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SmallpoxPhase 2NCT00053482

Dose Study of ACAM2000 Smallpox Vaccine in Previously Vaccinated Adults

A Phase 2 study testing ACAM2000 Smallpox Vaccine and Vaccinia virus (calf lymph) smallpox vaccine: Dryvax® in people with Smallpox, run by Emergent BioSolutions at 3 sites in United States.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The objective of this study is to determine the minimum dose of ACAM2000 needed to produce a cutaneous reaction in at least 90% of a population of healthy adults at least 28 years of age and previously vaccinated against smallpox. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 28 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Smallpox
What is being tested?
ACAM2000 Smallpox Vaccine and Vaccinia virus (calf lymph) smallpox vaccine: Dryvax®
Type of treatment
Vaccines
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
357 participants
Where
3 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Jan 2003to Oct 2003
Phase
Phase 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 28 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • have a history of previous smallpox vaccination greater than 10 years previous to the date of screening and presence of a vaccination scar.
  • females must not be pregnant, lactating and must agree to use an effective form of birth control for the 30 days following vaccination or unable to bear children.
  • agree to be available for the entire study and agree to comply with all requirements.

Who cannot join

  • children 1 year of age or younger in the household or be in close contact
  • smallpox vaccination within ten years
  • known or suspected Human immunodeficient virus (HIV) infection, primary immunodeficiency disorder, leukemia, lymphoma, or current radiation treatment or use of immunosuppressive or anti-neoplastic drugs or have a household member or intimate contact with the conditions listed above.
  • renal disease
  • current or past history of eczema or a household member or direct contact who has eczema.
  • known allergy or past allergic reactions to latex gloves or to antibiotics which include neomycin, streptomycin, chlortetracycline, and polymyxin B
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  • known allergy or past allergic reaction to blood products.
  • known allergy to cidofovir or sulfa-containing drugs.
  • history of allergic phenomena following smallpox vaccination in the past, including urticaria, erythema multiforme, or Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
  • transfusion of blood or treatment with any blood product.
  • current or history of drug or alcohol abuse
  • innoculation with any other live vaccine or participating in another drug or vaccine trial within 30 days of enrollment.

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country.

United States3 sites
  • PRA International

    Lenexa, Kansas, 66219

  • Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island Division of Infectious Diseases

    Pawtucket, Rhode Island, 02860

  • Bio-Kinetic Clinical Applications

    Springfield, Missouri, 65802

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About this study

Official title: The Effect of Dose on Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of ACAM2000 Smallpox Vaccine in Adults With Previous Smallpox Vaccination

The objective of this study is to determine the minimum dose of ACAM2000 needed to produce a cutaneous reaction in at least 90% of a population of healthy adults at least 28 years of age and previously vaccinated against smallpox.

Read the detailed description

Specifically, the objectives of this study are to:

  1. Compare the safety and tolerability of four dose levels of ACAM2000 and a standard dose of Dryvax® in healthy adults at least 28 years of age and previously vaccinated to smallpox. Safety and tolerability will be determined by examination of the local cutaneous reaction, adverse events, physical examinations, vital signs, structured interviews, and laboratory analysis.
  2. Determine the immunogenicity of four dose levels of ACAM2000 and a standard dose of Dryvax® in healthy adults at least 28 years of age by comparing:
  3. the proportion of subjects at each dose level who develop a major cutaneous reaction
  4. the proportion of subjects in each treatment group who develop neutralizing antibodies, including the fold-increase in antibody titer between Baseline and Day 30 sera; and the geometric mean vaccinia neutralizing antibody titer on Day 30.
  5. Determine the minimum dose of ACAM2000 that is calculated to produce a major cutaneous reaction in at least 90% of a population of healthy adults at least 28 years of age, with a history of smallpox vaccination.
Conditions
Smallpox
Being tested
ACAM2000 Smallpox Vaccine, Vaccinia virus (calf lymph) smallpox vaccine: Dryvax®
Keywords
Smallpox vaccines, Dryvax®, Orthopoxvirus, Vaccinia virus, ACAM2000
Medical subject headings
Smallpox, Vaccinia

What participants receive

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

  • ACAM2000 Smallpox VaccineBiological

    Group 1 dose: 1.0x10-8th PFU/ml, Group 2 dose: 2.0x10-7th PFU/ml, Group 3 dose: 1.0x10-7th PFU/ml, Group 4 dose: 5.0x10-6th PFUL/ml

  • Vaccinia virus (calf lymph) smallpox vaccine: Dryvax®Biological

    Also called Dryvax®

    Group 5 dose: 1.0x10-8th PFU/ml

Study groups in NCT00053482
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group 1: ACAM2000ExperimentalParticipants will receive dose 1 of the ACAM2000 smallpox vaccine
Receives: Biological: ACAM2000 Smallpox Vaccine
Group 2: ACAM2000ExperimentalParticipants will receive dose 2 of the ACAM2000 smallpox vaccine
Receives: Biological: ACAM2000 Smallpox Vaccine
Group 3: ACAM2000ExperimentalParticipants will receive dose 3 of the ACAM2000 smallpox vaccine
Receives: Biological: ACAM2000 Smallpox Vaccine
Group 4: ACAM2000ExperimentalParticipants will receive dose 4 of the ACAM2000 smallpox vaccine
Receives: Biological: ACAM2000 Smallpox Vaccine
Group 5: Dryvax®Active comparatorParticipants will receive dose 1 of Dryvax® smallpox vaccine.
Receives: Biological: Vaccinia virus (calf lymph) smallpox vaccine: Dryvax®

What is being measured

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

  1. The Neutralizing Antibody Response Titers Post-vaccination With ACAM2000 or Dryvax® Smallpox Vaccine

    The neutralizing antibody response titers were determined by the Plaque-Reduction Neutralization Test (PRNT50)

    Measured: Day 30 post-vaccination

  2. Participants With ≥ 4-fold Increase in Plaque-Reduction Neutralization Test (PRNT50) Titers Post-vaccination With ACAM2000 or Dryvax® Smallpox Vaccine.

    Measured: Day 30 post-vaccination

  3. Number of Participants Reporting Adverse Events of Severe Intensity Post-vaccination With ACAM2000 or Dryvax® Smallpox Vaccine

    Measured: Days 0 to 30 post-vaccination

Timeline

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

  1. First posted31 Jan 2003 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2003
  3. Primary completionApr 2003
  4. Study completionOct 2003

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 2
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
357 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00053482
Sponsor's protocol ID
H-400-003
Status last verified
Mar 2024
First submitted
30 Jan 2003
Last updated
18 Mar 2024
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing ACAM2000 Smallpox Vaccine and Vaccinia virus (calf lymph) smallpox vaccine: Dryvax® in people with Smallpox, run by Emergent BioSolutions at 3 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 3 inclusion and 12 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Mar 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 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. 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 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 11 Feb 2011). 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?

The Neutralizing Antibody Response Titers Post-vaccination With ACAM2000 or Dryvax® Smallpox Vaccine (time frame: Day 30 post-vaccination). The study lists 3 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 18 Mar 2024.

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