NCT00754455

Brief Summary

A Phase 2a Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of a Seasonal Influenza Virus-Like Particle (VLP) Vaccine (recombinant) in Healthy Adults. Study Objectives: Primary:

  • To assess the tolerability and safety of Influenza VLP Vaccine
  • To assess the immunogenicity of Influenza VLP Vaccine as measured by hemagglutination inhibition (HAI) antibody titers to each of the three component viral strains Secondary:
  • To evaluate the cross-strain immunogenicity of Influenza VLP Vaccine as measured by hemagglutination inhibition (HAI) antibody titers against drifted strains
  • To quantify antibody against neuraminidase and hemagglutinin following administration of Influenza VLP Vaccine
  • To assess cell-mediated immune (CMI) responses to Influenza VLP Vaccine as quantified by interferon-gamma (IFNg) and Granzyme-B produced by peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
317

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2008

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

4 active sites

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2008

Completed
15 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 16, 2008

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 18, 2008

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

July 18, 2013

Status Verified

July 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

September 16, 2008

Last Update Submit

July 16, 2013

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • To assess the tolerability and safety of Influenza VLP Vaccine

    6 Months

  • To assess the immunogenicity of Influenza VLP Vaccine as measured by hemagglutination inhibition (HAI) antibody titers to each of the component viral strains

    Day 22

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • To evaluate cross-strain immunogenicity as measured by HAI titers against drifted strains

    Day 22

  • To quantify antibody responses against neuraminidase and hemagglutinin

    Day 22

  • To assess cell-mediated immune (CMI) responses to Influenza VLP Vaccine

    Day 11

Study Arms (4)

Low dose

EXPERIMENTAL
Biological: Influenza VLP Vaccine (recombinant)

Mid dose

EXPERIMENTAL
Biological: Influenza VLP Vaccine (recombinant)

High dose

EXPERIMENTAL
Biological: Influenza VLP Vaccine (recombinant)

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Biological: Placebo

Interventions

Single injection Day 0; 0.5mL

High doseLow doseMid dose
PlaceboBIOLOGICAL

Placebo as a single injection of 0.5 mL.

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 49 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Healthy male or female 18 to 49 years of age at the time of the vaccination.
  • Informed consent must be obtained from the subject prior to beginning any study specific procedures indicating that they understand the purpose of this study and are willing to adhere to the procedures described in this protocol.
  • Available by telephone.
  • Free of obvious health problems or chronic illnesses (i.e., recent exacerbation or acute episode of chronic illness in the last 3 months) as established by medical history, review of systems and clinical examination before entering the study. This includes any mental condition that would interfere with subject self-assessment. Subjects with pre-existing stable disease, defined as no significant disease diagnosed in the month prior to study vaccine receipt and disease not requiring significant change in therapy or hospitalization for worsening disease 3 months before receipt of study vaccine are eligible.
  • If subject is of childbearing potential, she must be abstinent or have used adequate contraceptive precautions (e.g., intrauterine contraceptive device; oral contraceptives or other equivalent hormonal contraception) for 3 months prior to vaccination. She must also have a negative pregnancy test at study entry and must agree to continue such precautions for three months after vaccination.

You may not qualify if:

  • Use of any investigational or non-registered product (drug or vaccine) other than the study vaccine(s) within 30 days preceding the administration of the study vaccine, or planned use during the study period.
  • Has received any other licensed vaccines within 4 weeks prior to enrollment in this study or expected receipt of any vaccination before the final immune response blood collection.
  • Has received any influenza vaccine within the prior 6 month period.
  • Chronic administration (defined as more than 14 days) of immunosuppressants or other immune-modifying drugs within six months prior to the administration of the study vaccine. The use of inhaled and nasal steroids will be permitted.
  • Any medically diagnosed or suspected immunodeficient condition based on medical history and physical examination.
  • Administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products within the three months preceding the administration of the study vaccine or during the study.
  • Acute disease at the time of enrollment. Acute disease is defined as the presence of a moderate or severe illness with or without fever ≥ 100.5º F.
  • Acute clinically significant pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic or renal functional abnormality, as determined by physical examination or laboratory screening tests.
  • Major congenital defects or serious chronic illness.
  • History of any neurological disorders or seizures, with the exception of febrile seizures during childhood.
  • Pregnant or lactating female.
  • Females planning to become pregnant or planning to discontinue contraceptive precautions within 60 days of enrollment in this study.
  • Any condition that in the opinion of the investigator would interfere with evaluation of the vaccine or interpretation of study results.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (4)

University Clinical Research

Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33024, United States

Location

The Center for Pharmacuetical Research

Kansas City, Missouri, 64114, United States

Location

Omega Medical Research

Warwick, Rhode Island, 02886, United States

Location

Benchmark Research

Austin, Texas, 78705, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Influenza, Human

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Respiratory Tract InfectionsInfectionsOrthomyxoviridae InfectionsRNA Virus InfectionsVirus DiseasesRespiratory Tract Diseases

Study Officials

  • John E Ervin, M.D.

    The Center for Pharmaceutical Research

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Laurence Chu, M.D.

    Benchmark Research

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Larry Gilderman, D.O.

    University Clinical Research

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • David L Freid, M.D.

    Omega Medical Research

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 16, 2008

First Posted

September 18, 2008

Study Start

September 1, 2008

Primary Completion

March 1, 2009

Study Completion

March 1, 2009

Last Updated

July 18, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-07

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