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Influenza, HumanFLU-06-IBNCT03392207

Active Surveillance for Adverse Events Following Immunization With the Butantan Trivalent Influenza Vaccine (2018)

An observational study of Influenza, Human and Orthomyxoviridae Infections, run by Butantan Institute at 2 sites in Brazil.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

Rationale and Background: Since 2013, Butantan Institute has been performing passive pharmacovigilance activities related to its triavalent, fragmented and inactivated vaccine (IB TIV). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 130 years
What is being tested?
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
Type of treatment
Vaccines
How many people
403 participants
Where
2 sitesBrazil
Study dates
23 Apr 2018to 14 Sep 2018
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 130 years
  • All sexes
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: People eligible for immunization with seasonal influenza vaccine, focusing on: elderly and health care workers.

Who may be able to join

  • Health Care Professional; or
  • Elderly (age 60 or more); and
  • To have indication to be vaccinated against influenza, according the the Brazilian National Immunazition Programme; and
  • To be available to participate in the study throughout its duration (6 weeks after any vaccine dose administered); and
  • To demonstrates interest to participate in the study as registered in the informed consent form (ICF).

Who cannot join

  • Known systemic hypersensitivity to eggs or to any component of the vaccine;
  • Suspected or confirmed fever in the 3 days prior to vaccination or axillary temperature greater than 37.8 ° C on the day of vaccination;
  • History of severe adverse reaction after previous administration of an Influenza vaccine within 6 weeks following vaccination;
  • History of Guillain-Barre Syndrome or other demyelinating disease;
  • Behavioral, cognitive or psychiatric disease that in the opinion of the principal investigator or his representative physician, affects the participant ability to understand and cooperate with all study protocol requirements;
  • Any other condition in the opinion of the investigator that justifies exclusion from participation.

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Brazil2 sites
  • Crie - Unifesp

    São Paulo, São Paulo

  • Avenida Vital Brasil 1500

    São Paulo, 05503-900

Other trials in Brazil

About this study

Official title: Active Surveillance for Adverse Events Following Immunization With the Trivalent Influenza Vaccine (2018 Southern Hemisphere Season) Produced at Butantan Institute

Rationale and Background: Since 2013, Butantan Institute has been performing passive pharmacovigilance activities related to its triavalent, fragmented and inactivated vaccine (IB TIV).

Objetive: To conduct an active surveillance study focusing on the elderly and health care professionals as part of Butantan pharmacovigilance plan, while passive surveillance activities will continue. The pharmacovigilance plan, via active surveillance, is being implemented in response to WHO requirements for pre-qualification of IB TIV.

Read the detailed description

Study Design: This is a prospective cohort study. Population: Target groups for vaccination defined by The National Immunization Program of Brazil: healthcare workers and elderly (people over 60 years old). Study Size: A total of 400 individuals (150 health care workers and 250 elderly), presenting for immunization with IB TIV, and who agree to participate after providing Informed Consent.

Being tested
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
Medical subject headings
Influenza, Human, Orthomyxoviridae Infections, RNA Virus Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections, Virus Diseases

What participants receive

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

  • Seasonal Influenza VaccineBiological

    Trivalent, Fragmented, Inactivated Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (2018 Southern Hemisphere Season) produced at Butantan Institute

Study groups in NCT03392207
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Health Care ProfessionalsHealth care professionals receiving the seasonal influenza vaccine (2018) produced by Butantan Institute.
Receives: Biological: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
ElderlyElderly (age 60 or more) receiving the seasonal influenza vaccine (2018) produced by Butantan Institute.
Receives: Biological: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

What is being measured

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

  1. number of participants with adverse events following immunization (AEFI), 42 days post-vaccination.

    to estimate the incidence of AEFI associated with administration of the trivalent, fragmented, inactivated influenza vaccine (2018 Southern Hemisphere Season) produced at Butantan Institute within 42 days post-vaccination.

    Measured: 42 days post-vaccination

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. number of solicited AEFI, 14 days post-vaccination.

    to estimate the incidence of solicited AEFI associated with administration of the trivalent, fragmented, inactivated influenza vaccine (2018 Southern Hemisphere Season) produced at Butantan Institute within 14 days post-vaccination.

    Measured: 14 days post-vaccination

  2. number of unsolicited AEFI, 14 days post-vaccination.

    to estimate the incidence of unsolicited adverse events following immunization (AEFI) associated with administration of the trivalent, fragmented, inactivated influenza vaccine (2018 Southern Hemisphere Season) produced at Butantan Institute within 14 days post-vaccination.

    Measured: 14 days post-vaccination

  3. number of unsolicited AEFI, 42 days post-vaccination.

    to estimate the incidence of unsolicited adverse events following immunization (AEFI) associated with administration of the trivalent, fragmented, inactivated influenza vaccine (2018 Southern Hemisphere Season) produced at Butantan Institute within 42 days post-vaccination.

    Measured: 42 days 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 posted5 Jan 2018
  2. Study start23 Apr 2018
  3. Primary completion17 Jul 2018
  4. Study completion14 Sep 2018

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
403 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03392207
Sponsor's protocol ID
FLU-06-IB
Acronym
FLU-06-IB
Status last verified
Jan 2019
First submitted
2 Jan 2018
Last updated
16 Jan 2019
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Influenza, Human and Orthomyxoviridae Infections, run by Butantan Institute at 2 sites in Brazil.

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 5 inclusion and 6 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 Jan 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Brazil. 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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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 participants with adverse events following immunization (AEFI), 42 days post-vaccination. (time frame: 42 days post-vaccination). 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 16 Jan 2019; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.

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