There are 11 clinical trials
This is a Phase 2, randomized, blinded, clinical trial. Up to 500 eligible subjects will be enrolled and randomized in a 1:2:2:1:2:2 ratio into one of six groups, and vaccinated in this study. Subjects will receive an intramuscular injection of the influenza A/H5N1 (low or high dose) on Day 0 with or without a patch (low or high dose).
Acceptable forms of birth control are: abstinence, hormonal contraceptives (oral, injectable, implant, patch, ring), double-barrier contraceptives (condom or diaphragm, with spermicide) and IUD Exclusion Criteria: - Clinically significant laboratory abnormalities at screening - Abnormalities at physical examination [as determined by the Toxicity Grading Scale (grade 1-4)] - Known allergies to any component of the vaccine - Known egg protein allergy - Known allergies to adhesives - Known disturbance of coagulation - Participated in research involving investigational product within 45 days before planned date of vaccination - Donated or received blood or blood products such as plasma within the past 45 days - Received any licensed vaccines within 2 weeks (for inactivated vaccines) or 4 weeks (for live vaccines) prior to planned date of vaccination - Ever received investigational enterotoxigenic E. coli, or LT (R192G) or NasalFlu, Berna Biotech Ltd - Ever received cholera toxin or vaccine (e.g. --- R192G ---
Description: Seroconversion is defined as either 1) baseline HI titer < 1:10 and a post-vaccination HI titer ≥ 1:40, or 2) baseline HI titer ≥ 1:10 and a minimum four-fold rise. Seroprotection is defined as a post-vaccination HI antibody titer ≥ 1:40.
Measure: Assess the Proportion of Subjects in Each Dose Group Achieving Seroconversion and Seroprotection for HI Antibody Titer Through Day 28. Time: Day 28Description: The percent of subjects achieving seroconversion for HI antibody titer should meet or exceed 40% The percent of subjects achieving an HI antibody titer ≥ 1:40 should meet or exceed 70% Geometric mean titer (GMT) fold increase > 2.5
Measure: Evaluate Treatment Group HI Responses Against US FDA Guidance for Industry: Clinical Data Needed to Support the Licensure of Pandemic Influenza Vaccines (May 2007) and EMA CPMP/BWP/214/96 Criteria for Immunogenicity Time: Day 28This is a Phase 1/2, randomized, observer-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. A maximum of 500 eligible subjects in 10 groups will be enrolled, randomized and vaccinated in this study. Subjects will receive an intramuscular injection of either the influenza A/H5N1 (low, medium or high dose) or placebo on Day 0 and Day 21 with or without a patch. This study will be performed in two parts. In Part 1, an initial safety evaluation will be performed in 100 randomized subjects. A Safety Review Committee (SRC)will review all safety data, including laboratory values, through the Day 7 visit, and compare those data against Stopping Criteria. If the treatments are considered safe, Part 2 of the study will be initiated and a second vaccination will be administered to subjects in Part 1 on Day 21. In Part 2, the remaining 400 subjects will be randomized, treated, and will follow the same visit structure and protocol-defined requirements as subjects in Part 1, without the additional laboratory safety measurements. An SRC review will also be performed of all safety data through the Day 28 visit for subjects participating in Part 1.
Acceptable forms of birth control are: abstinence, hormonal contraceptives (oral, injectable, implant, patch, ring), double-barrier contraceptives (condom or diaphragm, with spermicide), and IUD Exclusion Criteria: - Laboratory abnormalities [as determined by the Toxicity Grading Scale (grade 1 4)] at laboratory screening - Abnormalities at physical examination [as determined by the Toxicity Grading Scale (grade 1-4)] - Known allergies to any component of the vaccine - Known egg protein allergy - Known allergies to adhesives - Known disturbance of coagulation - Participated in research involving investigational product within 45 days before planned date of first vaccination - Donated or received blood or blood products such as plasma within the past 45 days - Received any licensed vaccines within 2 weeks (for inactivated vaccines) or 4 weeks (for live vaccines) prior to planned date of first vaccination - Ever received investigational enterotoxigenic E. coli, LT, or LT (R192G) or NasalFlu, Berna Biotech, Ltd - Ever received cholera toxin or vaccine (e.g. --- R192G ---
To evaluate the immune responses achieved following self-administered heat-labile enterotoxin of E. coli (LT) vaccination by transcutaneous immunization compared to the immune responses achieved by clinician-administered vaccination.
Exclusion Criteria: Subjects meeting any of the following criteria are not eligible for participation in the study: - Laboratory abnormalities [as determined by the Toxicity Grading Scale (grade 1-4)] at laboratory screening - Abnormalities at physical examination [as determined by the Toxicity Grading Scale (grade 1-4)] - Known allergies to any component of the vaccine - Known allergies to adhesives - Participated in research involving investigational product within 30 days before planned date of first vaccination - Donated blood or blood products such as plasma within the past 30 days - Ever received investigational enterotoxigenic E. coli, LT, or LT (R192G) or NasalFlu, Berna Biotech, Ltd - Ever received cholera toxin or vaccine (e.g. --- R192G ---
Description: The primary endpoint of this trial was to compare the immunogenicity (i.e., GMTs, GMFRs and seroconversion rates for LT IgG and IgA) of subject self-administered [second] vaccination with clinician-administered [second] vaccination, using the deltoid/thigh (Vaccination 1/Vaccination 2) treatment regimen. GMT: geometric mean titer
Measure: GMTs After a Self-administered LT Vaccine Patch (In-clinic or Away From Clinic) Compared to a Clinician-administered LT Vaccine Patch. Time: Day 0, Day 14, Day 21, Day 28, Day 35, Day 194Description: The primary endpoint of this trial was to compare the immunogenicity (i.e., GMTs, GMFRs and seroconversion rates for LT IgG and IgA) of subject self-administered [second] vaccination with clinician-administered [second] vaccination, using the deltoid/thigh (Vaccination 1/Vaccination 2) treatment regimen. GMFR: geometric mean fold ratio GMFRs relative to the baseline titer were determined for LT IgG and LT IgA at each post-baseline time point. All GMFRs were based on log10-transformed data.
Measure: GMFR After a Self-administered LT Vaccine Patch (In-clinic or Away From Clinic) Compared to a Clinician-administered LT Vaccine Patch. Time: Day 14, Day 21, Day 28, Day 35, Day 194Description: The primary endpoint of this trial was to compare the immunogenicity (i.e., GMTs, GMFRs and seroconversion rates (SCR) for LT IgG and IgA) of subject self-administered [second] vaccination with clinician-administered [second] vaccination, using the deltoid/thigh (Vaccination 1/Vaccination 2) treatment regimen. seroconversion (SC): two-fold or greater rise in titer relative to Day 0 for LT IgG and a four-fold or greater rise in titer relative to Day 0 for LT IgA
Measure: Seroconversion After a Self-administered LT Vaccine Patch (In-clinic or Away From Clinic) Compared to a Clinician-administered LT Vaccine Patch. Time: Day 14, Day 21, Day 28, Day 35, Day 194Groups 1 to 3 will receive two vaccinations on Day 0 and Day 21. Group 1 will receive 3.8µg A/H5N1 antigen formulated with AS03 adjuvant, administered by IM injection. Group 2 will receive 15µg A/H5N1 by IM alone. Group 3 will also receive 15µg A/H5N1 antigen administered IM but followed by the topical application of a VEP at the vaccination site. Group 4 will receive a single vaccination on Day 0 of 30µg A/H5N1antigen by IM, followed by application of a VEP at the vaccination site. The VEP (Vaccine Enhancement Patch) contains 50 mcg LT (heat-labile enterotoxin of E. coli)
Exclusion Criteria: - Clinically significant laboratory abnormalities at screening - abnormalities at physical examination - known allergies to any component of the A/H5N1 antigen - known egg protein allergy - known allergies to adhesives - known coagulation disorders - use of any anticoagulant medication within 30 days prior to vaccination or planned usage during the study period - participated in research involving investigational product within 30 days before planned date of vaccination or planned participation during study period - donated or received blood or blood products such as plasma within the three months before planned date of vaccination or planned donation or use during the study period - received or planned receipt of seasonal influenza vaccine during the study period - received any licensed vaccines within 2 weeks (inactivated vaccines) or 4 weeks (live vaccines) prior to planned date of vaccination - planned receipt of any licensed vaccine during the first 42 days on study - previous or planned vaccination with any vaccine containing an oil in water emulsion adjuvant - previous or planned vaccination with pandemic vaccine against A/H5N1 or previous proven contact with A/H5N1 wild type virus - ever received investigational enterotoxigenic E. coli LT, or LT (R192G) or NasalFlu, Berna Biotech, Ltd. --- R192G ---
Description: Evaluate hemagglutination inhibition (HI) immune responses to two doses of 15μg A/H5N1 achieved in the antigen plus VEP group versus the antigen alone group (Group 3 vs. Group 2) at Day 42 using standard serological parameters (Geometric Mean Titer [GMT], Geometric Mean Fold Ratio [GMFR], seroconversion and seroprotection).
Measure: Evaluate hemagglutination inhibition (HI) immune responses Time: Day 42Description: Comprehensive assessment of solicited and non-solicited local (vaccination site) and systemic adverse events (AEs) Safety follow-up through six months after last vaccination
Measure: Safety of 15µg and 30µg IM A/H5N1 antigen administered with the 50µg VEP Time: 8 monthsDescription: Characterize HI immune responses in the 15µg A/H5N1 antigen alone group (Group 2) and the 15µg A/H5N1 antigen plus VEP group (Group 3) to determine if levels meet or exceed EMA CPMP/BWP/214/96 criteria for immunogenicity: The percent of subjects achieving seroconversion for HI antibody titer should meet or exceed 40% The percent of subjects achieving an HI antibody titer ≥ 1:40 should meet or exceed 70% GMT increase > 2.5
Measure: Characterize HI immune responses Time: 8 monthsPolio is a serious disease that can cause paralysis and death. It is caused by a virus and can be prevented by vaccine. The World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Polio Eradication Initiative is trying to get rid of all polio disease around the world. Researchers want to help by testing a new vaccine. In many countries, people are vaccinated with oral polio vaccine (OPV) given by mouth during childhood. OPV is good at giving immunity (protection from polio) in the body and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Immunity in the GI tract is called mucosal immunity. The downsides of using OPV are that it can be shed into the environment in people's feces after vaccination where it can infect people who are not vaccinated, and it can cause paralysis in 2-4 of every one million children vaccinated with OPV. The United States (U.S.) stopped giving any OPV to people for vaccinations in the 1990's. Since then, a polio vaccine called inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is given as an injection for routine childhood immunizations in the U.S. You cannot get polio infection from IPV and it will not be shed into the environment. In 2016, the WHO started a plan to help other countries gradually get rid of OPV. The downside of using IPV by itself is that, unlike OPV, it doesn't give enough mucosal immunity to protect people living in places where there is still polio. There are also supply shortages of IPV, which is a problem if there are outbreaks of polio. For the supply of IPV to help more people, it is safe and effective to use a tiny dose of IPV injected under the top layer of skin (intradermal or ID injection) rather than getting the full dose in the muscle. This is called a fractional dose of IPV, or fIPV. To help stop using OPV globally, a better fIPV vaccine is needed. fIPV vaccine needs a substance to help stimulate a mucosal immune response. dmLT is a substance that has been shown to stimulate a mucosal immune response. It has been shown to be safe and effective in both humans and animals, both by itself and when given with other vaccines. This study will test a mixture of fIPV-dmLT given intradermally (under the outer layer of the skin). This is the first study done in humans to give this combination intradermally. The IPV vaccine has already been approved by the FDA. The fIPV-dmLT vaccine has not been approved by the FDA.
Phase I Evaluation of the Safety, Reactogenicity and Immunogenicity of Fractional-dose Inactivated Polio Vaccine (fIPV) Given Intradermally With Double Mutant [LT(R192G/L211A)] Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli Heat Labile Toxin (dmLT) Adjuvant. --- R192G ---
Description: frequency of systemic and local injection site adverse reactions (ARs) defined as vaccine-related adverse events (AEs), graded by severity
Measure: frequency of systemic and local injection (safety and reactogenicity) Time: Events occuring within 28 days of dosingDescription: percentage of subjects with at least one serious adverse event (SAE) occurring within 28 days of dosing will be summarized with severity, relationship to vaccine, and outcome
Measure: percentage of subjects with at least one serious adverse event (secondary-safety) Time: Events occuring within 28 days of dosingDescription: Proportion of participants showing at least a 4-fold boost in polio-specific serum neutralizing antibodies compared to baseline (Day 0) in fIPV-dmLT recipients vs. fIPV alone
Measure: Systemic immunogenicity Time: Any timepoint up to day 28 post-vaccinationThe study will enroll approximately 60 volunteers. The vaccine is given as a drink in flavored soda water. Volunteers will either receive a 3-dose vaccination with doses spaced two weeks apart or a 4-dose vaccination with doses spaced 2 days apart depending upon their availability for follow-up. Once assigned to a vaccination schedule, volunteers will be randomly assigned to receive the meCS6 vaccine with or without the mLT adjuvant for all vaccine doses. Neither the study investigators nor the volunteers will know which group they are assigned. Volunteers will be asked to be available for clinic visits and telephone follow-ups during the study period and provide blood and stool specimens for testing.
Safety and Immunogenicity of Oral Microencapsulated CS6 Vaccine and LT(R192G) Adjuvant in Volunteers. --- R192G ---
Phase 1 meCS6 + LT(R192G) Vaccine Study The study will enroll approximately 60 volunteers. --- R192G ---
Inclusion Criteria: - Available for required follow-up period - Women must have a negative pregnancy test - Women must not to try to become pregnant while on study and for 2 months after study is completed Exclusion Criteria: - History of travellers' diarrhea - Occupation that involves handling of E. coli or cholera bacteria, or E. coli vaccine - Regular use of anti-diarrheal, anti-constipation, or antacid therapy - Abnormal bowel habits - Pregnant or nursing women - History of chronic gastrointestinal illness or major gastrointestinal surgery - Allergies to vaccines - Positive HIV, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C tests - Regular use of oral steroid medication - Clinically significant abnormalities on physical examination Inclusion Criteria: - Available for required follow-up period - Women must have a negative pregnancy test - Women must not to try to become pregnant while on study and for 2 months after study is completed Exclusion Criteria: - History of travellers' diarrhea - Occupation that involves handling of E. coli or cholera bacteria, or E. coli vaccine - Regular use of anti-diarrheal, anti-constipation, or antacid therapy - Abnormal bowel habits - Pregnant or nursing women - History of chronic gastrointestinal illness or major gastrointestinal surgery - Allergies to vaccines - Positive HIV, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C tests - Regular use of oral steroid medication - Clinically significant abnormalities on physical examination Diarrhea Diarrhea The Phase 1 section of this study is a randomized double blind trial in which a total of 60 subjects (minimum of 52 allowable) will receive on of two oral vaccine doses according to the following chart: Group Subset N CS6(Encapsulated) LT(R192G) I A 15 0.95mg 2 micrograms II B 15 0.95mg -- III A 15 0.95mg 2 micrograms IV B 15 0.95mg -- *minimum of 13 volunteers/group Volunteers in Group I will receive three immunizations (study days 0, 14, and 28) during the vaccine series. --- R192G ---
This is a research study about an experimental (investigational) oral ETEC vaccine (ACE527). ACE527 is a live attenuated vaccine that is being made to prevent disease from enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), which causes watery diarrhea, largely in children living in developing countries and in travelers to those countries. This research study is also testing an investigational adjuvant called dmLT. An adjuvant is something that is added to a vaccine to make it work better. The purpose of this study is two-fold. First, Part A aims to find out if the vaccine by itself or the vaccine combined with the adjuvant is safe, tolerable, and initiates an immune response. Second, Part B aims to find out if the vaccine by itself or the vaccine combined with the adjuvant prevents diarrheal disease when challenged with ETEC H10407. About 60 healthy adults, ages 18-50, will participate in Part A, and they will be required to stay in the research facility for several nights for the first dose, but will not be required to stay overnight for the second and third doses. Participants will be assigned to receive either the vaccine alone, the vaccine with adjuvant, or placebo by mouth. Study procedures include: stool samples, blood samples, and documentation of side effects. Participants will be involved in study related procedures for about 8 months. Interested volunteers from Part A will along with volunteers who were never vaccinated in Part A will return to participate in Part B. These volunteers will be required to stay overnight in the research facility for several nights after challenge, after which they will be treated with antibiotics and sent home. Study procedures include stool samples, blood samples, and documentation of infection with ETEC H10407. If the vaccine with/without adjuvant is effective, the volunteers should not development diarrhea, but if the vaccine with/without adjuvant is not effective, the volunteers will have diarrhea for a few days.
LT(R192G/L211A), or dmLT, is a derivative of wild-type enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli heat-labile enterotoxin that has been genetically modified by replacing the arginine at amino acid position 192 with glycine and the leucine at amino acid position 211 with alanine. --- R192G ---
Description: Unsolicited adverse events were collected throughout Part A of the study, were graded for severity, and assessed for relationship to vaccine. Withdrawal from the study due to adverse event was determined at the discretion of the study staff.
Measure: Part A: Number of Serious Adverse Events and Adverse Events Leading to Withdrawal Time: up to 1 month after last vaccination (3 months)Description: Unsolicited adverse events were collected throughout Part A of the study, were graded for severity, and assessed for relationship to vaccine. Generally, mild severity is discomfort with no disruption of normal daily activities and relieved with or without symptomatic treatment; moderate severity is discomfort sufficient to reduce or affect normal daily activity somewhat and only partially relieved with symptomatic treatment; and severe is discomfort sufficient to reduce or affect normal daily activity considerably; prevents regular activities, and not relieved with symptomatic treatment. Additional description of severity for diarrhea, body temperature, and vomiting is described in the protocol.
Measure: Part A: Number of Participants Experiencing Unsolicited Adverse Events, by Severity and Relationship to Vaccination Time: up to 1 month after last vaccination (3 months)Description: Solicited reactions were collected 1 week after each vaccination.
Measure: Part A: Number of Solicited Reactions Time: up to 1 week after each vaccination (at 0, 1, and 2 months)Description: Defined as a four-fold rise or greater in geometric mean titer.
Measure: Part A: Number and Percentage of Subjects With Positive Antibody in Lymphocyte Supernatant (ALS) Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Response to E. Coli Heat Labile Toxin B Subunit (LTB) Time: Vaccination 1 Day 3 and 7; Vaccination 2 pre-vaccination, Day 3, and Day 7; Vaccination 3 pre-vaccination, Day 7, and Week 4Description: Defined as a four-fold rise or greater in geometric mean titer.
Measure: Part A: Number and Percentage of Subjects With Positive Antibody in Lymphocyte Supernatant (ALS) Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Response to Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli (ETEC) Colonization Factor 1 (CFA/I) Time: Vaccination 1 Day 3 and 7; Vaccination 2 pre-vaccination, Day 3, and Day 7; Vaccination 3 pre-vaccination, Day 7, and Week 4Description: Defined as a four-fold rise or greater in geometric mean titer.
Measure: Part A: Number and Percentage of Subjects With Positive Antibody in Lymphocyte Supernatant (ALS) Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Response to E. Coli Surface Antigen 3 (CS3) Time: Vaccination 1 Day 3 and 7; Vaccination 2 pre-vaccination, Day 3, and Day 7; Vaccination 3 pre-vaccination, Day 7, and Week 4Description: Defined as a four-fold rise or greater in geometric mean titer.
Measure: Part A: Number and Percentage of Subjects With Positive Antibody in Lymphocyte Supernatant (ALS) Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Response to E. Coli Surface Antigen 6 (CS6) Time: Vaccination 1 Day 3 and 7; Vaccination 2 pre-vaccination, Day 3, and Day 7; Vaccination 3 pre-vaccination, Day 7, and Week 4Description: Defined as a 2.5-fold rise or greater in geometric mean titer.
Measure: Part A: Number and Percentage of Subjects With Positive Serum ELISA Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Response to E. Coli Heat Labile Toxin B Subunit (LTB) Time: Day 7 post-all vaccinations; pre-vaccination 2 and 3; week 4 post-vaccination 3Description: Defined as a 2.5-fold rise or greater in geometric mean titer.
Measure: Part A: Number and Percentage of Subjects With Positive Serum ELISA Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Response to Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli (ETEC) Colonization Factor 1 (CFA/I) Time: Day 7 post-all vaccinations; pre-vaccination 2 and 3; week 4 post-vaccination 3Description: Defined as a 2.5-fold rise or greater in geometric mean titer.
Measure: Part A: Number and Percentage of Subjects With Positive Serum ELISA Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Response to E. Coli Surface Antigen 3 (CS3) Time: Day 7 post-all vaccinations; pre-vaccination 2 and 3; week 4 post-vaccination 3Description: Defined as a 2.5-fold rise or greater in geometric mean titer.
Measure: Part A: Number and Percentage of Subjects With Positive Serum ELISA Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Response to E. Coli Surface Antigen 6 (CS6) Time: Day 7 post-all vaccinations; pre-vaccination 2 and 3; week 4 post-vaccination 3Description: Defined as a 2.5-fold rise or greater in geometric mean titer.
Measure: Part A: Number and Percentage of Subjects With Positive Serum ELISA Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Response to E. Coli Heat Labile Toxin B Subunit (LTB) Time: Day 7 post-all vaccinations; pre-vaccination 2 and 3; week 4 post-vaccination 3Description: Defined as a 2.5-fold rise or greater in geometric mean titer.
Measure: Part A: Number and Percentage of Subjects With Positive Serum ELISA Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Response to Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli (ETEC) Colonization Factor 1 (CFA/I) Time: Day 7 post-all vaccinations; pre-vaccination 2 and 3; week 4 post-vaccination 3Description: Defined as a 2.5-fold rise or greater in geometric mean titer.
Measure: Part A: Number and Percentage of Subjects With Positive Serum ELISA Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Response to E. Coli Surface Antigen 3 (CS3) Time: Day 7 post-all vaccinations; pre-vaccination 2 and 3; week 4 post-vaccination 3Description: Defined as a 2.5-fold rise or greater in geometric mean titer.
Measure: Part A: Number and Percentage of Subjects With Positive Serum ELISA Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Response to E. Coli Surface Antigen 6 (CS6) Time: Day 7 post-all vaccinations; pre-vaccination 2 and 3; week 4 post-vaccination 3Description: Severe diarrhea was defined as >800 grams of grade 3-5 stools passed over the 120-hour observation period. For episodes starting at or before 120 hours post-challenge, volunteers were followed to resolution and the total stool output weight was considered in determining whether a specific volunteer met the primary definition of severe diarrhea. The end of a diarrheal episode occurred when a volunteer did not pass any grade 3-5 stool in a 24-hour period. Grades were defined as follows: Grade 1: firm, formed (normal) Grade 2: soft, formed (normal) Grade 3: viscous opaque liquid or semi-liquid which assumes the shape of the container Grade 4: watery, non-viscous, opaque liquid which assumes the shape of the container Grade 5: clear or translucent, watery or mucoid liquid which assumes the shape of the container
Measure: Part B: Number and Percentage of Subjects Experiencing Severe Diarrhea Following H10407 Challenge Strain Time: 5 daysDescription: Defined as mild, moderate, or severe diarrhea, specifically: Mild diarrhea: 2 or 3grade 3-5 stools totaling 200 g - 400 g, or 1 grade 3-5 stool of >300 g Moderate diarrhea: 4-5 grade 3-5 stools totaling >200 g or 401 - 800g Severe diarrhea: > 800g grade 3-5 stool(s) Grades were defined as follows: Grade 1: firm, formed (normal) Grade 2: soft, formed (normal) Grade 3: viscous opaque liquid or semi-liquid which assumes the shape of the container Grade 4: watery, non-viscous, opaque liquid which assumes the shape of the container Grade 5: clear or translucent, watery or mucoid liquid which assumes the shape of the container
Measure: Part B: Number and Percentage of Subjects Experiencing Diarrhea of Any Severity Time: 5 daysDescription: Grades were defined as follows: Grade 1: firm, formed (normal) Grade 2: soft, formed (normal) Grade 3: viscous opaque liquid or semi-liquid which assumes the shape of the container Grade 4: watery, non-viscous, opaque liquid which assumes the shape of the container Grade 5: clear or translucent, watery or mucoid liquid which assumes the shape of the container
Measure: Part B: Mean Total Weight of Grade 3-5 Stools Passed Per Volunteer Time: 5 daysDescription: Grades were defined as follows: Grade 1: firm, formed (normal) Grade 2: soft, formed (normal) Grade 3: viscous opaque liquid or semi-liquid which assumes the shape of the container Grade 4: watery, non-viscous, opaque liquid which assumes the shape of the container Grade 5: clear or translucent, watery or mucoid liquid which assumes the shape of the container
Measure: Part B: Median Total Weight of Grade 3-5 Stools Passed Per Volunteer Time: 5 daysDescription: Grades were defined as follows: Grade 1: firm, formed (normal) Grade 2: soft, formed (normal) Grade 3: viscous opaque liquid or semi-liquid which assumes the shape of the container Grade 4: watery, non-viscous, opaque liquid which assumes the shape of the container Grade 5: clear or translucent, watery or mucoid liquid which assumes the shape of the container
Measure: Part B: Mean Number of Grade 3-5 Stools Passed Per Volunteer Time: 5 daysDescription: Grades were defined as follows: Grade 1: firm, formed (normal) Grade 2: soft, formed (normal) Grade 3: viscous opaque liquid or semi-liquid which assumes the shape of the container Grade 4: watery, non-viscous, opaque liquid which assumes the shape of the container Grade 5: clear or translucent, watery or mucoid liquid which assumes the shape of the container
Measure: Part B: Median Number of Grade 3-5 Stools Passed Per Volunteer Time: 5 daysDescription: Solicited reactions were generally graded as mild if there was discomfort, but no disruption of normal daily activities; moderate if if discomfort was sufficient to affect normal daily activity and partially relieved with symptomatic treatment; severe if discomfort was sufficient to affect normal daily activity considerably, prevent regular activity, and not relieved with symptomatic treatment.
Measure: Part B: Number of Subjects Experiencing Solicited Reactions Graded as Moderate or Severe Time: 1 weekDescription: When asking about adverse events, subjects were asked whether their illness resulting from ETEC would have reduced their daily activity because of their illness if they had been vacationing or traveling on business.
Measure: Part B: Number and Percentage of Subjects Who Would Have Reduced Daily Activity Time: 5 daysDescription: Defined as mild, moderate, or severe diarrhea, specifically: Mild diarrhea: 2 or 3grade 3-5 stools totaling 200 g - 400 g, or 1 grade 3-5 stool of >300 g Moderate diarrhea: 4-5 grade 3-5 stools totaling >200 g or 401 - 800g Severe diarrhea: > 800g grade 3-5 stool(s) Grades were defined as follows: Grade 1: firm, formed (normal) Grade 2: soft, formed (normal) Grade 3: viscous opaque liquid or semi-liquid which assumes the shape of the container Grade 4: watery, non-viscous, opaque liquid which assumes the shape of the container Grade 5: clear or translucent, watery or mucoid liquid which assumes the shape of the container
Measure: Part B: Mean Time to Onset of Diarrhea Among Subjects Who Had Diarrhea Time: 5 daysThe purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the safety and immune responses following a two vaccination regimen by transcutaneous immunization with heat-labile enterotoxin of E. coli (LT) patches or Placebo, with or without alcohol swabbing
Exclusion Criteria: 1. Abnormalities at physical exam [as determined by the Toxicity Grading Scale (Grade 1-4)]; 2. Laboratory abnormalities [as determined by the Toxicity Grading Scale (Grade 1 4)] at screening; 3. Participated in research involving investigational product within 30 days before planned date of first vaccination; 4. Ever received investigational enterotoxigenic E. coli, LT, or LT (R192G) or NasalFlu, Berna Biotech, Ltd; 5. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding; 6. Clinically significant underlying enteric, pulmonary, cardiac or renal disease; 7. Current seizure disorder; 8. Current use of immunosuppressive therapy (inhaled steroids are allowed); 9. Known or suspected alcohol abuse or illicit drug use within the last year; 10. --- R192G ---
Description: Erythema, rash, pain, pruritus, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation and edema were solicited local AEs for the duration of the study. Fever, malaise, headache, and diarrhea were solicited systemic AEs for the first seven days following each vaccination; events reported outside this time frame were considered non-solicited.
Measure: Characterization and Comparison of the Safety of the TD Vaccine System: (1) Solicited and Unsolicited Adverse Events (AEs) (2) Clinical Laboratory Safety (3) Serious AEs Time: Day 0 to Day 180Description: LT immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin A (IgA)
Measure: Characterization and Comparison of Group LT-specific Immune Responses to the TD Vaccine System: Geometric Mean Titers Time: Day 0 to Day 180Description: LT immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin A (IgA)
Measure: Characterization and Comparison of Group LT-specific Immune Responses to the TD Vaccine System: Geometric Mean Fold Ratios Time: Day 0 to Day 180Description: LT immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin A (IgA)
Measure: Characterization and Comparison of Group LT-specific Immune Responses to the TD Vaccine System: Seroconversion Rates Time: Day 0 to Day 180The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the body's immune response to the LT patch at different doses. The secondary purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of the LT patches at different doses and the safety of the skin preparation system. Another secondary purpose is to compare the safety and the body's immune response to LT patches placed on the upper arm versus the lower back.
- Ever received investigational enterotoxigenic E. coli, LT, or LT(R192G) or NasalFlu, Berna Biotech, Ltd. - Ever received cholera toxin or vaccine (e.g. --- R192G ---
The purpose of this study is to learn if a new candidate vaccine (dmLT) against ETEC (E. coli infection) is safe. This vaccine will be tested to see what effects it has on the body and the ability of the vaccine to help the body resist disease. Researchers want to find the highest dose of dmLT vaccine that can be given without causing severe side effects. Most E. coli bacteria are harmless to humans and can even be beneficial. However, some are harmful, and can cause diarrhea. About 32 healthy adults, ages 18-45, will participate in this study. This study will require volunteers to stay in the research facility for several nights. Participants will be assigned to receive 1 of 4 vaccine doses by mouth. Study procedures include: stool samples, blood samples, and documenting side effects. Participants will be involved in study related procedures for about 8 months.
The rationale for using an E. coli heat labile enterotoxin (LT) (R192G/L211A) vaccine, also called double-mutant LT (dmLT), is that it is expected to be especially well tolerated by subjects. --- R192G ---
To evaluate and compare the immune responses and safety following a two vaccination regimen by transcutaneous immunization with heat-labile enterotoxin of E. coli (LT) patches or placebo patches.
Exclusion Criteria: - Laboratory abnormalities [as determined by the Toxicity Grading Scale (grade 1 4)] at laboratory screening - Abnormalities at physical examination [as determined by the Toxicity Grading Scale (grade 1-4)] - Known allergies to any component of the vaccine - Known allergies to adhesives - Participated in research involving investigational product within 30 days before planned date of first vaccination or within 90 days after first vaccination - Donated blood or blood products such as plasma within 30 days prior to planned date of first vaccination or within 90 days after first vaccination - Ever received investigational enterotoxigenic E. coli, LT, or LT (R192G) or NasalFlu, Berna Biotech, Ltd - Ever received cholera toxin or vaccine (e.g. --- R192G ---
Description: GMFRs relative to the baseline titer were determined at each post-baseline time point. All GMFRs were based on log10-transformed data.
Measure: Geometric Mean Fold Ratio (GMFR) After First and Second Vaccination With LT Vaccine Patch and Comparison Against Placebo Time: Day 14, Day 21, Day 28, Day 35, Day 90, Day 194Description: Definition of SCR: Seroconversion IgG: ≥ 2-fold rise of LT IgG titer relative to baseline Seroconversion IgA: ≥ 4-fold rise of LT IgA titer relative to baseline
Measure: Seroconversion (SCR) After First and Second Vaccination With LT Vaccine Patch and Comparison Against Placebo Time: Day 14, Day 21, Day 28, Day 35, Day 90, Day 194Description: LT subjects (Group 1) were followed for six months longer (until Day 380) than Placebo subjects (Group 2) (until Day 194)
Measure: Evaluation of Safety of LT Vaccine Patch After First and Second Vaccination Compared to Placebo Patch Time: 13 monthsDescription: GMT
Measure: Evaluation of LT-specific Immune Responses One-year After Original Treatment Regimen in LT Patch Group Time: 13 monthsDescription: GMFR
Measure: Evaluation of LT-specific Immune Responses One Year After Original Treatment Regimen in LT Patch Group Time: 13 monthsDescription: SCR
Measure: Evaluation of LT-specific Immune Responses One Year After Original Treatment Regimen in LT Patch Group Time: 13 months