Cytomegalovirus InfectionsPhase 1/2NCT05089630
A Study of Safety and Immune Response to Different Doses of a Cytomegalovirus Vaccine in Healthy Adults
A Phase 1/2 study testing Pentamer (low)/gB(low)/Adjuvant vaccine, Pentamer (med)/gB(low)/Adjuvant vaccine and Pentamer (med)/gB(med)/Adjuvant vaccine in people with Cytomegalovirus Infections, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 18 sites in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, reactogenicity and immune response of the candidate CMV recombinant protein subunit (CMVsu) vaccine consisting of a combination of glycoproteins B (gB) and pentamer antigens adjuvanted, regardless of baseline CMV sero-status. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Cytomegalovirus Infections
- What is being tested?
- Pentamer (low)/gB(low)/Adjuvant vaccine, Pentamer (med)/gB(low)/Adjuvant vaccine and Pentamer (med)/gB(med)/Adjuvant vaccine
- Type of treatment
- Vaccines, Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 333 participants
- Where
- 18 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- 14 Oct 2021to 2 Apr 2025
- 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 50 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Participants who, in the opinion of the investigator, can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol.
- Written informed consent obtained from the participant prior to performance of any study specific procedure.
- A healthy adult (woman or man), 18 to 50 years of age at the time of the first study intervention administration.
- Healthy participants as established by medical history and clinical examination before entering the study.
- Participants who are women of non-childbearing potential may be enrolled in the study.
- Participants who are women of child-bearing potential may be enrolled in the study, if the participant:
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- has practiced adequate contraception for 30 days prior to study intervention administration, and
- has a negative pregnancy test on the day of study intervention administration and
- has agreed to continue adequate contraception during the entire treatment period and for 3 months after completion of the study intervention administration series.
- Participants who agree to take appropriate infection control measures to prevent becoming infected with SARS-CoV2 during the study.
- Participants who initially fail screening due to COVID-19 infection may be re-screened and included in the study, within the screening window period.
- Participants with signs/symptoms suggestive of active COVID-19 (i.e., fever, cough, etc.) should be isolated for the time period recommended by CDC since the signs/symptoms started, and symptoms have resolved.
- Participants with known COVID-19 positive contacts should be quarantined for the time period since exposure recommended by CDC since the exposure and the participant remains symptom free or COVID test negative.
- Participants who are diagnosed with COVID-19 may receive their subsequent CMVsu vaccination dose provided they have no fever, and their condition is considered stable by the investigator (e.g., there may be mild lingering cough, but no shortness of breath or difficulty breathing) within the original schedule.
- Participants who initially fail screening due to other active infections may be re screened within the screening window period and included in the study, if they no longer have signs or symptoms of active infection in the judgment of the site investigator.
- If a participant has equivocal results on CMV serodiagnostic screening test, they are permitted to be re-screened if within the 60-day screening window. Flexibility in safety blood evaluations will be permitted within the Schedule of activities time intervals.
Who cannot join
- Medical conditions
- Known documented medical history of or viral hepatitis B or C infection.
- History of any reaction or hypersensitivity likely to be exacerbated by any component of the study intervention(s).
- Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition.
- Family history of congenital or hereditary immunodeficiency.
- History of or current autoimmune disease.
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- Lymphoproliferative disorder or malignancy within previous 5 years (excluding effectively treated non-melanotic skin cancer).
- Hypersensitivity to latex.
- Major congenital defects
- Acute or chronic clinically significant pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic or renal functional abnormality.
- Recurrent history or uncontrolled neurological disorders.
- Any hematological or biochemical abnormality.
- Any acute or chronic, clinically significant disease or pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic, or renal functional abnormalities.
- Any medical condition that in the judgment of the investigator would make intramuscular injection unsafe.
- Participants with symptoms suggestive of active COVID-19 infection are excluded.
- Participants with known COVID-19 positive contacts within the past 14 days should be excluded for at least 14 days since the exposure and the participant remains symptom free.
- Any other clinical condition that, might pose additional risk to the participant due to participation in the study.
- Prior/Concomitant therapy
- Any history of or planned receipt of a CMV vaccine other than the study intervention at any time point.
- Use of other investigational/non-registered product during the period beginning 30 days before the first dose, or their planned use during the study period.
- Planned administration of any vaccine not foreseen by the study protocol 30 days before and 30 days after each study vaccination administration any licensed influenza vaccine administered > 15 days before/ after vaccination.
- In case of extraordinary emergency mass vaccination for an unforeseen public health threat the time period can be reduced if necessary, for that mass vaccination vaccine, which may be under emergency use authorization.
- COVID-19 vaccines should be given at least 30 days before or after administration of a GSK study vaccine. This interval can be reduced to > 14 days, if emergency vaccination is recommended by public health authorities.
- Candidate COVID-19 vaccines are not allowed.
- Chronic administration of immunosuppressants or other immune-modifying drugs within 3 months prior to the vaccine dose. Inhaled and topical steroids are allowed.
- Administration of long-acting immune-modifying drugs at any time during the study period.
- Administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products during the period starting 3 months before the administration of the first dose of study intervention(s) or planned administration during the study period.
- Prior/Concurrent clinical study experience
- Concurrently participating in another clinical study, at any time during the study period, in which the participant has been or will be exposed to an investigational or a non-investigational intervention
- Other exclusions
- Pregnant or lactating women. If a woman becomes pregnant/lactating during the study, she will be excluded from subsequent vaccine doses but will be followed for safety.
- Women planning to become pregnant or planning to discontinue contraceptive precautions before 3 months after last study vaccination.
- Participants with known high exposure risk for CMV transmission, to enable distinction of true vaccine effect from natural infection during the study.
- Planned move to a location that will prohibit participating in the trial until study end.
- Participants with current chronic alcohol consumption and/or drug abuse as defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition.
Trial locations and contacts
18 sites in 1 country.
18 sites in 1 country
United States18 sites
GSK Investigational Site
Anaheim, California, 92806
GSK Investigational Site
Austin, Texas, 78744-1645
GSK Investigational Site
Cedar Park, Texas, 78613
GSK Investigational Site
Dearborn, Michigan, 48127
GSK Investigational Site
Galveston, Texas, 77573
GSK Investigational Site
Hallandale, Florida, 33009
GSK Investigational Site
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109
GSK Investigational Site
Lexington, Kentucky, 40536-0084
GSK Investigational Site
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68510
GSK Investigational Site
Long Beach, California, 90806
GSK Investigational Site
Los Angeles, California, 90017
GSK Investigational Site
Miami, Florida, 33143
GSK Investigational Site
New York, New York, 10065
GSK Investigational Site
Newark, New Jersey, 07103
GSK Investigational Site
Omaha, Nebraska, 68134
GSK Investigational Site
Puyallup, Washington, 98371
GSK Investigational Site
Secaucus, New Jersey, 07094
GSK Investigational Site
Springfield, Missouri, 65802
About this study
Official title: A Phase 1/2, First-Time-in Human (FTiH), Randomized, Observer-blind, Placebo-controlled, Dose Escalation Study to Assess Safety, Reactogenicity and Immunogenicity of a Candidate Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Vaccine Comprising Recombinant Protein and Adjuvant When Administered Intramuscularly in Healthy Adults
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, reactogenicity and immune response of the candidate CMV recombinant protein subunit (CMVsu) vaccine consisting of a combination of glycoproteins B (gB) and pentamer antigens adjuvanted, regardless of baseline CMV sero-status. This FTiH study is conducted in healthy adults 18 to 50 years of age, in which the 4 dose levels of the vaccine are administered in a step-wise dose escalation manner, based upon safety adjudication.
- Conditions
- Cytomegalovirus Infections
- Being tested
- Pentamer (low)/gB(low)/Adjuvant vaccine, Pentamer (med)/gB(low)/Adjuvant vaccine, Pentamer (med)/gB(med)/Adjuvant vaccine, Pentamer (high)/gB(med)/Adjuvant vaccine, Placebo (saline solution)
- Keywords
- Cytomegalovirus, First-Time-in Human, Safety, Reactogenicity, Immunogenicity, Healthy adults
- Medical subject headings
- Cytomegalovirus Infections
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Pentamer (low)/gB(low)/Adjuvant vaccineBiological
Three doses of the candidate CMVsu vaccine consisting of a combination of low dose pentamer and low dose gB antigens, adjuvanted are administered intramuscularly in the deltoid region of the non-dominant arm in a 0, 2, 6-month schedule.
Pentamer (med)/gB(low)/Adjuvant vaccineBiological
Three doses of the candidate CMVsu vaccine consisting of a combination of medium dose pentamer and low dose gB antigens, adjuvanted are administered intramuscularly in the deltoid region of the non-dominant arm in a 0, 2, 6-month schedule.
Pentamer (med)/gB(med)/Adjuvant vaccineBiological
Three doses of the candidate CMVsu vaccine consisting of a combination of medium dose pentamer and medium dose gB antigens, adjuvanted are administered intramuscularly in the deltoid region of the non-dominant arm in a 0, 2, 6-month schedule.
Pentamer (high)/gB(med)/Adjuvant vaccineBiological
Three doses of the candidate CMVsu vaccine consisting of a combination of high dose pentamer and medium dose gB antigens, adjuvanted are administered intramuscularly in the deltoid region of the non-dominant arm in a 0, 2, 6-month schedule.
Placebo (saline solution)Combination product
Three doses of placebo (saline) are administered intramuscularly in the deltoid region of the non-dominant arm in a 0, 2, 6-month schedule.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Pentamer (low dose)/glycoprotein B (gB) (low dose)/Adjuvant group | Experimental | Participants received a dose of the candidate cytomegalovirus (CMV) vaccine consisting of a combination of low dose of pentamer and low dose of gB antigens, adjuvanted, at Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181 intramuscularly. Receives: Biological: Pentamer (low)/gB(low)/Adjuvant vaccine |
| Pentamer (medium dose)/gB (low dose)/Adjuvant group | Experimental | Participants received a dose of the candidate CMV vaccine consisting of a combination of medium dose of pentamer and low dose of gB antigens, adjuvanted, at Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181 intramuscularly. Receives: Biological: Pentamer (med)/gB(low)/Adjuvant vaccine |
| Pentamer (medium dose)/gB (medium dose)/Adjuvant group | Experimental | Participants received a dose of the candidate CMV vaccine consisting of a combination of medium dose of pentamer and medium dose of gB antigens, adjuvanted, at Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181 intramuscularly. Receives: Biological: Pentamer (med)/gB(med)/Adjuvant vaccine |
| Pentamer (high dose)/gB (medium dose)/Adjuvant group | Experimental | Participants received a dose of the candidate CMV vaccine consisting of a combination of high dose of pentamer and medium dose of gB antigens, adjuvanted, at Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181 intramuscularly. Receives: Biological: Pentamer (high)/gB(med)/Adjuvant vaccine |
| Placebo Group | Placebo comparator | Participants received a dose of placebo at Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181 intramuscularly. Receives: Combination Product: Placebo (saline solution) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Number of Participants With Solicited Administration Site Adverse Events Post Each Dose Administration
The assessed solicited administration site adverse events were erythema (injection site redness), pain and swelling.
Measured: Within 7 days post each dose (doses administered on Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181)
Number of Participants With Solicited Systemic Adverse Events Post Each Dose Administration
The assessed solicited administration site adverse events were arthralgia, fatigue, headache, fever and myalgia. Fever was defined as body temperature ≥38.0°Celsius/100.4°Fahrenheit.
Measured: Within 7 days post each dose (doses administered on Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181)
Number of Participants With Unsolicited Adverse Events (AEs) Within 7 Days Post Each Dose Administration
An unsolicited AE is defined as an AE that was not included in a list of solicited events using a Participant Diary. Unsolicited AEs include both serious and non-serious AEs.
Measured: Within 7 days post each dose (doses administered on Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181)
Number of Participants With Unsolicited Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) Within 7 Days Post Each Dose Administration
An SAE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose, resulted in death, was life-threatening, required hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, resulted in disability/incapacity, caused a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or was any other situation identified according to medical or scientific judgment. An unsolicited SAE is defined as an SAE that was not included in a list of solicited events using a Participant Diary.
Measured: Within 7 days post each dose (doses administered on Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181)
Number of Participants With Unsolicited AEs up to 30 Days Post Each Dose Administration
An unsolicited AE is defined as an AE that was not included in a list of solicited events using a Participant Diary. The solicited AEs that had an onset after 7 days post each dose administration are considered unsolicited AEs. Unsolicited AEs include both serious and non-serious AEs.
Measured: Within 30 days post each dose (doses administered on Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181)
Number of Participants With Unsolicited SAEs up to 30 Days Post Each Dose Administration
Measured: Within 30 days post each dose (doses administered on Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181)
Number of Participants With Medically Attended Events (MAEs) up to 30 Days Post Each Dose Administration
MAE is defined as an AE for which the participant received medical attention defined as hospitalization, an emergency room visit or a visit to or from medical personnel (i.e., nurse practitioner or physician assistant or medical doctor) for any reason.
Measured: Within 30 days post each dose (doses administered on Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181)
Number of Participants With Hematological and Biochemical Laboratory Abnormalities on Day 1
The hematological and biochemical parameters included alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), creatinine, eosinophils, hemoglobin, lymphocytes, neutrophils, platelets, white blood cells (WBC). Categories reported when comparing normal range and Day 1 hematological and biochemical laboratory results are defined as follows: <parameter>, <range at timing> (e.g. Hemoglobin, Below). Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter. Missing = No results are available for the corresponding laboratory parameter at the specific timepoint.
Measured: On Day 1
Number of Participants With Hematological and Biochemical Laboratory Abnormalities on Day 8
The hematological and biochemical parameters included ALT, AST, creatinine, eosinophils, hemoglobin, lymphocytes, neutrophils, platelets, WBC. Categories reported when comparing normal range and Day 8 hematological and biochemical laboratory results are defined as follows: <parameter>, <range at timing> (e.g. Hemoglobin, Below). Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter. Missing = No results are available for the corresponding laboratory parameter at the specific timepoint.
Measured: On Day 8
Number of Participants With Hematological and Biochemical Laboratory Abnormalities on Day 61
The hematological and biochemical parameters included ALT, AST, creatinine, eosinophils, hemoglobin, lymphocytes, neutrophils, platelets, WBC. Categories reported when comparing normal range and Day 61 hematological and biochemical laboratory results are defined as follows: <parameter>, <range at timing> (e.g. Hemoglobin, Below). Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter. Missing = No results are available for the corresponding laboratory parameter at the specific timepoint.
Measured: On Day 61
Number of Participants With Hematological and Biochemical Laboratory Abnormalities on Day 68
The hematological and biochemical parameters included ALT, AST, creatinine, eosinophils, hemoglobin, lymphocytes, neutrophils, platelets, WBC. Categories reported when comparing normal range and Day 68 hematological and biochemical laboratory results are defined as follows: <parameter>, <range at timing> (e.g. Hemoglobin, Below). Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter. Missing = No results are available for the corresponding laboratory parameter at the specific timepoint.
Measured: On Day 68
Number of Participants With Hematological and Biochemical Laboratory Abnormalities on Day 181
The hematological and biochemical parameters included ALT, AST, creatinine, eosinophils, hemoglobin, lymphocytes, neutrophils, platelets, WBC. Categories reported when comparing normal range and Day 181 hematological and biochemical laboratory results are defined as follows: <parameter>, <range at timing> (e.g. Hemoglobin, Below). Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter. Missing = No results are available for the corresponding laboratory parameter at the specific timepoint.
Measured: On Day 181
Number of Participants With Hematological and Biochemical Laboratory Abnormalities on Day 188
The hematological and biochemical parameters included ALT, AST, creatinine, eosinophils, hemoglobin, lymphocytes, neutrophils, platelets, WBC. Categories reported when comparing normal range and Day 188 hematological and biochemical laboratory results are defined as follows: <parameter>, <range at timing> (e.g. Hemoglobin, Below). Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter. Missing = No results are available for the corresponding laboratory parameter at the specific timepoint.
Measured: On Day 188
Secondary outcomes (7)
Number of Participants With Unsolicited Events, SAEs, MAEs and Potential Immune Mediated Diseases (pIMDs) From Day 1 to Day 546 (End of Study)
Unsolicited AE=AE that was not included in a list of solicited events using a Participant Diary; the solicited AEs that had an onset after 7 days post each dose administration are considered unsolicited AEs; both serious and non-serious AEs are included. SAE=any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose, resulted in death, was life-threatening, required hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, resulted in disability/incapacity, caused a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or was any other situation identified according to medical or scientific judgment. MAE=AE for which the participant received medical attention defined as hospitalization, an emergency room visit or a visit to or from medical personnel (i.e., nurse practitioner or physician assistant or medical doctor) for any reason. pIMDs=a subset of adverse events that include autoimmune diseases and other inflammatory and/or neurological disorders of interest which may or may not have an autoimmune etiology.
Measured: Day 1 to Day 546
Geometric Mean Titers (GMT) of Neutralizing Antibodies (nAbs) Against Epithelial Cell Infection (CMV Status: Sero-positive)
Neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) against epithelial cell infection were measured with neutralizing assay and the results were expressed as GMT.
Measured: On Day 1, Day 31, Day 61, Day 91, Day 181, Day 211, Day 361 and Day 546
GMT of nAbs Against Epithelial Cell Infection (CMV Status: Sero-negative)
Measured: On Day 1, Day 31, Day 61, Day 91, Day 181, Day 211, Day 361 and Day 546
Geometric Mean Concentration (GMC) of Anti-pentamer Immunoglobulin G (IgG) (CMV Serostaus: Sero-positive)
The vaccine-induced humoral immunity was quantified by measuring the concentration of the anti-pentamer by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Measured: On Day 1, Day 31, Day 61, Day 91, Day 181, Day 211, Day 361 and Day 546
GMC of Anti-pentamer IgG (CMV Serostatus: Sero-negative)
Measured: On Day 1, Day 31, Day 61, Day 91, Day 181, Day 211, Day 361 and Day 546
GMC of Anti-glycoprotein B (gB) IgG (CMV Serostaus: Sero-positive)
The vaccine-induced humoral immunity was quantified by measuring the concentration of the anti-gB IgG binding antibodies by ELISA.
Measured: On Day 1, Day 31, Day 61, Day 91, Day 181, Day 211, Day 361 and Day 546
GMC of Anti-gB IgG (CMV Serostatus: Sero-negative)
Measured: On Day 1, Day 31, Day 61, Day 91, Day 181, Day 211, Day 361 and Day 546
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Oct 2021
- Study start14 Oct 2021
- Primary completion2 Apr 2025
- Study completion2 Apr 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Cytomegalovirus InfectionsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by GlaxoSmithKlineThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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 1/2
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 333 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05089630
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 209976
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 11 Oct 2021
- Last updated
- 17 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Study Sponsor will assess requests from qualified researchers for anonymized individual patient-level data and related study documents. Data sharing is subject to certain criteria, conditions, and exceptions. For further information, refer to https://d3l8i7lo48obsd.cloudfront.net/gsk-patient-level-data-sharing-july2025-1-Bgwa1UthxvluYbWYTThw.pdf
Publications
Sanchez-Martinez ZV, Alpuche-Lazcano SP, Stuible M, Durocher Y. CHO cells for virus-like particle and subunit vaccine manufacturing. Vaccine. 2024 Apr 11;42(10):2530-2542. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.03.034. Epub 2024 Mar 19.
PubMed 38503664
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase 1/2, First-Time-in Human (FTiH), Randomized, Observer-blind, Placebo-controlled, Dose Escalation Study to Assess Safety, Reactogenicity and Immunogenicity of a Candidate Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Vaccine Comprising Recombinant Protein and Adjuvant When Administered Intramuscularly in Healthy Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05089630
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 209976
- Conditions
- Cytomegalovirus Infections
- Keywords
- Cytomegalovirus, First-Time-in Human, Safety, Reactogenicity, Immunogenicity, Healthy adults
- Phase
- Phase 1/2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 333 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKlineIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 14 Oct 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 2 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 2 Apr 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Oct 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 17 Jul 2026
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, reactogenicity and immune response of the candidate CMV recombinant protein subunit (CMVsu) vaccine consisting of a combination of glycoproteins B (gB) and pentamer antigens adjuvanted, regardless of baseline CMV sero-status. This FTiH study is conducted in healthy adults 18 to 50 years of age, in which the 4 dose levels of the vaccine are administered in a step-wise dose escalation manner, based upon safety adjudication.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 5
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Pentamer (low dose)/glycoprotein B (gB) (low dose)/Adjuvant group | Experimental | Biological: Pentamer (low)/gB(low)/Adjuvant vaccineParticipants received a dose of the candidate cytomegalovirus (CMV) vaccine consisting of a combination of low dose of pentamer and low dose of gB antigens, adjuvanted, at Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181 intramuscularly. |
| Pentamer (medium dose)/gB (low dose)/Adjuvant group | Experimental | Biological: Pentamer (med)/gB(low)/Adjuvant vaccineParticipants received a dose of the candidate CMV vaccine consisting of a combination of medium dose of pentamer and low dose of gB antigens, adjuvanted, at Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181 intramuscularly. |
| Pentamer (medium dose)/gB (medium dose)/Adjuvant group | Experimental | Biological: Pentamer (med)/gB(med)/Adjuvant vaccineParticipants received a dose of the candidate CMV vaccine consisting of a combination of medium dose of pentamer and medium dose of gB antigens, adjuvanted, at Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181 intramuscularly. |
| Pentamer (high dose)/gB (medium dose)/Adjuvant group | Experimental | Biological: Pentamer (high)/gB(med)/Adjuvant vaccineParticipants received a dose of the candidate CMV vaccine consisting of a combination of high dose of pentamer and medium dose of gB antigens, adjuvanted, at Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181 intramuscularly. |
| Placebo Group | Placebo comparator | Combination Product: Placebo (saline solution)Participants received a dose of placebo at Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181 intramuscularly. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (16 listed)
- Participants who, in the opinion of the investigator, can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol.
- Written informed consent obtained from the participant prior to performance of any study specific procedure.
- A healthy adult (woman or man), 18 to 50 years of age at the time of the first study intervention administration.
- Healthy participants as established by medical history and clinical examination before entering the study.
- Participants who are women of non-childbearing potential may be enrolled in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (35 listed)
- Medical conditions
- Known documented medical history of or viral hepatitis B or C infection.
- History of any reaction or hypersensitivity likely to be exacerbated by any component of the study intervention(s).
- Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition.
- Family history of congenital or hereditary immunodeficiency.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pentamer (low)/gB(low)/Adjuvant vaccineThree doses of the candidate CMVsu vaccine consisting of a combination of low dose pentamer and low dose gB antigens, adjuvanted are administered intramuscularly in the deltoid region of the non-dominant arm in a 0, 2, 6-month schedule. | Biological | Pentamer (low dose)/glycoprotein B (gB) (low dose)/Adjuvant group |
| Pentamer (med)/gB(low)/Adjuvant vaccineThree doses of the candidate CMVsu vaccine consisting of a combination of medium dose pentamer and low dose gB antigens, adjuvanted are administered intramuscularly in the deltoid region of the non-dominant arm in a 0, 2, 6-month schedule. | Biological | Pentamer (medium dose)/gB (low dose)/Adjuvant group |
| Pentamer (med)/gB(med)/Adjuvant vaccineThree doses of the candidate CMVsu vaccine consisting of a combination of medium dose pentamer and medium dose gB antigens, adjuvanted are administered intramuscularly in the deltoid region of the non-dominant arm in a 0, 2, 6-month schedule. | Biological | Pentamer (medium dose)/gB (medium dose)/Adjuvant group |
| Pentamer (high)/gB(med)/Adjuvant vaccineThree doses of the candidate CMVsu vaccine consisting of a combination of high dose pentamer and medium dose gB antigens, adjuvanted are administered intramuscularly in the deltoid region of the non-dominant arm in a 0, 2, 6-month schedule. | Biological | Pentamer (high dose)/gB (medium dose)/Adjuvant group |
| Placebo (saline solution)Three doses of placebo (saline) are administered intramuscularly in the deltoid region of the non-dominant arm in a 0, 2, 6-month schedule. | Combination product | Placebo Group |
Primary outcome
Number of Participants With Solicited Administration Site Adverse Events Post Each Dose Administration
Time frame: Within 7 days post each dose (doses administered on Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181)
The assessed solicited administration site adverse events were erythema (injection site redness), pain and swelling.
Number of Participants With Solicited Systemic Adverse Events Post Each Dose Administration
Time frame: Within 7 days post each dose (doses administered on Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181)
The assessed solicited administration site adverse events were arthralgia, fatigue, headache, fever and myalgia. Fever was defined as body temperature ≥38.0°Celsius/100.4°Fahrenheit.
Number of Participants With Unsolicited Adverse Events (AEs) Within 7 Days Post Each Dose Administration
Time frame: Within 7 days post each dose (doses administered on Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181)
An unsolicited AE is defined as an AE that was not included in a list of solicited events using a Participant Diary. Unsolicited AEs include both serious and non-serious AEs.
Number of Participants With Unsolicited Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) Within 7 Days Post Each Dose Administration
Time frame: Within 7 days post each dose (doses administered on Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181)
An SAE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose, resulted in death, was life-threatening, required hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, resulted in disability/incapacity, caused a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or was any other situation identified according to medical or scientific judgment. An unsolicited SAE is defined as an SAE that was not included in a list of solicited events using a Participant Diary.
Number of Participants With Unsolicited AEs up to 30 Days Post Each Dose Administration
Time frame: Within 30 days post each dose (doses administered on Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181)
An unsolicited AE is defined as an AE that was not included in a list of solicited events using a Participant Diary. The solicited AEs that had an onset after 7 days post each dose administration are considered unsolicited AEs. Unsolicited AEs include both serious and non-serious AEs.
Number of Participants With Unsolicited SAEs up to 30 Days Post Each Dose Administration
Time frame: Within 30 days post each dose (doses administered on Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181)
Number of Participants With Medically Attended Events (MAEs) up to 30 Days Post Each Dose Administration
Time frame: Within 30 days post each dose (doses administered on Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181)
MAE is defined as an AE for which the participant received medical attention defined as hospitalization, an emergency room visit or a visit to or from medical personnel (i.e., nurse practitioner or physician assistant or medical doctor) for any reason.
Number of Participants With Hematological and Biochemical Laboratory Abnormalities on Day 1
Time frame: On Day 1
The hematological and biochemical parameters included alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), creatinine, eosinophils, hemoglobin, lymphocytes, neutrophils, platelets, white blood cells (WBC). Categories reported when comparing normal range and Day 1 hematological and biochemical laboratory results are defined as follows: <parameter>, <range at timing> (e.g. Hemoglobin, Below). Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter. Missing = No results are available for the corresponding laboratory parameter at the specific timepoint.
Number of Participants With Hematological and Biochemical Laboratory Abnormalities on Day 8
Time frame: On Day 8
The hematological and biochemical parameters included ALT, AST, creatinine, eosinophils, hemoglobin, lymphocytes, neutrophils, platelets, WBC. Categories reported when comparing normal range and Day 8 hematological and biochemical laboratory results are defined as follows: <parameter>, <range at timing> (e.g. Hemoglobin, Below). Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter. Missing = No results are available for the corresponding laboratory parameter at the specific timepoint.
Number of Participants With Hematological and Biochemical Laboratory Abnormalities on Day 61
Time frame: On Day 61
The hematological and biochemical parameters included ALT, AST, creatinine, eosinophils, hemoglobin, lymphocytes, neutrophils, platelets, WBC. Categories reported when comparing normal range and Day 61 hematological and biochemical laboratory results are defined as follows: <parameter>, <range at timing> (e.g. Hemoglobin, Below). Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter. Missing = No results are available for the corresponding laboratory parameter at the specific timepoint.
Number of Participants With Hematological and Biochemical Laboratory Abnormalities on Day 68
Time frame: On Day 68
The hematological and biochemical parameters included ALT, AST, creatinine, eosinophils, hemoglobin, lymphocytes, neutrophils, platelets, WBC. Categories reported when comparing normal range and Day 68 hematological and biochemical laboratory results are defined as follows: <parameter>, <range at timing> (e.g. Hemoglobin, Below). Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter. Missing = No results are available for the corresponding laboratory parameter at the specific timepoint.
Number of Participants With Hematological and Biochemical Laboratory Abnormalities on Day 181
Time frame: On Day 181
The hematological and biochemical parameters included ALT, AST, creatinine, eosinophils, hemoglobin, lymphocytes, neutrophils, platelets, WBC. Categories reported when comparing normal range and Day 181 hematological and biochemical laboratory results are defined as follows: <parameter>, <range at timing> (e.g. Hemoglobin, Below). Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter. Missing = No results are available for the corresponding laboratory parameter at the specific timepoint.
Number of Participants With Hematological and Biochemical Laboratory Abnormalities on Day 188
Time frame: On Day 188
The hematological and biochemical parameters included ALT, AST, creatinine, eosinophils, hemoglobin, lymphocytes, neutrophils, platelets, WBC. Categories reported when comparing normal range and Day 188 hematological and biochemical laboratory results are defined as follows: <parameter>, <range at timing> (e.g. Hemoglobin, Below). Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter. Missing = No results are available for the corresponding laboratory parameter at the specific timepoint.
7 secondary outcomes
Number of Participants With Unsolicited Events, SAEs, MAEs and Potential Immune Mediated Diseases (pIMDs) From Day 1 to Day 546 (End of Study)
Time frame: Day 1 to Day 546
Geometric Mean Titers (GMT) of Neutralizing Antibodies (nAbs) Against Epithelial Cell Infection (CMV Status: Sero-positive)
Time frame: On Day 1, Day 31, Day 61, Day 91, Day 181, Day 211, Day 361 and Day 546
GMT of nAbs Against Epithelial Cell Infection (CMV Status: Sero-negative)
Time frame: On Day 1, Day 31, Day 61, Day 91, Day 181, Day 211, Day 361 and Day 546
Geometric Mean Concentration (GMC) of Anti-pentamer Immunoglobulin G (IgG) (CMV Serostaus: Sero-positive)
Time frame: On Day 1, Day 31, Day 61, Day 91, Day 181, Day 211, Day 361 and Day 546
GMC of Anti-pentamer IgG (CMV Serostatus: Sero-negative)
Time frame: On Day 1, Day 31, Day 61, Day 91, Day 181, Day 211, Day 361 and Day 546
GMC of Anti-glycoprotein B (gB) IgG (CMV Serostaus: Sero-positive)
Time frame: On Day 1, Day 31, Day 61, Day 91, Day 181, Day 211, Day 361 and Day 546
GMC of Anti-gB IgG (CMV Serostatus: Sero-negative)
Time frame: On Day 1, Day 31, Day 61, Day 91, Day 181, Day 211, Day 361 and Day 546
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Jul 2026.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 38503664Sanchez-Martinez ZV, Alpuche-Lazcano SP, Stuible M, Durocher Y. CHO cells for virus-like particle and subunit vaccine manufacturing. Vaccine. 2024 Apr 11;42(10):2530-2542. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.03.034. Epub 2024 Mar 19.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Study Sponsor will assess requests from qualified researchers for anonymized individual patient-level data and related study documents. Data sharing is subject to certain criteria, conditions, and exceptions. For further information, refer to https://d3l8i7lo48obsd.cloudfront.net/gsk-patient-level-data-sharing-july2025-1-Bgwa1UthxvluYbWYTThw.pdf
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
18 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1/2 study testing Pentamer (low)/gB(low)/Adjuvant vaccine, Pentamer (med)/gB(low)/Adjuvant vaccine and Pentamer (med)/gB(med)/Adjuvant vaccine in people with Cytomegalovirus Infections, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 18 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 16 inclusion and 35 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 17 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 18 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 17 Jul 2026). 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?
Number of Participants With Solicited Administration Site Adverse Events Post Each Dose Administration (time frame: Within 7 days post each dose (doses administered on Day 1, Day 61 and Day 181)). The study lists 13 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 NCT05089630, 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 17 Jul 2026.