This study is aimed at assessing the safety of candidate Hepatitis C (Hep C) vaccines AdCh3NSmut1 and MVA-NSmut when administered to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) seropositive individuals. This study also aims to assess the cellular immune response generated by these vaccines when administered as mentioned above.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* HIV-1 seropositive adults must satisfy all the following inclusion criteria to be eligible for the study:
* Aged 18 to 60 years (inclusive)
* Resident in or near the trial sites for the duration of the vaccination study for the participant
* Able and willing (in the Investigator's opinion) to comply with all study requirements
* HIV Viral Load \<50 copies/mL at the last routine HIV follow-up visit within the last 9 months prior to inclusion whilst on treatment with an effective ART regimen
* Willingness to remain on ART for the study duration
* CD4 cell count above 350 cells/uL
* Negative HCV serology and negative HCV RNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing
* For women of child bearing potential, willingness to practise continuous effective contraception during the study and a negative pregnancy test on the day(s) of vaccination. Effective contraception is defined as a contraceptive method with failure rate of less than 1% per year when used consistently and correctly and, when applicable, in accordance with the product label. In subjects on ART, these are:
* Injectable progestogen
* Male partner sterilisation prior to the female subject's entry into the study, and this male is the sole partner for that subject
* Male condom combined with a vaginal spermicide (foam, gel, film, cream or suppository)
* Intrauterine device or intrauterine system
* In addition male partners should use condoms until 3 months after th…
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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Safety of administering HCV prime-boost vaccinations to HIV seropositive individuals, as measured by the proportion of participants who develop a grade 3 or 4 local or systemic reaction
Timeframe: From Day 0 until 6 months after the last vaccination