A Clinical Observational Study of SARS-CoV-2 Specific CD8 T-Cell Responses to COVID-19 Vaccines i… (NCT04852289) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Clinical Observational Study of SARS-CoV-2 Specific CD8 T-Cell Responses to COVID-19 Vaccines in Humans
United States78 participantsStarted 2021-04-20
Plain-language summary
Background:
The immune response is how the body recognizes and defends itself against foreign and harmful substances. Researchers want to compare the immune responses between young and older healthy adults after they receive vaccine doses for COVID-19. This research may help to determine whether age impacts cell response to COVID-19 vaccines.
Objective:
To study the immune response of people who receive Pizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
Eligibility:
People aged 18 and older who have not had COVID-19 and who either plan to receive the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine within the next month or have received at least the first of 2 doses of the vaccine within the last 6 months.
Design:
Participants will be screened by telephone.
Participants will not get the COVID-19 vaccine in this study. They must get it through a vaccine location.
Participants who have not yet been vaccinated will have 7 visits. The first 4 visits will occur in the first month before and after each vaccination. The last 3 visits will occur 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after completed vaccination.
Participants who have received at least 1 of 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine within the last 6 months will have 3 visits. The first visit will occur within 6 months of receiving the first vaccine dose. The last 2 visits will occur 1 year and 2 years after the first vaccine dose.
At visits, participant will review their medical history. Their height, weight, and/or vital signs will be measured. They will give blood samples after fasting. They may give urine samples. They may have a nasal swab test for COVID-19.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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* INCLUSION CRITERIA:
In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
* Ability of subject to understand the study and stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study.
* Male or female aged 18 years or older.
* Able to speak and read English.
* Willingness and ability to come to the NIH/National Institute on Aging Clinical Research Unit at MedStar Harbor Hospital or the NIH/NIA/Biomedical Research Center at Johns Hopkins Bayview campus in Baltimore for study procedures.
* No knowledge of having had SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in
this study:
* Unable to verify identification of volunteer by state issued ID card, driver s license, or military ID. Participants earning greater than $600.00/year are issued a 1099 form, therefore, positive identification is required.
* Unable to provide informed consent.
* Current use of steroids, immunosuppressive medications, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy medications.
* Pregnancy.
In addition, eligible participants may not be immediately able to participate in the study but might be eligible at a later date. These include:
* Symptoms of a viral infection on visit 1 (defer until resolved).
* Medication: Volunteers taking the following medications would be deferred for 2 weeks after course has been …
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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We are investigating the presence or absence of various SARS-CoV-2 specific CD8 T cells in healthy COVID-19 vaccinated participants to understand the composition of CD8 T cell immunity in COVID-19 pathogenesis.