Vaccine Efficacy Against Rotavirus Diarrhea; Vaccine Given With Routine Childhood Vaccinations in… (NCT00241644) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Vaccine Efficacy Against Rotavirus Diarrhea; Vaccine Given With Routine Childhood Vaccinations in Healthy African Infants
Malawi, South Africa2,089 participantsStarted 2005-10
Plain-language summary
The primary objective of this study is to determine if the GSK Biologicals' human rotavirus (HRV) vaccine (pooled HRV groups) given concomitantly with routine expanded program on immunisation (EPI) vaccinations can prevent severe rotavirus gastroenteritis (≥11 on the 20-point Vesikari scoring system \[Ruuska, 1990\]) caused by the circulating wild-type RV strains during the period from 2 weeks after the last dose of HRV vaccine or placebo until Visit 5.
The primary objective will be reached if the lower limit of the 95% confidence interval (CI) on vaccine efficacy is \>0%.
The Protocol Posting has been updated in order to comply with the FDA Amendment Act, Sep 2007.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Weeks – 10 Weeks
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects who 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 child between, and including, 5 and 10 weeks of age at the time of the first study vaccination.
* Written informed consent obtained from the parent or guardian of the subject who is of legal age
* Healthy subjects as established by medical history and clinical examination before entering into the study.
* In South Africa, birth weight \> 2000 grams or if weight unknown, gestation period \> 36 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.
* Concurrently participating in another clinical study, at any time during the study period, in which the subject has been or will be exposed to an investigational or a non-investigational product
* Planned administration of a vaccine not foreseen by the study protocol within 14 days before each dose of study vaccine(s) and ending 14 days after.
* Chronic administration (defined as more than 14 days) of immunosuppressants since birth.
* History of use of experimental rotavirus vaccine.
* Previous routine vaccination except Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG), hepatitis B virus (HBV) and oral poliovirus (OPV) vaccination at birth
* Any clinically significant history of …
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
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Number of Subjects With Severe Rotavirus Gastroenteritis (RV GE) Caused by the Circulating Wild-type Rotavirus Strain
Timeframe: From 2 weeks after the last vaccine or placebo dose up to 1 year of age