A Study of the Immunogenicity, Tolerability, and Safety of a New Formulation of RotaTeq™ in Infan… (NCT01600092) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
A Study of the Immunogenicity, Tolerability, and Safety of a New Formulation of RotaTeq™ in Infants (V260-035)
1,020 participantsStarted 2013-04-29
Plain-language summary
A study to compare safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of a new formulation of RotaTeq™ with the existing formulation in infants. The primary hypothesis of the study is that the new formulation will be noninferior to the existing formulation on the basis of immunogenicity.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Weeks – 12 Weeks
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Parent or legal guardian agrees to have infant participate by giving written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of congenital abdominal disorders, prior rotavirus gastroenteritis, chronic diarrhea, failure to thrive, or abdominal surgery
* History of intussusception
* Known or suspected impairment of immunological function, including Severe
Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
* Prior administration of any rotavirus vaccine
* Clinical evidence of active gastrointestinal illness, with the exception of well-controlled gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
* Receipt of 1) systemic corticosteroids (≥ 2mg/kg total daily dose of prednisone or equivalent) for 14 consecutive days or more since birth, or 2) systemic corticosteroids ≥ 2mg/kg/dose within 7 days prior to the administration of the first dose of study vaccine. Participant using non-systemic corticosteroids will be eligible for vaccination.
* Residing in a household with an immunocompromised person
* Prior receipt of a blood transfusion or blood products, including immunoglobulins
* Participation in another interventional study within 14 days prior to the first study vaccination or expected anytime during the study
* Receipt of investigational inactivated vaccines within 14 days or investigational live vaccines within 28 days prior to the first study vaccination or expected anytime during the study
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
Geometric Mean Titer of Serum Neutralizing Antibody Response to Human Rotavirus Serotypes G1, G2, G3, G4, and P1A[8]
Timeframe: 42 days after vaccination 3 (up to 185 days)