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Study of GRAd-COV2 for the Prevention of COVID-19 in Adults

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Covid19
Interventions
Biological: GRAd-COV2
Other: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT04791423
Lead Sponsor
ReiThera Srl
Brief Summary

Multicenter Study assessing the safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of the candidate vaccine GRAd-COV2, compared to placebo, for the prevention of COVID-19. Participants will be adults ≥ 18 years of age who are healthy or have medically stable chronic diseases and are at increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 acquisition and COVID-19. In the phase II part approximately 900 participants will be randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio to receive i) 2 repeated (21 days apart) intramuscular (IM) doses of GRAd-COV2 at 1x10\^11 viral particle (vp) (n = approximately 300 subjects) ii) 1 single IM dose of GRAd-COV2 at 2x10\^11 vp plus 1 dose of placebo after 21 days (n= approximately 300 subject) or 2 doses of placebo (n = approximately 300 subjects) on day 1 and day 22. There will be 3 strata for randomization: ≥ 65 years, \< 65 years and categorized to be at increased risk ("at risk") for the complications of COVID-19, and \< 65 years "not at risk". Risk will be defined referring to the study participants' relevant past and current medical history. An independent Data Safety Monitoring Board will provide oversight, to ensure safe and ethical conduct of the Study; a Steering Committee will revise safety data (collected for 900 participants 1 week after dosing) and immunogenicity data (collected for 450 participants 5 weeks after the first dosing) generated in phase II part. Jointly DSMB and SC will recommend the expansion to phase III and the best regimen to be used.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10300
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Adult female and male, ≥ 18 years of age at the time of consent
  2. Medically stable such that, according to the judgment of the investigator, hospitalization within the study period is not anticipated and the participant appears likely to be able to remain on study through the end of protocol-specified follow-up. A stable medical condition is defined as disease not requiring significant change in therapy or hospitalization for worsening disease during the 3 months prior to enrollment
  3. Able to understand and comply with study requirements/procedures based on the assessment of the investigator
  4. Contraceptive use by women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies
  5. Female participants, (a) Women of childbearing potential must: Have a negative pregnancy test on the day of screening and on Day 1; use one highly effective form of birth control for at least 28 days prior to Day 1 and agree to continue using one highly effective form of birth control through 60 days following administration of study intervention.
  6. Capable of giving signed informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. History of allergy to any component of the vaccine
  2. History of Guillain-Barré syndrome or any other demyelinating condition
  3. Significant infection or other acute illness, including fever > 37.3 °C on the day prior to or day of randomization
  4. History of laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection
  5. Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient state, including asplenia (only for phase II)
  6. Recurrent severe infections and use of immunosuppressant medication within the past 6 months
  7. History of primary malignancy except for: (a) Malignancy with low potential risk for recurrence after curative treatment (for example, history of childhood leukaemia) or metastasis (for example, indolent prostate cancer) in the opinion of the site investigator. (b) Adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer or lentigo maligna without evidence of disease (c) Adequately treated uterine cervical carcinoma in situ without evidence of disease (d) Localized prostate cancer (only for phase II)
  8. Clinically significant bleeding disorder (eg, factor deficiency, coagulopathy, or platelet disorder), or prior history of significant bleeding or bruising following IM injections or vene puncture
  9. Severe and/or uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, gastrointestinal disease, liver disease, renal disease, endocrine disorder, and neurological illness, as judged by the Investigator (mild/moderate well-controlled comorbidities are allowed) (only for phase II)
  10. Any other significant disease, disorder, or finding that may significantly increase the risk to the participant because of participation in the study, affect the ability of the participant to participate in the study, or impair interpretation of the study data
  11. Receipt of, or planned receipt of investigational or licensed products indicated for the treatment or prevention of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19
  12. Receipt of any vaccine (licensed or investigational) other than licensed influenza vaccines within 30 days prior to and after administration of study intervention
  13. Receipt of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products within 3 months prior to administration of study intervention or expected receipt during the period of study follow-up
  14. Involvement in the planning and/or conduct of this study (applies to both Sponsor staff and/or staff at the study site)
  15. For women only - currently pregnant (confirmed with positive pregnancy test) or breast-feeding
  16. Has donated ≥ 450 mL of blood products within 30 days prior to randomization or expects to donate blood within 90 days of administration of study intervention.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Double dose of GRAd-COV2GRAd-COV22 repeated (21 days apart) IM dose of GRAd-COV2 1 x 10\^11
Single dose of GRAd-COV2GRAd-COV21 single IM dose of GRAd-COV2 2 x 10\^11 vp plus 1 dose of saline placebo after 21 days
PlaceboPlaceboTwo doses of saline placebo on day 1 and day 22
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of participants with symptomatic laboratory confirmed COVID-19FROM > 28 DAYS POST FIRST DOSE (DAY 1) UP TO DAY 360

A binary response, whereby a participant is defined as a COVID-19 case if their first case of SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR-positive symptomatic illness occurs ≥ 28 days post first dose or ≥ 7 days after the second dose of study intervention (depending on the selected regimen).

Incidence of AEs, SAEs, MAAEs, and AESI28 DAYS POST EACH DOSE FOR AEs and FROM RANDOMIZATION UP TO DAY 360 FOR SAEs, MAAEs, and AESI

1. Incidence of AEs for 28 days post each dose of study intervention.

2. Incidence of SAEs, MAAEs, and AESIs from Day 1 post treatment through Day 360.

Incidence of local and systemic solicited AEs7 DAYS POST EACH DOSE OF STUDY INTERVENTION

Incidence of local and systemic solicited AEs

Post-treatment GMTs in SARS-CoV2 S and/or RBD antibodiesfrom day 1 to day 36

Post-treatment GMTs from day of dosing baseline value to 35 days post first dose in SARS-CoV-2 S and/or RBD antibodies.

Post-treatment GMFRs in SARS-CoV2 S and/or RBD antibodiesfrom day 1 to day 36

Post-treatment GMFRs from day of dosing baseline value to 35 days post first dose in SARS-CoV-2 S and/or RBD antibodies.

Proportion of participants with post-treatment seroresponse (> 4-fold rise in titers) to the S and/or RBD antigens of GRAd-COV2from day 1 to day 36

Proportion of participants with post-treatment seroresponse (\> 4-fold rise in titers) to the S and/or RBD antigens of GRAd-COV2.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to first SARS-CoV2 RT-PCR positive severe or critical symptomatic illnessFROM > 28 DAYS POST FIRST DOSE (DAY 1) UP TO DAY 360

Time to first SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR-positive severe or critical symptomatic illness occurring ≥ 28 days post first dose or ≥ 7 days after second dose of study intervention

Proportion of participants who have a post-treatment response for SARS-COV2 Nucleocapside antibodiesfrom Day 1 up to day 360

Proportion of participants who have a post-treatment response (negative at baseline to positive post treatment with study intervention) for SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid antibodies over time.

Time to first case of SARS-COV2 RT-PCR positive symptomatic illness using CDC criteriaFROM > 28 DAYS POST FIRST DOSE (DAY 1) UP TO DAY 360

Time to first case of SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR- positive symptomatic illness occurring ≥ 28 days post first dose or \> 7 days after second dose of study intervention using CDC criteria.

Time to first COVID-19 related Emergency Department admissionFROM > 28 DAYS POST FIRST DOSE (DAY 1) UP TO DAY 360

Time to first COVID-19-related Emergency Department admission occurring ≥ 28 days post single dose or ≥ 7 days post second dose of study intervention.

Time to COVID-19 related deathFROM > 28 DAYS POST FIRST DOSE (DAY 1) UP TO DAY 360

Time to COVID-19 related death

Post-treatment GMTs in SARS-CoV-2 S and/or RBD antibodiesfrom day of dosing baseline value to 35 days after first dose

Post-treatment GMTs from day of dosing baseline value to 35 days post first dose (14 days post second dose) in SARS-CoV-2 S and/or RBD antibodies

Post-treatment GMFRs in SARS-CoV-2 S and/or RBD antibodiesfrom day of dosing baseline value to 35 days after first dose

Post-treatment GMFRs from day of dosing baseline value to 35 days post first dose (14 days post second dose) in SARS-CoV-2 S and/or RBD antibodies

Proportion of participants who have a post-treatment seroresponse (≥ 4-fold rise in titers) in S and/or RBD antigens of GRAd-COV2.from day 1 to day 36

The proportion of participants who have a post-treatment seroresponse (≥ 4-fold rise in titers from day of dosing baseline value to 35 days post first dose) to the S and/or RBD antigens of GRAd-COV2.

Post-treatment GMTs in SARS-CoV2 S neutralizing antibodiesfrom day of dosing baseline value to 35 days after first dose

Post-treatment GMTs from day of dosing baseline value to 35 days post first dose (14 days post second dose) in SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies.

Post-treatment GMFRs in SARS-CoV2 S neutralizing antibodiesfrom day of dosing baseline value to 35 days after first dose

Post-treatment GMFRs from day of dosing baseline value to 35 days post first dose (14 days post second dose) in SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies.

Proportion of participants with post-treatment seroresponse (> 4-fold rise in titers) in SARS-COV2 neutralizing antibodiesfrom day 1 to day 36

Proportion of participants who have a post-treatment seroresponse (≥ 4-fold rise in titers from day of dosing baseline value to 35 days post first dose) to GRAd-COV2 as measured by SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies.

Trial Locations

Locations (26)

Fondaz.Irccs Ca' Granda - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

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Milano, Italy

Ospedale S.Gerardo - Monza

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Monza, Italy

Azienda Ospedaliera Policlinico Umberto I

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Roma, Italy

Asst Fatebenefratelli Sacco

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Milano, Italy

Az.Osp.Univ.P.Giaccone

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Palermo, Italy

Azienda Usl Di Piacenza

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Piacenza, Italy

Asst Di Cremona

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Cremona, Italy

E.O. Ospedali Galliera

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Genova, Italy

Ospedale Unico Del Vercellese - Ospedale Sant'Andrea

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Vercelli, Italy

Centro Ricerche Cliniche Di Verona Srl

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Verona, Italy

Presidio Ospedaliero Nord-Ospedale Santa Maria Goretti Latina

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Latina, Italy

Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata Di Trieste

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Trieste, Italy

Asst Dei Sette Laghi

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Varese, Italy

Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Ferrara

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Ferrara, Italy

Azienda Ospedaliera Dei Colli - P Cotugno

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Napoli, Italy

Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Della Universita' Vanvitelli I Di Napoli

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Napoli, Italy

Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Parma

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Parma, Italy

Ao Ospedali Riuniti - Foggia

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Foggia, Italy

Policlinico S. Matteo - Pavia

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Pavia, Italy

Ospedale Amedeo Di Savoia

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Torino, Italy

Ospedale Vittorio Emanuele Ii

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Bisceglie, Barletta- Andria-Trani, Italy

Azienda Ospedaliera San Giuseppe Moscati

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Avellino, Italy

Istituto per le Malattie Infettive Lazzaro Spallanzani IRCCS

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Roma, RM, Italy

A.O. Sant'Anna E San Sebastiano Caserta

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Caserta, Italy

Policlinico A. Gemelli E C.I.C.- Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli

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Roma, Italy

Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana

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Pisa, Italy

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