Examine Safety and Immune Responses of GSK 257049 Vaccine When Administered to Infants Living in a Malaria-endemic Region
Malaria
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Malaria
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: A male or female infant of between 6 and 12 weeks of age at the time of first vaccination. Written informed consent obtained from the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the subject Free of obvious health problems as established by medical history and clinical examination before entering into the study. Born to a mother who is hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) negative and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) negative. Born after a normal gestation period (between 36 and 42 weeks). Subjects who the investigator believes that their parents/guardians can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol should be enrolled in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Bacillus Calmette-Guérin tuberculosis vaccine (BCG) administration within one week of proposed administration of a study vaccine. Use of any investigational or non-registered drug or vaccine other than the study vaccines within 30 days preceding the first dose of study vaccine, or planned use during the study period. Administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products since birth or planned administration during the study period. Chronic administration (defined as more than 14 days) of immunosuppressants or other immune-modifying drugs since birth Any chronic drug therapy to be continued during the study period. Previous vaccination with diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b or hepatitis B vaccines. Major congenital abnormality. Serious acute or chronic illness determined by clinical, physical examination and laboratory screening tests Any medically diagnosed or suspected immunodeficient condition based on medical history and physical examination A family history of congenital or hereditary immunodeficiency. History of allergic disease or reactions likely to be exacerbated by any component of the vaccine. History of any neurological disorders or seizures. Maternal death. Hemoglobin < 80 g/L Simultaneous participation in any other clinical trial. Same sex twin Any other findings that the investigator feels would increase the risk of having an adverse outcome from participation in the trialModerate malnutrition at screening
Sites / Locations
- GSK Investigational Site
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
RTS,S/AS02D Group
Engerix-B Group
Subjects aged between 6 and 12 weeks at the time of first vaccination received by intramuscular injection a 3-dose vaccination course of RTS,S/AS02D at days 14, 44 and 74 and a 3-dose vaccination course of TETRActHib™ vaccine at days 0, 30 and 60. The RTS,S/AS02D vaccine was administered in the left anterolateral thigh, and the TETRActHib™ vaccine in the right anterolateral thigh.
Subjects aged between 6 and 12 weeks at the time of first vaccination received by intramuscular injection a 3-dose vaccination course of Engerix-B® vaccine at days 14, 44 and 74 and a 3-dose of TETRActHib™ vaccine at days 0, 30 and 60. The Engerix-B® vaccine was administered in the left anterolateral thigh, and the TETRActHib™ vaccine in the right anterolateral thigh.