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ChickenpoxPhase 3NCT06855160

A Study on the Immune Response and Safety of an Investigational Chickenpox Vaccine and a Marketed Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine When Administered as Intramuscular Injection to Healthy Children 12 to 15 Months of Age

A Phase 3 study testing Candidate varicella vaccine, Marketed varicella vaccine and MMR vaccine in people with Chickenpox, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 22 sites in 7 countries.

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Trial summary

This study aims to assess the immune response and safety of GSK's candidate chickenpox and marketed MMR vaccines when given to children 12 to 15 months of age via a muscle injection. It compares the GSK vaccines to Merck's chickenpox vaccine, administered just under the skin. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 to 15 monthsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Chickenpox
What is being tested?
Candidate varicella vaccine, Marketed varicella vaccine and MMR vaccine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
911 participants
Where
22 sitesin 7 countries
Study dates
17 Apr 2025to 2 Feb 2027
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 15 months
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Participant's parent(s)/ Legally acceptable representatives (LAR[s]), who, in the opinion of the investigator, can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol (e.g., completion of the eDiaries, return for follow-up visits).
  • Written or witnessed/thumb printed informed consent obtained from the participant's parent(s)/LAR(s) prior to performance of any study-specific procedure.
  • Healthy participants as established by medical history and clinical examination before entering into the study.
  • A male or female between, and including, 12 to 15 months of age (i.e., from the day of 1-year birthday until the day before 16 months of age) at the time of the administration of study interventions.
  • Only for children in countries where PCV is recommended at 12 to 15 months of age as per national immunization schedule and provided as part of the study interventions:
  • Participant who previously received the primary series of PCV in the first year of life with last dose at least 60 days prior to the administration of study intervention.

Who cannot join

  • History of any reaction or hypersensitivity likely to be exacerbated by any component of the study interventions including hypersensitivity to neomycin or gelatin.
  • Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition, based on medical history and physical examination (no laboratory testing required).
  • Hypersensitivity to latex.
  • Major congenital defects, as assessed by the investigator.
  • Recurrent history of uncontrolled neurological disorders or seizures.
  • History of measles, mumps, rubella, or varicella disease.
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  • Active untreated tuberculosis.
  • Participants with bleeding disorders (e.g., thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder).
  • Condition that in the judgment of the investigator would make intramuscular injection unsafe.
  • Any other clinical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, might pose additional risk to the participant due to participation in the study.
  • Prior/Concomitant therapy
  • Use of any investigational or non-registered product (drug, vaccine or invasive medical device) other than the study interventions during the period beginning 30 days before the dose of study interventions administration (Day -29 to Day 1), or their planned use during the study period.
  • Chronic administration of immune-modifying drugs (defined as more than 14 consecutive days in total) and/or planned use of long-acting immune modifying treatments at any time up to the end of the study.
  • Up to 90 days prior to the study intervention administration:
  • For corticosteroids, this will mean prednisone equivalent >=0.5 mg/kg/day with maximum of 20 mg/day for pediatric participants. Inhaled and topical steroids are allowed.
  • Administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products or plasma derivatives.
  • Up to 180 days prior to study interventions administration: long acting immune-modifying drugs including among others immunotherapy (e.g., tumor necrosis factor-inhibitors), monoclonal antibodies (except the ones not interfering with the immune response to the study vaccines, e.g., nirsevimab), antitumoral medication.
  • Previous vaccination against measles, mumps, and rubella.
  • Previous vaccination against varicella virus.
  • Previous vaccination against hepatitis A virus.
  • Only for children in countries where PCV is recommended at 12 to 15 months of age as per national immunization schedule and provided as part of the study interventions, participant who previously received a booster dose of any PCV.
  • 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 (drug/invasive medical device).
  • Other exclusion criteria
  • Any study personnel or their immediate dependents, family, or household members.
  • Child in care.
  • Participants with the following high-risk individuals in their household: • Immunocompromised individuals.
  • Pregnant women without documented history of varicella.
  • Newborn infants of mothers without documented history of varicella.
  • Newborn infants born <28 weeks of gestation

Trial locations and contacts

22 sites in 7 countries. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center contact

877-379-3718

GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Center contact

+44 (0) 20 89904466

GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

22 sites in 7 countries

United States13 sites, 13 recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Coral Gables, Florida, 33134

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Dayton, Ohio, 45414

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Houston, Texas, 77584

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Huntington Park, California, 90255

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83404

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Lewisville, Texas, 75067

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Mansfield, Texas, 76063

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Pharr, Texas, 78577

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Richmond, Virginia, 23294

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Sherman Oaks, California, 91403

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Tampa, Florida, 33612

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Tucson, Arizona, 85704

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in United States

Greece3 sites, 2 recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Athens, 115 27

    Withdrawn
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Athens, 11527

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Thessaloniki, 54642

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in Greece

Romania2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Brasov, 500283

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Calarasi, 910160

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in Romania

Belgium1 site, 1 recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Alken, 3570

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in Belgium

Estonia1 site, 1 recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Tartu, 50106

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in Estonia

Poland1 site, 1 recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Trzebnica, 55-100

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in Poland

Thailand1 site, 1 recruiting
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Chiang Mai, 50200

    US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center, 877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    EU GSK Clinical Trials Call Centre, +44 (0) 20 8990 4466, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in Thailand

About this study

Official title: A Phase 3a, Open-Label, Randomized, Controlled Study to Evaluate the Immunogenicity and Safety of Intramuscular Administration of an Investigational Varicella Vaccine and Priorix Compared With Subcutaneous Administration of Varivax and Priorix, When Given as a First Dose to Healthy Children 12 to 15 Months of Age

This study aims to assess the immune response and safety of GSK's candidate chickenpox and marketed MMR vaccines when given to children 12 to 15 months of age via a muscle injection. It compares the GSK vaccines to Merck's chickenpox vaccine, administered just under the skin. Additionally, the study will evaluate the immune response and safety of giving the GSK vaccines along with other childhood vaccines through a muscle injection.

Conditions
Chickenpox
Being tested
Candidate varicella vaccine, Marketed varicella vaccine, MMR vaccine, Hepatitis A vaccine, PCV (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) 13
Keywords
Chicken pox, Candidate l varicella vaccine (VNS), Varicella, Varivax, Healthy Children
Medical subject headings
Chickenpox

What participants receive

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

  • Candidate varicella vaccineBiological

    Investigational varicella vaccine administered intramuscularly.

  • Marketed varicella vaccineBiological

    Marketed varicella vaccine administered subcutaneously.

  • MMR vaccineBiological

    MMR vaccine administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly.

  • Hepatitis A vaccineBiological

    Hepatitis A vaccine co-administered intramuscularly.

  • PCV (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) 13Biological

    The 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine co-administered intramuscularly. In some countries PCV will only be administered depending on the availability, country's registration status and national recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination at the time of study conduct.

  • PCV 20Biological

    The 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine co-administered intramuscularly. In some countries PCV will only be administered depending on the availability, country's registration status and national recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination at the time of study conduct.

  • VaxneuvanceBiological

    The Vaxneuvance (15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) co-administered intramuscularly. In some countries Vaxneuvancewill only be administered depending on the availability, country's registration status and national recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination at the time of study conduct.

Study groups in NCT06855160
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
VNS+ MMR VaccineExperimentalParticipants receive 1 dose of the candidate varicella vaccine (VNS vaccine), 1 dose of a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, 1 dose of a hepatitis A virus (HAV vaccine), and 1 dose of PCV (either PCV 13 or Vaxneuvance or PCV 20) on Day 1.
Receives: Biological: Candidate varicella vaccine; Biological: MMR vaccine; Biological: Hepatitis A vaccine; Biological: PCV (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) 13; Biological: PCV 20; Biological: Vaxneuvance
VV+MMR VaccineActive comparatorParticipants receive 1 dose of a Marketed varicella vaccine (VV), 1 dose of a MMR vaccine, 1 dose of a HAV vaccine, and 1 dose of PCV (either PCV 13 or Vaxneuvance or PCV 20) on Day 1.
Receives: Biological: Marketed varicella vaccine; Biological: MMR vaccine; Biological: Hepatitis A vaccine; Biological: PCV (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) 13; Biological: PCV 20; Biological: Vaxneuvance

What is being measured

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

  1. Percentage of participants with seroresponse to Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) anti- glycoprotein E (gE) Immunoglobulin (IgG)

    The seroresponse rate is defined as the percentage of participants for whom the post-vaccination Day 43 anti VZV gE IgG concentration is above the seroresponse threshold.

    Measured: At Day 43

  2. Geometric Mean Concentration (GMC) of anti-VZV gE IgG

    Concentrations of anti-VZV gE IgG are presented as GMC and expressed in milli-international units per milliliter (mIU/mL) for each group.

    Measured: At Day 43

  3. Percentage of participants with seroresponse to MMR antigens

    The seroresponse rate is defined as the percentage of participants for whom the post-vaccination Day 43 anti-measles, mumps, and rubella antibody concentrations are above the seroresponse threshold.

    Measured: At Day 43

  4. GMC of Anti-measles antibodies

    Measured: At Day 43

  5. GMC of Anti-mumps antibodies

    Measured: At Day 43

  6. GMC of Anti-rubella antibodies

    Measured: At Day 43

Secondary outcomes (11)
  1. Percentage of participants with seroresponse to demonstrate an acceptable immune response for IM administration of MMR vaccine

    Measured: At Day 43

  2. Percentage of participants with seroresponse to MMR antigens with a reduced non-inferiority margin

    Measured: At Day 43

  3. Percentage of participants reporting each solicited administration site events post-dose of investigational VNS vaccine or VV administration

    Solicited administration site events include injection site redness, pain, and swelling.

    Measured: Day 1 (post-dose) to Day 4

  4. Percentage of participants reporting each solicited administration site events post-dose of MMR vaccine administration

    Solicited administration site events include injection site redness, pain and swelling.

    Measured: Day 1 (post-dose) to Day 4

  5. Percentage of participants reporting each solicited systemic events post-dose of study interventions administration

    Solicited systemic events include drowsiness, loss of appetite and irritability.

    Measured: Day 1 (post-dose) to Day 15

  6. Percentage of participants reporting each solicited systemic event in terms of fever post-dose of study interventions administration

    Fever is defined as temperature greater than or equal (>=) 38.0 degrees Celsius (°C) regardless of the location of measurement (the preferred location for measuring temperature is the axilla).

    Measured: Day 1 (post-dose) to Day 22

  7. Percentage of participants reporting each solicited administration site events post-dose of study interventions administration

    Solicited administration site events include injection site varicella-like rash.

    Measured: Day 1 (post-dose) to Day 43

  8. Percentage of participants reporting each solicited systemic events post-dose of study interventions administration

    Solicited systemic events includes varicella-like rash (non-injection site), measles/rubella-like rash, and general rash (not varicella like and not measles/rubella-like).

    Measured: Day 1 (post-dose) to Day 43

  9. Percentage of participants reporting unsolicited Adverse Events (AEs) post-dose of study interventions administration

    Unsolicited AEs include any AE reported in addition to solicited events during the study, or any "solicited" symptoms with onset outside of the specified period of follow-up for solicited symptoms, are assessed for each group after the administration of all vaccines. Unsolicited AEs include nonserious and serious AEs.

    Measured: Day 1 (post-dose) to Day 43

  10. Percentage of participants reporting medically attended AEs (MAAE) post-dose of study interventions administration

    A MAAE is an AE for which the participant received medical attention including any symptom or illness requiring hospitalization, or an emergency room visit, or visit to/by a healthcare professional.

    Measured: Day 1 (post-dose) to Day 181 (Study end)

  11. Percentage of participants reporting Serious AEs (SAEs) post-dose of study interventions administration

    A SAE is an AE which results in death, is life-threatening, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability/incapacity, or other situations that are considered serious per medical or scientific judgment.

    Measured: Day 1 (post-dose) to Day 181 (Study end)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted3 Mar 2025
  2. Study start17 Apr 2025
  3. Primary completion10 Sep 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion2 Feb 2027 (estimated)

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 3
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
911 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06855160
Sponsor's protocol ID
223105
Other IDs
2024-518840-18-00
Status last verified
May 2026
First submitted
25 Feb 2025
Last updated
29 May 2026
Results posted
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://www.gsk-studyregister.com/About\_GSK\_Patient\_Level\_Data\_Sharing\_Final\_13July2023.pdf

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Candidate varicella vaccine, Marketed varicella vaccine and MMR vaccine in people with Chickenpox, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 22 sites in 7 countries.

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 6 inclusion and 30 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 22 sites in United States, Greece, Romania, Belgium, Estonia and 2 more countries. 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 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

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

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center (877-379-3718, GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Percentage of participants with seroresponse to Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) anti- glycoprotein E (gE) Immunoglobulin (IgG) (time frame: At Day 43). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 May 2026.

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