Covid19Phase 4ProjetoSNCT04747821
An Effectiveness Study of the Sinovac's Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) Vaccine
A Phase 4 study testing Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) Vaccine in people with Covid19, run by Butantan Institute at 1 site in Brazil.
Trial summary
This is a stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial to assess effectiveness of Sinovac's Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) vaccine. Residents in the urban area of a municipality are eligible to participate. The city was divided in clusters and those cluster were grouped to determine the offer of vaccination in four steps. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Covid19
- What is being tested?
- Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) Vaccine
- Type of treatment
- Vaccines
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 27,711 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBrazil
- Study dates
- 7 Feb 2021to 20 Jul 2023
- Phase
- Phase 4
- 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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Adults 18 years of age or older;
- Resident in the study area;
- Show voluntary intention to participate in the study, documented by the informed consent form signed by participant.
Who cannot join
- For females: Pregnancy (confirmed by positive beta-hCG test), breastfeeding or intent to engage in sexual relations with reproductive intent without use of birth control methods in the three months following vaccination;
- Evidence of uncontrolled neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic or renal disease, according to anamnesis or physical examination. Significant changes in treatment or hospitalizations due to worsening of the condition in the last three months are indicators of uncontrolled disease;
- Diseases with impaired immune system including: neoplasms (except basal cell carcinoma), congenital or acquired immunodeficiencies and autoimmune diseases not controlled according to anamnesis or physical examination. Significant changes in treatment or hospitalizations due to worsening of the condition in the last three months are indicators of uncontrolled disease;
- Behavioral, cognitive or psychiatric disease that, in the opinion of the principal investigator or his or her representative physician, affects the participant's ability to understand and cooperate with all study protocol requirements;
- Any alcohol or drug abuse over the 12 months prior to enrollment in the study that has caused medical, professional or family problems, indicated by clinical history;
- History of severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis to the study vaccine or to components thereof;
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- History of asplenia;
- Participation in another clinical trial with an investigational product in the six months prior to enrollment in the study or planned participation in another clinical trial within the two years following enrollment;
- Previous participation in a study to evaluate a COVID-19 vaccine or prior exposure to a COVID-19 vaccine;
- Use of immunosuppressant therapy regimens within the six months prior to enrollment in the study for planned use within the two years following enrollment. Immunosuppressant therapy regimens include: antineoplastic chemotherapy, radiation therapy and immunosuppressants to induce transplant tolerance, among others.
- Use of immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids within the three months prior to the enrollment in the study and planned use of immunosuppressive doses of corticoids within the three months following enrollment in the study. Immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids will be considered the equivalent prednisone 20 mg/day for adults, for longer than one week. Continued use of topical or nasal corticosteroids is not considered an immunosuppressant;
- Received blood products (transfusions or immunoglobulins) within the three months prior to enrollment in the study, or planned administration of blood products or immunoglobulins within the two years following enrollment in the study;
- Suspected or confirmed fever within the 72 hours prior to vaccination or axillary temperature greater than 37.8 °C* on the day of vaccination (enrollment may be postponed until participant has gone 72 hours without fever);
- Possible or confirmed case of COVID-19 on the day of vaccination (vaccination can be postponed until the participant completes 72 hours without symptoms or the diagnosis is ruled out);
- Received live attenuated virus vaccine or inactivated vaccine within the 28 days or 14 days, respectively, prior to enrollment in the study, or immunization planned within the 28 days after enrollment in the study;
- History of bleeding disorder (e.g. factor deficiency, coagulopathy or platelet disorder), or prior history of significant bleeding or bruising following IM injections or venipuncture
- Any other condition that, in the opinion of the principal investigator or his/her representative physician, could put the safety/rights of potential participants at risk or prevent them from complying with this protocol.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: A Stepped-wedge Cluster Randomized Trial to Assess the Effectiveness of the Use of the Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) Vaccine Manufactured by Sinovac
This is a stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial to assess effectiveness of Sinovac's Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) vaccine. Residents in the urban area of a municipality are eligible to participate. The city was divided in clusters and those cluster were grouped to determine the offer of vaccination in four steps. The vaccine will be offered to adults (18 years old and above) according to the location of their homes in a cluster. The vaccine schedule is two doses with four-weeks interval. Baseline samples to determine previous immunity will be collected before vaccination.
Cases of COVID-19 reported in the city will be recorded according to the WHO clinical progression scale. Comparison of periods before and after vaccination and relation to immunization coverage will be considered for the assessment of effectiveness in the clusters and groups of clusters.
- Conditions
- Covid19
- Being tested
- Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) Vaccine
- Keywords
- COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccines, Inactivated
- Medical subject headings
- COVID-19
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) VaccineBiological
Also called CoronaVac
Adsorbed COVID-19 (inactivated) Vaccine manufactured by Sinovac
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| First group of clusters | Experimental | Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) vaccine offered in the first week of study The vaccine is administrated in two doses with a four-weeks interval Receives: Biological: Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) Vaccine |
| Second group of clusters | Experimental | Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) vaccine offered in the second week of study The vaccine is administrated in two doses with a four-weeks interval Receives: Biological: Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) Vaccine |
| Third group of clusters | Experimental | Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) vaccine offered in the third week of study The vaccine is administrated in two doses with a four-weeks interval Receives: Biological: Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) Vaccine |
| Fourth group of clusters | Experimental | Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) vaccine offered in the fourth week of study The vaccine is administrated in two doses with a four-weeks interval Receives: Biological: Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) Vaccine |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Incidence of COVID-19 cases after two-doses immunization schedule in clusters in the first quarter of study
Number of virologically-confirmed symptomatic COVID-19 six weeks after beginning of study vaccination up to thirteen weeks
Measured: Thirteen weeks after the beginning of study vaccination
Secondary outcomes (11)
Incidence of COVID-19 cases after two-doses immunization schedule in clusters up to one year of study
Number of virologically-confirmed symptomatic COVID-19 six weeks after beginning of study vaccination up to one year
Measured: One year after the beginning of study vaccination
Incidence of COVID-19 cases after two-doses immunization schedule in clusters according to immunization status
Number of virologically-confirmed symptomatic COVID-19 six weeks after beginning of study vaccination up to one year according to immunization status
Measured: One year after the beginning of study vaccination
Incidence of COVID-19 cases after two-doses immunization schedule in clusters according to pre-existing SARS-CoV-2 antibodies
Number of virologically-confirmed symptomatic COVID-19 six weeks after beginning of study vaccination up to one year according to pre-existing SARS-CoV-2 antibodies
Measured: One year after the beginning of study vaccination
Incidence of COVID-19 cases after two-doses immunization schedule in clusters according to immunization coverage
Number of virologically-confirmed symptomatic COVID-19 six weeks after beginning of study vaccination up to one year according to immunization coverage
Measured: One year after the beginning of study vaccination
Incidence of hospitalization and death due to COVID-19 after two-doses immunization schedule in clusters
Number of hospitalization and death due to COVID-19 six weeks after beginning of study vaccination up to one year
Measured: One year after the beginning of study vaccination
Change in average number of reported COVID-19 cases in the study area in comparison to other neighboring cities
Average number of reported COVID-19 cases in the microregion where the study area is located
Measured: One year after the beginning of study vaccination
Medically-attended adverse reactions to the study vaccine
Number of medically-attended adverse reactions to the study vaccine
Measured: One week after each vaccination
Frequency of severe COVID-19 cases
Frequency of virologically-confirmed severe COVID-19 cases after receiving, at least, one dose of the vaccine
Measured: From first vaccination up to one year after first dose
Frequency of adverse events of special interest after immunization
Frequency of adverse events of special interest after receiving, at least, one dose of the vaccine
Measured: From first vaccination up to one year after first dose
Acceptability of the study vaccine
Acceptability rate of the study vaccine in the eligible population of each cluster
Measured: Two weeks after the beginning of study vaccination of the corresponding cluster
Adherence to vaccination schedule
Adherence rate to vaccination schedule in the population of each cluster
Measured: Six weeks after the beginning of study vaccination of the corresponding cluster
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Feb 2021
- Study start7 Feb 2021
- Primary completion7 Mar 2023
- Study completion20 Jul 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Covid19Studies 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 4
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Groups of cluster are allocated to offer vaccination in a stepped-wedge mode.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 27,711 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Butantan Institute
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Fernanda Boulos, MD, MSc, Study director, Butantan Institute
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04747821
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- COV-04-IB
- Acronym
- ProjetoS
- Status last verified
- Feb 2023
- First submitted
- 5 Feb 2021
- Last updated
- 15 Feb 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Borges MC, Palacios R, Conde MTRP, Volpe GJ, Ferreira NN, Garibaldi PMM, Fonseca BAL, Calado RT, Coutinho BM, Gomes BBM, de Lima Dias CFS, de Moraes GR, Haddad SK, de Miranda EJFP, Braga PE, Ragiotto L, Franca JID, de Lima MA, de Oliveira Alves LB, de Camargo Vieira Tenorio J, Sampaio SC, Covas DT, Dos Santos Almeida MAAL, Morandi Junior E, Boulos FC. Indirect protection and long-term effectiveness of inactivated COVID-19 vaccine: a stepped-wedge randomised trial in Serrana, Brazil. Sci Rep. 2026 Feb 19;16(1):9879. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-37815-1.
PubMed 41714650
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Feb 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Stepped-wedge Cluster Randomized Trial to Assess the Effectiveness of the Use of the Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) Vaccine Manufactured by Sinovac
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04747821
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ProjetoS / COV-04-IB
- Conditions
- Covid19
- Keywords
- COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccines, Inactivated
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 27,711 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Butantan InstituteOther government
- Study start
- 7 Feb 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 7 Mar 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Jul 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Feb 2021 (actual)
- 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.
This is a stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial to assess effectiveness of Sinovac's Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) vaccine. Residents in the urban area of a municipality are eligible to participate. The city was divided in clusters and those cluster were grouped to determine the offer of vaccination in four steps. The vaccine will be offered to adults (18 years old and above) according to the location of their homes in a cluster. The vaccine schedule is two doses with four-weeks interval. Baseline samples to determine previous immunity will be collected before vaccination.
Cases of COVID-19 reported in the city will be recorded according to the WHO clinical progression scale. Comparison of periods before and after vaccination and relation to immunization coverage will be considered for the assessment of effectiveness in the clusters and groups of clusters.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 4
- Model description
- Groups of cluster are allocated to offer vaccination in a stepped-wedge mode.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| First group of clusters | Experimental | Biological: Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) VaccineAdsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) vaccine offered in the first week of study The vaccine is administrated in two doses with a four-weeks interval |
| Second group of clusters | Experimental | Biological: Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) VaccineAdsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) vaccine offered in the second week of study The vaccine is administrated in two doses with a four-weeks interval |
| Third group of clusters | Experimental | Biological: Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) VaccineAdsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) vaccine offered in the third week of study The vaccine is administrated in two doses with a four-weeks interval |
| Fourth group of clusters | Experimental | Biological: Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) VaccineAdsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) vaccine offered in the fourth week of study The vaccine is administrated in two doses with a four-weeks interval |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Adults 18 years of age or older;
- Resident in the study area;
- Show voluntary intention to participate in the study, documented by the informed consent form signed by participant.
Key exclusion criteria (17 listed)
- For females: Pregnancy (confirmed by positive beta-hCG test), breastfeeding or intent to engage in sexual relations with reproductive intent without use of birth control methods in the three months following vaccination;
- Evidence of uncontrolled neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic or renal disease, according to anamnesis or physical examination. Significant changes in treatment or hospitalizations due to worsening of the condition in the last three months are indicators of uncontrolled disease;
- Diseases with impaired immune system including: neoplasms (except basal cell carcinoma), congenital or acquired immunodeficiencies and autoimmune diseases not controlled according to anamnesis or physical examination. Significant changes in treatment or hospitalizations due to worsening of the condition in the last three months are indicators of uncontrolled disease;
- Behavioral, cognitive or psychiatric disease that, in the opinion of the principal investigator or his or her representative physician, affects the participant's ability to understand and cooperate with all study protocol requirements;
- Any alcohol or drug abuse over the 12 months prior to enrollment in the study that has caused medical, professional or family problems, indicated by clinical history;
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) VaccineAlso: CoronaVacAdsorbed COVID-19 (inactivated) Vaccine manufactured by Sinovac | Biological | First group of clusters, Fourth group of clusters, Second group of clusters, Third group of clusters |
Primary outcome
Incidence of COVID-19 cases after two-doses immunization schedule in clusters in the first quarter of study
Time frame: Thirteen weeks after the beginning of study vaccination
Number of virologically-confirmed symptomatic COVID-19 six weeks after beginning of study vaccination up to thirteen weeks
11 secondary outcomes
Incidence of COVID-19 cases after two-doses immunization schedule in clusters up to one year of study
Time frame: One year after the beginning of study vaccination
Incidence of COVID-19 cases after two-doses immunization schedule in clusters according to immunization status
Time frame: One year after the beginning of study vaccination
Incidence of COVID-19 cases after two-doses immunization schedule in clusters according to pre-existing SARS-CoV-2 antibodies
Time frame: One year after the beginning of study vaccination
Incidence of COVID-19 cases after two-doses immunization schedule in clusters according to immunization coverage
Time frame: One year after the beginning of study vaccination
Incidence of hospitalization and death due to COVID-19 after two-doses immunization schedule in clusters
Time frame: One year after the beginning of study vaccination
Change in average number of reported COVID-19 cases in the study area in comparison to other neighboring cities
Time frame: One year after the beginning of study vaccination
Medically-attended adverse reactions to the study vaccine
Time frame: One week after each vaccination
Frequency of severe COVID-19 cases
Time frame: From first vaccination up to one year after first dose
Frequency of adverse events of special interest after immunization
Time frame: From first vaccination up to one year after first dose
Acceptability of the study vaccine
Time frame: Two weeks after the beginning of study vaccination of the corresponding cluster
Adherence to vaccination schedule
Time frame: Six weeks after the beginning of study vaccination of the corresponding cluster
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 15 Feb 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41714650Borges MC, Palacios R, Conde MTRP, Volpe GJ, Ferreira NN, Garibaldi PMM, Fonseca BAL, Calado RT, Coutinho BM, Gomes BBM, de Lima Dias CFS, de Moraes GR, Haddad SK, de Miranda EJFP, Braga PE, Ragiotto L, Franca JID, de Lima MA, de Oliveira Alves LB, de Camargo Vieira Tenorio J, Sampaio SC, Covas DT, Dos Santos Almeida MAAL, Morandi Junior E, Boulos FC. Indirect protection and long-term effectiveness of inactivated COVID-19 vaccine: a stepped-wedge randomised trial in Serrana, Brazil. Sci Rep. 2026 Feb 19;16(1):9879. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-37815-1.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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.
Fernanda Boulos, MD, MSc study director
Butantan Institute
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing Adsorbed COVID-19 (Inactivated) Vaccine in people with Covid19, run by Butantan Institute at 1 site in Brazil.
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 3 inclusion and 17 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 15 Feb 2024. 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 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.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
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?
Incidence of COVID-19 cases after two-doses immunization schedule in clusters in the first quarter of study (time frame: Thirteen weeks after the beginning of study vaccination). 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 NCT04747821, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 15 Feb 2024.