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InfluenzaNCT00306982

Incidence of Influenza, Downstream Complications of Influenza & Hospitalizations in Elderly Vaccinated With Fluarix™

An observational study of Influenza, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 12 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study will investigate the incidence of influenza, disease and various possible downstream complications and hospitalizations or emergency room visits after routine annual vaccination of the elderly population with Fluarix™. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 65 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Influenza
What is being tested?
Fluarix
How many people
1,524 participants
Where
12 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
Mar 2006to Dec 2006
Phase
Observational
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 65 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • All subjects must satisfy to the following criteria at study entry:
  • (1) A male or female age 65 years at the time of the first vaccination,
  • (2) Subjects who the investigator believes that they can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol (e.g., return for follow-up visits, disease reporting by phone, and completion of Questionnaires) should be enrolled in the study
  • (3) Written informed consent obtained from the subject
  • (4) Availability to follow up by phone during the study period
  • (5) Subjects with residence status allowing free mixing with general community.

Who cannot join

  • The subject must not be included in the study for:
  • (1) history of hypersensitivity to a previous dose of influenza vaccine
  • (2) history of allergy or reactions likely to be exacerbated by any component of the vaccine including egg, chicken protein, formaldehyde, thimerosal, gentamicin sulfate or sodium deoxycholate,
  • (3) 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.

Trial locations and contacts

12 sites in 2 countries.

12 sites in 2 countries

Australia10 sites
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Auchenflower, Queensland, 4066

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Clayton, Victoria, 3168

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Garran, Australian Capital Territory, 2606

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Heidelberg Heights, Victoria, 3084

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Hobart, Tasmania

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Kippa-Ring, Queensland, 4021

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Parkville, Victoria, 3050

  • GSK Investigational Site

    South Brisbane, Queensland, 4101

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Umina, New South Wales, 2257

Other trials in Australia

Brazil2 sites
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Curitiba/Paraná, Paraná, 80810-050

  • GSK Investigational Site

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 04020050

Other trials in Brazil

About this study

Official title: An Observational Study to Investigate the Incidence of Influenza, Downstream Complications of Influenza and Hospitalizations, in Elderly Subjects Vaccinated With GSK Biologicals' Influenza Vaccine (Fluarix™) Administered Intramuscularly.

This study will investigate the incidence of influenza, disease and various possible downstream complications and hospitalizations or emergency room visits after routine annual vaccination of the elderly population with Fluarix™.

Read the detailed description

This study will investigate the incidence of influenza, disease and various possible downstream complications, such as pneumonia, ischemic HD (unstable angina or MI), congestive heart failure, acute cerebrovascular disease, COPD exacerbation and hospitalizations or emergency room visits, and will evaluate the feasibility of health outcome surveillance and the validity of using questionnaires instruments, after routine annual vaccination of the elderly population with Fluarix™.

Conditions
Influenza
Being tested
Fluarix
Keywords
Prophylaxis Influenza vaccine
Medical subject headings
Influenza, Human

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • FluarixBiological

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 Mar 2006 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2006
  3. Primary completionDec 2006
  4. Study completionDec 2006

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
1,524 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00306982
Sponsor's protocol ID
106622
Status last verified
Oct 2016
First submitted
27 Feb 2006
Last updated
12 Oct 2016
Results posted
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Patient-level data for this study will be made available through www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com following the timelines and process described on this site.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Influenza, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 12 sites in 2 countries.

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 6 inclusion and 4 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 12 Oct 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 12 sites in Australia, Brazil. 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.

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?
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 12 Oct 2016.

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