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Phase 3 N=368 Randomized Double-blind Prevention

A Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of an Investigational Zoster Vaccine In Subjects With a History of Varicella (Chickenpox)(V211-010)(COMPLETED)

Herpes Zoster

Enrolled (actual)
368
Serious AEs
0.3%
Results posted
Jul 2009
Primary outcome: Primary: Geometric Mean Titer (GMT) of Varicella-zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody Responses at 4 Weeks Postvaccination — 717.5; 844.9 gpELISA units/mL

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
Comparator: zoster vaccine live (Oka/Merck) refrigerated formulation (Biological); Comparator: zoster vaccine live (Oka/Merck) frozen formulation (Biological)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 50+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Primary completion
Nov 2005

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Geometric Mean Titer (GMT) of Varicella-zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody Responses at 4 Weeks Postvaccination
717.5; 844.9
SECONDARY
Vaccine-Related Serious Adverse Experiences (SAEs) for 28 Days Postvaccination
0; 0; 180; 183

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the refrigerator-stable formulation of an investigational vaccine has a comparable immune response (the body's ability to protect against disease) and safety profile to that of the freezer-stable formulation of the vaccine.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Individuals who are at least 50 years of age or older with a history of varicella (chicken pox)

Exclusion Criteria

  • Prior history of herpes zoster (shingles)
  • Prior receipt of varicella or zoster vaccine
  • Immunosuppressed
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00130793). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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