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Study NCT ID:
NCT07275060
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2025-12-10
First Post:
2025-11-16
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Immunogenicity and Safety of 2 Doses of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Vaccine Administered 3 vs. 8 Weeks Apart
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Percentages of participants with seroprotection, seroconversion and the geometric mean fold rise against the H5N1 2.3.4.4b clade', 'timeFrame': 'at baseline, at 3 weeks, at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 26 weeks and through study completion (average of 1 year).', 'description': 'Percentages of participants with seroprotection, seroconversion and the geometric mean fold rise against the H5N1 2.3.4.4b clade following administration of 1 dose of avian influenza A(H5N1) vaccine.'}, {'measure': 'Immunogenicity - Percentages of participants with seroprotection, seroconversion and the geometric mean fold rise against the H5N1 2.3.4.4b clade', 'timeFrame': '6 and 12 months after the first dose of avian influenza A (H5N1) vaccine', 'description': 'Percentages of participants with seroprotection, seroconversion and the geometric mean fold rise against the H5N1 2.3.4.4b clade 6 and 12 months after the first dose of avian influenza A(H5N1) vaccine given 3 vs. 8 weeks apart.'}, {'measure': 'Incidence of Grade 3 & 4 Adverse Events', 'timeFrame': 'Up to 12 months after the first dose of avian influenza A (H5N1) vaccine', 'description': 'The following AEFIs will be collected in all participants:\n\n1. Grade 3 solicited local and systemic adverse events in the 7 days following vaccine receipt;\n2. SAEs at any time after vaccine receipt during the study;\n3. MAAE at any time after vaccine receipt during the study,\n4. AESI at any time after vaccine receipt during the study;\n5. Provincially reportable AEFI at after vaccine receipt; and\n6. acceptability as measured by participant questionnaire.\n\nSolicited adverse events and grading Grade 3 and 4 solicited local (injection-site) and systemic adverse events occurring during the 7-day follow-up period after each injection will be recorded.\n\nSolicited local (injection-site) adverse events (Pain, redness and swelling at injection site).\n\nSolicited systemic AEs, grade 3 and 4 will be recorded (Fatigue, fever - recorded, headache, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, generalized muscle aches, joint pain and chills).'}]}, 'oversightModule': {'oversightHasDmc': False, 'isFdaRegulatedDrug': False, 'isFdaRegulatedDevice': False}, 'conditionsModule': {'keywords': ['clinical trial', 'avian flu', 'H5N1', 'vaccine'], 'conditions': ['H5N1 Influenza', 'H5N1 Virus', 'Avian Influenza', 'Avian Influenza A Virus']}, 'referencesModule': {'seeAlsoLinks': [{'url': 'https://centerforvaccinology.ca/participate/studies', 'label': 'Website with information about study recruitment'}]}, 'descriptionModule': {'briefSummary': 'Given the recent circulation of avian influenza A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b strains in birds and mammals in North America, Canada procured a supply of Arepanrix™ H5N1 for potential use in persons at high risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza exposure.\n\nThis vaccine received regulatory approval in 2013, to be given in two doses at least 3 weeks apart. There is limited data on the effect of various intervals between the two doses on immunogenicity and tolerability. In this study two intervals between doses will be compared (3 vs. 8 weeks apart).'}, 'eligibilityModule': {'sex': 'ALL', 'stdAges': ['ADULT'], 'maximumAge': '59 Years', 'minimumAge': '18 Years', 'healthyVolunteers': True, 'eligibilityCriteria': 'Inclusion Criteria:\n\n1. Individuals in stable health (defined as no new onset or exacerbation of pre-existing chronic disease three months prior to vaccination) 18-59 years of age.\n2. Able to comply with the trial procedures.\n3. Informed consent signed prior to trial-specific procedures.\n4. If a person is at risk of becoming pregnant, has practiced adequate contraception for 28 days prior to visit 1, and has a negative pregnancy test on the day of vaccination and has agreed to continue adequate contraception until 60 days after the final vaccination.\n\nRisk of pregnancy is defined as any cis woman and/or gender divergent individual assigned female at birth or with reproductive capacity who is sexually active with individuals with sperm-producing capabilities.\n\nIndividual who are post-menopausal or permanently sterile (hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy) are not considered at risk of pregnancy. A post-menopausal state is defined as a no menses for 12 months.\n\nEffective contraception methods are:\n\n* Combined (estrogen and progestogen containing) hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation:\n\n * Oral\n * Intravaginal\n * Transdermal\n* Progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation:\n\n * Oral\n * Injectable\n * Implantable\n* Intra-uterine device (IUD) with or without hormonal release.\n* Vasectomised partner, provided that this partner is your sole sexual partner and that the vasectomised partner has received a medical assessment of the surgical success.\n* Credible self-reported history of heterosexual abstinence prior to and for at least 28 days after the vaccine.\n\nEffective contraception methods are:\n\n* Combined (estrogen and progestogen containing) hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation:\n\n * Oral\n * Intravaginal\n * Transdermal\n* Progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation:\n\n * Oral\n * Injectable\n * Implantable\n* Intra-uterine device (IUD) with or without hormonal release.\n* Vasectomised partner, provided that this partner is your sole sexual partner and that the vasectomised partner has received a medical assessment of the surgical success.\n* Credible self-reported history of heterosexual abstinence prior to and for at least 28 days after the vaccine.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Any of the following:\n\n 1. Receipt of avian influenza A(H5N1) vaccine anytime.\n 2. Positive pregnancy test prior to vaccination, or breastfeeding.\n 3. Receipt of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products within 3 months preceding the first dose of study vaccine and for one month after the last dose of study vaccine (except Rho D).\n 4. Bleeding disorder or history of significant bleeding following IM injections or venipuncture.\n 5. Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient state; asplenia, or immunosuppressant medication within the past 6 months except short term oral steroids (≤14 days duration) or topical steroids.\n 6. A significant acute disease or temperature ≥38 Co within 24 hours prior to vaccination (temporary exclusion criteria, participants can return for evaluation to be randomized/ vaccinated 72 hours after symptoms resolve).\n 7. Unstable chronic medical condition requiring ongoing follow-up and monitoring by a physician as determined by the investigator.\n 8. History of anaphylaxis or allergy to any of the constituents or trace residues of the study vaccine, including egg protein.\n 9. 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