NCT02180295

Brief Summary

The study will evaluate the consistency of 3 lots of inactivated VZV vaccine for safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity in healthy adults. The primary hypothesis of the study is that the 3 lots of inactivated vaccine will demonstrate similar immunogenicity at 28 days after the fourth dose.

Trial Health

15
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2014

Shorter than P25 for phase_3

Status
withdrawn

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2014

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 2, 2014

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2015

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

August 13, 2015

Status Verified

August 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

July 1, 2014

Last Update Submit

August 11, 2015

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Geometric Mean Titer of VZV Glycoprotein Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (gpELISA) Antibody Titers

    28 days postdose 4

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Percentage of Participants with a Serious Adverse Experience

    Up to 28 days postdose 4

Study Arms (3)

V212 Lot 1

EXPERIMENTAL

Approximately 7.5 Units/0.5 mL subcutaneous injection administered in a 4-dose regimen given approximately 30 days apart

Biological: V212 Lot 1

V212 Lot 2

EXPERIMENTAL

Approximately 7.5 Units/0.5 mL subcutaneous injection administered in a 4-dose regimen given approximately 30 days apart

Biological: V212 Lot 2

V212 Lot 3

EXPERIMENTAL

Approximately 7.5 Units/0.5 mL subcutaneous injection administered in a 4-dose regimen given approximately 30 days apart

Biological: V212 Lot 3

Interventions

V212 Lot 1BIOLOGICAL

Inactivated Varicella Zoster Virus vaccine

V212 Lot 1
V212 Lot 2BIOLOGICAL

Inactivated Varicella Zoster Virus vaccine

V212 Lot 2
V212 Lot 3BIOLOGICAL

Inactivated Varicella Zoster Virus vaccine

V212 Lot 3

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years - 59 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Afebrile (\<=100.4 °F \[\<=38.0 °C\]) oral or equivalent on Day 1 before the first vaccination
  • Any underlying chronic illness that is not in stable condition
  • History of varicella, antibodies to VZV, or residence (for \>=30 years) in a country with endemic VZV infection
  • Female participants of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test. A female not of reproductive potential has reached natural menopause, or is 6-weeks postsurgical bilateral oophorectomy and/or hysterectomy or bilateral tubal ligation
  • Male, or female of childbearing potential who agrees to remain abstinent or use 2 acceptable methods of birth control from 2 weeks before enrollment to 6 months after the last study vaccination

You may not qualify if:

  • History of allergic reaction to any vaccine component, or an anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reaction to neomycin (not including contact dermatitis to neomycin)
  • Prior history of herpes zoster
  • History of receipt or expects to receive any varicella or zoster vaccine during the study period
  • Is pregnant or breastfeeding, or expects to conceive from 2 weeks before enrollment to 6 months after the last study vaccination
  • Has received a live virus vaccine or is scheduled to receive any live virus vaccine from 4 weeks before the first dose of study vaccination and throughout the study
  • Has received any inactivated vaccine or is scheduled to receive any inactivated vaccine from 7 days before to 7 days after any study vaccination
  • Received immunoglobulin or any blood products or is scheduled to receive them from 5 months before the first dose of study vaccination and throughout the study
  • Has participated in an investigational drug or vaccine study within 30 days before enrollment
  • Has any acute illness or significant underlying illness that may interfere with interpretation of the study
  • Receiving immunosuppressive therapy (including systemic corticosteroid doses exceeding physiological replacement doses within 14 days prior to the first vaccination), except topical, ophthalmic, or inhaled corticosteroids or intra-articular or soft-tissue injections of steroids
  • Has known or suspected immune dysfunction

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • de Oliveira Gomes J, Gagliardi AM, Andriolo BN, Torloni MR, Andriolo RB, Puga MEDS, Canteiro Cruz E. Vaccines for preventing herpes zoster in older adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Oct 2;10(10):CD008858. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008858.pub5.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Herpes Zoster

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Varicella Zoster Virus InfectionHerpesviridae InfectionsDNA Virus InfectionsVirus DiseasesInfections

Study Officials

  • Medical Director

    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

    STUDY DIRECTOR
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Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 1, 2014

First Posted

July 2, 2014

Study Start

July 1, 2014

Primary Completion

March 1, 2015

Study Completion

March 1, 2015

Last Updated

August 13, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-08