Efficacy of Bilhvax in Association With Praziquantel for Prevention of Clinical Recurrences of Sc… (NCT00870649) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Efficacy of Bilhvax in Association With Praziquantel for Prevention of Clinical Recurrences of Schistosoma Haematobium
Senegal250 participantsStarted 2009-02
Plain-language summary
Objectives:To reduce the risk of S. haematobium pathology recurrences during the three years following vaccine administration and to control the safety of this therapeutic strategy in children exposed to urinary schistosomiasis.
Methodology : Phase III trial, self-contained, randomized, double blind, in two parallel groups receiving 3 injections at D0, W4, W8 and a boost at W52, one group receiving "Bilhvax", the other one placebo, in S. haematobium infected children pretreated by two doses of PZQ (at W9 and W8) Patient included : Infected school children, 6 to 9 years of age.
Primary objective : To demonstrate a significant delay of recurrence of the schistosomiasis pathology in vaccine group compared to control group in the 3 years period following the first administration (between D0 and W152).
Secondary objective : safety
Duration : February 2009 to March 2012
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 9 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children in CI or CP classes of public schools in St Louis Region (Senegal) A male or female between, and including, 6 and 9 years of age at the time of the first vaccination Free of obvious health problems excepted schistosomiasis as established by clinical examination (W8-W1) Found positive for S. haematobium infection during the selection period (W12 à W9) : microhaematuria ≥ 2+ et Urinary Filtration, UF ≥ 50 eggs of Sh/10ml urine Written inform consent obtained from the parent or guardian of the subject (W9) and child acceptance Pretreated with 2 doses of 40mg/kg PZQ (at W9 and W8) Absence of heavy lesions of the urinary tract under echotomography (W8 et W1)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Absence of written inform consent or expressed refusal from the child Vaccination other than the study vaccine within 90 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 immuno-modifying drugs, actual or since previous year.
History of allergic disease or reactions likely exacerbated by any component of the vaccine Acute disease at time of enrolment Other conditions which in opinion of the PI may potentially represent a danger for the child to be enrolled.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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?
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What they're measuring
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A significant delay of recurrence of the schistosomiasis pathology in vaccine group compared to control group.
Timeframe: Evaluation three years after first administration
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00870649
SponsorInstitut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France