Respiratory Syncytial Virus InfectionsNCT01349543
The Development of a Human Model of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
A study testing RSV A Memphis 37 in people with Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections and Respiratory Viral Infections, run by Imperial College London at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to understand the immune response (how the body fights infection) to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). This virus usually causes a simple 'common cold' illness in healthy adults, but can cause wheezing and lung problems in young infants and the elderly. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections, Respiratory Viral Infections
- What is being tested?
- RSV A Memphis 37
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 58 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- May 2011to Sep 2014
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 55 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Healthy persons aged 18 to 55 years, able to give informed consent
Who cannot join
- Chronic respiratory disease (asthma, COPD, rhinitis, sinusitis) in adulthood
- Inhaled bronchodilator or steroid use within the last 12 months
- Use of any medication or other product (prescription or over-the-counter) for symptoms of rhinitis or nasal congestion within the last 6 months
- Acute upper respiratory infection (URI or sinusitis) in the past 6 weeks
- Smoking in the past 6 months OR >5 pack-year lifetime history
- Subjects with allergic symptoms present at baseline
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- Those in close domestic contact (i.e. sharing a household with, caring for, or daily face to face contact) with children under 3 years, the elderly (>65 years), immunosuppressed persons, or those with chronic respiratory disease
- Subjects with known or suspected immune deficiency
- Receipt of systemic glucocorticoids (in a dose ≥ 5 mg prednisone daily or equivalent) within one month, or any other cytotoxic or immunosuppressive drug within 6 months prior to challenge
- History of frequent nose bleeds
- Any significant medical condition or prescribed drug deemed by the study doctor to make the participant unsuitable for the study
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United Kingdom1 site
St. Mary's Hospital, Imperial College London, Norfolk Place,
London, W2 1PG
About this study
The aim of this study is to understand the immune response (how the body fights infection) to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). This virus usually causes a simple 'common cold' illness in healthy adults, but can cause wheezing and lung problems in young infants and the elderly. The investigators want to understand why this is, in order to develop vaccines and treatments.
Participants will include 30-40 healthy adults age 18-55 years. Study procedures will include brief medical exams, breathing tests, a diary of symptoms, blood tests, samples of fluid (lavage) and cells from the nose, throat and lungs. All participants will receive the virus via drops in the nose. The duration of the study for all subjects will be 6 weeks.
Read the detailed description
Bronchiolitis is the commonest cause of hospital admission in infants. It is caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus(RSV), a virus that causes mild 'common colds' in adults, but can cause lung inflammation and difficulty breathing in infants and the elderly. In 2005, nearly 34 million cases in children <5 years occurred, resulting in 3.4 million hospital admissions,and around 120,000 deaths. There is no vaccine, and some previous vaccines actually made the disease worse.
The investigators have been trying to understand why for 40 years. Advances in immunology have given us a completely different way of looking at inflammation: rather than studying what causes it, the investigators now want to know what regulates it. Much of what the investigators know about how what causes and regulates inflammation has come from studies of animals, however, these do not exactly predict what happens in man.
The investigators therefore plan to infect healthy adult volunteers with RSV, and observe what happens in humans after RSV infection. The investigators will collect samples of blood, fluid and cells from the nose, throat, and lungs, and a diary of symptoms over four weeks. The investigators will analyse the blood, fluid, and cells to determine the important mechanisms that regulate inflammation in human RSV infection.
Studies like this have been conducted previously with no severe side effects. The investigators anticipate that the discoveries made in this research project will help us achieve a better understanding of what causes and regulates inflammation in RSV so that the investigators can learn ways to control it, with the aim of developing vaccines and treatments.
- Being tested
- RSV A Memphis 37
- Keywords
- Respiratory syncytial virus, RSV, Immunology, Viral infection, Bronchiolitis, Viral challenge, Viral lung disease
- Medical subject headings
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections, Virus Diseases, Bronchiolitis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
RSV A Memphis 37Biological
Also called M37
Intranasal administration
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Viral Challenge | Experimental | Not described Receives: Biological: RSV A Memphis 37 |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Host Response to RSV Challenge Measured as Change From Baseline of Chemical Mediators in Nasal Fluid
The host response to RSV challenge has been assessed at baseline, daily for 14 days and at study conclusion (28 days) using methods such as symptom diaries, volume of nasal secretions, numbers of inflammatory cells in nasal mucus, and levels of chemical mediators in nasal fluids.
Measured: Prior to and 0-28 days post challenge
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 May 2011 (estimated)
- Study startMay 2011
- Primary completionOct 2013
- Study completionSep 2014
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 Respiratory Syncytial Virus InfectionsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Imperial College LondonThe 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 N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 58 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Imperial College London
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Wellcome Trust
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Peter Openshaw, Principal investigator, Imperial College London
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01349543
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- JROSM0127
- Status last verified
- Apr 2024
- First submitted
- 5 May 2011
- Last updated
- 19 Sep 2024
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Publications
Habibi MS, Thwaites RS, Chang M, Jozwik A, Paras A, Kirsebom F, Varese A, Owen A, Cuthbertson L, James P, Tunstall T, Nickle D, Hansel TT, Moffatt MF, Johansson C, Chiu C, Openshaw PJM. Neutrophilic inflammation in the respiratory mucosa predisposes to RSV infection. Science. 2020 Oct 9;370(6513):eaba9301. doi: 10.1126/science.aba9301.
PubMed 33033192
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Sep 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Development of a Human Model of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01349543
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- JROSM0127
- Keywords
- Respiratory syncytial virus, RSV, Immunology, Viral infection, Bronchiolitis, Viral challenge, Viral lung disease
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 58 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Imperial College LondonUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Wellcome Trust
- Study start
- May 2011
- Primary completion
- Oct 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Sep 2014 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 May 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 19 Sep 2024
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study is to understand the immune response (how the body fights infection) to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). This virus usually causes a simple 'common cold' illness in healthy adults, but can cause wheezing and lung problems in young infants and the elderly. The investigators want to understand why this is, in order to develop vaccines and treatments.
Participants will include 30-40 healthy adults age 18-55 years. Study procedures will include brief medical exams, breathing tests, a diary of symptoms, blood tests, samples of fluid (lavage) and cells from the nose, throat and lungs. All participants will receive the virus via drops in the nose. The duration of the study for all subjects will be 6 weeks.
Detailed description
Bronchiolitis is the commonest cause of hospital admission in infants. It is caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus(RSV), a virus that causes mild 'common colds' in adults, but can cause lung inflammation and difficulty breathing in infants and the elderly. In 2005, nearly 34 million cases in children <5 years occurred, resulting in 3.4 million hospital admissions,and around 120,000 deaths. There is no vaccine, and some previous vaccines actually made the disease worse.
The investigators have been trying to understand why for 40 years. Advances in immunology have given us a completely different way of looking at inflammation: rather than studying what causes it, the investigators now want to know what regulates it. Much of what the investigators know about how what causes and regulates inflammation has come from studies of animals, however, these do not exactly predict what happens in man.
The investigators therefore plan to infect healthy adult volunteers with RSV, and observe what happens in humans after RSV infection. The investigators will collect samples of blood, fluid and cells from the nose, throat, and lungs, and a diary of symptoms over four weeks. The investigators will analyse the blood, fluid, and cells to determine the important mechanisms that regulate inflammation in human RSV infection.
Studies like this have been conducted previously with no severe side effects. The investigators anticipate that the discoveries made in this research project will help us achieve a better understanding of what causes and regulates inflammation in RSV so that the investigators can learn ways to control it, with the aim of developing vaccines and treatments.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Viral Challenge | Experimental | Biological: RSV A Memphis 37 |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Healthy persons aged 18 to 55 years, able to give informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (12 listed)
- Chronic respiratory disease (asthma, COPD, rhinitis, sinusitis) in adulthood
- Inhaled bronchodilator or steroid use within the last 12 months
- Use of any medication or other product (prescription or over-the-counter) for symptoms of rhinitis or nasal congestion within the last 6 months
- Acute upper respiratory infection (URI or sinusitis) in the past 6 weeks
- Smoking in the past 6 months OR >5 pack-year lifetime history
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RSV A Memphis 37Also: M37Intranasal administration | Biological | Viral Challenge |
Primary outcome
Host Response to RSV Challenge Measured as Change From Baseline of Chemical Mediators in Nasal Fluid
Time frame: Prior to and 0-28 days post challenge
The host response to RSV challenge has been assessed at baseline, daily for 14 days and at study conclusion (28 days) using methods such as symptom diaries, volume of nasal secretions, numbers of inflammatory cells in nasal mucus, and levels of chemical mediators in nasal fluids.
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Sep 2024.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Results publication: PubMed 33033192Habibi MS, Thwaites RS, Chang M, Jozwik A, Paras A, Kirsebom F, Varese A, Owen A, Cuthbertson L, James P, Tunstall T, Nickle D, Hansel TT, Moffatt MF, Johansson C, Chiu C, Openshaw PJM. Neutrophilic inflammation in the respiratory mucosa predisposes to RSV infection. Science. 2020 Oct 9;370(6513):eaba9301. doi: 10.1126/science.aba9301.
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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.
Peter Openshaw principal investigator
Imperial College London
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing RSV A Memphis 37 in people with Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections and Respiratory Viral Infections, run by Imperial College London at 1 site in United Kingdom.
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 1 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 19 Sep 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. 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.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 19 Sep 2024). 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?
Host Response to RSV Challenge Measured as Change From Baseline of Chemical Mediators in Nasal Fluid (time frame: Prior to and 0-28 days post challenge). 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 NCT01349543, 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 19 Sep 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.