A Study on the Immune Response and Safety of Various Potencies of an Investigational Chickenpox Vaccine Compared With a Marketed Chickenpox Vaccine, Given to Healthy Children 12 to 15 Months of Age

NCT ID: NCT05084508

Last Updated: 2025-02-28

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

800 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-02-03

Study Completion Date

2024-06-13

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to assess immune response and safety of various potencies of an investigational chickenpox vaccine given to healthy children 12 to 15 months of age.

Detailed Description

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The study aims to demonstrate the immunogenicity of the investigational VNS vaccine at three potencies (VNS\_Low, VNS\_Med, and VNS\_High) compared to the licensed varicella vaccine, Varivax (VV), as a first dose for children aged 12 to 15 months in the US. To ensure more representative data, participants in the VV group are randomized into two lots (VV\_Lot1 and VV\_Lot2), which are analyzed as pooled lots throughout the study. Besides assessing immunogenicity, the study also seeks to generate safety data.

In the US, participants will receive additional vaccines: a measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR), a hepatitis A vaccine (Havrix), and a 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (Prevnar 13). Participants outside the US will receive an MMR vaccine (M-M-R II or M-M-RVaxPro, depending on the country), Havrix, and, in some cases, Prevnar 13, but only in countries where it's recommended for children 12-15 months according to local immunization schedules.

At the end of the study, or shortly after, GSK provided re-vaccination with a dose of Varivax (VV) to participants who did not meet the pre-specified seroresponse threshold of anti-gE antibody concentration was greater than or equal to (\>=) 300 mIU/mL. Additionally, a second dose of VV and/or Havrix was offered to participants in non-US countries where local health departments do not routinely provide varicella and/or hepatitis A vaccines.

Conditions

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Chickenpox

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors
Observer-blind study. Recipients and study evaluators will be unaware of vaccine administered.

Study Groups

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VNS_Low Group

Participants received 1 dose of an investigational varicella vaccine (VNS) of low potency, 1 dose of a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, 1 dose of a hepatitis A vaccine (Havrix) and 1 dose of a13 valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (Prevnar 13) on Day 1.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Investigational varicella vaccine low potency

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a low-potency investigational varicella vaccine administered subcutaneously.

Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine administered subcutaneously.

Hepatitis A vaccine

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a hepatitis A vaccine administered intramuscularly.

13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine administered intramuscularly.

VNS_Med Group

Participants received 1 dose of VNS vaccine of medium potency, 1 dose of MMR vaccine, 1 dose of Havrix vaccine, and 1 dose of Prevnar 13 vaccine on Day 1.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Investigational varicella vaccine medium potency

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a medium-potency investigational varicella vaccine administered subcutaneously.

Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine administered subcutaneously.

Hepatitis A vaccine

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a hepatitis A vaccine administered intramuscularly.

13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine administered intramuscularly.

VNS_High Group

Participants received 1 dose of VNS vaccine of high potency, 1 dose of MMR vaccine, 1 dose of Havrix vaccine, and 1 dose of Prevnar 13 vaccine on Day 1.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Investigational varicella vaccine high potency

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a high-potency investigational varicella vaccine administered subcutaneously.

Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine administered subcutaneously.

Hepatitis A vaccine

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a hepatitis A vaccine administered intramuscularly.

13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine administered intramuscularly.

VV_Lot1 and Lot2 Pooled Group

Participants received 1 dose of a licensed varicella vaccine (VV) of Lot 1 or 1 dose of a licensed vaccine (VV) of Lot 2, 1 dose of MMR vaccine, 1 dose of Havrix vaccine, and 1 dose of Prevnar 13 vaccine on Day 1.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Licensed varicella vaccine Lot 1

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a licensed varicella vaccine of Lot 1 administered subcutaneously.

Licensed varicella vaccine Lot 2

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a licensed varicella vaccine of Lot 2 administered subcutaneously.

Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine administered subcutaneously.

Hepatitis A vaccine

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a hepatitis A vaccine administered intramuscularly.

13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

1 dose of a 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine administered intramuscularly.

Interventions

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Investigational varicella vaccine low potency

1 dose of a low-potency investigational varicella vaccine administered subcutaneously.

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Investigational varicella vaccine medium potency

1 dose of a medium-potency investigational varicella vaccine administered subcutaneously.

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Investigational varicella vaccine high potency

1 dose of a high-potency investigational varicella vaccine administered subcutaneously.

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Licensed varicella vaccine Lot 1

1 dose of a licensed varicella vaccine of Lot 1 administered subcutaneously.

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Licensed varicella vaccine Lot 2

1 dose of a licensed varicella vaccine of Lot 2 administered subcutaneously.

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine

1 dose of a measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine administered subcutaneously.

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Hepatitis A vaccine

1 dose of a hepatitis A vaccine administered intramuscularly.

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

1 dose of a 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine administered intramuscularly.

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Healthy participants as established by medical history and clinical examination before entering into the study.
* A male or female between, and including, 12 and 15 months of age (i.e., from his/her 1 year birthday until the day before age of 16 months) at the time of the administration of the study interventions.
* Written informed consent obtained from the parent(s)/legally authorized representative(s) of the participant prior to performance of any study-specific procedure.
* Participants' parent(s)/legally authorized representative(s), who, in the opinion of the investigator, can and will comply, with the requirements of the protocol (e.g., completion of Electronic Diaries, return for follow-up visits).
* Only for US participants and participants in countries where pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is recommended at 12-15 months of life as per national immunization schedule: Participants who previously received the primary series of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in their first year of life with the last dose at least 60 days prior to study entry.

Exclusion Criteria

Medical Conditions

* History of any reaction or hypersensitivity likely to be exacerbated by any component of the study interventions including hypersensitivity to neomycin or gelatin.
* Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition, based on medical history and physical examination (no laboratory testing required).
* Hypersensitivity to latex.
* Major congenital defects, as assessed by the investigator.
* History of varicella.
* Recurrent history of or uncontrolled neurological disorders or seizures.
* Participant with history of SARS-CoV-2 infection who is still symptomatic.
* Any other clinical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, might pose additional risk to the participant due to participation in the study.

Prior and Concomitant Therapy

* Use of any investigational or non-registered product (drug, vaccine or medical device) other than the study interventions during the period beginning 30 days before the dose of study interventions (Day -29 to Day 1), or planned use during the study period.
* Chronic administration (defined as more than 14 days in total) of immunosuppressants, or other immune-modifying drugs during the period starting 90 days prior to the study interventions administration. For corticosteroids, this will mean prednisone equivalent ≥ 0.5 mg/kg/day or 20 mg/day whichever is the maximum dose for pediatric participants, or equivalent. Inhaled and topical steroids are allowed.
* Administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products or plasma derivatives during the period starting 180 days before the dose of study interventions or planned administration during the study period.
* Administration of long-acting immune-modifying drugs at any time during the study period (e.g., infliximab).
* Previous vaccination against measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis A, and/or varicella virus.

Medical Conditions

* History of any reaction or hypersensitivity likely to be exacerbated by any component of the study interventions including hypersensitivity to neomycin or gelatin.
* Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition, based on medical history and physical examination (no laboratory testing required).
* Hypersensitivity to latex.
* Major congenital defects, as assessed by the investigator.
* History of varicella.
* Recurrent history of or uncontrolled neurological disorders or seizures.
* Participant with history of SARS-CoV-2 infection who is still symptomatic.
* Any other clinical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, might pose additional risk to the participant due to participation in the study.

Prior and Concomitant Therapy

* Use of any investigational or non-registered product (drug, vaccine or medical device) other than the study interventions during the period beginning 30 days before the dose of study interventions (Day -29 to Day 1), or planned use during the study period.
* Chronic administration (defined as more than 14 days in total) of immunosuppressants, or other immune-modifying drugs during the period starting 90 days prior to the study interventions administration. For corticosteroids, this will mean prednisone equivalent ≥ 0.5 mg/kg/day or 20 mg/day whichever is the maximum dose for pediatric participants, or equivalent. Inhaled and topical steroids are allowed.
* Administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products or plasma derivatives during the period starting 180 days before the dose of study interventions or planned administration during the study period.
* Administration of long-acting immune-modifying drugs at any time during the study period (e.g., infliximab).
* Previous vaccination against measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis A, and/or varicella virus.
* Previous administration of a booster dose of any pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.
* Planned administration/administration of a vaccine not foreseen by the study protocol in the period starting 30 days before the dose and ending at 43 days after the dose of study interventions administration\* (Visit 3) with the exception of inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine which may be given at any time during the study and administered at a different location than the study interventions.
* Any other age appropriate vaccine may be given starting at Visit 3 and anytime thereafter.

* In case of emergency mass vaccination for an unforeseen public health threat (e.g., a pandemic) is recommended and/or organized by public health authorities outside the routine immunization program, the time period described above can be reduced if necessary for that vaccine, provided it is used according to the local governmental recommendations and that the Sponsor/designee is notified accordingly.

Prior/Concurrent Clinical Study Experience

• Concurrently participating in another clinical study, at any time during the study period, in which the participant has been or will be exposed to an investigational or a non investigational intervention (drug/invasive medical device).

Other Exclusions

* Child in care.
* Any study personnel's immediate dependents, family, or household members.
* Participants with the following high-risk individuals in their household:

* Immunocompromised individuals.
* Pregnant women without documented history of varicella.
* Newborn infants of mothers without documented history of varicella.
* Newborn infants born \<28 weeks of gestation.
Minimum Eligible Age

12 Months

Maximum Eligible Age

15 Months

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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GlaxoSmithKline

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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GSK Investigational Site

Bryant, Arkansas, United States

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Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States

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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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Bellflower, California, United States

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Downey, California, United States

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Foothill Ranch, California, United States

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Huntington Park, California, United States

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Los Angeles, California, United States

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West Covina, California, United States

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Tampa, Florida, United States

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Gulfport, Mississippi, United States

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Bridgeton, Missouri, United States

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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East Syracuse, New York, United States

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The Bronx, New York, United States

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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Dayton, Ohio, United States

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Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

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Barnwell, South Carolina, United States

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Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States

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Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

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Dallas, Texas, United States

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Dickinson, Texas, United States

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Houston, Texas, United States

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McAllen, Texas, United States

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Pflugerville, Texas, United States

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Layton, Utah, United States

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Provo, Utah, United States

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Roy, Utah, United States

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South Jordan, Utah, United States

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St. George, Utah, United States

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Syracuse, Utah, United States

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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States

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Tallinn, , Estonia

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Tartu, , Estonia

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Bydgoszcz, , Poland

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Torun, , Poland

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San Juan, , Puerto Rico

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San Juan, , Puerto Rico

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Taichung, , Taiwan

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Taipei, , Taiwan

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Taoyuan District, , Taiwan

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Ohio, , United Kingdom

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Countries

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United States Estonia Poland Puerto Rico Taiwan United Kingdom

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol

View Document

Document Type: Statistical Analysis Plan

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Other Identifiers

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2022-001910-21

Identifier Type: EUDRACT_NUMBER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

217212

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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