Active clinical trials for "Influenza, Human"

In the 20th century, influenza pandemics occurred in 1918, 1957, and 1968, and were associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is estimated that, in the United States alone, the next influenza pandemic could cause approximately 200,000 deaths and 750,000 hospitalizations. Thus, the development of a vaccine against potential influenza strains has become a priority. The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and immune response to an H2N2 influenza vaccine candidate.

Objectives: To evaluate the safety and tolerability of a prime-boost study regimen that includes the recombinant DNA vaccine followed by licensed 2008/2009 FluLaval(Registered Trademark) in adults ages 18-50 years and adults ages 51-70 years as compared with control groups that receive the licensed vaccine only. To evaluate whether the study participants in each age group receiving a prime-boost schedule have a greater frequency of H1 or H3 neutralizing antibodies compared with those of the same age group who received only the 2008/2009 trivalent influenza vaccine. To evaluate differences in antibody or T cell responses (quantity, quality, or durability) between the two groups. Eligibility: Participants ages 18 to 70 years of age who are available for clinic follow-up through Week 24 and who have no previously undiagnosed clinically significant chronic diseases. Participants will provide blood samples for further testing to determine eligibility. Females must not be or become pregnant during the study. Volunteers who have been immunized with the current season FDA-approved influenza vaccine (2008-2009), or who are being treated for tuberculosis may not participate. Design: The study lasts for 24 weeks. Week 0: The first day of Week 0 (i.e., Day 0) is defined as the day of enrollment and first injection. Specific eligibility is reviewed. Participants will receive an injection of either the DNA vaccine VRC-FLUDNA047-00-VP (at 4 mg dosage) or a placebo. Week 4: All study participants will receive an injection of the trivalent seasonal influenza vaccine, according to the manufacturer's package insert directions. Participants will be given 7-day diary cards on which to record temperature and symptoms (e.g., muscle aches, headache, chills, nausea) and injection site reactions (e.g., pain, tenderness). Participants may also enter this information via the Internet. Presence of symptoms may require additional visits to the clinic. Participants will return to the clinic 2 weeks after each injection for the following procedures: Blood draws for further tests to determine the immune system's response to the vaccine(s) Clinical evaluations: vital signs and weight, examinations of the lymph nodes, and targeted physical exam on any visit if indicated by interim complaints or laboratory findings.

This study will evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of different combinations of influenza vaccine in healthy young children.

This study will evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of GSK Biologicals' GSK2202083A vaccine co-administered with GSK Biologicals' 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate (GSK1024850A) vaccine given as a three-dose primary vaccination course at 2, 3 and 4 months of age.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether CSL425 is a safe and effective vaccine for eliciting an immune response to H1N1 influenza in healthy adults

The purpose of the study is to obtain immunogenicity and safety data at different dose levels of an investigational H1N1 pandemic influenza vaccine in healthy adults 18 years of age and older.

A study to investigate the incidence of influenza and influenza-related complications, in adults between 50-64 years and elderly adults 65 years and over vaccinated with Fluarix™

This phase IV protocol is designed to evaluate the safety, clinical tolerability and immunogenicity of the 2005-2006 formulation of three widely used conventional influenza vaccines in children aged 6 to 35 months

The purpose of this research is to study side effects and safety of a new H5N1 flu (bird flu) vaccine and to look at how well people's immune systems make antibodies to fight infection after they get the vaccine. Up to 300 healthy people who are working at Aventis Pasteur H5N1 virus vaccine production facility in Swiftwater, PA, during the flu season are being asked to participate. It is important for vaccine production workers to receive the vaccine in order to minimize the risk of this bird flu virus combining with the regular flu virus. Volunteers in this study will have a medical screening, 2 vaccinations a month apart, 2 blood sample collections (1 before and 1 after the vaccinations to compare), 5 clinic visits, and follow-up over 6 months. They will also complete a diary card and to write down their temperature once a day and any symptoms they have every day during the week after they get their second shot. They will also be asked to write down any drugs or medicines they take.

This study may determine whether laboratory studies of people's blood cells, who have received vaccines against H5 influenza, or "bird flu," will help to decide if the vaccines are going to be prevent disease effectively. About 232 people, 18 years and older, enrolled in the studies "A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Phase I/II, Dose-Ranging Study of the Safety, Reactogenicity, and Immunogenicity of Intramuscular Inactivated Influenza A/H5N1 Vaccine in Healthy Adults" and "in Healthy Elderly Adults" will participate. Participants may be involved in this study for about 14 months. Procedures may include blood draws, physical exams, and medical history reviews.