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A Real-world Evidence Study of BNT162b2 mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine Among Children in Brazil

Completed
Conditions
COVID-19
Interventions
Biological: Pfizer/BioNTech BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
Biological: CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine
Registration Number
NCT05403307
Lead Sponsor
Hospital Moinhos de Vento
Brief Summary

The present test-negative design study aims to estimate the real-world effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine on symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection and its consequences among children aged 5 to 11 years in the city of Toledo in Southern Brazil.

Individuals aged 5 to 11 years who seek the public healthcare system with symptoms suggestive COVID-19 will be enrolled. Participants with a positive reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test for SARS-CoV-2 will be classified as cases, and those with negative RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 will be classified as controls. Cases will be followed-up for a period of 3 months by means of structured telephone interviews.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
757
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age between 5 and 11 years;
  • Resident of Toledo city;
  • Seeking care in the public healthcare system with symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 defined as follows: 1) ARI symptoms (nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, anosmia, sore throat, hoarseness, new or increased-from-baseline cough, sputum production, dyspnea, wheezing, myalgia) OR 2) Admitting diagnosis suggestive of ARI (pneumonia, upper respiratory infection, bronchitis, influenza, cough, asthma, viral respiratory illness, respiratory distress, AND/OR respiratory failure).
  • Nasal or nasopharyngeal sample for SARS-CoV-2 test obtained as standard of care.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • SARS-CoV-2-directed antiviral treatment within the past 30 days;
  • COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapy within the past 90 days;
  • COVID-19 convalescent serum therapy within the past 90 days;
  • Failure to perform RT-PCR for diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
One dose or more of BNT162b2Pfizer/BioNTech BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccineDefined as ≥1 dose of Pfizer/BioNTech BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine received with ≥14 days between receipt of the 1st dose and ARI symptom onset.
Two doses of BNT162b2Pfizer/BioNTech BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccineDefined as 2 doses of BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine received with ≥7 days between receipt of the 2nd dose and acute respiratory illness (ARI) symptom onset.
Three doses of BNT162b2Pfizer/BioNTech BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccineDefined as 3 doses of BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine received with ≥7 days between receipt of the 3rd dose and acute respiratory illness (ARI) symptom onset.
Two doses or more of BNT162b2Pfizer/BioNTech BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccineDefined as ≥ 2 doses of BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine received with ≥7 days between receipt of the 2nd dose and acute respiratory illness (ARI) symptom onset. This group will serve as the 'exposed' group evaluated in the primary objective.
One dose of BNT162b2Pfizer/BioNTech BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccineDefined as 1 dose (only) of Pfizer/BioNTech BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine received with ≥14 days between receipt of the 1st dose and ARI symptom onset.
Fully vaccinated with other available COVID-19 vaccinesCoronaVac COVID-19 vaccineDefined as fully vaccinated with available COVID-19 vaccines according to Brazil National Immunization Program recommendations.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Odds of symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infectionAt the moment of enrollment

Odds of symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection defined by the presence of symptoms suggestive COVID-19 with a positive RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 are defined as follows: 1) Acute respiratory illness symptoms (nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, anosmia, sore throat, hoarseness, new or increased-from-baseline cough, sputum production, dyspnea, wheezing, myalgia) OR 2) Admitting diagnosis suggestive of ARI (pneumonia, upper respiratory infection, bronchitis, influenza, cough, asthma, viral respiratory illness, respiratory distress, AND/OR respiratory failure).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of invasive mechanical ventilationWithin 90 days from enrollment

Incidence of invasive mechanical ventilation

Incidence of multisystem inflammatory syndromeWithin 90 days from enrollment

Incidence of multisystem inflammatory syndrome

Mortality due to COVID-19Within 90 days from enrollment

Incidence of COVID-19-related mortality

Odds of symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection due to Omicron variantAt the moment of enrollment

Odds of symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection due to Omicron variant defined by the presence of symptoms suggestive COVID-19 with a positive RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Prevalence of long COVID-19 symptoms at 3 monthsWithin 90 days from enrollment

Prevalence of long COVID-19-related symptoms (fatigue, muscular weakness, dyspnea, cough, loss of taste or smell, concentration or memory difficulties, sleep disorders, headache)

Odds of symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection due to other circulating variants of concernAt the moment of enrollment

Odds of symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection due to other circulating variants of concern defined by the presence of symptoms suggestive COVID-19 with a positive RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern.

Incidence of hospitalization due to COVID-19Within 90 days from enrollment

Incidence of hospital admission due to COVID-19

Incidence of PICU admissionWithin 90 days from enrollment

Incidence of Pediatric intensive care unit admission

Duration of COVID-19 symptomswithin 90 days from enrollment

Length of COVID-19-related symptoms

Trial Locations

Locations (5)

Jardim Coopagro

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Toledo, PR, Brazil

Jardim Porto Alegre

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Toledo, PR, Brazil

Jardim Cosmos primary healthcare unit

🇧🇷

Toledo, PR, Brazil

Jardim Maracanã

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Toledo, PR, Brazil

Pediatric Emergency Service

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Toledo, PR, Brazil

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