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R21/MM Dosing, Presentations, and Preservatives

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria
Malaria
Vaccine Reaction
Interventions
Biological: 10μg R21/50μg Matrix-M
Biological: 5μg R21/50μg Matrix-M with adaptor preservative free
Biological: 5μg R21/50μg Matrix-M with 2PE preservative
Registration Number
NCT07194668
Lead Sponsor
University of Oxford
Brief Summary

This is a single blind randomised controlled trial. This study aims to assess whether a half-dose of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine is as effective as the full dose in child and adults. The results will help optimize vaccine usage and improve malaria prevention strategies.

All participants will receive the same number of injections and will be randomly assigned to receive one of the followings:

1. The standard dose (10μg R21/50μg Matrix-M) of the malaria vaccine is administered in three doses over a two-month period (at Month 0, 1, and 2), followed by a booster dose at Month 11 (n=125).

or

2. A half dose (5μg R21/50μg Matrix-M) of the malaria vaccine is administered in three doses over a two-month period (at Month 0, 1, and 2), followed by a booster dose at Month 11.

If participant receive the half dose, it will come from one of two types of vaccine:

2a. 10 dose vials with adaptor Preservative Free (n=125) 2b. 10 dose vials with 2PE Preservative (n=125)

Clinical procedure for participants:

* Standardized symptom questionnaire

* Physical examination:

* Weight, height, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, tympanic temperature.

* Spleen and liver size will be recorded if palpable.

* Pregnancy test (for female of child bearing potential)

* Venous blood collection (Pre-vaccination) 3mL

* Vaccination

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
375
Inclusion Criteria
  • Residence in a study village for the study period, i.e. 12 months.
  • Age 14 years to 60 years.
  • Written informed consent/assent provided by participants (or a parent/guardian in case the participant is under 18 years old).
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnancy, plan to get pregnant within one month of vaccination, or breastfeeding.
  • Acute illness requiring intervention.
  • A history of an adverse reaction to study vaccine.
  • Prior receipt of any other malaria vaccine.
  • Enrolment in another intervention trial in the last month.
  • Planned enrolment in another intervention trial in the coming 12 months.
  • Regular use of Immunomodulating drugs e.g, Steroid, Methotrexate, Immunotherapy etc. in the past month and/or planned for the coming 12 months.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
The standard adult vaccine dose10μg R21/50μg Matrix-MAdults and adolescents receiving the standard adult vaccine dose
A half of the standard adult vaccine dose with adaptor Preservative Free5μg R21/50μg Matrix-M with adaptor preservative freeAdults and adolescents receiving a half of the standard adult vaccine dose with adaptor Preservative Free (n=125)
A half of the standard adult vaccine dose with 2PE Preservative5μg R21/50μg Matrix-M with 2PE preservativeAdults and adolescents receiving a half of the standard adult vaccine dose with 2PE Preservative (n=125)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The concentration of antibodies against Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite (anti-NANP total IgG antibody)One month after the completion of the third dose (at M3), and one month after the booster dose (at M12).
The concentration of antibodies against Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite (anti C-Term, and full length R21 total IgG antibody), in addition to total IgG against Hepatitis B surface antigenOne month after the completion of the third dose (at M3), and one month after the booster dose (at M12).
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Adverse event and severe adverse event reports for safety and tolerability assessment of the standard adult vaccine dose 10μg R21/50μg Matrix-M and a half of the standard adult dose 5μg R21/50μg Matrix-MAt Month 1, Month 2, Month 3, Month 11 and Month 12
Adverse event and severe adverse event reports for safety and tolerability assessment a half of the standard adult dose 5μg R21/50μg Matrix-M with 2PE preservative vs, without 2PE preservative.At Month 1, Month 2, Month 3, Month 11 and Month 12

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Alikadam Upazila Health Complex

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Bāndarban, Bāndarban, Bangladesh

Lama Upazila Health Complex

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Lāma, Lama, Bangladesh

Alikadam Upazila Health Complex
🇧🇩Bāndarban, Bāndarban, Bangladesh
Mohammad Abul Faiz
Contact
+008801613008857
drmafaiz@gmail.com

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