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Investigation of V520 in a HIV Vaccine Dose Refinement Study (V520-027)(TERMINATED)

Primary Purpose

HIV Infections

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 4 x 10^9 Ad5 vg/dose (V520)
MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 8 x 10^9 Ad5 vg/dose (V520)
MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 1.5 x 10^10 Ad5 vg/dose (V520)
Sponsored by
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional prevention trial for HIV Infections focused on measuring AIDS

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 50 Years (Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Demonstrates good general health Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B surface Antigen (HBsAg), and Hepatitis C (HCV) seronegative Low risk of acquiring HIV infection ALT lab value within normal range Exclusion Criteria: Previously received an investigational HIV vaccine Has a known or suspected impairment of immunologic function Has a clinically significant chronic medical condition that is considered progressive Has a major psychiatric illness Has any history of malignancy, with the exception of basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer Weighs less than 105 lbs. Has a recent (within two years) history of chronic alcohol abuse Has a contraindication to intramuscular (IM) injection, such as anticoagulant therapy or thrombocytopenia Female is pregnant or breast feeding, or expecting to conceive or donate eggs during the study Male subject is planning to impregnate or provide sperm donation during the study

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm 2

    Arm 3

    Arm Type

    Experimental

    Experimental

    Experimental

    Arm Label

    MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 4 x 10^9 Ad5 vg/dose

    MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 8 x 10^9 Ad5 vg/dose

    MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 1.5 x 10^10 Ad5 vg/dose

    Arm Description

    MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 4 x 10^9 Ad5 vg/dose, 3 doses administered at Day 1, Week 4, and Week 26.

    MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 8 x 10^9 Ad5 vg/dose, 3 doses administered at Day 1, Week 4, and Week 26.

    MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 1.5 x 10^10 Ad5 vg/dose, 3 doses administered at Day 1, Week 4, and Week 26.

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Number of Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Spot (ELISPOT) Responders at 30 Weeks

    Secondary Outcome Measures

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    First Posted
    July 7, 2006
    Last Updated
    August 11, 2015
    Sponsor
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT00350623
    Brief Title
    Investigation of V520 in a HIV Vaccine Dose Refinement Study (V520-027)(TERMINATED)
    Official Title
    A Phase IIa Dose-Refinement Study of the Safety and Immunogenicity of a 3-Dose Regimen of the Merck Adenovirus Serotype 5 HIV-1 Gag/Pol/Nef Vaccine in Healthy Adults
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    August 2015
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Terminated
    Study Start Date
    October 2006 (undefined)
    Primary Completion Date
    May 2008 (Actual)
    Study Completion Date
    May 2008 (Actual)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Sponsor
    Name of the Sponsor
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

    4. Oversight

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    This study will test the safety and immunogenicity of an investigational Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) vaccine. Immunogenicity will be measured by evaluating the immune response to several different dose levels.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    HIV Infections
    Keywords
    AIDS

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Prevention
    Study Phase
    Phase 2
    Interventional Study Model
    Parallel Assignment
    Masking
    ParticipantInvestigator
    Allocation
    Randomized
    Enrollment
    210 (Actual)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 4 x 10^9 Ad5 vg/dose
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 4 x 10^9 Ad5 vg/dose, 3 doses administered at Day 1, Week 4, and Week 26.
    Arm Title
    MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 8 x 10^9 Ad5 vg/dose
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 8 x 10^9 Ad5 vg/dose, 3 doses administered at Day 1, Week 4, and Week 26.
    Arm Title
    MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 1.5 x 10^10 Ad5 vg/dose
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 1.5 x 10^10 Ad5 vg/dose, 3 doses administered at Day 1, Week 4, and Week 26.
    Intervention Type
    Biological
    Intervention Name(s)
    MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 4 x 10^9 Ad5 vg/dose (V520)
    Other Intervention Name(s)
    V520
    Intervention Description
    3-dose regimen of 1.0-mL intramuscular injections of MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 4 x 10^9 Ad5 vg/dose, 3 doses administered at Day 1, Week 4, and Week 26.
    Intervention Type
    Biological
    Intervention Name(s)
    MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 8 x 10^9 Ad5 vg/dose (V520)
    Other Intervention Name(s)
    V520
    Intervention Description
    3-dose regimen of 1.0-mL intramuscular injections of MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 8 x 10^9 Ad5 vg/dose, 3 doses administered at Day 1, Week 4, and Week 26.
    Intervention Type
    Biological
    Intervention Name(s)
    MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 1.5 x 10^10 Ad5 vg/dose (V520)
    Other Intervention Name(s)
    V520
    Intervention Description
    3-dose regimen of 1.0-mL intramuscular injections of MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 1.5 x 10^10 Ad5 vg/dose, 3 doses administered at Day 1, Week 4, and Week 26.
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Number of Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Spot (ELISPOT) Responders at 30 Weeks
    Time Frame
    30 weeks

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Maximum Age & Unit of Time
    50 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Demonstrates good general health Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B surface Antigen (HBsAg), and Hepatitis C (HCV) seronegative Low risk of acquiring HIV infection ALT lab value within normal range Exclusion Criteria: Previously received an investigational HIV vaccine Has a known or suspected impairment of immunologic function Has a clinically significant chronic medical condition that is considered progressive Has a major psychiatric illness Has any history of malignancy, with the exception of basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer Weighs less than 105 lbs. Has a recent (within two years) history of chronic alcohol abuse Has a contraindication to intramuscular (IM) injection, such as anticoagulant therapy or thrombocytopenia Female is pregnant or breast feeding, or expecting to conceive or donate eggs during the study Male subject is planning to impregnate or provide sperm donation during the study
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    Medical Monitor
    Organizational Affiliation
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Official's Role
    Study Director

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

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