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MalariaPhase 2NCT00436007

Safety and Immunogenicity Study of GSK Biologicals' Malaria Vaccine 257049, When Incorporated Into an EPI Regimen

A Phase 2 study testing GSK 257049, Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib and Rouvax™ in people with Malaria, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 3 sites in 3 countries.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

This study is being done to assess the possibility of the potential integration of malaria vaccine into the EPI regimen. It will evaluate whether the malaria vaccine is safe and immunogenic in infants aged 6 to 10 weeks at first dose, when co-administered with other EPI vaccine antigens. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 6 to 10 weeksHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Malaria
What is being tested?
GSK 257049, Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib and Rouvax™
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
511 participants
Where
3 sitesin 3 countries
Study dates
30 Apr 2007to 7 Oct 2009
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 6 to 10 weeks
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • A male or female infant between 6 and 10 weeks of age at the time of first vaccination.
  • Signed or thumb-printed informed consent obtained from the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the child. Where parent(s)/guardian(s) are illiterate, the consent form will be countersigned by a witness.
  • Subjects who have received one previous dose of OPV and BCG.
  • Subjects who are born after a normal gestation period (between 36 and 42 weeks).

Who cannot join

  • Acute disease at the time of enrolment.
  • Serious acute or chronic illness determined by clinical or physical examination and laboratory screening tests.
  • Laboratory screening tests out of range, specifically: ALT and creatinine above acceptable limit; Hemoglobin, Platelet count and Total white cell count below acceptable limit.
  • Previous vaccination with diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whole-cell or acellular), Hemophilus influenzae type b or hepatitis B vaccines.
  • BCG administration within one week of proposed administration of a study vaccine.
  • OPV administration within four weeks of proposed administration of a study vaccine.
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  • Planned administration/administration of a vaccine not foreseen by the study protocol within 30 days of the first dose of vaccine(s).
  • Use of any investigational or non-registered drug or vaccine within 30 days preceding the first dose of study vaccine, or planned use during the study period.
  • Administration of immunoglobulins, blood transfusions or other blood products since birth to the first dose of study vaccine or planned administration during the study period.
  • Chronic administration (defined as more than 14 days) of immunosuppressants or other immune-modifying drugs within six months prior to the first vaccine dose.
  • Simultaneous participation in any other clinical trial.
  • Twins (to avoid misidentification).
  • Maternal death.
  • History of allergic reactions (significant IgE-mediated events) or anaphylaxis to previous immunizations.
  • History of allergic disease or reactions likely to be exacerbated by any component of the vaccine.
  • Any other findings that the investigator feels would increase the risk of having an adverse outcome from participation in the trial.

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 3 countries.

3 sites in 3 countries

Gabon1 site
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Lambaréné

Other trials in Gabon

Ghana1 site
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Kintampo

Other trials in Ghana

Tanzania1 site
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Dar es Salaam

Other trials in Tanzania

About this study

Official title: Safety and Immunogenicity Study of GSK Biologicals' Investigational Vaccination Regimen Malaria Vaccine 257049, When Incorporated Into an Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) Regimen That Includes Tritanrix HepB/Hib, OPV, Measles and Yellow Fever Vaccination in Infants

This study is being done to assess the possibility of the potential integration of malaria vaccine into the EPI regimen. It will evaluate whether the malaria vaccine is safe and immunogenic in infants aged 6 to 10 weeks at first dose, when co-administered with other EPI vaccine antigens. The Protocol Posting has been updated in order to comply with the FDA Amendment Act, Sep 2007.

Read the detailed description

Two vaccination schedules will be studied, which constitutes the two alternative three dose regimens for the malaria candidate vaccine 257049 integration into EPI. The co-administered EPI vaccines include GSK Biologicals' Tritanrix™-HepB/Hiberix™, a measles vaccine (depending on the supply availability), Aventis Pasteur's Yellow Fever vaccine Stamaril™ and GSK Biologicals' Oral Polio vaccine Polio Sabin™. Tuberculosis vaccine (Bacillus of Calmette and Guerin, BCG) will be administered according to national medical practice and will not be administered as part of this protocol, but will be documented.

Conditions
Malaria
Being tested
GSK 257049, Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib, Rouvax™, Stamaril™, Polio Sabin™
Keywords
Africa, Plasmodium falciparum, Malaria
Medical subject headings
Malaria, Malaria, Falciparum

What participants receive

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

  • GSK 257049Biological

    GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Biologicals' candidate Plasmodium falciparum malaria vaccine

  • Tritanrix™ HepB/HibBiological

    Also called DTPwHepB/Hib vaccine

    GSK Biologicals' re-constituted diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B vaccine (Tritanrix™ HepB) and Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine (Hiberix™)

  • Rouvax™Biological

    Aventis Pasteur's attenuated measles vaccine.

  • Stamaril™Biological

    Also called Yellow Fever Vaccine

    Aventis Pasteur's attenuated yellow fever vaccine.

  • Polio Sabin™Biological

    Also called Oral Polio vaccine (OPV).

    GSK Biologicals' oral polio virus vaccine

Study groups in NCT00436007
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
GSK 257049 1 GroupExperimentalSubjects aged 6 to 10 weeks at the time of first vaccination received 3 doses of Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib, Polio Sabin™ and GSK 257049 vaccines at Months 0, 1 and 2, and a single dose of Rouvax™ and Stamaril™ vaccines at Month 7. The GSK 257049 and Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib vaccines were administered intramuscularly in the left and right antero-lateral thigh, respectively. Rouvax™ and Stamaril™ were administered intramuscularly in the left and right arm respectively. Polio Sabin™ was administered orally. The Stamaril™ vaccine was not administered to subjects from Tanzania as this vaccine was not foreseen at the time to be introduced to the EPI vaccination schedule in Tanzania.
Receives: Biological: GSK 257049; Biological: Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib; Biological: Rouvax™; Biological: Stamaril™; Biological: Polio Sabin™
GSK 257049 2 GroupExperimentalSubjects aged 6 to 10 weeks at the time of first vaccination received 3 doses of Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib and Polio Sabin™ at Months 0, 1 and 2, 3 doses of GSK 257049 vaccine at Months 0, 1 and 7, and a single dose of Rouvax™ and Stamaril™ at Month 7. The GSK 257049 and Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib vaccines were administered intramuscularly in the left and right antero-lateral thigh, respectively. Rouvax™ and Stamaril™ were administered intramuscularly in the left and right arm respectively. Polio Sabin™ was administered orally. Stamaril™ was not administered to subjects from Tanzania as this vaccine was not foreseen at the time to be introduced to the EPI vaccination schedule in Tanzania.
Receives: Biological: GSK 257049; Biological: Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib; Biological: Rouvax™; Biological: Stamaril™; Biological: Polio Sabin™
Tritanrix™ HepB/Hiberix™ GroupActive comparatorSubjects aged 6 to 10 weeks at the time of first vaccination received 3 doses of Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib and Polio Sabin™ at Months 0, 1 and 2, and a single dose of Rouvax™ and Stamaril™ at Month 7. The GSK 257049 and Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib vaccines were administered intramuscularly in the left and right antero-lateral thigh, respectively. Rouvax™ and Stamaril™ were administered intramuscularly in the left and right arm respectively. Polio Sabin™ was administered orally. The Stamaril™ vaccine was not administered to subjects from Tanzania as this vaccine was not foreseen at the time to be introduced to the EPI vaccination schedule in Tanzania.
Receives: Biological: Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib; Biological: Rouvax™; Biological: Stamaril™; Biological: Polio Sabin™

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of Subjects With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).

    SAEs were defined as medical occurrences that resulted in death, were life threatening, required hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization or resulted in disability/incapacity.

    Measured: From Month 0 to Month 8

Secondary outcomes (17)
  1. Concentrations of Antibodies Against Hepatitis B (Anti-HB Antibodies).

    Anti-HB antibody concentrations were expressed as geometric mean concentrations (GMCs) in milli-international unit per milliliter (mIU/mL). The seroprotection assay cut-off was 10 mIU/mL. This outcome only covers results for the GSK 257049 1 Group.

    Measured: At Months 0, 1, 3 and 7.

  2. Concentrations of Antibodies Against Hepatitis B (Anti-HB Antibodies).

    Anti-HB antibody concentrations were expressed as geometric mean concentrations (GMCs) in milli-international unit per milliliter (mIU/mL). The seroprotection assay cut-off was 10 mIU/mL. This outcome only covers results for the GSK 257049 2 Group.

    Measured: At Months 0, 3, 7 and 8.

  3. Concentrations of Antibodies Against Hepatitis B (Anti-HB Antibodies).

    Anti-HB antibody concentrations were expressed as geometric mean concentrations (GMCs) in milli-international unit per milliliter (mIU/mL). The seroprotection assay cut-off was 10 mIU/mL. This outcome only covers results for the Tritanrix™ HepB/Hiberix™ Group.

    Measured: At Months 0, 3, 7 and 8.

  4. Concentrations of Anti-diphtheria (Anti-D) and Anti-tetanus (Anti-T) Antibodies.

    Anti-D and Anti-T antibody concentrations were expressed as geometric mean concentrations (GMCs) in international unit per milliliter (IU/mL). The seroprotection assay cut-off was 0.1 IU/mL.

    Measured: At Month 3

  5. Number of Subjects With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).

    SAEs were defined as medical occurrences that resulted in death, were life threatening, required hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization or resulted in disability/incapacity.

    Measured: From Month 8 to Month 19

  6. Concentrations of Anti-polyribosyl Ribitol Phosphate (Anti-PRP) Antibodies.

    Anti-PRP antibody concentrations were expressed as geometric mean concentrations (GMCs) in microgram per milliliter (µg/mL). The seroprotection assay cut-off was 0.15 µg/mL.

    Measured: At Month 3

  7. Titers for Antibodies Against Poliomyelitis Types 1, 2 and 3 (Anti-Polio 1, 2 and 3 Antibodies).

    Anti-Polio 1, 2 and 3 antibody titers were expressed as geometric mean titers (GMTs). The seroprotection assay cut-off was 8.

    Measured: At Month 3

  8. Concentrations of Anti-Bordetella Pertussis Toxin (Anti-BPT) Antibodies.

    Anti-BPT antibodies were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Concentrations were expressed as geometric mean concentrations (GMCs) in ELISA unit per milliliter (EL.U/mL). The seropositivity assay cut-off was 15 EL.U/mL.

    Measured: At Month 3

  9. Concentrations of Anti-measles Antibodies.

    Anti-measles antibody concentrations were expressed as geometric mean concentrations (GMCs) in milli-international unit per milliliter (mIU/mL). The seropositivity assay cut-off was 150 mIU/mL. The analysis was only performed on subjects from the GSK 257049 2 and Tritanrix™ HepB/Hiberix™ groups.

    Measured: At Months 7 and 8.

  10. Titers for Anti-yellow Fever Antibodies.

    Anti-yellow fever antibody titers were expressed as geometric mean titers (GMTs). The seroprotection assay cut-off was 10. The analysis was only performed on subjects from the GSK 257049 2 and Tritanrix™ HepB/Hiberix™ groups.

    The analysis was only performed on subjects from the GSK 257049 2 and Tritanrix™ HepB/Hiberix™ groups.

    Measured: At Months 7 and 8.

  11. Concentrations of Anti-circumsporozoite Protein (Anti-CS) Antibodies.

    Anti-CS antibody antibodies were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Concentrations were expressed as geometric mean concentrations (GMCs) in ELISA unit per milliliter (EL.U/mL). The seropositivity assay cut-off was 0.5 EL.U/mL. This outcome only covers results for the GSK 257049 1 Group.

    Measured: At Months 0, 1, 3 and 7.

  12. Concentrations of Anti-circumsporozoite Protein (Anti-CS) Antibodies.

    Anti-CS antiibodies were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Concentrations were expressed as geometric mean concentrations (GMCs) in ELISA unit per milliliter (EL.U/mL). The seropositivity assay cut-off was 0.5 EL.U/mL. This outcome only covers results for the GSK 257049 2 Group.

    Measured: At Months 0, 3, 7 and 8.

  13. Concentrations of Anti-circumsporozoite Protein (Anti-CS) Antibodies.

    Anti-CS antibodies were measured by Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Concentrations were expressed as geometric mean concentrations (GMCs) in ELISA unit per milliliter (EL.U/mL). The seropositivity assay cut-off was 0.5 EL.U/mL. This outcome only covers results for the Tritanrix™ HepB/Hiberix™ Group.

    Measured: At Months 0, 3, 7 and 8.

  14. Number of Subjects With Solicited Local Symptoms.

    Assessed solicited local symptoms were pain and swelling at injection site following vaccination with each of the following study vaccines administered intramuscularly, e. a. the Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib, Rouvax™, GSK 257049 and Stamaril™ vaccines. The numbers of subjects with each of the assessed solicited local symptoms reported were tabulated for each vaccine administered, separately.

    Measured: During the 7-day (Days 0-6) follow-up period after any vaccination with the Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib, Rouvax™, GSK 257049 and Stamaril™ vaccines.

  15. Number of Subjects With Solicited General Symptoms.

    Assessed solicited general symptoms were drowsiness, fever [axillary temperature equal or above (≥) 37.5 degrees Celsius (°C)], irritability and loss of appetite following any vaccination with any of the study vaccines, e. a. the Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib, Rouvax™, GSK 257049, Stamaril™ and Polio Sabin™ vaccines.

    Measured: During the 7-day (Days 0-6) follow-up period after any vaccination

  16. Number of Subjects With Unsolicited Adverse Events (AEs)

    An unsolicited AE is any AE (i.e. any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation subject, temporally associated with use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product) reported in addition to those solicited during the clinical study and any solicited symptom with onset outside the specified period of follow-up for solicited symptoms. Unsolicited AEs were assessed following vaccination with any of the study vaccines, e. a. the Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib, Rouvax™, GSK 257049, Stamaril™ and Polio Sabin™ vaccines.

    Measured: During the 30-day (Days 0-29) follow-up period after any vaccination

  17. Number of Subjects With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).

    SAEs were defined as medical occurrences that resulted in death, were life threatening, required hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization or resulted in disability/incapacity.

    Measured: From Month 0 to Month 19

Timeline

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

  1. First posted16 Feb 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study start30 Apr 2007
  3. Primary completion15 Sep 2008
  4. Study completion7 Oct 2009

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
None (open label)
Enrolment
511 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00436007
Sponsor's protocol ID
106369
Status last verified
Apr 2017
First submitted
15 Feb 2007
Last updated
16 Aug 2018
Individual data sharing
Yes: Patient-level data for this study will be made available through www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com following the timelines and process described on this site.

Publications

  • Ajua A, Lell B, Agnandji ST, Asante KP, Owusu-Agyei S, Mwangoka G, Mpina M, Salim N, Tanner M, Abdulla S, Vekemans J, Jongert E, Lievens M, Cambron P, Ockenhouse CF, Kremsner PG, Mordmuller B. The effect of immunization schedule with the malaria vaccine candidate RTS,S/AS01E on protective efficacy and anti-circumsporozoite protein antibody avidity in African infants. Malar J. 2015 Feb 13;14:72. doi: 10.1186/s12936-015-0605-7.

    PubMed 25885325
  • Warimwe GM, Fletcher HA, Olotu A, Agnandji ST, Hill AV, Marsh K, Bejon P. Peripheral blood monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio at study enrollment predicts efficacy of the RTS,S malaria vaccine: analysis of pooled phase II clinical trial data. BMC Med. 2013 Aug 21;11:184. doi: 10.1186/1741-7015-11-184.

    PubMed 23962071
  • Asante KP, Abdulla S, Agnandji S, Lyimo J, Vekemans J, Soulanoudjingar S, Owusu R, Shomari M, Leach A, Jongert E, Salim N, Fernandes JF, Dosoo D, Chikawe M, Issifou S, Osei-Kwakye K, Lievens M, Paricek M, Moller T, Apanga S, Mwangoka G, Dubois MC, Madi T, Kwara E, Minja R, Hounkpatin AB, Boahen O, Kayan K, Adjei G, Chandramohan D, Carter T, Vansadia P, Sillman M, Savarese B, Loucq C, Lapierre D, Greenwood B, Cohen J, Kremsner P, Owusu-Agyei S, Tanner M, Lell B. Safety and efficacy of the RTS,S/AS01E candidate malaria vaccine given with expanded-programme-on-immunisation vaccines: 19 month follow-up of a randomised, open-label, phase 2 trial. Lancet Infect Dis. 2011 Oct;11(10):741-9. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(11)70100-1. Epub 2011 Jul 22.

    PubMed 21782519
  • Agnandji ST, Asante KP, Lyimo J, Vekemans J, Soulanoudjingar SS, Owusu R, Shomari M, Leach A, Fernandes J, Dosoo D, Chikawe M, Issifou S, Osei-Kwakye K, Lievens M, Paricek M, Apanga S, Mwangoka G, Okissi B, Kwara E, Minja R, Lange J, Boahen O, Kayan K, Adjei G, Chandramohan D, Jongert E, Demoitie MA, Dubois MC, Carter T, Vansadia P, Villafana T, Sillman M, Savarese B, Lapierre D, Ballou WR, Greenwood B, Tanner M, Cohen J, Kremsner PG, Lell B, Owusu-Agyei S, Abdulla S. Evaluation of the safety and immunogenicity of the RTS,S/AS01E malaria candidate vaccine when integrated in the expanded program of immunization. J Infect Dis. 2010 Oct 1;202(7):1076-87. doi: 10.1086/656190.

    PubMed 20735271

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing GSK 257049, Tritanrix™ HepB/Hib and Rouvax™ in people with Malaria, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 3 sites in 3 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 4 inclusion and 16 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 16 Aug 2018. 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 Gabon, Ghana, Tanzania. 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 27 May 2013). 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 Subjects With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs). (time frame: From Month 0 to Month 8). 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 NCT00436007, which also lists 4 linked publications.

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 16 Aug 2018.

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