Hib-MenCY-TT Vaccine Study Compared to Licensed Hib and Meningococcal Serogroup C Conjugate Vaccines (NCT00134719) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Hib-MenCY-TT Vaccine Study Compared to Licensed Hib and Meningococcal Serogroup C Conjugate Vaccines
Australia1,104 participantsStarted 2005-04-11
Plain-language summary
This study is evaluating the safety and immunogenicity of Hib-MenCY-TT vaccine compared to control groups receiving licensed Hib or MenC conjugate vaccines, each administered at 2, 4, 6, and 12 to 15 months of age. Co-administration with live, attenuated measles, mumps, and rubella combination vaccine; and with live, attenuated varicella vaccine will be assessed with administration of the booster dose. The Protocol Posting has been updated in order to comply with the FDA Amendment Act, September 2007.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Weeks – 12 Weeks
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects for whom the investigator believes that their parents/guardians can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol should be enrolled in the study.
* A male or female between, and including, 6 and 12 weeks of age at the time of the first vaccination.
* Written informed consent obtained from the parent or guardian of the subject.
* Free of obvious health problems as established by medical history and clinical examination before entering into the study.
* Born after a gestation period between 36 and 42 weeks.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Use of any investigational or non-registered product (drug or vaccine) other than the study vaccine(s) within 30 days preceding the first dose of study vaccine, or planned use during the study period.
* Chronic administration (defined as more than 14 days) of immunosuppressants or other immune-modifying drugs since birth.
* Planned administration/ administration of a vaccine not foreseen by the study protocol within 30 days of the first dose of vaccine(s).
* Previous vaccination against Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliovirus, and/or Streptococcus pneumoniae; more than one previous dose of hepatitis B vaccine. Vaccination with hepatitis B at birth is accepted (although not mandatory). Influenza vaccination is allowed 30 days after administration of the third vaccine dose to 30 days preceding the booster dose.
* History of Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophi…
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.
What they're measuring
1
Number of Subjects With Anti-polyribosyl-ribitol-phosphate (Anti-PRP) Concentration Greater Than or Equal to 1.0 Microgram Per Milliliter (µg/mL)
Timeframe: One month after the 3-dose primary vaccination course
2
Number of Subjects With Meningococcal Polysaccharide C Serum Bactericidal Activity/Assay Using Baby Rabbit Complement (rSBA-MenC) Titer Greater Than or Equal to 1:128
Timeframe: One month after the 3-dose primary vaccination course
3
Number of Subjects Seroconverted for Anti-measles Antibodies
Timeframe: 42 days after the fourth dose vaccination
4
Number of Subjects Seroconverted for Anti-mumps Antibodies
Timeframe: 42 days after the fourth dose vaccination
5
Number of Subjects With an Anti-rubella Seroresponse
Timeframe: 42 days after the fourth dose vaccination
6
Number of Subjects Seroconverted for Anti-varicella Antibodies
Timeframe: 42 days after the fourth dose vaccination