A Study to Determine the Effects of an Investigational Malaria Vaccine Given to Adults Living in the United States and Thereafter to Adults Living in Kenya

NCT ID: NCT00666380

Last Updated: 2015-05-29

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE1

Total Enrollment

26 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2008-04-30

Study Completion Date

2009-06-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to determine whether an investigational malaria vaccine is safe and induces an immune response against malaria when tested in adults living in the United States.

Detailed Description

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The study begins with the US phase in which 26 volunteers aged 18 to 50 years will be enrolled to receive an investigational malaria vaccine. The vaccine is made of a malaria protein FMP010 mixed in the adjuvant AS01B. Since this vaccine has not yet been in humans, first, 5 volunteers will get a small (10 µg) dose of FMP010 in AS01B. If it is safe, then 20 volunteers will get 50 µg FMP010 in AS01B. Vaccinations are given IM in the deltoid of the non-dominant arm, every month for 3 months. After each vaccination, the subjects will follow up at clinical trials for evaluation of any adverse events. There will be blood draws to assess safety of the vaccine as well as the level of immune response generated to the vaccine.

Upon receipt of preliminary safety results, the Kenya phase begins in which 30 volunteers who are randomized to receive either 50 µg FMP010 in AS01B (20) or the rabies vaccine (10). Vaccination and is on the same schedule as in the US phase and follow-up is for 112 days.

Conditions

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Malaria

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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10 ug of FMP010 antigen in 0.5 mL AS01B adjuvant

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Plasmodium falciparum Malaria Protein 010 (FMP010)

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Vaccine antigen is a recombinant protein based on merozoite surface protein-1 (MSP-1) of FVO strain of Plasmodium falciparum, and adjuvant AS01B is a proprietary adjuvant of GSK

50 ug of FMP010 antigen in 0.5 mL AS01B adjuvant

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Plasmodium falciparum Malaria Protein 010 (FMP010)

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Vaccine antigen is a recombinant protein based on merozoite surface protein-1 (MSP-1) of FVO strain of Plasmodium falciparum, and adjuvant AS01B is a proprietary adjuvant of GSK

Interventions

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Plasmodium falciparum Malaria Protein 010 (FMP010)

Vaccine antigen is a recombinant protein based on merozoite surface protein-1 (MSP-1) of FVO strain of Plasmodium falciparum, and adjuvant AS01B is a proprietary adjuvant of GSK

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* A male or non-pregnant, non-lactating female 18 to 50 years of age (inclusive) at the time of screening
* Free of significant health problems as established by medical history and clinical examination before entering into the study
* Available to participate for duration of study (approximately seven months)
* If the subject is female, she must be of non-childbearing potential (either surgically sterilized or one year post-menopausal) or, if of childbearing potential, she must be capable of preventing pregnancy, have a negative pregnancy test at the time of each vaccination, and must agree to continue such precautions for two months after completion of the vaccination series.
* If the volunteer indicates he/she is active duty military (on the DCT sign-in page and intake form), approval from their supervisor through the Division Director using the Statement of Supervisor's Approval Form must be signed and on file prior to receipt of any test product
* Written informed consent must be obtained from the subject before screening procedures.
* Test of Understanding
* Prior to entry into this study, subjects must score at least 80% correct on a 10- question multiple-choice quiz that assesses their understanding of this study. If they do not score 80% on the initial quiz, the protocol information will be reviewed with them to ensure comprehension, and they will have the opportunity to retest. If a volunteer fails to correctly answer 8 of 10 questions after two attempts they will be excluded from the study.

Exclusion Criteria

* Prior receipt of any investigational malaria vaccine
* Prior receipt of a vaccine containing either QS-21, MPL or AS02 or AS01
* Use of any investigational or non-registered drug or vaccine other than the study vaccine within 30 days preceding the first dose of study vaccine, or planned use during the study period
* Administration of chronic (defined as more than 14 days) immunosuppressants or other immune-modifying drugs within six months of vaccination. For corticosteroids, this is defined as prednisone, or equivalent, 0.5 mg/kg/day. Inhaled and topical steroids are allowed.
* Planned administration of a vaccine not foreseen by the study protocol within 30 days of the first dose of the study vaccine
* Any past history of malaria
* Planned travel to malarious areas during the study period
* Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
* A family history of congenital or hereditary immunodeficiency
* Chronic or active neurologic disease including seizure disorder
* History of splenectomy
* Acute or chronic, clinically significant pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic or renal functional abnormality, as determined by physical examination or abnormal baseline laboratory screening tests

1. ALT above normal range
2. Creatinine above normal range
3. Hemoglobin below normal range
4. Platelet count below normal range
5. Total white cell count below normal range
* Acute disease at the time of enrollment (acute disease is defined as the presence of a moderate or severe illness with or without fever). All vaccines can be administered to persons with a minor illness, such as diarrhea or mild upper respiratory infection without fever, i.e., Oral temperature \< 37.5°C.
* Hepatomegaly, right upper quadrant abdominal pain or tenderness
* Seropositive for HIV, Hepatitis C virus (antibodies to HCV) and/or HBsAg
* Administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products within the three months preceding the first dose of study vaccine or planned administration during the study period
* Pregnant or lactating female
* Suspected or known current alcohol abuse/drug abuse as obtained by history and physical examination
* Female who is willing or intends to become pregnant during the study
* Any history of allergic reaction or anaphylaxis to previous vaccination
* Inability to make follow-up visits or complete diary cards
* Allergy to kanamycin, nickel, or imidazole
* Any other significant finding that in the opinion of the investigator would increase the risk of having an adverse outcome from participating in this study
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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GlaxoSmithKline

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

FED

Sponsor Role collaborator

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)

FED

Sponsor Role collaborator

Kenya Medical Research Institute

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command

FED

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Michele D Spring, MD, M.S.P.H.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)

Nekoye N. Otsyula, M.B. Ch. B.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Kenya Medical Research Institute

Locations

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Department of Clinical Trials, WRAIR

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Site Status

USAMRU-K/ KEMRI. Walter Reed Project

Kombewa, Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Kenya

Site Status

Countries

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United States Kenya

References

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Bashir IM, Otsyula N, Awinda G, Spring M, Schneider P, Waitumbi JN. Comparison of PfHRP-2/pLDH ELISA, qPCR and microscopy for the detection of plasmodium events and prediction of sick visits during a malaria vaccine study. PLoS One. 2013;8(3):e56828. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0056828. Epub 2013 Mar 15.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 23554856 (View on PubMed)

Otsyula N, Angov E, Bergmann-Leitner E, Koech M, Khan F, Bennett J, Otieno L, Cummings J, Andagalu B, Tosh D, Waitumbi J, Richie N, Shi M, Miller L, Otieno W, Otieno GA, Ware L, House B, Godeaux O, Dubois MC, Ogutu B, Ballou WR, Soisson L, Diggs C, Cohen J, Polhemus M, Heppner DG Jr, Ockenhouse CF, Spring MD. Results from tandem Phase 1 studies evaluating the safety, reactogenicity and immunogenicity of the vaccine candidate antigen Plasmodium falciparum FVO merozoite surface protein-1 (MSP1(42)) administered intramuscularly with adjuvant system AS01. Malar J. 2013 Jan 23;12:29. doi: 10.1186/1475-2875-12-29.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 23342996 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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A-14620 (HSRRB)

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

WRAIR 1417

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

A-14620.a

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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