CompletedPhase 1

Anthrax-rPA: Safety, Tolerability, Immunogenicity

United States80 participantsStarted 2003-07

Plain-language summary

The primary objective is to determine the tolerability and safety, from days 0 to 210, of escalating doses of rPA either with or without Alhydrogel (an adjuvant; used to increase the action of the principle drug) given in a two-dose, intramuscular regimen to health adults. The secondary objective is to evaluate antibody responses to rPA, from days 0 to 210, following one of four escalating doses of vaccine given with and without Alhydrogel given in a two-dose series to healthy adults, and to compare immune responses following rPA with those following BioThrax (tm) given by either the intramuscular or SQ route. The tertiary objective is to describe the antibody kinetics following vaccination. This information will be used to determine the most probable optimal dose of rPA and/or Alhydrogel that is safe, well tolerated, and maximally immunogenic for use in future phase II trials.

Who can participate

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Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 to 40 years, inclusive. Good health as evidenced by screening evaluation within the 30 days prior to immunization. Expressed interest and availability to fulfill the study requirements. Signed, informed consents: screening, HIV antibody testing, stored specimen, HIPAA authorization, and protocol-specific consents. Agreement to avoid pregnancy for the 30 days following each vaccination by use of highly effective birth control methods. A highly effective birth control method is defined as one which results in a failure rate less than 1% per year when used consistently and correctly. These methods include tubal ligation, implants, injectables, combined oral contraceptives, some IUD's (All commonly used copper and hormone implanted IUD's in the US are highly effective including the following types: TCu-380A, TCu-220C, MLCu-375, Nova-T, and LNG-20. The less effective IUD's include the Lippes loop and the stainless steel ring), sexual abstinence, and a vasectomized partner. Agreement to refrain from taking any experimental drug or vaccine from day -30 to day 90. Exclusion Criteria: History of any of the following medical illnesses: Diabetes mellitus, Cancer, Heart disease (including hospitalization for heart attack, arrhythmia, or syncope), Unconsciousness (other than a single brief concussion), Seizures (other than simple benign febrile seizures of childhood), Gastrointestinal disease (including inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and ulcers),…

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00063843

SponsorNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Sponsor typeNIH

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.