NCT01784874

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to generate data on immunogenicity and safety of Purified Vero Rabies Vaccine - Serum Free (VRVg) in comparison with Imovax® Rabies in order to support the registration of VRVg in the USA. Primary Objectives:

  • To demonstrate that VRVg is non inferior to Imovax® Rabies in terms of proportion of subjects achieving an rabies virus neutralizing antibody (RVNA) titer ≥ 0.5 IU/mL at Day 42.
  • To demonstrate that the observed proportion of subjects achieving an RVNA titer ≥ 0.5 IU/mL at Day 42 is at least 99%, with a 95% lower confidence limit of at least 97%. Secondary Objectives:
  • To assess the clinical safety of VRVg each vaccine after each vaccine injection when administered in a pre-exposure schedule.
  • To describe the immune response induced by each vaccine 21 days after two vaccinations (Day 28) in a randomized subset of subjects and 14 days after the last vaccination of the primary vaccination series.
  • To describe antibody persistence at 6 and 12 months after the first vaccination in all subjects, and at 18 and 24 months in a subset of subjects.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
408

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2013

Typical duration for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

6 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2013

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 4, 2013

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 6, 2013

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2014

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

February 9, 2018

Status Verified

February 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

1.2 years

First QC Date

February 4, 2013

Last Update Submit

February 5, 2018

Conditions

Keywords

RabiesHuman Diploid Cell VaccineImovax® Rabies

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Number of participants with rabies virus neutralizing antibody (RVNA) titer ≥ 0.5 IU/mL at Day 42 (14 days after the last vaccination of primary vaccination series).

    Rabies virus neutralizing antibody titer will be determined by the rapid fluorescent focus inhibition test (RFFIT)

    Day 42 post-vaccination

  • Antibody Persistence in terms of rabies virus neutralizing antibody titers at 6 months and 12 months after the first vaccination

    Rabies virus neutralizing antibody titer will be determined by the rapid fluorescent focus inhibition test (RFFIT)

    6 and 12 months post-vaccination

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of Participants Reporting Solicited Injection Site Reactions, Solicited Systemic Reactions, Unsolicited Systemic Reactions, and Serious Adverse Events Occurring Throughout the Trial

    Day 0 up to 12 months post-vaccination

Study Arms (2)

Purified Vero Rabies Vaccine Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive the Purified Vero Rabies Vaccine (VRVg) Serum Free

Biological: Purified Vero Rabies Vaccine (VRVg) - Serum Free

Imovax® Rabies Vaccine Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive the Imovax® Rabies

Biological: Imovax® Rabies: inactivated rabies vaccine

Interventions

0.5 mL, Intramuscular

Purified Vero Rabies Vaccine Group

1.0 mL, Intramuscular

Also known as: Imovax® Rabies
Imovax® Rabies Vaccine Group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Informed consent form has been signed and dated
  • Able to attend all scheduled visits and comply with all trial procedures.

You may not qualify if:

  • Subject is pregnant, or lactating, or of childbearing potential (to be considered of non-childbearing potential, a female must be post-menopausal for at least 1 year, surgically sterile, or using an effective method of contraception or abstinence from at least 4 weeks prior to the first vaccination and until at least 4 weeks after last vaccination)
  • Participation at the time of study enrollment (or in the 4 weeks preceding the first trial vaccination)or planned participation during the present trial period in another clinical trial investigating a vaccine, drug, medical device, or medical procedure
  • Receipt of any vaccine in the 4 weeks preceding the first trial vaccination or planned receipt of any vaccine in the 4 weeks following any trial vaccination
  • Previous vaccination against rabies (in pre- or post-exposure regimen) with either the trial vaccine or another vaccine
  • Receipt of immune globulins, blood or blood-derived products in the past 3 months
  • Known or suspected congenital or acquired immunodeficiency; or receipt of immunosuppressive therapy such as anti-cancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy within the preceding 6 months; or long-term systemic corticosteroid therapy (prednisone or equivalent for more than 2 consecutive weeks within the past 3 months)
  • Self-reported seropositivity for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C
  • At high risk for rabies exposure during the trial
  • Known systemic hypersensitivity to any of the vaccine components, or history of a life-threatening reaction to a vaccine containing any of the same substances as the vaccines used in the study
  • Self-reported thrombocytopenia, contraindicating intra muscular (IM) vaccination
  • Deprived of freedom by an administrative or court order, or in an emergency setting, or hospitalized involuntarily
  • Current alcohol abuse or drug addiction that might interfere with the ability to comply with trial procedures
  • Chronic illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, is at a stage where it might interfere with trial conduct or completion
  • Moderate or severe acute illness/infection (according to investigator judgment) on the day of vaccination or febrile illness (temperature ≥ 100.4°F). A prospective subject should not be included in the study until the condition has resolved or the febrile event has subsided
  • Identified as an Investigator or employee of the Investigator or study center with direct involvement in the proposed study, or identified as an immediate family member (i.e., parent, spouse, natural or adopted child) of the Investigator or employee with direct involvement in the proposed study
  • +1 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (6)

Unknown Facility

Redding, California, 96001, United States

Location

Unknown Facility

Sacramento, California, 95815, United States

Location

Unknown Facility

Omaha, Nebraska, 68134, United States

Location

Unknown Facility

Austin, Texas, 78705, United States

Location

Unknown Facility

Fort Worth, Texas, 76135, United States

Location

Unknown Facility

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84124, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Pichon S, Moureau A, Petit C, Chu L, Essink B, Muse D, Saleh J, Guinet-Morlot F, Minutello AM. Safety and immunogenicity of a serum-free purified Vero rabies vaccine in healthy adults: A randomised phase II pre-exposure prophylaxis study. Vaccine. 2022 Aug 5;40(33):4780-4787. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2022.06.040. Epub 2022 Jun 28.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rabies

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rhabdoviridae InfectionsMononegavirales InfectionsRNA Virus InfectionsVirus DiseasesInfections

Study Officials

  • Medical Director

    Sanofi Pasteur SA

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 4, 2013

First Posted

February 6, 2013

Study Start

February 1, 2013

Primary Completion

April 1, 2014

Study Completion

December 1, 2015

Last Updated

February 9, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-02

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