Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Immunogenicity of QIVc in Subjects ≥2 to <18 Years of Age

Phase 3

Completed

Conditions: Influenza, Human

Interventions: Biological: QIVc
Biological: Non-influenza Comparator Vaccine

Registration Number: NCT03165617

Lead Sponsor: Seqirus

Brief Summary: This Phase 3/4, randomized, observer-blind, multi-center study, stratified study evaluated the immune (antibody) response, efficacy and safety of a cell-derived quadrivalent subunit influenza virus vaccine (Seqirus QIVc) in comparison with a non-influenza comparator, meningococcal serogroup A, C, W-135, and Y (Menveo®, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, S.A.) in healthy pediatric subjects ≥2 Years to \<18 Years of Age

Detailed Description: This Phase 3/4, randomized, observer-blind, multi-center, stratified study evaluated the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of a cell-derived quadrivalent subunit influenza virus vaccine (Seqirus QIVc) compared to a non-influenza comparator vaccine in healthy male and female participants between 2 to \<18 years of age. A total of 4514 children/teens were randomized, receiving either QIVc or the non-influenza comparator vaccine. The comparator was (meningococcal \[Groups A, C, W-135, and Y\] oligosaccharide diphtheria CRM197 conjugate vaccine \[Men ACWY\]). Randomized enrollment was stratified in a 1:1 ratio via an Interactive Response Technology (IRT) system which assigned the participants into two age cohorts: 2 to \<9 years of age and 9 to \<18 years of age. Subjects between 2 to \<9 years of age were further stratified by previous influenza vaccine status ("previously vaccinated" or "not previously vaccinated").

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: COMPLETED

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 4514

Inclusion Criteria

Male or female ≥2 to <18 years of age on the day of the first study vaccination
Subject's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) who was/were able to give informed consent/dissent after the nature of the study had been explained in accordance with the practices described in the study and according to local regulatory requirements
If the subject was of an age where, according to local regulations, informed assent was required, he/she must have provided assent to participate in the study
Subject/subject's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) was/were able to comply with study procedures and was/were available for follow-up; and
Subject was in generally good health as per the investigator's medical judgment

Exclusion Criteria

Clinical signs of fever and/or an oral temperature of ≥100.4°F (38.0°C) within 3 days prior to vaccination;
A known history of any anaphylaxis, serious vaccine reactions or hypersensitivity to any of the vaccine components described in the Investigator's Brochure, or had any of the contraindications listed in the package insert of the comparator vaccine;
A history of Guillain-Barré syndrome or other de-myelinating diseases such as encephalomyelitis and transverse myelitis;
Female subject of childbearing potential (ie, post onset of menarche and before natural or induced menopause), sexually active, and who did not use any acceptable contraceptive methods for at least 2 months prior to study entry and who did not intend to use any acceptable contraceptive methods throughout subject participation (acceptable contraceptive methods included: abstinence; hormonal contraceptive [such as oral, injection, transdermal patch, implant]; diaphragm with spermicide; tubal occlusion device; intrauterine device [IUD]; tubal ligation; male partner using condom; or male partner having been vasectomized);
Pregnant or breast feeding female;
Subject and/or subject's parent/guardians who were not able to comprehend or follow all required study procedures for the entire period of the study;
Received prior Meningococcal ACWY vaccination that conflicted with national recommendations or local practices for the timing of the primary or the booster vaccination;
Received influenza vaccination or had documented influenza disease in the last 6 months;
Known or suspected congenital or acquired immunodeficiency; or received immunosuppressive therapy, such as anti-cancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy, within the preceding 6 months; or systemic corticosteroid therapy (prednisone or equivalent) at any dose for more than 2 consecutive weeks (14 days) within the past 3 months. Topical, inhaled and intra-nasal corticosteroids were permitted. Intermittent use (1 dose in 30 days) of intra-articular corticosteroids was also permitted;
Administration of immunoglobulin and/or any blood products within the 3 months preceding vaccination, or administration was planned during the study;
Participated in any clinical study with another investigational product within 30 days prior to first study visit or intended to participate in another clinical study at any time during the conduct of this study. Concomitant participation in an observational study (not involving drugs, vaccines, or medical devices) was acceptable;
Medical conditions or treatments contraindicating IM vaccination due to increased risk of bleeding. These included known bleeding disorders (such as thrombocytopenia), or treatment with anticoagulants (such as warfarin) in the 3 weeks preceding vaccination. Antiplatelet agents such as low-dose aspirin, ticlopidine (Ticlid) and clopidogrel (Plavix) were permitted;
Evidence or history (within the previous 12 months) of drug or alcohol abuse;
Study personnel or immediate family members (brother, sister, child, parent), the spouse of study personnel or individuals who were financially or emotionally dependent on study staff;
Participated in this study in a prior season, if applicable; or
Any clinical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may have interfered with the results of the study or pose additional risk to the subject due to participation in the study.

Study & Design

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
QIVc (≥2 years to <18 Years of Age)	QIVc	Cell-derived Seasonal Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine
Non-Influenza Comparator Vaccine	Non-influenza Comparator Vaccine	Non-Influenza Comparator Vaccine

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Primary Efficacy: First Occurrence of Either RT-PCR- or Culture-confirmed Influenza (Time-to-event Analyses) Due to Any Influenza Type A or B Strain Regardless of Antigenic Match to the Strains Selected for the Seasonal Vaccine in Subjects ≥2 to <18 Years	Day 14 to Day 180 or until the end of the influenza season, whichever is longer	The primary efficacy endpoint was defined as the time from the last study vaccination to the onset of the first occurrence of either RT-PCR- or culture-confirmed influenza (time-to-event analyses) due to any influenza Type A or B strain regardless of antigenic match to the strains selected for the seasonal vaccine, that occurred more than 14 days after the last vaccination until the end of the influenza season. Dataset Used: FAS-Efficacy = All subjects in the All Enrolled Set who received at least one dose of study vaccine and were evaluated for efficacy from 14 days after the last vaccination. The success criterion used for this primary objective was as follows: The efficacy of the QIVc was demonstrated if the lower limit (LL) of the 2-sided 95% confidence interval (CI) for VE was above 20%.
Co-Primary: First Occurrence of Either RT-PCR- or Culture-confirmed Influenza (Time-to-event Analyses) Due to Any Influenza Type A or B Strain Regardless of Antigenic Match to the Strains Selected for the Seasonal Vaccine in Subjects ≥3 to <18 Years	Day 14 to Day 180 or until the end of the influenza season, whichever is longer	The co-primary efficacy endpoint: was defined as the time from the last study vaccination to the onset of the first occurrence of either RT-PCR- or culture-confirmed influenza (time-to-event analyses) due to any influenza Type A or B strain regardless of antigenic match to the strains selected for the seasonal vaccine, that occurred more than 14 days after the last vaccination until the end of the influenza season.Absolute vaccine efficacy of QIVc by first occurrence RT-PCR or culture confirmed influenza, due to any influenza Type A and B strain in subjects ≥3 years to \<18 years of age

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Secondary Efficacy #3: First Occurrence of Culture-confirmed Influenza Due to Any Influenza Type A or B Strain Regardless of Antigenic Match to the Strains Selected for the Seasonal Vaccine	Day 14 to Day 180 or until the end of the influenza season, whichever is longer.	The secondary endpoint was defined as the time from the last study vaccination to the onset of the first occurrence of culture-confirmed influenza due to any influenza Type A or B strain regardless of antigenic match to the strains selected for the seasonal vaccine, that occurred more than 14 days after the last vaccination until the end of the influenza season in subjects 2 to \<18 years, 2 to \<9 years, 4 to \<18 years, and 9 to \<18 years. Dataset used: FAS Efficacy
ISecondary Immunogenicity: Percentage of Subjects Achieving Seroconversion for 4 Influenza Strains (HI Assay)	Day 22 (all previously vaccinated subjects) or Day 29 and Day 50 (all not previously vaccinated subjects)	Immunogenicity was characterized by HI assay 3 weeks after the last vaccination in a subset of subjects 2 to \<9 years of age enrolled in Season 2 (n=432) and Season 3 (n=319) who were immunized and had immunogenicity data at the assessed timepoints (FAS Immunogenicity). Immunogenicity was assessed at baseline (Day 1; all subjects in immunogenicity subset), at Day 22 (all "previously vaccinated" subjects receiving a single dose of the study vaccine), and at Days 29 and 50 (all "not previously vaccinated" subjects receiving 2 doses) for all 4 influenza strains using the HI assay. Seroconversion was defined as: either a prevaccination HI titer \<1:10 and a postvaccination HI titer ≥1:40 or a prevaccination HI titer ≥1:10 and a ≥4 fold increase in postvaccination HI titer) Dataset used: FAS Immunogenicity = All subjects in the All Enrolled Set who received at least one dose of study vaccine and provided evaluable serum samples at both baseline and after the last vaccination.
Secondary Efficacy #1: First Occurrence of Either RT-PCR- or Culture-confirmed Influenza Due to Any Influenza Type A or B Strain Regardless of Antigenic Match to the Strains Selected for the Seasonal Vaccine	Day 14 to Day 180 or until the end of the influenza season, whichever is longer.	The endpoint was defined as the time from the last study vaccination to the onset of the first occurrence of either RT-PCR- or culture-confirmed influenza due to any influenza Type A or B strain regardless of antigenic match to the strains selected for the seasonal vaccine, that occurred more than 14 days after the last vaccination until the end of the influenza season in subjects 2 to \<18 years, 2 to \<9 years, 4 to \<18 years, and 9 to \<18 years. Dataset used: FAS Efficacy = All subjects in the All Enrolled Set who received at least one dose of study vaccine and were evaluated for efficacy from 14 days after the last vaccination.
Secondary Efficacy #2: First Occurrence of RT-PCR-confirmed Influenza Due to Any Influenza Type A or B Strain Regardless of Antigenic Match to the Strains Selected for the Seasonal Vaccine	Day 14 to Day 180 or until the end of the influenza season, whichever is longer.	The endpoint was defined as the time from the last study vaccination to the onset of the first occurrence of RT-PCR-confirmed influenza due to any influenza Type A or B strain regardless of antigenic match to the strains selected for the seasonal vaccine, that occurred more than 14 days after the last vaccination until the end of the influenza season in subjects 2 to \<18 years, 2 to \<9 years, 4 to \<18 years, and 9 to \<18 years Dataset used: FAS Efficacy - All subjects in the All Enrolled Set who received at least one dose of study vaccine and were evaluated for efficacy from 14 days after the last vaccination.
Secondary Efficacy #4: First Occurrence of Culture-confirmed Influenza Due to Influenza Type A or B Strain Antigenically Matched to the Strains Selected for the Seasonal Vaccine	Day 14 to Day 180 or until the end of the influenza season, whichever is longer.	The endpoint was defined as the time from the last study vaccination to the onset of the first occurrence of culture-confirmed influenza due to influenza Type A or B strain antigenically matched to the strains selected for the seasonal vaccine, that occurred more than 14 days after the last vaccination until the end of the influenza season in subjects 2 to \<18 years, 2 to \<9 years, 4 to \<18 years, and 9 to \<18 years.
Secondary Immunogenicity: Geometric Mean Ratio for 4 Influenza Strains (HI Assay)	Day 22/Day 1 (all previously vaccinated subjects) or Day 29/Day 1 and Day 50/Day 1 (all not previously vaccinated subjects receiving 2 doses)	Immunogenicity was characterized by HI assay 3 weeks after the last vaccination in a subset of subjects 2 to \<9 years of age enrolled in Season 2 (n=432) and Season 3 (n=319) who were immunized and had immunogenicity data at the assessed timepoints (FAS Immunogenicity). Immunogenicity was assessed at baseline (Day 1; all subjects in immunogenicity subset), at Day 22 (all "previously vaccinated" subjects receiving a single dose of the study vaccine), and at Days 29 and 50 (all "not previously vaccinated" subjects receiving 2 doses) for all 4 influenza strains using the HI assay. Geometric mean ratios (GMRs) measure the ratio in immunogenicity titers within subject\\ Dataset used: FAS Immunogenicity = All subjects in the All Enrolled Set who received at least one dose of study vaccine and provided evaluable serum samples at both baseline and after the last vaccination.
Secondary Immunogenicity: Percentage of Subjects With HI Titer ≥1:40 for All 4 Influenza Strains (HI Assay)	Day 1 (all subjects), Day 22 (all "previously vaccinated" subjects receiving a single vaccine dose) or Days 29 and 50 (all "not previously vaccinated"subjects receiving 2 doses)	Immunogenicity was characterized by HI assay 3 weeks after the last vaccination in a subset of subjects 2 to \<9 years of age enrolled in Season 2 (n=432) and Season 3 (n=319) who were immunized and had immunogenicity data at the assessed timepoints (FAS Immunogenicity). Immunogenicity was assessed at baseline (Day 1; all subjects in immunogenicity subset), at Day 22 (all "previously vaccinated" subjects receiving a single dose of the study vaccine), and at Days 29 and 50 (all "not previously vaccinated" subjects receiving 2 doses) for all 4 influenza strains using the HI assay. The measures for assessing immunogenicity as determined by HI were as follows: Percentage of subjects with an HI titer ≥1:40 on Day 22 (all "previously vaccinated" subjects receiving a single vaccine dose) or Days 29 and 50 (all "not previously vaccinated" subjects receiving 2 doses) for all 4 influenza strains
Secondary Immunogenicity: Geometric Mean Titers for 4 Influenza Strains (HI Assay)	Day 1 (all subjects), Day 22 (all previously vaccinated subjects) or Day 29 and Day 50 (all not previously vaccinated subjects receiving 2 doses)	Immunogenicity was characterized by HI assay 3 weeks after the last vaccination in a subset of subjects 2 to \<9 years of age enrolled in Season 2 (n=432) and Season 3 (n=319) who were immunized and had immunogenicity data at the assessed timepoints (FAS Immunogenicity). Immunogenicity was assessed at baseline (Day 1; all subjects in immunogenicity subset), at Day 22 (all "previously vaccinated" subjects receiving a single dose of the study vaccine), and at Days 29 and 50 (all "not previously vaccinated" subjects receiving 2 doses) for all 4 influenza strains using the HI assay.
Safety: Percentage of Subjects With Solicited Local and Systemic Adverse Events for 7 Days After Vaccination	days after vaccination on Day 1 (for "previously vaccinated" subjects) or for 7 days after vaccination on Day 1 and Day 29 (for "not previously vaccinated" subjects)	The measures for assessing safety and tolerability were as follows: Percentage of subjects with solicited local and systemic adverse events (AEs) for 7 days after vaccination on Day 1 (for "previously vaccinated" subjects) or for 7 days after vaccination on Day 1 and Day 29 (for "not previously vaccinated" subjects) in the QIVc group and the non-influenza comparator vaccine group. Dataset used: Solicited Safety Set
Safety: Percentage of Subjects With Unsolicited AEs for 21 Days After Vaccination	Day 1 to Day 22 (for previously vaccinated subjects) or Day 1 to Day 50 (for not previously vaccinated subjects)	The measures for assessing safety and tolerability were as follows: Percentage of subjects with unsolicited AEs assessed from Day 1 to Day 22 (for "previously vaccinated" subjects) or from Day 1 to Day 50 (for "not previously vaccinated" subjects) in the QIVc group and the non-influenza comparator vaccine group. Dataset used: Unsolicited Safety Set (Unsolicited Adverse Events)
Safety: Subjects With SAEs, AEs Leading to Withdrawal From Vaccination and/or the Study,(MAAEs) Within 30 Days of a 1st Occurrence, Post-ILI, and NOCDs Reported During Entire Study Participation or End of Flue Season, Whichever Was Longer	Day 1 to Day 181 (for previously vaccinated subjects) or to Day 209 (for not previously vaccinated subjects)	The measures for assessing safety and tolerability were as follows: Percentage of subjects with SAEs, AEs leading to withdrawal from vaccination and/or the study, Medically-Attended AEs (MAAEs) within 30 days after the first occurrence of an ILI, and New Onset of Chronic Diseases (NOCDs) reported during the subject's entire participation in the study (ie, from Day 1 to Day 181 \[for "previously vaccinated" subjects\] or from Day 1 to Day 209 \[for "not previously vaccinated" subjects\]), or until the end of influenza season, whichever was longer, and all medications associated with these events. Dataset used: Overall Safety Set

Trial Locations

Locations (39): 302 AusTrials Pty Ltd
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Sherwood, Queensland, Australia
601 Pori Vaccine Research Clinic
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Pori, Finland
605 Oulu Vaccine Research Clinic
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Oulu, Finland
608 Tampere Vaccine Research Clinic
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Tampere, Finland
609 Turku Vaccine Research Clinic
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Turku, Finland
704 Kauno klinikine ligonine
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Kaunas, Kauno Apskritis, Lithuania
703 UAB InMedica
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Kaunas, Kauno Apskritis, Lithuania
701 Naujininkai Outpatient Clinic
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Vilnius, Vilnaius Apskritis, Lithuania
404 Philippine General Hospital
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Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
401 Research Institute For Tropical Medicine
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Muntinlupa, National Capital Region, Philippines
400 Research Institute For Tropical Medicine
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Muntinlupa, National Capital Region, Philippines
805 Szpital Uniwersytecki nr 2 im. dr. Jana Biziela w Bydgoszczy
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Bydgoszcz, Kujawsko-pomorskie, Poland
NZLA Michalkowice - Jarosz i Partnerzy Spolka Lekarska
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Siemianowice Slaskie, Slaskie, Poland
603 Helsinki South Vaccine Research Clinic
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Helsinki, Finland
606 Kokkola Vaccine Research Clinic
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Kokkola, Finland
406 Research Institute For Tropical Medicine
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Muntinlupa, National Capital Region, Philippines
500 Merelahe Family Doctors Centre
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Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia
602 Seinäjoki Vaccine Research Clinic
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Seinäjoki, Finland
706 Private Office of Children Pulmonologist
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Alytus, Alytus Apskritis, Lithuania
402 De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
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Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines
700 Kaunas Silainiai Outpatient Clinic
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Kaunas, Kauno Apskrits, Lithuania
300 Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
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Carlton, Victoria, Australia
502 Medicum AS
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Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia
503 Vee Family Doctors Centre
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Paide, Järvamaa, Estonia
604 Helsinki South Vaccine Research Clinic
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Helsinki, Finland
600 Järvenpää Vaccine Research Clinic
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Järvenpää, Finland
702 JSC Saules seimos medicinos centras
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Kaunas, Kauno Apskritis, Lithuania
403 Philippine General Hospital
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Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
200 Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University
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Khon Kaen, Muang, Thailand
201 ChiangMai University
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
504 Merekivi Family Doctors Ltd
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Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia
505 Clinical Research Center
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Tartu, Estonia
607 Espoo Vaccine Research Clinic
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Espoo, Finland
900 Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago
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Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
405 De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
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Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines
803 Szpital im. Sw. Jadwigi Slaskiej w Trzebnicy
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Trzebnica, Dolnoslaskie, Poland
800 Niepubliczny Zaklad Opieki Zdrowotnej (NZOZ) "Salmed" s. c.
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Leczna, Lubelskie, Poland
806 Specjalistyczny Szpital im. E. Szczeklika w Tarnowie
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Tarnow, Malopolskie, Poland
804 Prywatny Gabinet Lekarski
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Debica, Podkarpackie, Poland