HIV InfectionsPhase 1NCT00002350
A Phase I Trial of APL 400-003 Vaccine: Safety and Immune Response Evaluations of Multiple Injections at Escalating Doses in Asymptomatic HIV-Infected Patients
A Phase 1 study testing APL 400-003 in people with HIV Infections, run by Apollon at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
To evaluate safety and immune response in HIV-infected patients treated with multiple injections of APL 400-003 vaccine. PER 2/27/96 AMENDMENT: To evaluate the safety of the vaccine when administered via the Biojector 2000 Needle-Free Injection Management System. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- HIV Infections
- What is being tested?
- APL 400-003
- How many people
- 16 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Start not givento not given
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Concurrent Medication:
- Allowed:
- Low doses of nonprescription NSAIDS, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin, replacement hormone therapy, and vitamin supplements.
- Patients must have:
- Asymptomatic HIV infection with no acute related infection.
- CD4 count >= 500 cells/mm3.
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- Normal hematologic, renal, hepatic, metabolic, and endocrine function.
- NOTE:
- No more than one patient over 50 years of age is permitted at each dose level.
Who cannot join
- Co-existing Condition:
- Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded:
- Residual toxicity from prior drug treatment.
- Hypersensitivity to bupivacaine or amide-type local anesthetic.
- Active viral hepatitis, autoimmune disorders, or other debilitating chronic diseases.
- Concurrent Medication:
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- Excluded:
- Medications that affect immune function.
- Antiretrovirals.
- Patients with the following prior conditions are excluded:
- Malignancies other than curatively treated basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ of the cervix.
- History of anaphylaxis to vaccines.
- Prior Medication:
- Excluded:
- Prior immunization with any experimental HIV vaccines.
- Other experimental therapy within 30 days prior to study entry.
- Prior cancer chemotherapy.
- Antiretrovirals within 3 months prior to study entry.
- Prior Treatment:
- Excluded:
- Prior radiotherapy. IV drug use or any other high-risk behavior.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Univ of Pennsylvania Med Ctr
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
About this study
To evaluate safety and immune response in HIV-infected patients treated with multiple injections of APL 400-003 vaccine.
PER 2/27/96 AMENDMENT: To evaluate the safety of the vaccine when administered via the Biojector 2000 Needle-Free Injection Management System.
Read more
Facilitated DNA inoculation, a new type of DNA vaccine, involves direct injection of non-infectious HIV genes into a patient's muscle, along with agents that promote uptake of the genes into host cells. Host cells that have taken up these genes then produce viral proteins in a form that elicits immune responses in the form of antibodies, killer T-cells, and helper T-cells. The safety of this new vaccine approach needs to be assessed.
PER 2/27/96 AMENDMENT: The Biojector 2000 provides an option for delivering the vaccine without a needle and employs a single-use syringe to avoid cross-contamination.
Read the detailed description
Facilitated DNA inoculation, a new type of DNA vaccine, involves direct injection of non-infectious HIV genes into a patient's muscle, along with agents that promote uptake of the genes into host cells. Host cells that have taken up these genes then produce viral proteins in a form that elicits immune responses in the form of antibodies, killer T-cells, and helper T-cells. The safety of this new vaccine approach needs to be assessed.
PER 2/27/96 AMENDMENT: The Biojector 2000 provides an option for delivering the vaccine without a needle and employs a single-use syringe to avoid cross-contamination.
Patients are given intramuscular injections of APL 400-003 at one of three doses (30, 100, or 300 mcg) on day 0 and again at weeks 10 and 20, and followed for 16 weeks after the final dose. An 8-week period prior to initial dosing is required for immortalizing the patient's PBMCs.
PER 2/27/96 AMENDMENT: Five patients will be evaluated at the 300 mcg dose with the Biojector 2000.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections
- Being tested
- APL 400-003
- Keywords
- Vaccines, Synthetic, AIDS Vaccines, DNA, Viral
- Medical subject headings
- HIV Infections
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
APL 400-003Biological
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Aug 2001 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for HIV InfectionsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 16 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Apollon
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00002350
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 089
- Other IDs
- APL 400-003RX101
- Status last verified
- Jul 1997
- First submitted
- 2 Nov 1999
- Last updated
- 24 Jun 2005
- Results posted
- No
Publications
MacGregor RR, Gluckman S, Lacy K, Kaniefski B, Boyer J, Wang B, Bagarazzi M, William WV, Francher D, Ginsberg R, Higgins T, Weiner D. First human trial of a facilitated DNA plasmid vaccine for HIV-1: safety and host response. Int Conf AIDS. 1996 Jul 7-12;11(2):23 (abstract no WeB293)
MacGregor R, Gluckman S, Lacy K, Wang B, Ugen K, Chattergoon M, Bagarazzi J, Williams W, Ginsberg R, Higgins T, Boyer J, Weiner D. A DNA plasmid vaccine for HIV-1: experience in the first human trial indicates humoral and cell-immune responses. Conf Retroviruses Opportunistic Infect. 1997 Jan 22-26;4th:142 (abstract no 421)
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Jun 2005. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase I Trial of APL 400-003 Vaccine: Safety and Immune Response Evaluations of Multiple Injections at Escalating Doses in Asymptomatic HIV-Infected Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00002350
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 089
- Conditions
- HIV Infections
- Keywords
- Vaccines, Synthetic, AIDS Vaccines, DNA, Viral
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 16 participants
- Lead sponsor
- ApollonIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- First posted
- 31 Aug 2001 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
To evaluate safety and immune response in HIV-infected patients treated with multiple injections of APL 400-003 vaccine.
PER 2/27/96 AMENDMENT: To evaluate the safety of the vaccine when administered via the Biojector 2000 Needle-Free Injection Management System.
Facilitated DNA inoculation, a new type of DNA vaccine, involves direct injection of non-infectious HIV genes into a patient's muscle, along with agents that promote uptake of the genes into host cells. Host cells that have taken up these genes then produce viral proteins in a form that elicits immune responses in the form of antibodies, killer T-cells, and helper T-cells. The safety of this new vaccine approach needs to be assessed.
PER 2/27/96 AMENDMENT: The Biojector 2000 provides an option for delivering the vaccine without a needle and employs a single-use syringe to avoid cross-contamination.
Detailed description
Facilitated DNA inoculation, a new type of DNA vaccine, involves direct injection of non-infectious HIV genes into a patient's muscle, along with agents that promote uptake of the genes into host cells. Host cells that have taken up these genes then produce viral proteins in a form that elicits immune responses in the form of antibodies, killer T-cells, and helper T-cells. The safety of this new vaccine approach needs to be assessed.
PER 2/27/96 AMENDMENT: The Biojector 2000 provides an option for delivering the vaccine without a needle and employs a single-use syringe to avoid cross-contamination.
Patients are given intramuscular injections of APL 400-003 at one of three doses (30, 100, or 300 mcg) on day 0 and again at weeks 10 and 20, and followed for 16 weeks after the final dose. An 8-week period prior to initial dosing is required for immortalizing the patient's PBMCs.
PER 2/27/96 AMENDMENT: Five patients will be evaluated at the 300 mcg dose with the Biojector 2000.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None (open label)
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Low doses of nonprescription NSAIDS, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin, replacement hormone therapy, and vitamin supplements.
- Asymptomatic HIV infection with no acute related infection.
- CD4 count >= 500 cells/mm3.
- Normal hematologic, renal, hepatic, metabolic, and endocrine function.
- No more than one patient over 50 years of age is permitted at each dose level.
Key exclusion criteria (21 listed)
- Residual toxicity from prior drug treatment.
- Hypersensitivity to bupivacaine or amide-type local anesthetic.
- Active viral hepatitis, autoimmune disorders, or other debilitating chronic diseases.
- Medications that affect immune function.
- Antiretrovirals.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| APL 400-003 | Biological | – |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Jun 2005.
- BackgroundMacGregor RR, Gluckman S, Lacy K, Kaniefski B, Boyer J, Wang B, Bagarazzi M, William WV, Francher D, Ginsberg R, Higgins T, Weiner D. First human trial of a facilitated DNA plasmid vaccine for HIV-1: safety and host response. Int Conf AIDS. 1996 Jul 7-12;11(2):23 (abstract no WeB293)
- BackgroundMacGregor R, Gluckman S, Lacy K, Wang B, Ugen K, Chattergoon M, Bagarazzi J, Williams W, Ginsberg R, Higgins T, Boyer J, Weiner D. A DNA plasmid vaccine for HIV-1: experience in the first human trial indicates humoral and cell-immune responses. Conf Retroviruses Opportunistic Infect. 1997 Jan 22-26;4th:142 (abstract no 421)
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1 study testing APL 400-003 in people with HIV Infections, run by Apollon at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 21 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Jun 2005. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00002350, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Jun 2005; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.