Immunity to Measles Virus in the Thai Population Age 18-30 Years and Predictive Factors

• Conditions: Measles

• Registration Number: NCT01602094
• Lead Sponsor: Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute

Brief Summary

Prevalence of participants who have protective immunity to measles virus is less than ninety percent.

Predictor of adequate measles antibody levels include the following :

* History of measles infection

* History of complete measles primary immunization( 2 doses with at least 1 month interval after age of 9 months)

* History of measles exposure

Predictor of inadequate measles antibody levels include the following :

* Born outside Thailand

* History of staying outside Thailand for long time in childhood

* Living in the rural area for a long period in childhood

* Fail to participate school system on time

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2012-05
• Study First Submitted: 2012-05-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-05-17
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-05-17
• Study First Posted: 2012-05-18
• Last Update Posted: 2012-05-18
• Study Start: 2012-07
• Primary Completion: 2013-01
• Study Completion: 2013-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 550

Inclusion Criteria

• Age 18-30 years old

Exclusion Criteria

• Last measles vaccination less than 10 years of age
• Immunocompromised host including congenital immune defect, splenectomy or splenic dysfunction, history of suspect HIV exposure, taking immunosuppressant
• Receiving blood or blood product within 3 months
• Receiving others vaccinations or immunoglobulins or any medication that possibly decrease immune response

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute; 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand