 | Biological | Mid-dose treatment |
| Placebo mid-doseNormal saline solution administered as a single intramuscular injection at visit 2, volume-matched to BMI2012 mid-dose | Other | Mid-dose placebo control |
| BMI2012 high-doseSelf-amplifying RNA vaccine encoding the SARS-CoV-2 (Omicron JN.1) spike protein. Administered as a single high-dose intramuscular injection at Visit 2 | Biological | High-dose treatment |
| Placebo high-doseNormal saline solution administered as a single intramuscular injection at visit 2, volume-matched to BMI2012 high-dose | Other | High-dose placebo control |
Primary outcome
Incidence of Adverse Events Following Investigational Product Administration
Time frame: From administration through Day 28
3 secondary outcomes
Incidence of Long-Term SAEs, MAAEs, and AESIs
Time frame: From administration through Week 52
Clinical Safety Assessments
Time frame: From baseline through the last scheduled clinical safety assessment
Humoral and Cell-Mediated Immune Response to BMI2012
Time frame: Day 28, Week 26, and Week 52 after administration
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
3 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1 study testing BMI2012 low-dose, BMI2012 mid-dose and BMI2012 high-dose in people with Prevention of COVID-19 Variant (Omicron JN.1), run by BMI Korea at 3 sites in South Korea.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 3 sites in South Korea. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Professor. Song (82-2-2626-1114, infection@korea.ac.kr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Incidence of Adverse Events Following Investigational Product Administration (time frame: From administration through Day 28). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Aug 2026.