Back to resultsA Study for Evaluation of Immunogenicity and Reactogenicity of Fluarix/Influsplit SSW 2012/2013 in People Aged 18 Years and Above
Primary Purpose
Influenza
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
Germany
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Fluarix/Influsplit SSW 2012-2013
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Influenza focused on measuring Influenza, Healthy, Immunogenicity, Elderly, Safety, Adults
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects who the investigator believes can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol.
- A male or female aged 18 years or above at the time of vaccination.
- Written informed consent obtained from the subject.
- Healthy subjects or subjects with well-controlled chronic diseases as established by medical history and clinical examination before entering the study.
- Female subjects of non-childbearing potential may be enrolled in the study.
Female subjects of childbearing potential may be enrolled in the study, if the subject:
- has practiced adequate contraception for 30 days prior to vaccination, and
- has a negative pregnancy test on the day of vaccination, and
- has agreed to continue adequate contraception during the entire treatment period and for 2 months after completion of vaccination.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Use of any investigational or non-registered product other than the study vaccine within 30 days preceding the dose of study vaccine, or planned use during the study period.
- Chronic administration of immunosuppressants or other immune-modifying drugs within the six months prior to vaccination. Inhaled and topical steroids are allowed.
- Administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products within the three months preceding the administration of the study vaccine or planned administration during the study period.
- Administration of an influenza vaccine within the six months preceding the study vaccination.
- Planned administration/ administration of a vaccine other than the study vaccine within 30 days before study vaccination and during the entire study period.
- Clinically or virologically confirmed influenza infection within the six months preceding the study vaccination.
- Acute disease and/or fever at the time of enrolment.
- Acute, clinically significant pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic or renal functional abnormality, as determined by physical examination or laboratory screening tests.
- Chronic underlying disease, not stabilized or clinically serious.
- History of chronic alcohol consumption and/or drug abuse.
- Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition, based on medical history and physical examination.
- History of Guillain-Barré syndrome.
- History of allergic disease or reactions likely to be exacerbated by any component of the vaccine.
- Anaphylaxis following the administration of vaccine(s).
- Pregnant or lactating female.
- Female planning to become pregnant or planning to discontinue contraceptive precautions.
- Any condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, prevents the subject from participating in the study.
Sites / Locations
- GSK Investigational Site
- GSK Investigational Site
- GSK Investigational Site
- GSK Investigational Site
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Experimental
Arm Label
Fluarix/Influsplit 18-60 Years Group
Fluarix/Influsplit > 60 Years Group
Arm Description
Subjects 18-60 years of age received 1 dose of Fluarix/Influsplit SSW 2012-2013 vaccine at Day 0. The vaccine was administered intramuscularly in the deltoid of the non-dominant arm.
Subjects above 60 years of age received 1 dose of Fluarix/Influsplit SSW 2012-2013 vaccine at Day 0. The vaccine was administered intramuscularly in the deltoid of the non-dominant arm.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Humoral Immune Response in Terms of Haemagglutination (HA) Antibody Titers Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains
Antibody titers were expressed as Geometric mean titers (GMTs). The vaccine strains assessed were Flu A/Christchurch/16/10 (H1N1), Flu A/Victoria/361/11 (H3N2) and Flu B/Hubei-Wujiagang/158/09 (Yamagata).
Number of Subjects Who Were Seroprotected for Anti-HA Antibodies Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains.
Seroprotection rate (SPR) was defined as the number of vaccinees with serum haemagglutination inhibition (HI) titer greater than or equal to (≥) 1:40.
Number of Seroconverted Subjects for Anti-HA Antibodies Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains.
A seroconverted subjects was defined as a vaccinee with either a pre-vaccination titer less than (<) 1:10 and a post-vaccination titer ≥ 1:40, or a pre-vaccination titer ≥ 1:10 and at least a 4-fold increase in post-vaccination titer.
Mean Geometric Increase (MGI) for Haemagglutination Inhibition (HI) Antibody Titer Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains.
MGI was defined as the fold increase in serum HI GMT post-vaccination compared to Day 0.
Number of Subjects With Seroprotection Power (SPP) for HI Antibody Titer Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains Above the Cut-off Value.
SPP was defined as the number of vaccinees with a pre-vaccination titer < 1:40 and a post-vaccination titer ≥ 1:40.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Humoral Immune Response in Terms of Anti-HA Antibodies Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains.
Antibody titers were expressed as Geometric mean titers (GMTs). The vaccine strains included H1N1, H3N2 and Yamagata antigens. The outcome measure was assessed by influenza vaccination status in the 2011-2012 season, in subjects aged greater than (>) 60 years.
Number of Subjects Who Were Seroprotected for Anti-HA Antibodies Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains.
Seroprotection rate SPR was defined as the number of vaccinees with serum haemagglutination inhibition (HI) titer greater than or equal to (≥) 1:40. The outcome measure was assessed by the influenza vaccination status in the 2011-2012 season, in subjects aged > 60 years.
Number of Subjects Who Seroconverted for Anti-HA Antibodies Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains.
SCR was defined as the number of vaccinees with either a pre-vaccination titer less than (<) 1:10 and a post-vaccination titer ≥ 1:40, or a pre-vaccination titer ≥ 1:10 and at least 4-fold increase in post-vaccination titer. The outcome measure was assessed by influenza vaccination status in the 2011-2012 season, in subjects aged > 60 years.
Mean Geometric Increase (MGI) for Haemagglutination Inhibition (HI) Antibody Titer Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains.
MGI was defined as the fold increase in serum HI GMT post-vaccination compared to Day 0. This outcome measure was assessed by influenza vaccination status in the 2011-2012 season, in subjects aged > 60 years.
Duration of Solicited Local Symptoms.
Duration was defined as number of days with any grade of local symptoms.
Number of Subjects Reporting Any and Grade 3 Solicited Local Symptoms.
Solicited local symptoms assessed were ecchymosis, induration, pain, redness and swelling. Any was defined as any solicited local symptom reported irrespective of intensity. Grade 3 pain was defined as pain that prevented normal everyday activities. Grade 3 ecchymosis, induration, redness and swelling was greater than 100 millimeters (mm) i.e. >100mm.
Duration of Solicited General Symptoms.
Duration was defined as number of days with any grade of general symptoms.
Number of Subjects Reporting Any, Grade 3 and Related Solicited General Symptoms.
Solicited general symptoms assessed were arthralgia, fatigue, gastrointestinal symptoms, headache, myalgia, shivering, increased sweating and fever [axillary temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius (°C)]. Gastrointestinal symptoms included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or abdominal pain.
Any = any solicited general symptom reported irrespective of intensity and relationship to vaccination. Related = symptoms considered by the investigator to have a causal relationship to vaccination. Grade 3 symptoms = symptoms that prevented normal activity. Grade 3 fever = axillary temperature above 39.0°C
Number of Subjects Reporting Any, Grade 3 and Related Unsolicited Adverse Events (AEs).
Unsolicited AE covers any AE reported in addition to those solicited during the clinical study and any solicited symptom with onset outside the specified period of follow-up for solicited symptoms. Any was defined as occurrence of any unsolicited symptom regardless of intensity grade or relation to vaccination. Grade 3 was an event that prevented normal activities and related was defined as an unsolicited AE assessed by the investigator to be causally related to the study vaccination.
Number of Subjects Reporting Any and Related Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
A serious adverse event was any untoward medical occurrence that: resulted in death, was life-threatening, required hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, resulted in disability/incapacity or was a congenital anomaly/birth defect in the offspring of a study subject. Any was defined as occurrence of any symptom regardless of intensity grade or relation to vaccination and related was an event assessed by the investigator as causally related to the study vaccination.
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01607112
Brief Title
A Study for Evaluation of Immunogenicity and Reactogenicity of Fluarix/Influsplit SSW 2012/2013 in People Aged 18 Years and Above
Official Title
A Phase III Study for Evaluation of Immunogenicity and Reactogenicity of Fluarix/Influsplit SSW 2012/2013 in People Aged 18 Years and Above
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
November 2013
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
July 10, 2012 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
July 31, 2012 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
July 31, 2012 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
GlaxoSmithKline
4. Oversight
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the immunogenicity and safety of GSK Biologicals' trivalent influenza vaccine manufactured for the 2012/2013 influenza season administered in adults (18 to 60 years) and in elderly (over 60 years).
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Influenza
Keywords
Influenza, Healthy, Immunogenicity, Elderly, Safety, Adults
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Prevention
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
119 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Fluarix/Influsplit 18-60 Years Group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Subjects 18-60 years of age received 1 dose of Fluarix/Influsplit SSW 2012-2013 vaccine at Day 0. The vaccine was administered intramuscularly in the deltoid of the non-dominant arm.
Arm Title
Fluarix/Influsplit > 60 Years Group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Subjects above 60 years of age received 1 dose of Fluarix/Influsplit SSW 2012-2013 vaccine at Day 0. The vaccine was administered intramuscularly in the deltoid of the non-dominant arm.
Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
Fluarix/Influsplit SSW 2012-2013
Intervention Description
1 dose administered intramuscularly (or deeply subcutaneously) in the deltoid region of the non-dominant arm
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Humoral Immune Response in Terms of Haemagglutination (HA) Antibody Titers Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains
Description
Antibody titers were expressed as Geometric mean titers (GMTs). The vaccine strains assessed were Flu A/Christchurch/16/10 (H1N1), Flu A/Victoria/361/11 (H3N2) and Flu B/Hubei-Wujiagang/158/09 (Yamagata).
Time Frame
At Day 0 and Day 21
Title
Number of Subjects Who Were Seroprotected for Anti-HA Antibodies Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains.
Description
Seroprotection rate (SPR) was defined as the number of vaccinees with serum haemagglutination inhibition (HI) titer greater than or equal to (≥) 1:40.
Time Frame
At Day 0 and Day 21
Title
Number of Seroconverted Subjects for Anti-HA Antibodies Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains.
Description
A seroconverted subjects was defined as a vaccinee with either a pre-vaccination titer less than (<) 1:10 and a post-vaccination titer ≥ 1:40, or a pre-vaccination titer ≥ 1:10 and at least a 4-fold increase in post-vaccination titer.
Time Frame
At Day 21
Title
Mean Geometric Increase (MGI) for Haemagglutination Inhibition (HI) Antibody Titer Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains.
Description
MGI was defined as the fold increase in serum HI GMT post-vaccination compared to Day 0.
Time Frame
At Day 21
Title
Number of Subjects With Seroprotection Power (SPP) for HI Antibody Titer Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains Above the Cut-off Value.
Description
SPP was defined as the number of vaccinees with a pre-vaccination titer < 1:40 and a post-vaccination titer ≥ 1:40.
Time Frame
At Day 21
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Humoral Immune Response in Terms of Anti-HA Antibodies Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains.
Description
Antibody titers were expressed as Geometric mean titers (GMTs). The vaccine strains included H1N1, H3N2 and Yamagata antigens. The outcome measure was assessed by influenza vaccination status in the 2011-2012 season, in subjects aged greater than (>) 60 years.
Time Frame
At Day 0 and Day 21
Title
Number of Subjects Who Were Seroprotected for Anti-HA Antibodies Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains.
Description
Seroprotection rate SPR was defined as the number of vaccinees with serum haemagglutination inhibition (HI) titer greater than or equal to (≥) 1:40. The outcome measure was assessed by the influenza vaccination status in the 2011-2012 season, in subjects aged > 60 years.
Time Frame
At Day 0 and Day 21
Title
Number of Subjects Who Seroconverted for Anti-HA Antibodies Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains.
Description
SCR was defined as the number of vaccinees with either a pre-vaccination titer less than (<) 1:10 and a post-vaccination titer ≥ 1:40, or a pre-vaccination titer ≥ 1:10 and at least 4-fold increase in post-vaccination titer. The outcome measure was assessed by influenza vaccination status in the 2011-2012 season, in subjects aged > 60 years.
Time Frame
At Day 21
Title
Mean Geometric Increase (MGI) for Haemagglutination Inhibition (HI) Antibody Titer Against Each of the Three Vaccine Influenza Strains.
Description
MGI was defined as the fold increase in serum HI GMT post-vaccination compared to Day 0. This outcome measure was assessed by influenza vaccination status in the 2011-2012 season, in subjects aged > 60 years.
Time Frame
At Day 21
Title
Duration of Solicited Local Symptoms.
Description
Duration was defined as number of days with any grade of local symptoms.
Time Frame
During the 4-day follow-up period (Days 0-3) after vaccination
Title
Number of Subjects Reporting Any and Grade 3 Solicited Local Symptoms.
Description
Solicited local symptoms assessed were ecchymosis, induration, pain, redness and swelling. Any was defined as any solicited local symptom reported irrespective of intensity. Grade 3 pain was defined as pain that prevented normal everyday activities. Grade 3 ecchymosis, induration, redness and swelling was greater than 100 millimeters (mm) i.e. >100mm.
Time Frame
During the 4-day (Day 0-Day 3) follow-up period after vaccination
Title
Duration of Solicited General Symptoms.
Description
Duration was defined as number of days with any grade of general symptoms.
Time Frame
During the 4-day follow-up period (Days 0-3) after vaccination
Title
Number of Subjects Reporting Any, Grade 3 and Related Solicited General Symptoms.
Description
Solicited general symptoms assessed were arthralgia, fatigue, gastrointestinal symptoms, headache, myalgia, shivering, increased sweating and fever [axillary temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius (°C)]. Gastrointestinal symptoms included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or abdominal pain.
Any = any solicited general symptom reported irrespective of intensity and relationship to vaccination. Related = symptoms considered by the investigator to have a causal relationship to vaccination. Grade 3 symptoms = symptoms that prevented normal activity. Grade 3 fever = axillary temperature above 39.0°C
Time Frame
During the 4-day follow-up period (Day 0-3) after vaccination
Title
Number of Subjects Reporting Any, Grade 3 and Related Unsolicited Adverse Events (AEs).
Description
Unsolicited AE covers any AE reported in addition to those solicited during the clinical study and any solicited symptom with onset outside the specified period of follow-up for solicited symptoms. Any was defined as occurrence of any unsolicited symptom regardless of intensity grade or relation to vaccination. Grade 3 was an event that prevented normal activities and related was defined as an unsolicited AE assessed by the investigator to be causally related to the study vaccination.
Time Frame
During the 21-day follow-up period (Days 0-20) after vaccination
Title
Number of Subjects Reporting Any and Related Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Description
A serious adverse event was any untoward medical occurrence that: resulted in death, was life-threatening, required hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, resulted in disability/incapacity or was a congenital anomaly/birth defect in the offspring of a study subject. Any was defined as occurrence of any symptom regardless of intensity grade or relation to vaccination and related was an event assessed by the investigator as causally related to the study vaccination.
Time Frame
During the entire study period (Days 0-21)
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Subjects who the investigator believes can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol.
A male or female aged 18 years or above at the time of vaccination.
Written informed consent obtained from the subject.
Healthy subjects or subjects with well-controlled chronic diseases as established by medical history and clinical examination before entering the study.
Female subjects of non-childbearing potential may be enrolled in the study.
Female subjects of childbearing potential may be enrolled in the study, if the subject:
has practiced adequate contraception for 30 days prior to vaccination, and
has a negative pregnancy test on the day of vaccination, and
has agreed to continue adequate contraception during the entire treatment period and for 2 months after completion of vaccination.
Exclusion Criteria:
Use of any investigational or non-registered product other than the study vaccine within 30 days preceding the dose of study vaccine, or planned use during the study period.
Chronic administration of immunosuppressants or other immune-modifying drugs within the six months prior to vaccination. Inhaled and topical steroids are allowed.
Administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products within the three months preceding the administration of the study vaccine or planned administration during the study period.
Administration of an influenza vaccine within the six months preceding the study vaccination.
Planned administration/ administration of a vaccine other than the study vaccine within 30 days before study vaccination and during the entire study period.
Clinically or virologically confirmed influenza infection within the six months preceding the study vaccination.
Acute disease and/or fever at the time of enrolment.
Acute, clinically significant pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic or renal functional abnormality, as determined by physical examination or laboratory screening tests.
Chronic underlying disease, not stabilized or clinically serious.
History of chronic alcohol consumption and/or drug abuse.
Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition, based on medical history and physical examination.
History of Guillain-Barré syndrome.
History of allergic disease or reactions likely to be exacerbated by any component of the vaccine.
Anaphylaxis following the administration of vaccine(s).
Pregnant or lactating female.
Female planning to become pregnant or planning to discontinue contraceptive precautions.
Any condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, prevents the subject from participating in the study.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
GSK Clinical Trials
Organizational Affiliation
GlaxoSmithKline
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
GSK Investigational Site
City
Dresden
State/Province
Sachsen
ZIP/Postal Code
01097
Country
Germany
Facility Name
GSK Investigational Site
City
Dresden
State/Province
Sachsen
ZIP/Postal Code
01099
Country
Germany
Facility Name
GSK Investigational Site
City
Dresden
State/Province
Sachsen
ZIP/Postal Code
01129
Country
Germany
Facility Name
GSK Investigational Site
City
Dresden
State/Province
Sachsen
ZIP/Postal Code
01309
Country
Germany
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