CHIKV VLP vaccine: CHIKV VLP vaccine is comprised of chikungunya virus virus-like particles (CHIKV VLP), adsorbed on aluminum hydroxide (Alhydrogel®) adjuvant 2%
Placebo: Placebo is comprised of formulation buffer
Study summary
The goal of this multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of CHIKV VLP Vaccine in children 1 to \<12 years of age.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
1 Year
Max age
11 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Males or females between 1 and \<12 years of age at Day 1 (day of vaccination). Note: Screening should only occur in the active/open cohorts. Please see Section 6.1 for details
2. Body weight ≥6.5 kg.
3. In general good health, in the opinion of the investigator, based on medical history and physical examination.
4. Able and willing to provide informed assent for study participation and primary caregiver is able and willing to provide informed consent for study participation, in accordance with the Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) determination and applicable federal and local regulations and guidelines.
5. Able and willing to complete all scheduled visits and comply with all study procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Participation or planned participation in an investigational clinical study (eg, vaccine, drug) within 30 days before Day 1 and for the duration of the study. Note: Participation in an observational study or follow-up phase of a study may be allowed; these instances should be discussed with the sponsor's medical monitor and written agreement obtained prior to enrollment.
2. Current acute illness, with or without fever.
3. Current or recent CHIKV infection indicated by positive immunoglobulin M (IgM) and negative immunoglobulin G (IgG) rapid diagnostic test (RDT) results at screening in the Philippines only; participants in the US will not be tested using the RDT.
4. History of any known or suspected allergy or history of anaphylaxis to any component of the investigational product.
5. History of any known congenital or acquired immunodeficiency or immunosuppressive condition that could impact response to vaccination.
6. Prior receipt or anticipated use of systemic immunomodulatory or immunosuppressive medications from 180 days prior to screening through Day 22. Note: Systemic corticosteroid use at a dose or equivalent dose of 20 mg or greater (≥0.5 mg/kg for children \<40 kg) of prednisone for 14 consecutive days or more within 90 days of screening through Day 22 is exclusionary. The use of inhaled, intranasal, topical, or ocular steroids is allowed.
7. Receipt or anticipated receipt of immunoglobulin from 180 days prior to screening through the duration of the study.
8. Any administration or planned administration of:
* A licensed live attenuated vaccine within 28 days before administration of investigational product and until Visit 2 (Day 15 or 22, as applicable) has occurred.
* Other licensed (not live) vaccine within 14 days before administration of investigational product and until Visit 2 (Day 15 or 22, as applicable) has occurred.
* Another licensed or investigational CHIKV vaccine.
9. Known infection with human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis C virus (HCV), or hepatitis B virus. Note: Positive anti-HCV antibodies and negative HCV polymerase chain reaction would NOT be exclusionary. Polymerase chain reaction testing will not be performed as part of this protocol.
10. Bleeding disorder or receipt of anticoagulants in the 21 days before Day 1, contraindicating intramuscular vaccination, as judged by the investigator.
11. Receipt or anticipated receipt of blood products from 90 days before Day 1 through the duration of the study.
12. Onset of menarche prior to study vaccination.
13. Planned medical or surgical procedure that could adversely impact the participant's participation or the conduct of the study.
14. Identified as an immediate family member of the investigator or employee with direct involvement in the study. Bavarian Nordic staff members and their families, contractors, agents, business partners, and anyone with a financial interest in the outcome of the study.
15. Any other medical condition, including severe malnutrition, that, in the opinion of the investigator, could adversely impact the participant's participation or conduct of the study.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Safety Endpoint 3: Incidence of AESI, MAAEs, and SAEs — From vaccination through the end of the trial, planned to be Day 732 for study completers. Incidence of adverse events of special interest (AESIs; defined as new onset or worsening arthralgia that is medically attended), medically attended adverse events (MAAEs), and serious adverse events (SAEs) through end of the trial.
Primary Immunogenicity Endpoint: Day 22 anti-CHIKV SNA seroresponse rate in seronegative children — Study Day 22, 21 days after vaccination with CHIKV VLP vaccine or placebo. Day 22 anti-CHIKV serum neutralizing antibody (SNA) seroresponse rate in baseline seronegative children 1 to \<12 years of age in the immunogenicity evaluable population.
Safety Endpoint 2: Incidence of unsolicited AEs through Day 29 — From vaccination on Day 1 through Day 29, 28 days after vaccination with CHIKV VLP vaccine or placebo. Incidence of unsolicited adverse events (AEs) through Day 29.
Trial sites (15)
Facility
City
Region
Status
ARK Clinical Research, LLC
Fountain Valley
California
Recruiting
Emerson Clinical Research Institute- DC
Washington D.C.
District of Columbia
Recruiting
Acevedo Clinical Research
Miami
Florida
Recruiting
Hope Research Network
Miami
Florida
Recruiting
Velocity Clinical Research-Omaha
Omaha
Nebraska
Recruiting
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati
Ohio
Recruiting
KidCare Pediatrics
Beaumont
Texas
Recruiting
Velocity Clinical Research - Salt Lake City
West Jordan
Utah
Recruiting
CARE CT Group Inc.
Dasmariñas
Cavite
Recruiting
HIMC Research and Development on Medical Sciences
Imus
Cavite
Recruiting
Silang Specialist Medical Center
Silang
Cavite
Recruiting
University of Perpetual Help DALTA Medical Center, Biomedical Research Institute
Las Piñas
National Capital Region
Not Yet Recruiting
Institute of Child Health and Human Development, University of the Philippines
Manila
National Capital Region
Recruiting
University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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