Study of Purified Vero Rabies Vaccine Compared With a Reference Rabies Vaccine as Simulated Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis in Adults in Thaïland

Sponsor
Sanofi (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT04594551
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

Primary Objective:

To describe the immune response induced by VRVg-2 and Verorab vaccines at D14 and D35 when co-administered with Human Rabies Immunoglobulins (HRIG) at D0, according to the Zagreb (2-1-1) IM regimen in healthy adult subjects.

Secondary Objective:

Immunogenicity To describe the immune response induced by VRVg-2 and Verorab vaccines at D90 when co-administered with HRIG at D0, according to the Zagreb (2-1-1) IM regimen in healthy adult subjects.

Safety To describe the safety profile of VRVg-2 and Verorab vaccines when co administered with HRIG at D0, after each vaccination.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Biological: Purified vero rabies vaccine - serum free
  • Biological: Purified inactivated rabies vaccine
  • Biological: Human rabies immunoglobulins
Phase 3

Detailed Description

The duration of each subject's participation in the study will be approximately 7 months (21 day-vaccination period followed by 6 months safety follow-up period).

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
201 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Prevention
Official Title:
Immunogenicity and Safety of the Purified Vero Rabies Vaccine - Serum Free (VRVg) Using the Zagreb Regimen as Simulated Rabies Post-exposure Prophylaxis in Healthy Adults in Thailand
Actual Study Start Date :
Oct 11, 2020
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Jun 23, 2021
Actual Study Completion Date :
Jun 23, 2021

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Group 1: VRVg-2 + HRIG

VRVg-2 4 injections: 2 at Day 0, 1 at Day 7, 1 at Day 21 + HRIG at D0

Biological: Purified vero rabies vaccine - serum free
Pharmaceutical form:freeze-dried - Route of administration: intramuscular
Other Names:
  • VRVg-2
  • Biological: Human rabies immunoglobulins
    Pharmaceutical form:liquid/solution in 2 mL vials - Route of administration: intramuscular
    Other Names:
  • HRIG
  • Active Comparator: Group 2: Verorab + HRIG

    Verorab 4 injections: 2 at Day 0, 1 at Day 7, 1 at Day 21 + HRIG at D0

    Biological: Purified inactivated rabies vaccine
    Pharmaceutical form:freeze-dried - Route of administration: intramuscular
    Other Names:
  • Verorab
  • Biological: Human rabies immunoglobulins
    Pharmaceutical form:liquid/solution in 2 mL vials - Route of administration: intramuscular
    Other Names:
  • HRIG
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Percentage of participants achieving rabies virus neutralizing antibody (RVNA) titer greater than or equal to (≥) 0.5 IU/mL [Day 14 (post-vaccination)]

      RVNA titers will be measured by rapid fluorescent focus inhibition test (RFFIT)

    2. Percentage of participants achieving RVNA titer greater than or equal to (≥) 0.5 IU/mL [Day 35 (post-vaccination)]

      RVNA titers will be measured by RFFIT

    3. Number of Participants achieving RVNA titer greater than or equal to (≥) lower limit of quantification [Day 14 (post-vaccination)]

      RVNA titers will be measured by RFFIT - Lower limit of quantification for RFFIT assay is 0.2 IU/mL

    4. Number of Participants achieving RVNA titer greater than or equal to (≥) lower limit of quantification [Day 35 (post-vaccination)]

      RVNA titers will be measured by RFFIT - Lower limit of quantification for RFFIT assay is 0.2 IU/mL

    5. Geometric Mean Titer Ratio (GMTR) of individual RVNA titer: (post-/pre-vaccination) [Day 14 (post-vaccination]

      RVNA titers against rabies virus will be measured by RFFIT at Day 0 and Day 14 - RVNA ratios Day14/Day0 will be calculated

    6. Geometric Mean Titer Ratio (GMTR) of individual RVNA titer: (post-/pre-vaccination) [Day 35 (post-vaccination)]

      RVNA titers against rabies virus will be measured by RFFIT at Day 0 and Day 35 - RVNA ratios Day35/Day0 will be calculated

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Number of participants reporting immediate adverse events (AEs) [Within 30 minutes post-vaccination]

      Unsolicited (spontaneously reported) systematic AEs

    2. Percentage of participants reporting solicited injection site and systemic reactions [Within 7 days post-vaccination]

      Solicited injection site reactions: - pain, erythema, and swelling in adults (aged ≥ 18 years) Solicited systemic reactions: - fever, headache, malaise and myalgia in adults (aged ≥ 18 years)

    3. Number of participants reporting unsolicited injection site AEs [Within 28 days post-vaccination]

      Unsolicited injection site AEs

    4. Number of participants reporting unsolicited systemic AEs [Between each vaccination and up to 28 days after the last vaccination]

      Unsolicited systemic AEs

    5. Number of participants reporting serious adverse events (SAEs) [Up to 6 months after last vaccination]

      SAEs, including adverse event of special interest (AESIs)

    6. Percentage of participants achieving rabies virus neutralizing antibody (RVNA) titer greater than or equal to (≥) 0.5 IU/mL [Day 90 (post-vaccination)]

      RVNA titers will be measured by RFFIT

    7. Number of Participants achieving RVNA titer greater than or equal to (≥) lower limit of quantification [Day 90 (post-vaccination)]

      RVNA titers will be measured by RFFIT - Lower limit of quantification for RFFIT assay is 0.2 IU/mL

    8. Geometric Mean Titer Ratio (GMTR) of individual RVNA titer: (post-/pre-vaccination) [Day 90 (post-vaccination)]

      RVNA titers against rabies virus will be measured by RFFIT at Day 0 and Day 90 - RVNA ratios Day90/Day0 will be calculated

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    Yes
    Inclusion criteria :
    • Aged ≥ 18 years on the day of inclusion

    • Able to attend all scheduled visits and to comply with all study procedures

    • Body Mass Index (BMI): 18.5 kg/m2 ≤ BMI ≤ 30 kg/m2s

    Exclusion criteria:
    • Subject is pregnant, or lactating, or of childbearing potential and not using an effective method of contraception or abstinence from at least 4 weeks prior to the first vaccination and 1 month after each vaccination. To be considered of non-childbearing potential, a female must be pre-menarche or post-menopausal for at least 1 year, or surgically sterile.

    • Participation at the time of study enrollment or, planned participation during the present study period in another clinical study investigating a vaccine, drug, medical device, or medical procedure

    • Receipt of any vaccine in the 4 weeks (28 days) preceding the first study vaccination or planned receipt of any vaccine prior to Visit 7 (D90)

    • Previous vaccination against rabies (in pre- or post-exposure regimen) with either the study vaccines or another vaccine

    • Bite by, or exposure to a potentially rabid animal in the previous 6 months without post-exposure prophylaxis

    • Receipt of immune globulins, blood or blood-derived products in the past 3 months

    • Known or suspected congenital or acquired immunodeficiency; or receipt of immunosuppressive therapy, such as anti-cancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy, within the preceding 6 months; or long-term systemic corticosteroid therapy (prednisone or equivalent for more than 2 consecutive weeks within the past 3 months)

    • At high risk for rabies exposure

    • Known systemic hypersensitivity to any of the study/control vaccine components or to human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG), or history of a life-threatening reaction to the vaccines used in the study or to a vaccine containing any of the same substances

    • Self-reported thrombocytopenia, contraindicating intramuscular (IM) vaccination

    • Bleeding disorder, or receipt of anticoagulants in the 3 weeks preceding inclusion, contraindicating IM vaccination

    • Deprived of freedom by an administrative or court order, or in an emergency setting, or hospitalized involuntarily

    • Current alcohol or substance abuse that, in the opinion of the Investigator, might interfere with the study conduct or completion

    • Chronic illness that, in the opinion of the Investigator, is at a stage where it might interfere with study conduct or completion

    • Moderate or severe acute illness/infection (according to Investigator judgment) on the day of vaccination or febrile illness (temperature ≥ 38.0 C). A prospective subject should not be included in the study until the condition has resolved or the febrile event has subsided

    • Personal history of Guillain-Barré syndrome

    • Identified as an Investigator or employee of the Investigator or study center with direct involvement in the proposed study, or identified as an immediate family member (ie, parent, spouse, natural or adopted child) of the Investigator or employee with direct involvement in the proposed study

    • Receipt of chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine up to 2 months prior to the study or through to study until Visit 7

    The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Investigational site number 7640002 Bangkok Thailand 10330
    2 Investigational site number 7640001 Bangkok Thailand 10400
    3 Investigational site number 7640003 Bangkok Thailand 10700

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Sanofi

    Investigators

    • Study Director: Clinical Sciences & Operations, Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Sanofi
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT04594551
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • VRV00014
    • U1111-1238-1726
    First Posted:
    Oct 20, 2020
    Last Update Posted:
    Apr 25, 2022
    Last Verified:
    Apr 1, 2022
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    Yes
    Plan to Share IPD:
    Yes
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
    No
    Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.:
    No
    Keywords provided by Sanofi
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    Study Results

    No Results Posted as of Apr 25, 2022