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Effect of Influenza Vaccination on Global Systemic Inflammatory Markers in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease

Phase 4
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease
Inflammatory Response
Interventions
Biological: Influenza Vaccination
Registration Number
NCT06508437
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Tours
Brief Summary

Observational and randomized studies suggest that influenza vaccine may reduce future cardiovascular events in patients with cardiovascular disease. Beyond classical view of indirect effect, linked to the neutralisation of the virus, it is currently considered whether the vaccination may have a direct effect on inflammatory process.Atherosclerosis is known to be driven both by lipid stress and inflammation both at local and systemic level. The investigators suggest that influenza vaccination could have a positive effect on atherosclerosis by regulating plasma inflammation. The aim of this pilot study is therefore to assess the impact of influenza vaccination in patients with stable coronary artery disease on the circulating inflammatory response, in order to validate its potential immunomodulatory effect. If it is found to be beneficial, it could also constitute a future adjuvant therapeutic tool to traditional pharmacotherapy in the prevention of cardiovascular events.

Detailed Description

A multi-center, open-label, randomized delayed-start pilot study in 2 parallel groups will be conducted: participants will be randomized as to when the influenza vaccine will be administered, according to a 1:1 ratio between influenza vaccination immediately after inclusion or at 1-month follow-up. Blood tests for plasmatic inflammation analyses will be collected at baseline and at 1 month after study inclusion.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subjects aged ≥ 60 years.
  • With documented stable coronary artery disease.
  • Subjects who, in the opinion of the investigator, can comply with the protocol requirements (i.e., show up for the follow-up visit and be able to converse with study staff).
  • Signature of free, written and informed consent by the patient.
  • Affiliation to a French social security system.
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of serious reaction to influenza vaccine or refusal of vaccination or contraindication to vaccination.
  • Participant has received the influenza vaccine within <6 months or another vaccine.
  • Acute infection within <3 months or acute worsening of chronic diseases.
  • Severe neurocognitive disorders (inability to give informed consent).
  • Pre-existing medical conditions or medications involving the immune system (rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory conditions or active cancer, recent use (within the past year) of immunosuppressive or modulating agents, including oral steroids, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy) .
  • Cardiovascular surgery or other interventions within 6 months preceding the study or planned during the follow-up period.
  • Patient's wish or clinical situation requiring co-administration with other vaccines or any factor hindering monitoring.
  • Patient under guardianship, curatorship or safeguard of justice.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
"Immediate" Vaccination GroupInfluenza VaccinationAt the inclusion visit (D0), a dose of influenza vaccine will be administered.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Plasma concentration of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP)Between baseline and 1-month follow up

Change from baseline in peripheral blood hsCRP concentrations (mg/L) between study group

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Other Plasma inflammatory markers : N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptideBetween baseline and 1-month follow up

Change from baseline in peripheral blood markers N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide concentrations (ng/L) between study group

Other Plasma inflammatory markers : Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), Interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), Interleukin-6 (IL-6 )Between baseline and 1-month follow up

Change from baseline in peripheral blood markers: Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), Interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), Interleukin-6 (IL-6 ) concentrations (pg/mL) parbetween study group

Plasma arterial vulnerability markersBetween baseline and 1-month follow up

Change from baseline in peripheral blood markers (g/l) : Apolipoprotein B, lipoprotein(a) and low density lipoproteins cholesterol (LDLc) between study group

Other Plasma inflammatory markers : fibrinogenBetween baseline and 1-month follow up

Change from baseline in peripheral blood markers: fibrinogen concentrations (g/L) between study group

Immunoinflammatory markers in circulating immune cells : T cell responseBetween baseline and 1-month follow up

Differences in the expression level of peripheral blood immune cells by reverse transcription and real-time PCR (RT-qPCR) of genes involved in the T-cell response (CD3, CD4, CD8) between study group.

Circulating immune cells profile : percentage of peripheral immune cellsBetween baseline and 1-month follow up

Differences in peripheral blood immune cells determined by flow cytometry from blood mononuclear cells (PBMC): Percentage of B lymphocytes (CD45+CD19+), T lymphocytes (CD45+CD3+) and monocytes (CD45+CD14+CD11c+) between study group.

Immunoinflammatory markers in circulating immune cells : T cell populationBetween baseline and 1-month follow up

Differences in the expression level of peripheral blood immune cells by reverse transcription and real-time PCR (RT-qPCR) of genes involved in the T-cell orientation : Th1 (Tbet), Th2 (GATA3), Th17 (RORγ), Treg (FOXP3) between study group.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Chru de Trousseau

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Tours, France

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