An Investigational Combination Vaccine Given to People Who Are Not Infected With HIV

HIV Infections Clinical Trial

Official title:

A Phase I Safety and Immunogenicity Trial of a Combination Vaccine (NefTat and gp120w61d) Formulated With AS02A (GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals) Given Intramuscularly in HIV-1 Uninfected Adult Participants

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00027365
• Other study ID #: HVTN 041
• Secondary ID: 10196
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1
• Est. completion date: June 2003

Study information

• Verified date: October 2021
• Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if the investigational vaccines NefTat and gp120w61d are safe and tolerable in humans and to see how the immune system responds to the vaccines.

There have been advances in the treatment and prevention of HIV, but the spread of HIV/AIDS is getting worse. HIV/AIDS is the main infectious cause of death in the world. A vaccine to prevent HIV disease is the best way to try to deal with this situation. Several vaccine products have been tested, but only 2 are still in trial. There is a need for a new product.

Description:

Despite recent advances in the treatment and prevention of HIV disease, the epidemic is worsening throughout most of the world. HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa and the leading infectious cause of death in the world. An effective and inexpensive vaccine to prevent HIV disease remains as the best option to try to deal with this expanding epidemic. A number of vaccine products have been tested; however, only 2 have progressed to a Phase III trial, underscoring the need for new vaccine strategies.

Prior to study entry, participants have their risk status for HIV infection determined by a series of questions. Further eligibility is determined by results of physical exam, laboratory tests, and further questions. Blood is drawn on each study visit. Participants are assigned randomly to 1 of 4 study groups:

Group I: NefTat or placebo. Groups II, III, and IV: NefTat and gp120 or placebo. Each group receives a different concentration of gp120.

All immunizations are admixed with AS02A adjuvant. Vaccinations are administered intramuscularly at 3 time points (entry, 1 month, and 3 months). Product safety and immunogenicity are performed at designated time points; participants have about 11 clinic visits.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 84
• Est. completion date: June 2003
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 60 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Participants may be eligible for this study if they:

• Are between 18 and 60 years of age.

• Are in good general health and meet laboratory test requirements.

• Have a CD4 count of 400 or more cells/mm3.

• Agree to use at least 1 of the following methods of contraception for at least 21 days before enrollment until the last protocol visit: condoms (male or female) with or without a spermicide, diaphragm or cervical cap with spermicide, IUD, or hormonal-based therapy (applies to women who are able to have children).

• Have access to a participating site and are willing to have follow-up for the entire study (12 months).

• Answer questions about their understanding of the study.

• Do not have hepatitis B or C.

• Are HIV-uninfected.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants may not be eligible for this study if they:

• Are pregnant or breast-feeding.

• Have recently received a vaccine.

• Have used experimental agents within 30 days before enrollment.

• Have received HIV vaccines or placebo in a previous HIV vaccine study.

• Have received blood products 120 days before HIV screening.

• Have received immunoglobulin (antibodies) 60 days before HIV screening.

• Have serious reactions to vaccines.

• Have problems with their immune system.

• Have cancer.

• Have used drugs that affect the immune system within the past 6 months.

• Have diabetes.

• Have a thyroid disease.

• Have unstable asthma.

• Are taking anti-tuberculosis drugs.

• Have seizures.

• Have a bleeding disorder.

• Have had their spleen removed.

• Have angioedema (a certain type of body tissue swelling).

• Have active syphilis.

• Have high blood pressure (unless controlled by medication).

• Have mental or emotional problems that make them unsuitable for the study.

• Have any medical, mental, or social condition; job responsibilities; or other responsibility that, in the opinion of the doctor, would interfere with the study.

• Have reactions to components of the vaccines.

• Are at high risk for contracting HIV.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• HIV Infections

Intervention

Biological:
• Combination Vaccine (NefTat and gp120W61D) Formulated with AS02A

• NefTat

Drug:
• AS02A Adjuvant

Biological:
• gp120W61D

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Infectious Diseases Physicians, Inc.	Annandale	Virginia
United States	Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health,Ctr for Immunization Research, Project SAVE-Baltimore	Baltimore	Maryland
United States	Project Brave HIV Vaccine CRS	Baltimore	Maryland
United States	Alabama Vaccine CRS	Birmingham	Alabama
United States	Brigham and Women's Hosp. CRS	Boston	Massachusetts
United States	Fenway Community Health Clinical Research Site (FCHCRS)	Boston	Massachusetts
United States	NY Blood Ctr./Bronx CRS	Bronx	New York
United States	Vanderbilt Vaccine CRS	Nashville	Tennessee
United States	HIV Prevention & Treatment CRS	New York	New York
United States	NY Blood Ctr./Union Square CRS	New York	New York
United States	Miriam Hospital's HVTU	Providence	Rhode Island
United States	Univ. of Rochester HVTN CRS	Rochester	New York
United States	Saint Louis Univ. School of Medicine, HVTU	Saint Louis	Missouri
United States	San Francisco Vaccine and Prevention CRS	San Francisco	California
United States	FHCRC/UW Vaccine CRS	Seattle	Washington

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

References & Publications (1)

Vaine M, Wang S, Liu Q, Arthos J, Montefiori D, Goepfert P, McElrath MJ, Lu S. Profiles of human serum antibody responses elicited by three leading HIV vaccines focusing on the induction of Env-specific antibodies. PLoS One. 2010 Nov 9;5(11):e13916. doi: — View Citation

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