AzTrials
AzTrials

ShigellosisPhase 1/2NCT00485134

Shigella Flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 Vaccine Dose Finding and Assessment of Protection

A Phase 1/2 study testing 240 µg Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine, 480 µg Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine and 690 Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine in people with Shigellosis, run by U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command at 2 sites in United States.

Completed

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

Official record
Search all trials

Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to select a safe and immunogenic dose of Invaplex 50 intranasal vaccine, and to assess protection of Invaplex 50 intranasal vaccine against diarrhea, dysentery, and fever following challenge with the Shigella flexneri 2a 2457T strain. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 45 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Shigellosis
What is being tested?
240 µg Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine, 480 µg Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine and 690 Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine
Type of treatment
Vaccines
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
113 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
May 2007to Sep 2010
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 to 45 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Healthy, adult, male or female, age 18 to 45 years (inclusive) at the time of enrollment.
  • Completion and review of comprehension test (achieved ≥ 70% accuracy).
  • Signed informed consent form.
  • Available for the required follow-up period and scheduled clinic visits.
  • Women: negative pregnancy test with understanding (through informed consent process) to not become pregnant during the study or within two (2) months following study completion.

Who cannot join

  • General Health
  • Health problems affecting study participation from medical history specifically to include chronic medical conditions such as psychiatric conditions, diabetes mellitus and hypertension or any other condition requiring chronic daily therapy that would place the volunteer at increased risk - as determined by a study physician, current use of antihypertensive medications, or other medications that may interact with pseudoephedrine in the event it is required to treat rhinorrhea).
  • Clinically significant abnormalities on physical examination.
  • Use of immunosuppressive drugs such as corticosteroids or chemotherapeutics that may influence antibody development.
  • Women currently nursing
  • Participation in research involving another investigational product (defined as receipt of investigational product or exposure to invasive investigational device) 30 days before planned date of first vaccination or anytime throughout the duration of the study.
Show all 33Show fewer
  • Positive blood test for HBsAG, HCV, HIV-1.
  • Clinically significant abnormalities on basic laboratory screening.
  • Immunosuppressive illness or IgA deficiency (below the normal limits).
  • Research specific
  • Presence of nasal polyps, ulcers, or deviated nasal septum (further defined in section 4.2).
  • History of chronic sinusitis or chronic/seasonal rhinitis (further defined in section 4.2)
  • History of rhinoplasty.
  • History of reactive airway disease (asthma), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or chronic bronchitis.
  • History of Bell's palsy.
  • Current smoker or smoker in past 3 months ('smoker' defined as daily cigarette cigar, or pipe use for a period of at least 1 month).
  • Regular use (weekly or more often of antidiarrheal, anti-constipation, or antacid therapy
  • Abnormal stool pattern (fewer than 3 stools per week or more than 3 stools per day) on a regular basis; loose or liquid stools on other than an occasional basis.
  • Personal or family history of an inflammatory arthritis.
  • Positive blood test for HLA-B27.
  • Prior exposure to Shigella
  • History of microbiologically confirmed Shigella infection.
  • Received previous experimental Shigella vaccine or live Shigella challenge.
  • Travel to countries where Shigella or other enteric infections are endemic (most of the developing world) within two years prior to dosing.
  • Occupation involving handling of Shigella bacteria currently, or in the past 3 years.
  • Serum IgG titer ≥ 2500 to Shigella LPS
  • Additionally, subjects participating in stage 2 with any of the following will be excluded:
  • Are employed as a food handler, daycare provider or work in a nursing home, or are in direct care of an immunocompromised person, a child <2 years of age or frail elderly.
  • Significant abnormalities in pre-admission screening lab hematology, serum chemistry, urinalysis or EKG (EKG only in volunteers ≥40 years), as determined by PI or the PI in consultation with the medical monitor and sponsor.
  • Allergy to ciprofloxacin on ampicillin (excluded if allergic to either).
  • History of diarrhea in the 2 weeks prior to planned inpatient phase.
  • Use of antibiotics during the 7 days before Shigella inoculation or proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, or antacids within 48 hours of inoculation.
  • Inability to comply with inpatient rules and regulations.

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • Center for Immunization Research (CIR) John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287

  • Department of Clinical Trials, WRAIR

    Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910

Other trials in United States

About this study

The purpose of this study is to select a safe and immunogenic dose of Invaplex 50 intranasal vaccine, and to assess protection of Invaplex 50 intranasal vaccine against diarrhea, dysentery, and fever following challenge with the Shigella flexneri 2a 2457T strain.

Conditions
Shigellosis
Being tested
240 µg Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine, 480 µg Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine, 690 Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine, Shigella challenge strain
Medical subject headings
Dysentery, Bacillary

What participants receive

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

  • 240 µg Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccineBiological

    Vaccines were administered intranasally on Days 0, 14, and 28. The investigational vaccine was supplied as 1 mL of a sterile, clear liquid in a 3 ml glass vial. Each vial contained 3.5 mg of protein and 567 μg of LPS. The pH was 8.9 and the buffer was 250 mM NaCl in 20 mM Tris.

  • 480 µg Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccineBiological

    Vaccines were administered intranasally on Days 0, 14, and 28. The investigational vaccine was supplied as 1 mL of a sterile, clear liquid in a 3 ml glass vial. Each vial contained 3.5 mg of protein and 567 μg of LPS. The pH was 8.9 and the buffer was 250 mM NaCl in 20 mM Tris.

  • 690 Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccineBiological

    Vaccines were administered intranasally on Days 0, 14, and 28. The investigational vaccine was supplied as 1 mL of a sterile, clear liquid in a 3 ml glass vial. Each vial contained 3.5 mg of protein and 567 μg of LPS. The pH was 8.9 and the buffer was 250 mM NaCl in 20 mM Tris.

  • Shigella challenge strainOther

    Also called Shigella challenge material

    300 colony forming units (CFU) of Shigella challenge strain, Shigella flexneri 2a strain 2457T

Study groups in NCT00485134
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Stage 1: Group A, Dolphin 240 µgExperimental240 µg Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine. The investigational vaccine was supplied as 1 mL of a sterile, clear liquid in a 3 mL glass vial. Each vial contained 3.5 mg of protein and 567 μg of lipopolysaccharides (LPS). 230 μL of the formulated vaccine (or placebo, sterile saline) was added to a nasal spray applicator (DolphinTM).
Receives: Biological: 240 µg Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine
Stage 1: Group B, Dolphin 480 µgExperimental480 µg Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine. The investigational vaccine was supplied as 1 mL of a sterile, clear liquid in a 3 mL glass vial. Each vial contained 3.5 mg of protein and 567 μg of LPS. 230 μL of the formulated vaccine (or placebo, sterile saline) was added to a nasal spray applicator (DolphinTM).
Receives: Biological: 480 µg Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine
Stage 1: Group C, Dolphin 690 µgExperimental690 Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine. The investigational vaccine was supplied as 1 mL of a sterile, clear liquid in a 3 mL glass vial. Each vial contained 3.5 mg of protein and 567 μg of LPS. 230 μL of the formulated vaccine (or placebo, sterile saline) was added to a nasal spray applicator (DolphinTM).
Receives: Biological: 690 Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine
Stage 1: Group D, Pipette 240 µgOther240 µg Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine. The investigational vaccine was supplied as 1 mL of a sterile, clear liquid in a 3 mL glass vial. Each vial contained 3.5 mg of protein and 567 μg of LPS. These subjects received 200 μL the vaccine via electronic pipette. This group is for lot bridging only, not included in dose-finding study.
Receives: Biological: 240 µg Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine
Stage 2: Immunized / ChallengeOtherThe selected dose was to be administered with the Dolphin™ using the vaccination schedule from stage 1. Immunized and challenged with Shigella challenge strain approximately 42 days after receiving the last vaccination following a 90-minute fast.
Receives: Other: Shigella challenge strain
Stage 2: ControlsPlacebo comparatorA control was to be administered with the DolphinTM using the vaccination schedule from Stage 1. Non-immunized and challenged with Shigella challenge strain approximately 42 days after receiving the last vaccination following a 90-minute fast.
Receives: Other: Shigella challenge strain

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Post-challenge Diarrhea, Fever, and Blood in Stool Adverse Events by Study Group

    Fecal samples were collected through day 77 or until discharge (all stools collected for weighing/grading; maximum of 3 stools/day for culture; rectal swab obtained if no stool provided).

    Measured: 7 days after challenge

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Post-challenge Loose Stool Samples Occurrences by Study Group

    Measured: 7 days after challenge

  2. Post-challenge Loose Stool Sample Volumes by Study Group

    Measured: 7 days after challenge

  3. Post-challenge Loose Stool Sample Durations by Study Group

    Measured: 7 days after challenge

  4. S. Flexneri 2a Related Non-diarrheal Clinical Outcomes by Study Group

    Measured: 56 days post-challenge

  5. Number of Subjects Exhibiting an Immune Response to Invaplex 50 and/or LPS

    Immune responder is defined as someone with both a serologic and an ASC response to either Invaplex 50 or LPS. Immune response defined as Serology: ≥ 4-fold increase in baseline serum titer antibody cecreting cells (ASC): ≥ 10 ASC per 106 peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMC).

    Measured: 56 days post-vaccination in stage 1

Timeline

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

  1. First posted12 Jun 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2007
  3. Primary completionJul 2009
  4. Study completionSep 2010

Resources

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 1/2
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
113 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00485134
Sponsor's protocol ID
NMRC.2006.0007
Other IDs
HSRRB # A-14057, WRAIR 1328
Status last verified
Aug 2017
First submitted
11 Jun 2007
Last updated
11 Sep 2017
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing 240 µg Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine, 480 µg Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine and 690 Shigella flexneri 2a Invaplex 50 vaccine in people with Shigellosis, run by U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command at 2 sites 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 5 inclusion and 33 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 11 Sep 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined 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.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 11 Sep 2017). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Post-challenge Diarrhea, Fever, and Blood in Stool Adverse Events by Study Group (time frame: 7 days after challenge). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

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 11 Sep 2017.

Free account

Log in to keep searching

You’ve used your 3 free searches. AzTrials is free: log in or create a free account to keep searching clinical trials and save the ones you want to follow.

Create a free accountLog in