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Genital Herpes Simplex Type 2Phase 2NCT02114060

Dose Ranging Safety and Efficacy of Therapeutic HSV-2 Vaccine

A Phase 2 study testing GEN-003 Vaccine (30μg of each antigen), GEN-003 Vaccine (60μg of each antigen) and Matrix-M2 Adjuvant (25μg) in people with Genital Herpes Simplex Type 2, run by Genocea Biosciences, Inc. at 16 sites in United States.

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 is a randomized, double-blind, factorial study to compare the reduction in viral shedding among 6 different combinations of GEN-003, a therapeutic HSV-2 vaccine and Matrix-M2 adjuvant. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 50 years
Conditions the study is for
Genital Herpes Simplex Type 2
What is being tested?
GEN-003 Vaccine (30μg of each antigen), GEN-003 Vaccine (60μg of each antigen) and Matrix-M2 Adjuvant (25μg)
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
310 participants
Where
16 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Jul 2014to Feb 2016
Phase
Phase 2
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 to 50 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Males and non-pregnant females, ages 18 to 50 years inclusive.
  • Diagnosis of genital HSV-2 infection for > 1 year supported by ONE of the following documented in the medical history or performed at screening:
  • Western blot for HSV-2
  • Type-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or viral culture
  • Compatible clinical history AND
  • Positive HerpeSelect® 2 Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Immunoglobulin G (IgG) with an index value >3.5, or
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  • Positive LIAISON® HSV-2 Type-Specific IgG
  • A history of at least 3 and no more than 9 reported clinical occurrences in the prior 12 months, or, if currently on suppressive therapy, history of at least 3 and no more than 9 reported clinical occurrences in the 12 months prior to initiation of suppressive therapy.
  • Collection of at least 45 of 56 anogenital swabs during the baseline period.
  • Willing and able to provide written informed consent.
  • Willing to perform and comply with all study procedures including attending clinic visits as scheduled.
  • Men and women of childbearing potential, must be willing to practice a highly effective method of contraception that may include, but is not limited to, abstinence, monogamous relationship with vasectomized partner, vasectomy, licensed hormonal methods, intrauterine device (IUD), or barrier method (e.g., condom, diaphragm) for 28 days before and 90 days after receiving Study Drug.

Who cannot join

  • On suppressive antiviral medication within 7 days of beginning baseline anogenital swab collection period.
  • History of genital Herpes Simplex Virus type-1 (HSV-1) infection.
  • History of any form of ocular Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infection, HSV-related erythema multiforme, or herpes meningitis or encephalitis.
  • Immunocompromised individuals, including those receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids (more than 20 mg of prednisone given daily or on alternative days for 2 weeks or more within 6 months prior to the first dose of Study Drug, any dose of corticosteroids within 30 days of the first dose of Study Drug, or high dose inhaled corticosteroids [> 960 μg/day of beclomethasone dipropionate or equivalent]) or other immunosuppressive agents.
  • Presence or history of autoimmune disease, regardless of current treatment.
  • Positive serologic test for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) or hepatitis C infection; positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg).
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  • Clinically significant laboratory abnormality or a value ≥ Grade 2.
  • Prior immunization with a vaccine containing HSV-2 antigens.
  • History of hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine.
  • Receipt of any investigational drug within 30 days prior to the first dose of Study Drug.
  • Receipt of blood products within 90 days prior to the first dose of Study Drug.
  • Receipt of a live vaccine within 28 days prior to or a subunit vaccine within 14 days prior to the first dose of Study Drug or planned vaccination within 30 days following the last dose of Study Drug.
  • Pregnant or nursing women.
  • History of drug or alcohol abuse that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would interfere with the patient's ability to comply with the requirements of the study.
  • Other active, uncontrolled co-morbidities that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would make the subject unsuitable for the study or unable to comply with the study requirements.
  • NOTE: Subjects who are taking a medication to control an underlying co-morbidity may be enrolled if there have been no changes to their medication within 60 days prior to the first dose of Study Drug.

Trial locations and contacts

16 sites in 1 country.

16 sites in 1 country

United States16 sites
  • Tekton Research

    Austin, Texas, 98745

  • University of Alabama Vaccine Research Unit

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294-0006

  • The Fenway Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215

  • UNC Global HIV Prevention and Treatment Clinical Trials Unit

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599

  • University of Illinois Department of Medicine

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229-3039

  • Center for Clinical Studies - Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • Center for Clinical Studies

    Houston, Texas, 77065

  • Indiana University Infectious Disease Research

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202

  • Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213

  • Westover Heights Clinic

    Portland, Oregon, 97210

  • University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132

  • Medical Center for Clinical Research

    San Diego, California, 92108

  • Quest Clinical Research

    San Francisco, California, 94115

  • UW Virology Research Clinic

    Seattle, Washington, 98104

  • Center for Clinical Studies - Clear Lake/Webster

    Webster, Texas, 77598

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Factorial Study to Compare the Safety and Efficacy of Varying Combinations of GEN-003 and Matrix-M2 in Subjects With Genital HSV-2 Infection

This is a randomized, double-blind, factorial study to compare the reduction in viral shedding among 6 different combinations of GEN-003, a therapeutic HSV-2 vaccine and Matrix-M2 adjuvant.

Secondary objectives of the study include:

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  • Evaluation of the safety and tolerability of GEN-003 in combination with Matrix-M2 compared to placebo.
  • Comparison of the impact on clinical Herpes Simplex Virus type-2 (HSV-2) disease among the 6 different combinations of GEN-003 antigens and Matrix-M2 adjuvant measured by:
  • Time to first clinical and/or virologic recurrence,
  • Proportion of subjects who are recurrence free at 6 and 12 months after the last dose of vaccine,
  • Lesion rate (percent of days with genital lesions present) during the post-vaccination swabbing periods.
  • Evaluation of cellular and humoral responses to GEN-003 antigens.

Additional objectives include:

  • Assessment of the correlation between immune responses and change in viral shedding or impact on clinical disease as defined above.
  • Determination of the recurrence rate in a subset of subjects not receiving suppressive antivirals throughout the study.

Eligible subjects will enter a baseline period to collect anogenital swabs for 28 consecutive days prior to randomization. Each subject will receive up to 3 doses at 21 day intervals. Subjects will be followed for safety and immunologic response for 12 months following their last dose.

Being tested
GEN-003 Vaccine (30μg of each antigen), GEN-003 Vaccine (60μg of each antigen), Matrix-M2 Adjuvant (25μg), Matrix-M2 Adjuvant (50μg), Matrix-M2 Adjuvant (75μg)
Keywords
HSV, Herpes, genital infection, vaccine
Medical subject headings
Herpes Simplex

What participants receive

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

  • GEN-003 Vaccine (30μg of each antigen)Biological

    Also called HSV Vaccine

    HSV-2 protein subunit vaccine consisting of 2 recombinant T cell antigens: internal fragment of the immediate early (IE) protein ICP and glycoprotein D

  • GEN-003 Vaccine (60μg of each antigen)Biological

    Also called HSV Vaccine

    HSV-2 protein subunit vaccine consisting of 2 recombinant T cell antigens: internal fragment of the immediate early (IE) protein ICP and glycoprotein D

  • Matrix-M2 Adjuvant (25μg)Biological

    Also called MM2, Adjuvant

    Matrix-M2 is derived from fractionated Quillaja saponins, phosphatidylcholine, and cholesterol.

  • Matrix-M2 Adjuvant (50μg)Biological

    Also called MM2, Adjuvant

    Matrix-M2 is derived from fractionated Quillaja saponins, phosphatidylcholine, and cholesterol.

  • Matrix-M2 Adjuvant (75μg)Biological

    Also called MM2, Adjuvant

    Matrix-M2 is derived from fractionated Quillaja saponins, phosphatidylcholine, and cholesterol.

  • PlaceboBiological

    Also called 0.9% Normal Saline (NaCl)

    0.9% Normal Saline (NaCl)

Study groups in NCT02114060
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
GEN-003 Vaccine 30μg / Matrix-M 25μgExperimentalGEN-003 Vaccine (30 μg of each antigen) with Matrix-M2 adjuvant (25 μg), administered as a 0.5 mL intramuscular (IM) injection.
Receives: Biological: GEN-003 Vaccine (30μg of each antigen); Biological: Matrix-M2 Adjuvant (25μg)
GEN-003 Vaccine 30μg / Matrix-M2 50μgExperimentalGEN-003 Vaccine (30 μg of each antigen) with Matrix-M2 adjuvant (50 μg), administered as a 0.5 mL intramuscular (IM) injection.
Receives: Biological: GEN-003 Vaccine (30μg of each antigen); Biological: Matrix-M2 Adjuvant (50μg)
GEN-003 Vaccine 30μg / Matrix-M2 75μgExperimentalGEN-003 Vaccine (30 μg of each antigen) with Matrix-M2 adjuvant (75 μg), administered as a 0.5 mL intramuscular (IM) injection.
Receives: Biological: GEN-003 Vaccine (30μg of each antigen); Biological: Matrix-M2 Adjuvant (75μg)
GEN-003 Vaccine 60μg / Matrix-M2 25μgExperimentalGEN-003 Vaccine (60 μg of each antigen) with Matrix-M2 adjuvant (25 μg), administered as a 0.5 mL intramuscular (IM) injection.
Receives: Biological: GEN-003 Vaccine (60μg of each antigen); Biological: Matrix-M2 Adjuvant (25μg)
GEN-003 Vaccine 60μg / Matrix-M2 50μgExperimentalGEN-003 Vaccine (60 μg of each antigen) with Matrix-M2 adjuvant (50 μg), administered as a 0.5 mL intramuscular (IM) injection.
Receives: Biological: GEN-003 Vaccine (60μg of each antigen); Biological: Matrix-M2 Adjuvant (50μg)
GEN-003 Vaccine 60μg / Matrix-M2 75μgExperimentalGEN-003 Vaccine (60 μg of each antigen) with Matrix-M2 adjuvant (75 μg), administered as a 0.5 mL intramuscular (IM) injection.
Receives: Biological: GEN-003 Vaccine (60μg of each antigen); Biological: Matrix-M2 Adjuvant (75μg)
PlaceboPlacebo comparator0.9% Normal Saline administered as a 0.5 mL intramuscular (IM) injection.
Receives: Biological: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in proportion of days with detectable viral shedding

    Measured: 6 weeks

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Immunogenicity measured by humoral (antibody) and T-cell responses to vaccine antigens

    Measured: 33 weeks

  2. Impact on clinical HSV-2 disease based on time to recurrence and lesion rate

    Measured: 53 weeks

  3. Number of patients with adverse events as a measure of safety and tolerability

    Measured: 57 weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted15 Apr 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study startJul 2014
  3. Primary completionFeb 2016
  4. Study completionFeb 2016

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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Factorial
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
310 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02114060
Sponsor's protocol ID
GEN-003-002
Status last verified
Oct 2017
First submitted
11 Apr 2014
Last updated
16 Oct 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing GEN-003 Vaccine (30μg of each antigen), GEN-003 Vaccine (60μg of each antigen) and Matrix-M2 Adjuvant (25μg) in people with Genital Herpes Simplex Type 2, run by Genocea Biosciences, Inc. at 16 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 12 inclusion and 16 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 16 Oct 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 16 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 phase mean?

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?

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.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in proportion of days with detectable viral shedding (time frame: 6 weeks). 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 16 Oct 2017.

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