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40 µg gE-gI

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Herpes Simplex | Biologics | Infectious Disease |GSK plc|Trials Updated: Nov 9, 2026

40 µg gE-gI development status

Highest phase Phase 1/2
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Mar 2022

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment504

FDA Designations

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40 µg gE-gI clinical trials

40 µg gE-gI · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1/2 1
NCT05298254A Study on the Reactogenicity, Safety, Immune Response, and Efficacy of a Targeted Immunotherapy Against HSV in Healthy Participants Aged 18-40 Years or in Participants Aged 18-60 Years With Recurrent Genital HerpesHerpes Simplex
COMPLETED504 Analytics
PHASE1/PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study on the Reactogenicity, Safety, Immune Response, and Efficacy of a Targeted Immunotherapy Against HSV in Healthy Participants Aged 18-40 Years or in Participants Aged 18-60 Years With Recurrent Genital Herpes
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Part 1: Number of Participants With Solicited Administration Site Events
Within 7 days post-dose (day of administration and 6 subsequent days after each dose; Dose 1 on Day 1 and Dose 2 on Day 29)

The solicited administration site events assessed were erythema, pain and swelling.

Part 2: Number of Participants With Solicited Administration Site Events
Within 7 days post-dose (day of administration and 6 subsequent days after each dose; Dose 1 on Day 1 and Dose 2 on Day 29)

The solicited administration site events assessed were erythema, pain and swelling.

Part 1: Number of Participants With Solicited Systemic Events
Within 7 days post-dose (day of administration and 6 subsequent days after each dose; Dose 1 on Day 1 and Dose 2 on Day 29)

The solicited systemic events are fever (pyrexia), fatigue, headache, myalgia and arthralgia.

Part 2: Number of Participants With Solicited Systemic Events
Within 7 days post-dose (day of administration and 6 subsequent days after each dose; Dose 1 on Day 1 and Dose 2 on Day 29)

The solicited systemic events are fever (pyrexia), fatigue, headache, myalgia and arthralgia.

Part 1: Number of Participants With Unsolicited Adverse Events (AEs)
During 28 days after each dose (day of administration and 27 subsequent days after each dose; Dose 1 on Day 1 and Dose 2 on Day 29)

An unsolicited AE is an AE that was not included in a list of solicited events using an eDiary. Unsolicited events must have been spontaneously communicated by a participant who has signed the informed consent. Unsolicited AEs include both serious and non serious AEs.

Part 2: Number of Participants With Unsolicited AEs
During 28 days after each dose (day of administration and 27 subsequent days after each dose; Dose 1 on Day 1 and Dose 2 on Day 29)
Part 1: Number of Participants With Medically Attended AEs (MAEs)
From Day 1 to Day 394

An MAE is an unsolicited AE for which the participants received medical attention defined as any symptoms or illnesses requiring hospitalization, or an emergency room visit, or visit to/by healthcare professionals.

Part 2: Number of Participants With MAEs
From Day 1 to Day 394
Part 1: Number of Participants With Serious AEs (SAEs)
From Day 1 to Day 394

An SAE is any untoward medical occurrence that results in death, is life-threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability/incapacity, is a congenital anomaly/birth defect in the offspring of a study participant or results in abnormal pregnancy outcomes.

Part 2: Number of Participants With SAEs
From Day 1 to Day 394
Part 1: Number of Participants With Potential Immune-mediated Diseases (pIMDs)
From Day 1 to Day 394

pIMDs are a subset of adverse events of special interest (AESIs) that include autoimmune diseases and other inflammatory and/or neurological disorders of interest which may or may not have an autoimmune aetiology.

Part 2: Number of Participants With pIMDs
From Day 1 to Day 394
Part 1: Number of Participants With Haematological and Biochemical Laboratory Shifts at Day 8
At Day 8

The parameters reported are Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Creatinine, Urea nitrogen, lymphocytes, neutrophils, hemoglobin, platelets, White blood cells (WBC). Results are presented as counts of participants with available baseline and Day 8 values for each laboratory parameter, summarized by shift in laboratory reference range category from baseline to Day 8. Row titles indicate the participant's category at baseline and at Day 8, respectively. Categories reported when comparing baseline and Day 8 results are defined as follows: Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter.

Part 1: Number of Participants With Haematological and Biochemical Laboratory Shifts at Day 29
At Day 29

The parameters reported are Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Creatinine, Urea nitrogen, lymphocytes, neutrophils, hemoglobin, platelets, White blood cells (WBC). Results are presented as counts of participants with available baseline and Day 29 values for each laboratory parameter, summarized by shift in laboratory reference range category from baseline to Day 29. Row titles indicate the participant's category at baseline and at Day 29, respectively. Categories reported when comparing baseline and Day 29 results are defined as follows: Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter.

Part 1: Number of Participants With Haematological and Biochemical Laboratory Shifts at Day 36
At Day 36

The parameters reported are Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Creatinine, Urea nitrogen, lymphocytes, neutrophils, hemoglobin, platelets, White blood cells (WBC). Results are presented as counts of participants with available baseline and Day 36 values for each laboratory parameter, summarized by shift in laboratory reference range category from baseline to Day 36. Row titles indicate the participant's category at baseline and at Day 36, respectively. Categories reported when comparing baseline and Day 36 results are defined as follows: Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter.

Part 1: Number of Participants With Haematological and Biochemical Laboratory Shifts at Day 64
At Day 64

The parameters reported are Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Creatinine, Urea nitrogen, lymphocytes, neutrophils, hemoglobin, platelets, White blood cells (WBC). Results are presented as counts of participants with available baseline and Day 64 values for each laboratory parameter, summarized by shift in laboratory reference range category from baseline to Day 64. Row titles indicate the participant's category at baseline and at Day 64, respectively. Categories reported when comparing baseline and Day 64 results are defined as follows: Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter.

Part 2: Number of Participants With Haematological and Biochemical Laboratory Shifts at Day 8
At Day 8

The parameters reported are Alanine aminotransferase (AL), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Creatinine, Urea nitrogen, lymphocytes, neutrophils, hemoglobin, platelets, White blood cells (WBC). Results are presented as counts of participants with available baseline and Day 8 values for each laboratory parameter, summarized by shift in laboratory reference range category from baseline to Day 8. Row titles indicate the participant's category at baseline and at Day 8, respectively. Categories reported when comparing baseline and Day 8 results are defined as follows: Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter.

Part 2: Number of Participants With Haematological and Biochemical Laboratory Shifts at Day 29
At Day 29

The parameters reported are Alanine aminotransferase (AL), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Creatinine, Urea nitrogen, lymphocytes, neutrophils, hemoglobin, hemoglobin, platelets, White blood cells (WBC). Results are presented as counts of participants with available baseline and Day 29 values for each laboratory parameter, summarized by shift in laboratory reference range category from baseline to Day 29. Row titles indicate the participant's category at baseline and at Day 29, respectively. Categories reported when comparing baseline and Day 29 results are defined as follows: Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter.

Part 2: Number of Participants With Haematological and Biochemical Laboratory Shifts at Day 36
At Day 36

The parameters reported are Alanine aminotransferase (AL), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Creatinine, Urea nitrogen, lymphocytes, neutrophils, hemoglobin, platelets, White blood cells (WBC). Results are presented as counts of participants with available baseline and Day 36 values for each laboratory parameter, summarized by shift in laboratory reference range category from baseline to Day 36. Row titles indicate the participant's category at baseline and at Day 36, respectively. Categories reported when comparing baseline and Day 36 results are defined as follows: Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter.

Part 2: Number of Participants With Haematological and Biochemical Laboratory Shifts at Day 57
At Day 57

The parameters reported are Alanine aminotransferase (AL), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Creatinine, Urea nitrogen, lymphocytes, neutrophils, hemoglobin, platelets, White blood cells (WBC). Results are presented as counts of participants with available baseline and Day 57 values for each laboratory parameter, summarized by shift in laboratory reference range category from baseline to Day 57. Row titles indicate the participant's category at baseline and at Day 57, respectively. Categories reported when comparing baseline and Day 57 results are defined as follows: Below = value below the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Within = value within the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter; Above = value above the laboratory reference range defined for the specified visit and laboratory parameter.

Part 2: Time to First PCR Confirmed HSV-2 Recurrent Genital Herpes (RGH) Episode
From Day 43 [14 days post Dose 2 (at Day 29)] to Day 394 (the end of the follow-up phase)

Number of days form Day 43, defined as 14 days after administration of Dose 2 until the onset date of the first patient-reported RGH episode that is confirmed positive for HSV-2 by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from at least one lesional or anogenital swab collected during that episode.

Secondary Endpoints

Part 2: Incidence Rate of PCR- Confirmed HSV-2 RGH Episodes
From Day 43 [14 days post-Dose 2 (at Day 29)] to Day 394 (the end of the follow-up phase)
Part 2: Number of Participants Free From Confirmed HSV-2 RGH Episode
From Day 43 [14 days post-Dose 2 (at Day 29)] to Day 209 (6 months post-Dose 2)
Part 2: Severity of RGH Episode-Associated Symptoms During Each PCR Confirmed HSV-2 RGH Episode Assessed by Herpes Symptoms Checklist (HSC) Total Score
From Day 43 [14 days post-Dose 2 (at Day 29)]to Day 394 (the end of the follow-up phase)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Part 1: Non-adjuvanted Herpes Simplex Virus-Targeted Immunotherapy (HSVTI) (40 µg gE-gI)EXPERIMENTALHealthy participants received 2 doses of the non-adjuvanted HSVTI (40 µg gE-gI), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
Part 1: Non-adjuvanted HSVTI (80 µg gE-gI)EXPERIMENTALHealthy participants received 2 doses of the non-adjuvanted HSVTI (80 µg gE-gI), administered at Day 1 and at Day 29.
Part 1: Non-adjuvanted HSVTI (160 µg gE-gI)EXPERIMENTALHealthy participants received 2 doses of the non-adjuvanted HSVTI (160 µg gE-gI), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
Part 1: HSVTI (40 µg gE-gI/AS01B)EXPERIMENTALHealthy participants received 2 doses of HSVTI (40 µg gE-gI/AS01B), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
Part 1: HSVTI (80 µg gE-gI/AS01B)EXPERIMENTALHealthy participants received 2 doses of HSVTI (80 µg gE-gI/AS01B), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
Part 1: HSVTI (160 µg gE-gI/AS01B)EXPERIMENTALHealthy participants received 2 doses of HSVTI (160 µg gE-gI/AS01B), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
Part 1: HSVTI (40 µg gE-gI/AS01E)EXPERIMENTALHealthy participants received 2 doses of HSVTI (40 µg gE-gI/AS01E), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
Part 1: HSVTI (80 µg gE-gI/AS01E)EXPERIMENTALHealthy participants received 2 doses of HSVTI (80 µg gE-gI/AS01E), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
Part 1: HSVTI (160 µg gE-gI/AS01E)EXPERIMENTALHealthy participants received 2 doses of HSVTI (160 µg gE-gI/AS01E), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
Part 1: PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORHealthy participants received placebo as control at Day 1 and Day 29.
Part 2: HSVTI (80 µg gE-gI/AS01B)EXPERIMENTALParticipants with HSV-2 genital herpes received 2 doses of HSVTI (80 µg gE-gI/AS01B), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
Part 2: HSVTI (80 µg gE-gI/AS01E)EXPERIMENTALParticipants with HSV-2 genital herpes received 2 doses of HSVTI (80 µg gE-gI/AS01E), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
Part 2: PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants with HSV-2 genital herpes received placebo as control, at Day 1 and Day 29.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
40 µg gE-gIBIOLOGICALTwo doses of the non-adjuvanted HSVTI (40 µg gE-gI), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
80 µg gE-gIBIOLOGICALTwo doses of the non-adjuvanted HSVTI (80 µg gE-gI), administered at Day 1 and at Day 2
160 µg gE-gIBIOLOGICALTwo doses of the non-adjuvanted HSVTI (160 µg gE-gI), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
40 µg gE-gI/AS01BBIOLOGICALTwo doses of HSVTI (40 µg gE-gI/AS01B), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
80 µg gE-gI/AS01BBIOLOGICALTwo doses of HSVTI (80 µg gE-gI/AS01B), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
60 µg gE-gI/AS01BBIOLOGICALTwo doses of HSVTI (160 µg gE-gI/AS01B), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
40 µg gE-gI/AS01EBIOLOGICALTwo doses of HSVTI (40 µg gE-gI/AS01E), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
80 µg gE-gI/AS01EBIOLOGICALTwo doses of HSVTI (80 µg gE-gI/AS01E), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
160 µg gE-gI/AS01EBIOLOGICALTwo doses of HSVTI (160 µg gE-gI/AS01E), administered at Day 1 and Day 29.
PlaceboDRUGTwo doses of Placebo administered on Day 1 and Day 29.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 60 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites29

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants, who, in the opinion of the investigator, can and will comply with the requirements of the Protocol. 2. Written informed consent obtained from the participant prior to performance of any study-specific procedure. 3. Women of non-childbearing potential can be enro...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaBelgiumCanadaEstoniaGermanySpainUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about 40 µg gE-gI

What is 40 µg gE-gI?

40 µg gE-gI is an investigational biologic developed by GSK plc for herpes simplex. It is a targeted immunotherapy studied for its reactogenicity, safety, immune response, and efficacy against HSV. The candidate has been evaluated in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in healthy participants and in participants with recurrent genital herpes.

What is 40 µg gE-gI used for in herpes simplex?

40 µg gE-gI is being studied for herpes simplex, including recurrent genital herpes. Its Phase 1/2 trial enrolled healthy participants aged 18 to 40 years and participants aged 18 to 60 years with recurrent genital herpes, assessing reactogenicity, safety, immune response, and efficacy against HSV.

Who is developing 40 µg gE-gI?

40 µg gE-gI is being developed by GSK plc, which trades under the ticker GSK. GSK sponsored the Phase 1/2 study of the candidate in herpes simplex, conducted across the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

What phase is 40 µg gE-gI in?

40 µg gE-gI is in Phase 1/2 development. It is an investigational candidate and is not described as approved. Its single registered trial, NCT05298254, has been completed, and no trials are currently listed as active.

What clinical trials is 40 µg gE-gI in?

40 µg gE-gI has been studied in trial NCT05298254, a completed Phase 1/2 study of reactogenicity, safety, immune response, and efficacy against HSV. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial enrolled 504 participants across eight countries, including healthy volunteers and people with recurrent genital herpes.

Was the 40 µg gE-gI trial placebo-controlled?

Yes. Trial NCT05298254 of 40 µg gE-gI was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled. It enrolled 504 participants aged 18 years and older, including healthy volunteers and participants with recurrent genital herpes, and evaluated reactogenicity, safety, immune response, and efficacy against HSV.