ALVAC-HIV vCP1452 Alone and Combined With MN rgp120
HIV Infections, HIV Seronegativity

About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for HIV Infections focused on measuring HIV Antibodies, HIV Antigens, HIV Envelope Protein gp120, AIDS Vaccines, CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes, CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes, Neutralization Tests, Haiti, Brazil, Cytotoxicity, Immunologic, Epitopes, Viral Proteins, Trinidad and Tobago, Peru, HIV Preventive Vaccine, HIV Seronegativity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria Volunteers may be eligible for this study if they: Are from Brazil (Rio de Janeiro), Haiti, Peru, or Trinidad and Tobago. Are 18 to 60 years old. Are HIV-negative. Have not developed a sexually transmitted disease in the last 6 months. Have had no more than 2 sexual partners in the last 6 months. Have not injected drugs or used crack cocaine in the last 6 months. Have not exchanged sex for money or drugs in the last 6 months. Have used an adequate birth control method for 1 month prior to study injections and intend to continue for the injection period (7 months). Are available for 18 months of follow-up. Have a normal history and physical examination. (The criteria for inclusion have been changed from the original.) Exclusion Criteria Volunteers will not be eligible for this study if they: Have had immune diseases, chronic illness, or cancer (unless cured by surgical removal), or have used medications affecting the immune system. Have a medical or mental condition, or job that interferes with the study requirements. Have a sexual partner who is HIV-infected, unless practicing abstinence or have always used condoms for the last 6 months. Have a sexual partner at high risk of HIV infection. Have received live vaccines or experimental agents within 30 days prior to planned vaccination. Have received blood products or immunoglobulin in the past 6 months. Have active tuberculosis. Have had a severe allergic reaction, including 1 requiring hospitalization or medical care, or a serious reaction to vaccines. Have received HIV-1 vaccines or placebo in a previous HIV vaccine trial. Are pregnant or breast-feeding. Are allergic to egg products, thimerosal, or neomycin.
Sites / Locations
- Projeto Praça Onze/Hesfa Crs
- Les Centres GHESKIO CRS
- Barranco CRS
- CCPRI Med. Ctr. - Med. Research Foundation of Trinidad & Tobago
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
1
2
3
Participants will receive ALVAC-HIV vCP1452 at 0, 1, 3, and 6 months and MN rgp120 and Months 3 and 6
Participants will receive ALVAC-HIV vCP1452 at 0, 1, 3, and 6 months and MN rgp120 placebo and Months 3 and 6
Participants will receive ALVAC-HIV vCP1452 placebo at 0, 1, 3, and 6 months and MN rgp120 placebo and Months 3 and 6