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Immunogenicity & Reactogenicity of HBV-MPL Vaccine and Engerix™-B in Healthy Adults Following 2 Different Schedules

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Hepatitis B
Registration Number
NCT00697229
Lead Sponsor
GlaxoSmithKline
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, immunogenicity and reactogenicity of MPL-adjuvanted recombinant hepatitis B vaccine in comparison with those of Engerix™-B in healthy adult volunteers following two different schedules: 0, 2 months and 0, 6 months

Detailed Description

At the time of conduct of this study, the sponsor GlaxoSmithKline was known by its former name SmithKline Beecham

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
99
Inclusion Criteria
  • Between 18 and 40 years old.
  • Written informed consent will have been obtained from the subjects.
  • Good physical condition as established by physical examination and history taking at the time of entry.
  • Female participants will avoid becoming pregnant during the study period and they will have been on a contraceptive program for at least 2 months before entry.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Positive titres for anti hepatitis B antibodies.
  • Any vaccination against hepatitis B in the past.
  • Elevated serum liver enzymes.
  • History of significant and persisting hematologic, hepatic, renal, cardiac or respiratory disease.
  • Axillary temperature > 37°C at the time of injection.
  • Any acute disease at the moment of entry.
  • Chronic alcohol consumption.
  • Any chronic drug treatment, including any treatment with immunosuppressive drugs, which in the investigator's opinion, precludes inclusion into the study.
  • History of allergic disease likely to be stimulated by any component of the vaccine.
  • Administration of any other vaccine(s) or any immunoglobulin during the study period.
  • Simultaneous participation in any other clinical trial.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Anti-hepatitis B surface antigen (HBs) antibody concentrationsOne month after the full primary vaccination course and one month after the booster vaccination at 70 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of unsolicited symptomsDuring the 30-day follow-up after vaccination
Serious adverse experiences (SAE).Throughout the study period
Anti-HBs antibody concentrationsMonths 1, 2, 3, 6, 12, 13, 42
Occurrence, intensity and relationship of solicited general symptoms8-day follow-up after vaccination
Occurrence and intensity of solicited local symptoms8-day follow-up after vaccination

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

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Wilrijk, Belgium

GSK Clinical Trials Call Center
🇧🇪Wilrijk, Belgium

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