Status:

COMPLETED

Fluarix Immunogenicity and Safety Trial

Lead Sponsor:

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Conditions:

Influenza

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-64 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the immune response caused by investigational Fluarix vaccine in healthy people aged between 18-64 years in the U.S.A. Up to 1050 volunteers at 4 centers will rece...

Detailed Description

This study is a randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled Phase III study to evaluate the immunogenicity and the safety of GSK Bio influenza vaccine (Fluarix) administered intramuscularly in heal...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • A male or female age between18-64 years at the time of the vaccination.
  • Subjects who the investigator believes can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol (e.g., return for follow-up visit and completion of the diary cards) should be enrolled in the study.
  • Written informed consent obtained from the subject.
  • Free of obvious health problems as established by medical history and clinical examination before entering into the study.
  • Female subjects must be of non-childbearing potential, i.e. either surgically sterilized or one year post-menopausal. 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, e.g. progestogen-only implantable, cutaneous hormonal patch or injectable contraceptives, diaphragm or condom in combination with contraceptive jelly, cream or foam) for 30 days prior to vaccination. She must also have a negative pregnancy test at study entry and must agree to continue such precautions for two months after completion of vaccination.

Exclusion

  • 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 2 weeks (for inactivated vaccines) or 4 weeks (for live vaccines) prior to enrollment in this study.
  • 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. (For corticosteroids, this will mean prednisone, or equivalent, \>= 0.5 mg/kg/day.)
  • Any medically diagnosed or suspected immunodeficient condition based on medical history and physical examination (no laboratory testing required).
  • Administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products within the three months preceding the administration of the study vaccine or during the study.
  • History of hypersensitivity to a previous dose of influenza vaccine.
  • History of allergy or reactions likely to be exacerbated by any component of the vaccine including egg, chicken protein, formaldehyde, gentamicin sulfate or sodium deoxycholate.
  • Previous vaccination against influenza (2004-2005 influenza vaccine) within the 9 months prior to enrollment.
  • Acute disease at the time of enrollment. (Acute disease is defined as the presence of a moderate or severe illness with or without fever. All vaccines can be administered to persons with a minor illness such as diarrhea, mild upper respiratory infection with or without low-grade febrile illness, i.e. Oral temperature \<37.5°C (99.5°F) / Axillary temperature \<37.5°C (99.5°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 neurologic disorders, including history of Guillain Barré syndrome
  • History of seizures, with the exception of a single febrile seizure during childhood.
  • Pregnant or lactating female.
  • Female planning to become pregnant or planning to discontinue contraceptive precautions within 2 months of enrollment in this study.
  • Has an underlying medical condition for which influenza vaccination is recommended: chronic heart or lung conditions, including asthma; metabolic diseases; kidney disease; blood disorder (such as sickle cell anemia); weakened immune systems, including HIV/AIDS.
  • 18 years of age and on chronic aspirin therapy
  • Residents of nursing homes and long term care facilities.
  • Health care workers involved in direct patient care.
  • Out-of-home caregivers and household contacts of children \<6 months.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

December 1 2004

Estimated Enrollment :

1050 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00100399

Start Date

December 1 2004

End Date

December 1 2004

Last Update

August 27 2010

Active Locations (4)

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University of Maryland Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201

2

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, United States, 14642

3

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45229-3039

4

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas, United States, 77030