TARSILA Real-World Evidence Study (NCT07445763) | Clinical Trial Compass
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TARSILA Real-World Evidence Study
5,000 participantsStarted 2026-04-30
Plain-language summary
The overall objective of Tarsila Study is to estimate the real-world vaccine effectiveness of maternal RSVpreF immunization during pregnancy in Brazil against medically attended (inpatient and outpatient) respiratory syncytial virus-associated acute respiratory illness in infants. To achieve this, two multicenter, prospective, test-negative case-control studies will be conducted among infants with ARI: the TARSILA Inpatient Study, evaluating hospitalized infants and the TARSILA Outpatient Study, evaluating infants managed in outpatient settings.
Who can participate
Age range
0 Days – 360 Days
Sex
ALL
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Tarsila Inpatient Study
Inclusion Criteria
* Infant born in Brazil.
* Mother resident in Brazil during the related pregnancy.
* Infant date of birth 14 days or more after start of the first national RSVpreF vaccination campaign to ensure potential to have been born to an RSVpreF-vaccinated mother.
* Infant ≤360 days of age at time of RSV specimen collection.
* Infant born at ≥37 weeks of gestational age.
* Infant hospital admission for at least 24 hours with signs and symptoms meeting the case definition of ARI, defined as the presence of any of the following: nasal secretion for ≥24 hours; respiratory distress, labored breathing, or tachypnea (respiratory rate ≥60 breaths/min for infants \<2 months or ≥50 breaths/min for infants 2-12 months); cough; inability to feed for any period due to respiratory symptoms; apnea; or other relevant respiratory symptoms (examples include but are not limited to wheezing, crackles, and nasal flaring).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Maternal or infant receipt of any other licensed or investigational RSV preventive product.
* Infant receipt of blood transfusion or other blood products containing antibodies since birth.
* Infant previously enrolled in this study.
* Lack of informed consent from the mother or the infant's legal guardian.
* Absent or inconclusive RT-qPCR result for RSV.
* Birth to a mother whose RSVpreF vaccination status could not be confirmed.
Tarsila Outpatient Study
Inclusion Criteria:
* Infant born in Brazil.
* Mother resident…
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
Lower respiratory Tract Disease (LRTD) Hospitalization among infants aged up to 180 days (Tarsila Inpatient Study)
Timeframe: Hospitalization occurring ≤180 days after birth
2
Acute respiratory illness (ARI) among infants aged up to 180 days (Tarsila Outpatient Study)