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Ad4-H5-Vtn

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Bird Flu | Monoclonal antibody | Infectious Disease |Emergent BioSolutions Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 18, 2024

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment166

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Ad4-H5-Vtn · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT01006798Safety and Immunogenicity of Replication-Competent Adenovirus 4-vectored Vaccine for Avian Influenza H5N1Bird Flu
COMPLETED166 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Safety and Immunogenicity of Replication-Competent Adenovirus 4-vectored Vaccine for Avian Influenza H5N1
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Safety, defined as the frequency and severity of vaccine-related reactogenicity events and reported AEs
Throughout trial (reactogenicity for 7 days following each vaccination)
Immunogenicity (humoral) defined by H5 HAI titer
At all available timepoints

Secondary Endpoints

Immunogenicity (humoral), defined by Ad4 antibody response
At all available timepoints
Replication/excretion of Ad4-H5-Vtn virus
Throughout trial
Transmission to household contacts as measured by AE assessment and antibody response and viral replication/excretion
Throughout trial
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort 1EXPERIMENTALthree vaccinations of 10\^7vp Ad4-H5-Vtn or placebo
Cohort 2EXPERIMENTALthree vaccinations of the 10\^8vp Ad4-H5-Vtn or placebo
Cohort 3EXPERIMENTALthree vaccinations of 10\^9 Ad4-H5-Vtn or placebo
Cohort 4EXPERIMENTALthree vaccinations of 10\^10 Ad4-H5-Vtn or placebo
Cohort 5EXPERIMENTALthree vaccinations of 10\^11 Ad4-H5-Vtn or placebo

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
PlaceboOTHERenteric coated capsule containing no vaccine virus
Ad4-H5-VtnBIOLOGICALa live, replication-competent, recombinant Ad4 virus expressing the HA of H5N1 influenza (A/Vietnam/1194/2004) in an enteric capsule for oral administration
Sanofi Pasteur Influenza Virus Vaccine, H5N1BIOLOGICALSingle administration of a heterologous boost given to volunteers 3 to 15 months following their last vaccination with Ad4-H5-Vtn or placebo.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 40 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites4

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults and their healthy adult household contacts. Exclusion Criteria: * Healthcare workers who have direct contact with patients who are immunodeficient, are HIV-positive, have an unstable medical condition, or are under the age of 18. * Childcare workers who have d...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Ad4-H5-Vtn

What is Ad4-H5-Vtn used for?

Ad4-H5-Vtn is an investigational vaccine being developed for bird flu, also known as avian influenza H5N1. It is designed to prevent infection caused by the H5N1 influenza virus. The vaccine is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and is not yet approved for use.

Who makes Ad4-H5-Vtn?

Ad4-H5-Vtn is being developed by Emergent BioSolutions Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol EBS. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of this investigational vaccine for bird flu.

What phase is Ad4-H5-Vtn in?

Ad4-H5-Vtn is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational vaccine and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. A Phase 1 trial has been completed, and the vaccine remains in early-stage clinical testing for bird flu.

What clinical trials is Ad4-H5-Vtn in?

Ad4-H5-Vtn has been studied in one completed Phase 1 clinical trial, identified as NCT01006798. This trial evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of the vaccine in 166 healthy volunteers in the United States. The trial was randomized, double-blind, and controlled.

How does Ad4-H5-Vtn work?

Ad4-H5-Vtn is a replication-competent adenovirus type 4-vectored vaccine. It uses a modified adenovirus to deliver genetic material encoding the H5N1 influenza virus hemagglutinin protein, stimulating an immune response against bird flu. The vaccine is designed to elicit protective immunity without causing disease.

Is Ad4-H5-Vtn the same as other bird flu vaccines?

Ad4-H5-Vtn is a distinct investigational vaccine specifically designed for avian influenza H5N1. It is not the same as seasonal flu vaccines or other licensed bird flu vaccines. Its unique adenovirus-vectored platform differentiates it from conventional egg-based or cell-based influenza vaccines.