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Monovalent Chimpanzee Adenoviral-Vectored Marburg Virus Vaccine in Healthy Adults

Primary Purpose

Marburg Virus Disease

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
cAd3-Marburg vaccine
Placebo
Sponsored by
Albert B. Sabin Vaccine Institute
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional prevention trial for Marburg Virus Disease focused on measuring Marburg virus, Marburg vaccine, cAd3-Marburg vaccine

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Able and willing to complete and provide written informed consent prior to any study procedure; including injection site photograph consent, completing an Assessment of Understanding (AoU) prior to enrollment by answering 9 out of 10 questions correctly at least once in 3 attempts, and including optional consent for retention of blood samples for potential future testing and assay development. Note: Participants can be enrolled even if they do not provide optional consent for retention of blood samples for potential future testing and assay development. Able to read and write the language used in diary card. Male or non-pregnant female 18 to 70 years of age (inclusive) at time of informed consent. Is capable of understanding and agrees to comply with planned study procedures and to be available for all clinic follow-up for all planned study visits. Able to provide proof of identity to the satisfaction of the study clinician completing the enrollment process. Has a means to be contacted and to contact the investigator during the study. Agree not to receive any vaccine within 28 days from study vaccination (prior and after), with the exception of an emergency use authorization or authorized non-adenoviral vectored coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine, which may be given within 14 days of study vaccination. Agree not to donate bone marrow, blood, or blood products until 3 months after the study vaccination. In good general health without clinically significant medical conditions, based on medical history, physical examination, vital signs, and clinical laboratory results as deemed acceptable by the principal investigator. Clinical laboratory results within 28 days prior to vaccination within the site's laboratory reference ranges (or deemed not clinically significant by the principal investigator) for the following parameters: hematology (complete blood count (CBC) including hemoglobin, white blood cell (WBC), red blood cell (RBC), total lymphocyte count); coagulation tests (prothrombin time, international normalized ratio (INR), fibrinogen); chemistry (C-reactive protein, d-dimer, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and serum creatinine). A laboratory result that is outside the reference range and is deemed not clinically significant by the principal investigator will not exclude the participant. Has a body mass index (BMI) >17 and ≤37 at screening. Female participant specific criteria: Negative pregnancy serum test at screening, and negative urine pregnancy test before vaccination, if of reproductive potential. Agrees to use an effective means of birth control from at least 21 days prior to enrollment through 24 weeks after study vaccination if assessed to be woman of childbearing potential UNLESS they fulfill one of the following criteria: At least 1 year postmenopausal. Surgically sterile. Male participants must agree: Not to father a child or donate sperm through study end. To use a barrier (condom) means of birth control from vaccination through study end, if assessed to be of reproductive potential. Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant or lactating female or plans to become pregnant or breastfeed starting from study vaccination through to study end. Has any medical disease or condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, precludes study participation. This includes any acute, subacute, intermittent, or chronic medical disease or condition that would place the participant at an unacceptable risk of injury, render the participant unable to comply with the requirements of the protocol, or may interfere with the evaluation of responses or the participant's successful completion of the trial; (chronic conditions that are well-controlled and medically stable, ie, no change in treatment for medical reasons occurred in the last 6 months, are allowed at the discretion of the principal investigator, eg, hypertension, asthma, thyroid disease). The medical disease or condition also includes any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition resulting from disease (eg, malignancy, HIV infection) or immunosuppressive/cytotoxic therapy (eg, medications used during cancer chemotherapy, organ transplantation or to treat autoimmune disorders). Serology screen positive for infectious diseases (hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV 1 and 2, syphilis). Known prior exposure to MARV or prior diagnosis of Marburg virus disease (MVD). Current diagnosis of COVID-19 by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) or antigenic testing or current signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Participants may be enrolled 14 days post resolution of all signs and symptoms of COVID-19 or of testing positive for COVID-19 in asymptomatic participants. History of or active status of any of the following clinically significant conditions: Serious adverse reactions to vaccines such as anaphylaxis, urticaria (hives), respiratory difficulty, angioedema, or abdominal pain. Allergic reaction to excipients in the study vaccine including gentamycin, neomycin or streptomycin or any other aminoglycoside. History of Diabetes mellitus Type I or Type II. Active Tuberculosis. Hereditary angioedema, acquired angioedema, or idiopathic forms of angioedema. Idiopathic urticaria within the last year. Bleeding disorder diagnosed by a doctor or use of anticoagulant medications such as, warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran (eg, factor deficiency, coagulopathy, or platelet disorder requiring special precautions) or significant bruising or bleeding difficulties with IM injections or blood draws. Major thrombotic event or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia or vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT). History of malignancy of any organ system, treated or untreated, within the past 5 years from screening. (If diagnosed malignancy is 5 or more years prior to enrollment and cured with no ongoing treatment it will NOT be considered an exclusion). Seizure in the past 3 years or treatment for seizure disorder in the past 3 years. Asplenia or functional asplenia. Autoimmune disease/autoinflammatory condition. Any medical, psychiatric, social condition, occupational reason, or other responsibility that, in the judgment of the investigator, is a contraindication to protocol participation or impairs a participant's ability to give informed consent. Has a clinically significant acute illness (this does not include minor illnesses) or temperature ≥38.0°Celsius (≥100.4° Fahrenheit) within 24 hours of the planned dose of study vaccine, re-evaluation of eligibility may be performed at resolution of all signs and symptoms, and randomization at a later date is permitted at the discretion of the investigator and after consultation with the sponsor (as appropriate). Receipt of any of the following substances: COVID-19 vaccine that has not received emergency use authorization or approval per local regulatory agency. Prior receipt of Ebola or Marburg vaccine. Prior receipt of any adenoviral-vectored vaccine, adenovirus-based or adeno-associated viruses (AAV)-based gene therapies or treatments, including adenoviral COVID-19 vaccines or boosters. Participant received an investigational drug (including investigational drugs for prophylaxis of COVID-19) within 28 days of dosing or within washout period (5 half-lives) of such drug or has used an invasive investigational medical device within 28 days of dosing. Received investigational Ig or monoclonal antibodies within 3 months. Received convalescent serum for COVID-19 treatment within 3 months. Received an investigational vaccine within 3 months before the planned administration of the first dose of study vaccine. Is currently enrolled or plans to participate in another investigational or interventional study during this study (observational/registry studies are allowed). Use of immunomodulators or systemic glucocorticoids in daily doses of glucocorticoid equivalence >20 mg of prednisolone in the last 90 days, and for periods exceeding 10 days. NSAIDS are permitted. Receipt of blood products within 3 months prior to enrollment. Current anti-tuberculosis prophylaxis or therapy. Abnormality or permanent body art (such as tattoo) in deltoid region that would interfere with ability to observe or assess injection site reactions.

Sites / Locations

  • KEMRI/Centre for Respiratory Diseases Research Siaya Clinical Research Annex
  • Makerere University-Walter Reed Project

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

cAd3-Marburg vaccine (1.0 × 10^11 PU)

Placebo

Arm Description

Single dose of cAd3-Marburg vaccine (1x10^11 PU) administered intramuscularly (IM) with needle and syringe in a volume of 0.56 mL. Placebo (0.9% NaCl solution for injection)administered intramuscularly (IM) with needle and syringe in a volume of 0.56 mL.

Single dose of Placebo (0.9% NaCl solution for injection) administered intramuscularly (IM) with needle and syringe in a volume of 0.56 mL.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

To evaluate the safety and tolerability of cAd3-Marburg vaccine
Count and percentage of vaccinated participants who develop: serious adverse events (SAEs), solicited adverse events (AEs), unsolicited AEs, adverse event of special interest (AESI), medically attended adverse events (MAAE), AE at each intensity level. Estimand 1a (Primary): Count and percentage of vaccinated participants who would develop SAEs, solicited AEs, unsolicited AEs, AESI, MAAE, and AE at each intensity level will be evaluated with each treatment group. A treatment policy strategy is used for assessing safety irrespective of a current (or prior) infection at time of the vaccination. Infections and death (if they meet the AE and time window criteria) are included in the endpoint (composite strategy).

Secondary Outcome Measures

To evaluate the antibody response (IgG) to cAd3-Marburg vaccine at Day 29 post-vaccination.
Secondary Endpoint: GMC of anti-Marburg-GP binding IgG antibodies at Day 29 post-vaccination. Estimand 2a: geometric mean concentration (GMC) of the vaccine group will be compared to placebo at Day 29 post-vaccination. The hypothetical strategy is used to estimate antibody levels without subsequent Marburg virus (MARV) infection or influence from immune-modifying drugs or non-study vaccines. The principal stratum strategy excludes those with active or prior MARV infection at the time of the vaccination.

Full Information

First Posted
April 5, 2023
Last Updated
August 29, 2023
Sponsor
Albert B. Sabin Vaccine Institute
Collaborators
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05817422
Brief Title
Monovalent Chimpanzee Adenoviral-Vectored Marburg Virus Vaccine in Healthy Adults
Official Title
A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Immune Responses of an Investigational Monovalent Chimpanzee Adenoviral-Vectored Marburg Virus Vaccine in Healthy Adults
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Not yet recruiting
Study Start Date
September 25, 2023 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
December 15, 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
October 31, 2024 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Albert B. Sabin Vaccine Institute
Collaborators
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
Yes
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Immune Responses of an Investigational Monovalent Chimpanzee Adenoviral-Vectored Marburg Virus Vaccine in Healthy Adults
Detailed Description
This is a multi-center, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, Phase II study to evaluate safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of a single dose of cAd3-Marburg vaccine in healthy adults up to 70 years of age, in Uganda and Kenya. The study will enroll 125 eligible participants randomized 4:1 to receive the cAd3-Marburg vaccine at 1.0 × 10^11 PU dose or placebo (0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) solution) at Day 1, intramuscularly in deltoid muscle. Participants will be screened for eligibility up to 28 days before enrollment. Enrollment will be staggered, starting with healthy adults 18 to 50 years of age (inclusive). Upon enrollment of minimum 25 younger adult participants (sentinel), the safety data up to 7 days post vaccination of these 25 sentinel participants will be reviewed by the independent DSMB. Progression to enrollment of the older adults (>50 to 70 years of age) will be dependent on the unblinded review of the Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB). Safety and immunogenicity will be assessed at Days 1, 8, 15, 29, 85, 169, and will conclude at the end of study visit on Day 366.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Marburg Virus Disease
Keywords
Marburg virus, Marburg vaccine, cAd3-Marburg vaccine

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Prevention
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
Participants will be randomized 4:1 to receive the cAd3-Marburg vaccine at 1.0 × 10^11 PU dose or placebo at Day 1.
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
125 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
cAd3-Marburg vaccine (1.0 × 10^11 PU)
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Single dose of cAd3-Marburg vaccine (1x10^11 PU) administered intramuscularly (IM) with needle and syringe in a volume of 0.56 mL. Placebo (0.9% NaCl solution for injection)administered intramuscularly (IM) with needle and syringe in a volume of 0.56 mL.
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Single dose of Placebo (0.9% NaCl solution for injection) administered intramuscularly (IM) with needle and syringe in a volume of 0.56 mL.
Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
cAd3-Marburg vaccine
Intervention Description
The recombinant chimpanzee adenovirus Type 3-vectored Marburg vaccine, (cAd3-Marburg) is composed of a cAd3 vector that expresses Marburg wild type glycoprotein (WT GP) from the Angola strain.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
0.9% NaCl solution for injection.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
To evaluate the safety and tolerability of cAd3-Marburg vaccine
Description
Count and percentage of vaccinated participants who develop: serious adverse events (SAEs), solicited adverse events (AEs), unsolicited AEs, adverse event of special interest (AESI), medically attended adverse events (MAAE), AE at each intensity level. Estimand 1a (Primary): Count and percentage of vaccinated participants who would develop SAEs, solicited AEs, unsolicited AEs, AESI, MAAE, and AE at each intensity level will be evaluated with each treatment group. A treatment policy strategy is used for assessing safety irrespective of a current (or prior) infection at time of the vaccination. Infections and death (if they meet the AE and time window criteria) are included in the endpoint (composite strategy).
Time Frame
1 year
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
To evaluate the antibody response (IgG) to cAd3-Marburg vaccine at Day 29 post-vaccination.
Description
Secondary Endpoint: GMC of anti-Marburg-GP binding IgG antibodies at Day 29 post-vaccination. Estimand 2a: geometric mean concentration (GMC) of the vaccine group will be compared to placebo at Day 29 post-vaccination. The hypothetical strategy is used to estimate antibody levels without subsequent Marburg virus (MARV) infection or influence from immune-modifying drugs or non-study vaccines. The principal stratum strategy excludes those with active or prior MARV infection at the time of the vaccination.
Time Frame
6 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
70 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Able and willing to complete and provide written informed consent prior to any study procedure; including injection site photograph consent, completing an Assessment of Understanding (AoU) prior to enrollment by answering 9 out of 10 questions correctly at least once in 3 attempts, and including optional consent for retention of blood samples for potential future testing and assay development. Note: Participants can be enrolled even if they do not provide optional consent for retention of blood samples for potential future testing and assay development. Able to read and write the language used in diary card. Male or non-pregnant female 18 to 70 years of age (inclusive) at time of informed consent. Is capable of understanding and agrees to comply with planned study procedures and to be available for all clinic follow-up for all planned study visits. Able to provide proof of identity to the satisfaction of the study clinician completing the enrollment process. Has a means to be contacted and to contact the investigator during the study. Agree not to receive any vaccine within 28 days from study vaccination (prior and after), with the exception of an emergency use authorization or authorized non-adenoviral vectored coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine, which may be given within 14 days of study vaccination. Agree not to donate bone marrow, blood, or blood products until 3 months after the study vaccination. In good general health without clinically significant medical conditions, based on medical history, physical examination, vital signs, and clinical laboratory results as deemed acceptable by the principal investigator. Clinical laboratory results within 28 days prior to vaccination within the site's laboratory reference ranges (or deemed not clinically significant by the principal investigator) for the following parameters: hematology (complete blood count (CBC) including hemoglobin, white blood cell (WBC), red blood cell (RBC), total lymphocyte count); coagulation tests (prothrombin time, international normalized ratio (INR), fibrinogen); chemistry (C-reactive protein, d-dimer, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and serum creatinine). A laboratory result that is outside the reference range and is deemed not clinically significant by the principal investigator will not exclude the participant. Has a body mass index (BMI) >17 and ≤37 at screening. Female participant specific criteria: Negative pregnancy serum test at screening, and negative urine pregnancy test before vaccination, if of reproductive potential. Agrees to use an effective means of birth control from at least 21 days prior to enrollment through 24 weeks after study vaccination if assessed to be woman of childbearing potential UNLESS they fulfill one of the following criteria: At least 1 year postmenopausal. Surgically sterile. Male participants must agree: Not to father a child or donate sperm through study end. To use a barrier (condom) means of birth control from vaccination through study end, if assessed to be of reproductive potential. Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant or lactating female or plans to become pregnant or breastfeed starting from study vaccination through to study end. Has any medical disease or condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, precludes study participation. This includes any acute, subacute, intermittent, or chronic medical disease or condition that would place the participant at an unacceptable risk of injury, render the participant unable to comply with the requirements of the protocol, or may interfere with the evaluation of responses or the participant's successful completion of the trial; (chronic conditions that are well-controlled and medically stable, ie, no change in treatment for medical reasons occurred in the last 6 months, are allowed at the discretion of the principal investigator, eg, hypertension, asthma, thyroid disease). The medical disease or condition also includes any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition resulting from disease (eg, malignancy, HIV infection) or immunosuppressive/cytotoxic therapy (eg, medications used during cancer chemotherapy, organ transplantation or to treat autoimmune disorders). Serology screen positive for infectious diseases (hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV 1 and 2, syphilis). Known prior exposure to MARV or prior diagnosis of Marburg virus disease (MVD). Current diagnosis of COVID-19 by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) or antigenic testing or current signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Participants may be enrolled 14 days post resolution of all signs and symptoms of COVID-19 or of testing positive for COVID-19 in asymptomatic participants. History of or active status of any of the following clinically significant conditions: Serious adverse reactions to vaccines such as anaphylaxis, urticaria (hives), respiratory difficulty, angioedema, or abdominal pain. Allergic reaction to excipients in the study vaccine including gentamycin, neomycin or streptomycin or any other aminoglycoside. History of Diabetes mellitus Type I or Type II. Active Tuberculosis. Hereditary angioedema, acquired angioedema, or idiopathic forms of angioedema. Idiopathic urticaria within the last year. Bleeding disorder diagnosed by a doctor or use of anticoagulant medications such as, warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran (eg, factor deficiency, coagulopathy, or platelet disorder requiring special precautions) or significant bruising or bleeding difficulties with IM injections or blood draws. Major thrombotic event or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia or vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT). History of malignancy of any organ system, treated or untreated, within the past 5 years from screening. (If diagnosed malignancy is 5 or more years prior to enrollment and cured with no ongoing treatment it will NOT be considered an exclusion). Seizure in the past 3 years or treatment for seizure disorder in the past 3 years. Asplenia or functional asplenia. Autoimmune disease/autoinflammatory condition. Any medical, psychiatric, social condition, occupational reason, or other responsibility that, in the judgment of the investigator, is a contraindication to protocol participation or impairs a participant's ability to give informed consent. Has a clinically significant acute illness (this does not include minor illnesses) or temperature ≥38.0°Celsius (≥100.4° Fahrenheit) within 24 hours of the planned dose of study vaccine, re-evaluation of eligibility may be performed at resolution of all signs and symptoms, and randomization at a later date is permitted at the discretion of the investigator and after consultation with the sponsor (as appropriate). Receipt of any of the following substances: COVID-19 vaccine that has not received emergency use authorization or approval per local regulatory agency. Prior receipt of Ebola or Marburg vaccine. Prior receipt of any adenoviral-vectored vaccine, adenovirus-based or adeno-associated viruses (AAV)-based gene therapies or treatments, including adenoviral COVID-19 vaccines or boosters. Participant received an investigational drug (including investigational drugs for prophylaxis of COVID-19) within 28 days of dosing or within washout period (5 half-lives) of such drug or has used an invasive investigational medical device within 28 days of dosing. Received investigational Ig or monoclonal antibodies within 3 months. Received convalescent serum for COVID-19 treatment within 3 months. Received an investigational vaccine within 3 months before the planned administration of the first dose of study vaccine. Is currently enrolled or plans to participate in another investigational or interventional study during this study (observational/registry studies are allowed). Use of immunomodulators or systemic glucocorticoids in daily doses of glucocorticoid equivalence >20 mg of prednisolone in the last 90 days, and for periods exceeding 10 days. NSAIDS are permitted. Receipt of blood products within 3 months prior to enrollment. Current anti-tuberculosis prophylaxis or therapy. Abnormality or permanent body art (such as tattoo) in deltoid region that would interfere with ability to observe or assess injection site reactions.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Antonio Gonzalez Lopez, MD, PhD, MPH
Phone
240-274-4546
Email
antonio.gonzalezlopez@sabin.org
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Norman Waters, PhD
Phone
240-457-2371
Email
norman.waters@sabin.org
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Antonio Gonzalez Lopez, MD, PhD, MPH
Organizational Affiliation
Albert B. Sabin Vaccine Institute
Official's Role
Study Chair
Facility Information:
Facility Name
KEMRI/Centre for Respiratory Diseases Research Siaya Clinical Research Annex
City
Siaya
Country
Kenya
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Videlis Nduba, MD, PhD
Facility Name
Makerere University-Walter Reed Project
City
Kampala
Country
Uganda
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Betty Mwesigwa, MBChB, MSc.

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Plan Description
The clinic trial results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal, which will include, as feasible, the study protocol. A summary of the study results will be included within the trial registration records in ClinicalTrials.gov.
IPD Sharing Time Frame
We will also publish results in a manuscript in a peer reviewed journal, which requires a published study protocol. We expect this will be done either by early 2025.

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