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A Phase I Study to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of PnuBioVax

Primary Purpose

Pneumococcal Infection

Status

Completed

Phase

Phase 1

Locations

United Kingdom

Study Type

Interventional

Intervention

PnuBioVax

Placebo

About this trial

This is an interventional other trial for Pneumococcal Infection focused on measuring Pneumococcal Infection, Phase I, Immunogenicity, Safety, Vaccination

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 40 Years (Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

healthy male and female subjects between 18 and 40 years of age (inclusive).
female subjects of child bearing potential with negative pregnancy test at screening and willing to use 2 effective methods of contraception (i.e. established method of contraception plus condom, or where abstaining from heterosexual intercourse is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject) from Day 1 until 3 months after the last dose of PnuBioVax/Placebo.
male subjects willing to use 2 effective methods of contraception unless anatomically sterile, or where abstaining from heterosexual intercourse is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject, from Day 1 until 3 months after the last dose of PnuBioVax/Placebo.
subjects with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of <30 kg/m2.
subjects with a negative urinary drugs of abuse screen determined within 28 days of the first dose.
subjects with negative HIV and Hepatitis B and C results.
subjects must be willing and able to comply with the requirements of the protocol and must be available to complete the trial, including all follow up visits.
subject must provide written informed consent to participate in the trial.

Exclusion Criteria:

any relevant abnormality in medical history examination, vital signs laboratory tests or ECG.
any reason that would make the assessment of any injection site reaction difficult (e.g. tattoos at injections site, black skin).
history of migraine or asthma (no inhaler use for 5 years).
proven diagnosis of pneumonia within last 5 years.
current smokers.
history of anaphylaxis or hypersensitivity to previous vaccinations.
known impairment of the immune system or chronic diseases, e.g. autoimmune diseases, diabetes, cancer.
anticipation that the subject may require any other vaccination during the trial period.
subjects who are antinuclear antibody (ANA) positive (above a titre of 1:80).
subjects with haemoglobin level < 8.4 mmol/ L (males) and <7.8 mmol/L (females).
palpable cervical or axillary lymph nodes.
receipt of regular prescribed medication within 28 days of the first trial day and / or receipt of vitamins, minerals, herbal remedies and nutritional supplements within 7 days of the first trial day.

Sites / Locations

Simbec Research Ltd

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm 4

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Cohort 1

Cohort 2

Cohort 3

Placebo

Arm Description

50 µg of PnuBioVax

200 µg of PnuBioVax

500 µg of PnuBioVax

Placebo

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Incidence of all treatment emergent adverse events

Number of subjects with adverse events reported from first dosing to last follow up visit.

Secondary Outcome Measures

The proportion of subjects who develop an immune response to PnuBioVax

The proportion of subjects with an increase in serum IgG specific for PnuBioVax measured by ELISA on Days 1 (baseline), 29, 57 and 85.

Full Information

NCT ID

NCT02572635

First Posted

October 6, 2015

Last Updated

October 4, 2016

Sponsor

ImmunoBiology Limited

Collaborators

Simbec Research, Oxford Therapeutics Consulting Limited, ORION Clinical Services

1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number

NCT02572635

Brief Title

A Phase I Study to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of PnuBioVax

Official Title

A Randomised, Placebo Controlled, Double-blind, Dose Escalation, Single Centre Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of PnuBioVax Administered on Three Occasions 28 Days Apart at Three Dose Levels in Healthy Adult Subjects.

Study Type

Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date

October 2016

Overall Recruitment Status

Completed

Study Start Date

October 2015 (undefined)

Primary Completion Date

September 2016 (Actual)

Study Completion Date

September 2016 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title

Sponsor

Name of the Sponsor

ImmunoBiology Limited

Collaborators

Simbec Research, Oxford Therapeutics Consulting Limited, ORION Clinical Services

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee

5. Study Description

Brief Summary

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that can cause infections of the ears, sinuses or lungs. It can also cause more serious infections of the blood or brain. The elderly and young children are more vulnerable to these types of infections. The vaccines available at present are effective only on a certain number of strains of the bacteria. The PnuBioVax vaccine is being developed to work on a broader range of strains. This study will be looking at the safety and tolerability of the study drug for three different dosages: 50 μg, 200 μg, and 500 μg compared to placebo. The population eligible to take part in the study are healthy male and female subjects between 18 and 40 years of age. Volunteers for the study will be recruited through advertisements. Each volunteer will have received an information sheet concerning the study and will have agreed to participate in writing. Volunteers will be given at least 48 hours between reading the information leaflet and agreeing to participate. Only subjects who agree to undertake precautions to avoid pregnancy of either themselves of their partner during the study period will be eligible. Volunteers will give signed consent for their physician to be notified about their participation in the trial.

Detailed Description

This is a phase I study to assess the safety and immunogenicity of PnuBioVax administered on three occasions 28 days apart at dose levels of 50 µg, 200 µg, and 500 µg in healthy adult subjects. The study will involve 8 visits in total; screening period to determine eligibility, 3 treatment periods comprising of an overnight stay at the clinic (days 1, 29 and 57) and 4 outpatient follow up visits (7 days after each dosing period and one on day 85). Volunteers will also be requested to complete a diary card from day 1 to day 85. 36 Volunteers will take part in this study and will be randomly assigned to each sequential dose group as follows: Cohort 1: up to 3 doses of 50 µg of PnuBioVax or placebo Cohort 2: up to 3 doses of 200 µg of PnuBioVax or placebo Cohort 3: up to 3 doses of 500 µg of PnuBioVax or placebo Within each cohort, nine subjects will receive PnuBioVax and three subjects will receive placebo. Each subject will receive administrations of PnuBioVax or placebo on Days 1, 29 and 57. The lowest dose of PnuBioVax will be evaluated first (i.e. Cohort 1). Dose escalation will only proceed in the subsequent cohorts if blinded safety data (adverse events, injection site reactions, concomitant medication, vital signs and routine laboratory assessments) from day 8 from the 12 subjects in the preceding cohort have been reviewed by the Sponsor and Principal Investigator and are found to be satisfactory. The Sponsor and Principal Investigator will also review the safety data after each subsequent dose to ensure repeat dosing does not give rise to safety issues. Subjects will be followed up 7 days after each vaccination and also by telephone 14 and 21 days following each vaccination. Subjects will also be requested to record any adverse events in a daily diary. Haematology, biochemistry and vital signs will be measured at each follow up visit (except day 85) and a full safety follow up will be completed 7 days after the third dose (day 64). Bloods will be drawn for evaluation of the immune response to the PnuBioVax, 28 days following the first, second and third administrations (Days 29, 57 and 85). The blood draw at day 85 will also be used for exploratory analyses. The presence of autoantibodies will be assessed at screening (baseline level), and day 85 by measurement of anti nuclear antibody (ANA) levels.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study

Pneumococcal Infection

Keywords

Pneumococcal Infection, Phase I, Immunogenicity, Safety, Vaccination

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose

Other

Study Phase

Phase 1

Interventional Study Model

Parallel Assignment

Masking

ParticipantInvestigator

Allocation

Randomized

Enrollment

36 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title

Cohort 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Description

50 µg of PnuBioVax

Arm Title

Cohort 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Description

200 µg of PnuBioVax

Arm Title

Cohort 3

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Description

500 µg of PnuBioVax

Arm Title

Placebo

Arm Type

Placebo Comparator

Arm Description

Placebo

Intervention Type

Biological

Intervention Name(s)

PnuBioVax

Intervention Description

Three administrations (by intramuscular injection) given 28 days apart to 9 subjects.

Intervention Type

Biological

Intervention Name(s)

Placebo

Intervention Description

Placebo administered by intramuscular injection to 3 subjects in each cohort. Three administrations given 28 days apart.

Primary Outcome Measure Information:

Title

Incidence of all treatment emergent adverse events

Description

Number of subjects with adverse events reported from first dosing to last follow up visit.

Time Frame

Baseline to Day 85

Secondary Outcome Measure Information:

Title

The proportion of subjects who develop an immune response to PnuBioVax

Description

The proportion of subjects with an increase in serum IgG specific for PnuBioVax measured by ELISA on Days 1 (baseline), 29, 57 and 85.

Time Frame

Baseline to Day 85

Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:

Title

Measurement of antibody production against specific pneumococcal proteins.

Description

Exploratory analyses measuring change from baseline in serum IgG against nine pneumococcal antigens by electrochemiluminescence detection in an immunoassay.

Time Frame

Baseline to Day 85

Title

Measurement of the percentage inhibition by serum of the haemolytic activity of pneumolysin.

Description

Exploratory assay to determine the ability of antibodies in serum to neutralise the haemolytic activity of pneumolysin.

Time Frame

Baseline to Day 85

Title

Measurement of IL-17 production following stimulation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells with PnuBioVax.

Description

Exploratory analysis to measure the ability of peripheral blood mononuclear cells to produce IL-17 following stimulation with PnuBioVax measured by ELISA and ELISPOT.

Time Frame

Baseline to Day 85

Title

Measurement of the opsonophaocytic activity of serum antibodies against a target panel of S. pneumoniae strains

Description

Exploratory analysis measuring change from baseline in the percentage killing of multiple strains of S. pneumoniae using opsonophagocytic activity assays.

Time Frame

Baseline to Day 85

10. Eligibility

Sex

All

Minimum Age & Unit of Time

18 Years

Maximum Age & Unit of Time

40 Years

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: healthy male and female subjects between 18 and 40 years of age (inclusive). female subjects of child bearing potential with negative pregnancy test at screening and willing to use 2 effective methods of contraception (i.e. established method of contraception plus condom, or where abstaining from heterosexual intercourse is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject) from Day 1 until 3 months after the last dose of PnuBioVax/Placebo. male subjects willing to use 2 effective methods of contraception unless anatomically sterile, or where abstaining from heterosexual intercourse is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject, from Day 1 until 3 months after the last dose of PnuBioVax/Placebo. subjects with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of <30 kg/m2. subjects with a negative urinary drugs of abuse screen determined within 28 days of the first dose. subjects with negative HIV and Hepatitis B and C results. subjects must be willing and able to comply with the requirements of the protocol and must be available to complete the trial, including all follow up visits. subject must provide written informed consent to participate in the trial. Exclusion Criteria: any relevant abnormality in medical history examination, vital signs laboratory tests or ECG. any reason that would make the assessment of any injection site reaction difficult (e.g. tattoos at injections site, black skin). history of migraine or asthma (no inhaler use for 5 years). proven diagnosis of pneumonia within last 5 years. current smokers. history of anaphylaxis or hypersensitivity to previous vaccinations. known impairment of the immune system or chronic diseases, e.g. autoimmune diseases, diabetes, cancer. anticipation that the subject may require any other vaccination during the trial period. subjects who are antinuclear antibody (ANA) positive (above a titre of 1:80). subjects with haemoglobin level < 8.4 mmol/ L (males) and <7.8 mmol/L (females). palpable cervical or axillary lymph nodes. receipt of regular prescribed medication within 28 days of the first trial day and / or receipt of vitamins, minerals, herbal remedies and nutritional supplements within 7 days of the first trial day.

Overall Study Officials:

First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree

Christopher Bailey, Bsc, PhD

Organizational Affiliation

Sponsor (ImmunoBiology Ltd)

Official's Role

Study Director

Facility Information:

Facility Name

Simbec Research Ltd

City

Merthyr Tydfil

State/Province

Glamorgan

ZIP/Postal Code

CF48 4DR

Country

United Kingdom

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:

PubMed Identifier

29132988

Citation

Entwisle C, Hill S, Pang Y, Joachim M, McIlgorm A, Colaco C, Goldblatt D, De Gorguette D'Argoeuves P, Bailey C. Safety and immunogenicity of a novel multiple antigen pneumococcal vaccine in adults: A Phase 1 randomised clinical trial. Vaccine. 2017 Dec 18;35(51):7181-7186. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.10.076. Epub 2017 Nov 10.

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