Status:

COMPLETED

A Study to Explore the Existence of Horizontal Transmission of the RIX4414 Vaccine Strain Between Twins Within a Family.

Lead Sponsor:

GlaxoSmithKline

Conditions:

Infections, Rotavirus

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-14 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to explore horizontal transmission of the HRV (Human Rotavirus) vaccine strain within a family from the twin vaccinated with Rotarix to the twin receiving placebo. The Protoco...

Detailed Description

This is a Phase 3b study. Three doses of Infanrix® hexa will be administered to all subjects at the discretion of the investigator. One complimentary dose of Rotarix will be administered to all infan...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Subjects with a live twin living in the same household who is also enrolled in this study.
  • Born after a gestation period of ≥32 weeks,
  • Discharged from hospital neonatal care stay,
  • Subjects who the investigator believes that their parents/guardians can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol should be enrolled in the study.
  • A male or female between, and including, 6 and 14 weeks of age at the time of the first study vaccination.
  • Healthy subjects as established by medical history and clinical examination before entering into the study.
  • Written informed consent obtained from the parent or guardian of the subjects.

Exclusion

  • Use of any investigational or non-registered product (drug or vaccine) other than the study vaccine(s) within 30 days preceding the first dose of study vaccine, or planned use during the study period.
  • Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition, based on medical history and physical examination (no laboratory testing required).
  • Any clinically significant history of chronic gastrointestinal disease.
  • History of allergic disease or reactions likely to be exacerbated by any component of the vaccine.
  • Acute disease at time of enrolment.
  • Administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products since birth or planned administration during the study period.
  • Contact with an immunosuppressed individual.
  • Concurrently participating in another clinical study, at any time during the study period, in which the subject has been or will be exposed to an investigational or a non-investigational product (pharmaceutical product or device).
  • Chronic administration of immunosuppressants since birth.
  • Gastroenteritis within 7 days preceding the first study vaccine administration.
  • Documented HIV-positive subject.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 23 2007

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 13 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

200 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00396630

Start Date

January 23 2007

End Date

February 13 2008

Last Update

February 6 2018

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GSK Investigational Site

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic