This clinical trial is focused on studying the prevention of oral persistent infections caused by certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV), specifically types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58. The study involves adult males aged 20 to 45 years. The treatment being tested is the Gardasil 9 vaccine, which is a suspension for injection designed to protect against nine different types of HPV. The vaccine is given in a series of three doses. A placebo, which looks like the vaccine but does not contain the active ingredients, is also used in the study for comparison.
The purpose of the study is to determine if the Gardasil 9 vaccine can reduce the occurrence of persistent oral infections caused by the specified HPV types over a period of six months or longer. Participants in the study will receive either the vaccine or a placebo and will be monitored for any infections and their immune response to the vaccine. The study will also assess the safety of the vaccine by tracking any side effects or adverse events that participants may experience.
Throughout the study, participants will be asked to attend regular check-ups to monitor their health and the effectiveness of the vaccine. The study aims to provide valuable information on the potential benefits of the Gardasil 9 vaccine in preventing HPV-related oral infections in adult males. The study is expected to continue until 2028, allowing researchers to gather comprehensive data on the vaccine’s long-term effects and safety.



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