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B-cell memory and humoral immune response after primary immunization against tick borne encephalitis (TBE) in the elderly - Vaccine-induced immunity against TBE in the elderly

Conditions
This study will investigate immunity against tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) following primary TBE vaccination in healthy volunteers 18-30 years or > 60 years who fulfill the local criteria for TBE vaccination (tick exposure possible).
MedDRA version: 9.1Level: LLTClassification code 10036897Term: Prophylactic vaccination
Registration Number
EUCTR2007-005645-38-AT
Lead Sponsor
Clinical Institute of Virology, Medical University of Vienna
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

Age < 30 years or > 60 years
Criteria or TBE-vaccination fulfilled (tick exposure possible)
Healthy according to the questionaire (completed before screening)
Capable to understand and sign informed consent form (based on the judgment of the study physician)

Are the trial subjects under 18? no
Number of subjects for this age range:
F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes
F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range
F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes
F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion Criteria

Previous vaccination against TBE or diseases caused by other flaviviruses (Japan B encephalitis, yellow fever)
Contraindication for TBE vaccination (according to SmPC 2007)
Immunodeficiency, history of autoimmune disease or current intake of immunemodulating drugs (corticosteroids)
Past medical history and/or current treatment for chronic cardiac, pulmonary or kidney disease, previous stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, marcoumar therapy
Pregnancy or lactation

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
Study Design
Not specified
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