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Phase 3 N=540 Randomized Double-blind Prevention

Study of Recombinant Modified Process Hepatitis B Vaccine in Older Adults (V232-059)(COMPLETED)

Hepatitis B

Enrolled (actual)
540
Serious AEs
Results posted
Mar 2009
Primary outcome: Primary: The Number of Seroresponders to the Modified Process Hepatitis B Vaccine and RECOMBIVAX HB™ (Currently Licensed Vaccine) — 115; 100 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
Comparator: RECOMBIVAX HB™ Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant) (Biological); Comparator: Modified Process Hepatitis B Vaccine (Experimental) (Biological); Comparator: ENGERIX-B™ (currently licensed product) (Biological)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 50+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Primary completion
Nov 2007

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
The Number of Seroresponders to the Modified Process Hepatitis B Vaccine and RECOMBIVAX HB™ (Currently Licensed Vaccine)
115; 100
SECONDARY
The Number of Seroresponders to ENGERIX-B™ (Currently Licensed Vaccine)
121
SECONDARY
The Total Number of Participants With One or More Injection-site Adverse Experiences
103; 115; 107
SECONDARY
The Total Number of Participants With a Maximum Temperature >=100.0F/37.8C
2; 3; 3
SECONDARY
The Total Number of Participants With Serious Vaccine-Related Clinical Adverse Experiences
0; 0; 0

Summary

The purpose of this trial is to determine if there is an improvement in the immune response of older adults over 50 years of age using a modified process hepatitis B vaccine and a currently licensed hepatitis B vaccine (RECOMBIVAX HB™).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Healthy male and female older adults greater than or equal to 50 years of age

Exclusion Criteria

  • Any adult with a history of previous hepatitis B infection
  • A history of vaccination with any hepatitis B vaccine
  • Recent (<72 hours) history of febrile illness (oral temperature =37.8ºC/=100.0ºF)
  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity to any component of RECOMBIVAX HB™ or ENGERIX-B™ (e.g., aluminum, yeast)
  • Recent administration (within 3 months prior to first injection with the study vaccine) of hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG), serum immune globulin, or any other blood-derived product
  • Receipt of licensed inactivated vaccines within 14 days prior to first injection with the study vaccine
  • Receipt of licensed live virus vaccines within the 30 days prior to injection with the study vaccine
  • Receipt of investigational drugs or other investigational vaccines within 3 months prior to first injection with the study vaccine
  • Known or suspected impairment of immunologic function or recent use of immunomodulatory medications (e.g., systemic corticosteroids). Does not include topical and inhaled steroids
  • Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and women planning to become pregnant within the study period
  • Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, might interfere with the evaluation of the study objectives
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00440531). 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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