Drug Profile

mRNA 1608

Alternative Names: Herpes simplex virus vaccine - Moderna Therapeutics; mRNA-1608

Latest Information Update: 31 Dec 2025

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At a glance

Originator Moderna Therapeutics
Class RNA vaccines; Viral vaccines
Mechanism of Action Immunostimulants

Orphan Drug Status

Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.

No
New Molecular Entity No

Highest Development Phases

Discontinued Herpes simplex virus infections

Most Recent Events

20 Nov 2025 Discontinued - Phase-I/II for Herpes simplex virus infections in USA (IM) due to strategic prioritization
19 Oct 2025 Adverse events and immunogenicity data from a phase I/II trial in Herpes simplex virus infections presented at the IDWeek 2025 (IDW-2025)
25 Apr 2025 Moderna Therapeutics completes a phase I/II trial for Herpes simplex virus infections in USA (IM, Injection) (NCT06033261)

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