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COVID-19Phase 1/2BBV152NCT04471519

Whole-Virion Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine (BBV152) for COVID-19 in Healthy Volunteers

A Phase 1/2 study testing BBV152A - Phase I, BBV152B - Phase I and BBV152C - Phase I in people with COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 Infection, run by Bharat Biotech International Limited at 12 sites in India.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Double blind, Multi-Centre study to evaluate the safety, reactogenicity, tolerability, and immunogenicity of three investigational vaccine groups and one placebo group in healthy volunteers who receive two intramuscular doses of BBV152 vaccine formulations and placebo. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 Infection
What is being tested?
BBV152A - Phase I, BBV152B - Phase I and BBV152C - Phase I
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
755 participants
Where
12 sitesIndia
Study dates
15 Jul 2020to 30 Jun 2021
Phase
Phase 1/2
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 12 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Ability to provide written informed consent.
  • Participants of either gender of age between ≥18 to ≤55 years.
  • Good general health as determined by the discretion of investigator (vital signs (heart rate ≥60 to≤100 bpm; blood pressure systolic ≥90 mm Hg and <140 mm Hg; diastolic ≥ 60 mm Hg and <90 mm Hg; oral temperature <100.4ºF), medical history, and physical examination).
  • Expressed interest and availability to fulfill the study requirements.
  • For a female participant of child-bearing potential, planning to avoid becoming pregnant (use of an effective method of contraception or abstinence) from the time of study enrolment until at least four weeks after the last vaccination
  • Male subjects of reproductive potential: Use of condoms to ensure effective contraception with the female partner from first vaccination until 3 months after last vaccination
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  • Male subjects agree to refrain from sperm donation from the time of first vaccination until 3 months after last vaccination
  • Participants must refrain from blood or plasma donation from the time of first vaccination until 3 months after last vaccination
  • Agrees not to participate in another clinical trial at any time during the study period.
  • Agrees to remain in the study area for the entire duration of the study.
  • Willing to allow storage and future use of biological samples for future research.
  • Ability to provide written informed consent (Audio video consent for vulnerable subjects).
  • Participants of either gender of age between ≥12 to ≤ 65 years.
  • Good general health as determined by the discretion of investigator (vital signs (heart rate ≥60 to≤100 bpm; blood pressure systolic ≥90 mm Hg and <140 mm Hg; diastolic ≥ 60 mm Hg and <90 mm Hg; oral temperature <100.4ºF), medical history, and physical examination).
  • Expressed interest and availability to fulfill the study requirements.
  • For a female participant of child-bearing potential, avoid becoming pregnant (use of an effective method of contraception or abstinence) from the time of study enrolment until at least four weeks after the last vaccination and agrees not to participate in another clinical trial at any time during the study period.
  • Male subjects of reproductive potential: Use of condoms to ensure effective contraception with the female partner from first vaccination until 3 months after last vaccination
  • Male subjects agree to refrain from sperm donation from the time of first vaccination until 3 months after last vaccination
  • Participants must refrain from blood or plasma donation from the time of first vaccination until 3 months after last vaccination.
  • Agrees to remain in the study area for the entire duration of the study.
  • Willing to allow storage and future use of biological samples for future research.

Who cannot join

  • History of any other COVID-19 investigational vaccination.
  • Unacceptable laboratory abnormality from screening (prior to first vaccination) or safety testing, as listed below [Abnormal Complete Blood Count (CBC), Random blood sugar level, Renal function test (serum urea and Creatinine), liver function tests, urine analysis report, Positive serology for hepatitis C or HIV antibody or hepatitis B surface antigen].
  • (Subjects will be informed if their results are positive for hepatitis C, HIV 1 \& 2 antibody or hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and will be referred to a primary care provider for follow up of these abnormal laboratory tests.)
  • Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 at the time of screening using RT-PCR and ELISA method.
  • Health care workers.
  • For women, a positive serum pregnancy test (during screening within 45 days of enrolment) or positive urine pregnancy test (within 24 hours of administering each dose of vaccine).
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  • Temperature >38.0°C (100.4°F) or symptoms of an acute self-limited illness such as an upper respiratory infection or gastroenteritis within three days prior to each dose of vaccine.
  • Medical problems as a result of alcohol or illicit drug use during the past 12 months.
  • Receipt of an experimental agent (vaccine, drug, device, etc.) within 60 days before enrollment or expects to receive an investigational agent during the study period.
  • Receipt of any licensed vaccine within four weeks before enrolment in this study.
  • Known sensitivity to any ingredient of the study vaccines, or a more severe allergic reaction and history of allergies in the past.
  • Receipt of immunoglobulin or other blood products within the three months prior to vaccination in this study.
  • Immunosuppression as a result of an underlying illness or treatment with immunosuppressive or cytotoxic drugs, or use of anticancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy within the preceding 36 months.
  • Long-term use (> 2 weeks) of oral or parenteral steroids (glucocorticoids) or high-dose inhaled steroids (>800 mcg/day of beclomethasone dipropionate or equivalent) within the preceding six months (nasal and topical steroids are allowed).
  • Any history of hereditary angioedema or idiopathic angioedema.
  • Any history of anaphylaxis in relation to vaccination.
  • Any history of albumin-intolerance.
  • Pregnancy, lactation, or willingness/intention to become pregnant during the study.
  • History of any cancer.
  • History of psychiatric severe conditions likely to affect participation in the study.
  • A bleeding disorder (e.g. factor deficiency, coagulopathy or platelet disorder, or prior history of significant bleeding or bruising following IM injections or venepuncture.
  • Any other serious chronic illness requiring hospital specialist supervision.
  • Chronic respiratory diseases like severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), including mild asthma.
  • Chronic cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, liver disease, renal disease, endocrine disorder, and neurological illness
  • Morbidly obese (BMI≥35 kg/m2) or underweight (BMI ≤18 kg/m2).
  • Living in the same household of any COVID-19 positive person.
  • Any other condition that in the opinion of the investigator would jeopardize the safety or rights of a volunteer participating in the trial or would render the subject unable to comply with the protocol.
  • Re-Vaccination Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnancy.
  • Anaphylactic reaction following administration of the investigational vaccine.
  • Virologically confirmed cases of COVID-19
  • Phase 2:
  • History of any other COVID-19 investigational vaccination.
  • Confirmed SARS-CoV-2 at the time of screening using RT-PCR and ELISA method.
  • Health care workers.
  • Positive urine pregnancy test (within 24 hours of administering each dose of vaccine).
  • Temperature > 38.0°C (100.4°F) or symptoms of an acute self-limited illness such as an upper respiratory infection or gastroenteritis within three days prior to each dose of vaccine.
  • Medical problems as a result of alcohol or illicit drug use during the past 12 months.
  • Receipt of an experimental agent (vaccine, drug, device, etc.) within 60 days before enrolment or expects to receive an investigational agent during the study period.
  • Receipt of any licensed vaccine within four weeks before enrolment in this study.
  • Known sensitivity to any ingredient of the study vaccines, or a more severe allergic reaction and history of allergies in the past.
  • Receipt of immunoglobulin or other blood products within the three months prior to vaccination in this study.
  • Immunosuppression as a result of an underlying illness or treatment with immunosuppressive or cytotoxic drugs, or use of anticancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy within the preceding 36 months.
  • Long-term use (> 2 weeks) of oral or parenteral steroids (glucocorticoids) or high-dose inhaled steroids (>800 mcg/day of beclomethasone dipropionate or equivalent) within the preceding six months (nasal and topical steroids are allowed).
  • Any history of hereditary angioedema or idiopathic angioedema.
  • Any history of anaphylaxis in relation to vaccination.
  • Any history of albumin-intolerance.
  • Pregnancy, lactation, or willingness/intention to become pregnant during the study.
  • History of any cancer.
  • History of psychiatric severe conditions likely to affect participation in the study.
  • A bleeding disorder (e.g. factor deficiency, coagulopathy or platelet disorder, or prior history of significant bleeding or bruising following IM injections or venepuncture.
  • Any other serious chronic illness requiring hospital specialist supervision.
  • Chronic respiratory diseases like severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), including mild asthma.
  • Chronic cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, liver disease, renal disease, endocrine disorder, and neurological illness
  • Morbidly obese (BMI≥35 kg/m2) or underweight (BMI ≤18 kg/m2).
  • Living in the same household of any COVID-19 positive person.
  • Any other condition that in the opinion of the investigator would jeopardize the safety or rights of a volunteer participating in the trial or would render the subject unable to comply with the protocol.
  • Re-Vaccination Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnancy.
  • Anaphylactic reaction following administration of the investigational vaccine.
  • Virologically confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Trial locations and contacts

12 sites in 1 country.

12 sites in 1 country

India12 sites
  • Jeevan Rekha Hospital

    Belagavi, Karnataka, 590019

  • Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital

    Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003

  • SRM Hospital & Research center

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603211

  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences

    Delhi, New Delhi, 110029

  • Redkar Hospital and Research Centre

    Goa, 403513

  • Rana Hospital and Trauma Center

    Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, 273013

  • Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences

    Hyderabad, Telangana, 500082

  • Prakhar Hospital

    Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208002

  • Gillukar Multispeciality Hospital

    Nagpur, Maharashtra, 440009

  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences

    Patna, Bihar, 801507

  • Pt BD SHARMA,PGIMS/UHS

    Rohtak, Haryana, 124001

  • King George Hospital

    Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 560037

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About this study

Official title: An Adaptive Phase 1, Followed by Phase 2 Randomized, Double-blind, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety, Reactogenicity, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of BBV152 in Healthy Volunteers

Double blind, Multi-Centre study to evaluate the safety, reactogenicity, tolerability, and immunogenicity of three investigational vaccine groups and one placebo group in healthy volunteers who receive two intramuscular doses of BBV152 vaccine formulations and placebo. A total sample size of 755 healthy volunteers, with 375 and 380 volunteers in phase 1 and 2 studies, respectively.

A protocol amendment was made to evaluate a boosting regimen at the 6-month interval in the Phase 2 trial. At 6 months post-dose 2, participants who received the 6ug Algel-IMDG allocation were randomized equally to receive a third dose of BBV152 (6ug Algel-IMDG) or placebo.

Read the detailed description

Phase 1 study

The study is designed to evaluate the safety, reactogenicity, tolerability, and immunogenicity of Four arms of healthy volunteers who receive two intramuscular doses of BBV152 vaccine formulations or Placebo. A total no of 375 subjects will be enrolled in 4:1 ratio.

This study will be conducted in a dose escalatory manner with a two-dose regimen fourteen days apart.

Phase 2 study

The study is designed to evaluate the safety, reactogenicity, tolerability, and immunogenicity of two arms of healthy volunteers who will receive two intramuscular doses of BBV152 vaccine formulations (BBV152-A \& BBV152-B) in a 1:1 ratio with dosage schedule on Day 0 and Day 28.

A protocol amendment was made to evaluate a boosting regimen at the 6-month interval in the Phase 2 trial. At 6 months post-dose 2, participants who received the 6ug Algel-IMDG allocation were randomized equally to receive a third dose of BBV152 (6ug Algel-IMDG) or placebo. The investigator, participant and Sponsor were blinded to the allocation.

Being tested
BBV152A - Phase I, BBV152B - Phase I, BBV152C - Phase I, Placebo - Phase I, BBV152A - Phase II
Keywords
BBV152, COVID-19 vaccine, inactivated vaccine
Medical subject headings
COVID-19

What participants receive

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

  • BBV152A - Phase IBiological

    0.5 ml of the vaccine will be administered intramuscularly twice at Day 0 and Day 14

  • BBV152B - Phase IBiological

    0.5 ml of the vaccine will be administered intramuscularly twice at Day 0 and Day 14

  • BBV152C - Phase IBiological

    0.5 ml of the vaccine will be administered intramuscularly twice at Day 0 and Day 14

  • Placebo - Phase IBiological

    0.5 ml of the Placebo will be administered intramuscularly twice at Day 0 and Day 14

  • BBV152A - Phase IIBiological

    0.5 ml of the vaccine will be administered intramuscularly twice at Day 0 and Day 28

  • BBV152B - Phase IIBiological

    0.5 ml of the vaccine will be administered intramuscularly twice at Day 0 and Day 28

Study groups in NCT04471519
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
BBV152A - Phase IExperimental0.5 mL of Whole Virion Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine [BBV152A], is a liquid vaccine administered intramuscularly twice at Day 0 and Day 14
Receives: Biological: BBV152A - Phase I
BBV152B - Phase IExperimental0.5 mL of Whole Virion Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine [BBV152B], is a liquid vaccine administered intramuscularly twice at Day 0 and Day 14
Receives: Biological: BBV152B - Phase I
BBV152C - Phase IExperimental0.5 mL of Whole Virion Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine [BBV152C], is a liquid vaccine administered intramuscularly twice at Day 0 and Day 14
Receives: Biological: BBV152C - Phase I
Placebo - Phase IActive comparator0.5 mL of Placebo will be administered intramuscularly twice at Day 0 and Day 14.
Receives: Biological: Placebo - Phase I
BBV152A - Phase IIExperimental0.5 mL of Whole Virion Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine [BBV152A], is a liquid vaccine administered intramuscularly twice at Day 0 and Day 28.
Receives: Biological: BBV152A - Phase II
BBV152B - Phase IIExperimental0.5 mL of Whole Virion Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine [BBV152B], is a liquid vaccine administered intramuscularly twice at Day 0 and Day 28
Receives: Biological: BBV152B - Phase II

What is being measured

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

  1. Phase 1: Occurrence of adverse events and Serious Adverse events

    Safety

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 6 months

  2. Phase 2: Evaluation of Neutralizing Antibody Titers

    Pre- and Post-vaccination immune response

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 6 months

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Phase 1: Evaluation of Neutralizing Antibody Titers

    Pre- and Post-vaccination immune response

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 6 months

  2. Phase 2: Occurrence of adverse events and Serious Adverse events

    Safety

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 6 months

  3. Phase 2: Evaluation of Neutralizing Antibody Titers

    Post-vaccination immune responses comparing two-dose and three dose regimens

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 6 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted15 Jul 2020
  2. Study start15 Jul 2020
  3. Primary completion31 Jul 2020
  4. Study completion30 Jun 2021

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
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
755 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04471519
Sponsor's protocol ID
BBIL/BBV152-A/2020
Other IDs
Protocol No:BBIL/BBV152-A/2020
Acronym
BBV152
Status last verified
Aug 2022
First submitted
11 Jul 2020
Last updated
18 Aug 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Vadrevu KM, Ganneru B, Reddy S, Jogdand H, Raju D, Sapkal G, Yadav P, Reddy P, Verma S, Singh C, Redkar SV, Gillurkar CS, Kushwaha JS, Mohapatra S, Bhate A, Rai SK, Ella R, Abraham P, Prasad S, Ella K. Persistence of immunity and impact of third dose of inactivated COVID-19 vaccine against emerging variants. Sci Rep. 2022 Jul 14;12(1):12038. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-16097-3.

    PubMed 35835822
  • Ella R, Reddy S, Jogdand H, Sarangi V, Ganneru B, Prasad S, Das D, Raju D, Praturi U, Sapkal G, Yadav P, Reddy P, Verma S, Singh C, Redkar SV, Gillurkar CS, Kushwaha JS, Mohapatra S, Bhate A, Rai S, Panda S, Abraham P, Gupta N, Ella K, Bhargava B, Vadrevu KM. Safety and immunogenicity of an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, BBV152: interim results from a double-blind, randomised, multicentre, phase 2 trial, and 3-month follow-up of a double-blind, randomised phase 1 trial. Lancet Infect Dis. 2021 Jul;21(7):950-961. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(21)00070-0. Epub 2021 Mar 8.

    PubMed 33705727
  • Yadav PD, Ella R, Kumar S, Patil DR, Mohandas S, Shete AM, Vadrevu KM, Bhati G, Sapkal G, Kaushal H, Patil S, Jain R, Deshpande G, Gupta N, Agarwal K, Gokhale M, Mathapati B, Metkari S, Mote C, Nyayanit D, Patil DY, Sai Prasad BS, Suryawanshi A, Kadam M, Kumar A, Daigude S, Gopale S, Majumdar T, Mali D, Sarkale P, Baradkar S, Gawande P, Joshi Y, Fulari S, Dighe H, Sharma S, Gunjikar R, Kumar A, Kalele K, Srinivas VK, Gangakhedkar RR, Ella KM, Abraham P, Panda S, Bhargava B. Immunogenicity and protective efficacy of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate, BBV152 in rhesus macaques. Nat Commun. 2021 Mar 2;12(1):1386. doi: 10.1038/s41467-021-21639-w.

    PubMed 33654090
  • Ella R, Vadrevu KM, Jogdand H, Prasad S, Reddy S, Sarangi V, Ganneru B, Sapkal G, Yadav P, Abraham P, Panda S, Gupta N, Reddy P, Verma S, Kumar Rai S, Singh C, Redkar SV, Gillurkar CS, Kushwaha JS, Mohapatra S, Rao V, Guleria R, Ella K, Bhargava B. Safety and immunogenicity of an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, BBV152: a double-blind, randomised, phase 1 trial. Lancet Infect Dis. 2021 May;21(5):637-646. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(20)30942-7. Epub 2021 Jan 21.

    PubMed 33485468

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing BBV152A - Phase I, BBV152B - Phase I and BBV152C - Phase I in people with COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 Infection, run by Bharat Biotech International Limited at 12 sites in India.

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 21 inclusion and 61 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 18 Aug 2022. 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 India. 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 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?

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?

Phase 1: Occurrence of adverse events and Serious Adverse events (time frame: Through study completion, an average of 6 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04471519, which also lists 4 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 18 Aug 2022.

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