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Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant

Phase 2

Hepatitis | Monoclonal antibody | Infectious Disease |GSK plc|Last Updated: May 29, 2019

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment2,000

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Clinical trial landscape

Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT00287469A Safety and Efficacy Study of the Hepatitis E Vaccine in Nepal.Hepatitis
COMPLETED2,000 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Safety and Efficacy Study of the Hepatitis E Vaccine in Nepal.
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percent of Participants of Definite Hepatitis E by Category and Immunological Markers (Anti HEV) During the Follow-up Period
14 days after dose 3 at 6 months

Percent of participants of definite hepatitis E by category and immunological markers (anti HEV) during the follow-up period. * Illness for at least 3 days comprised of at least 3 of the following symptoms: fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, right upper quadrant pain, nausea, vomiting * Peak of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) greater then 2.5 times the upper limit of normal (2.5 x 42 =105) * Percent of Participants = n x 100 / N

Secondary Endpoints

Percent of Participants of Definite Hepatitis E Disease by Category During the Follow-up Period
14 days after dose 2 until 14 days after dose 3
Number of Suspected, Definite, Probable and Not Confirmed Hepatitis E Disease Cases
before dose 1 thru 14 days after dose 3
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
20mcg Recombinant HEVEXPERIMENTAL20mcg of recombinant HEV antigen administered intramuscularly in the deltoid according to a 0, 1 and 6 month schedule
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPBS buffer placebo containing alum was administered intramuscularly in the deltoid according to a 0, 1 and 6 month schedule.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant (Sar 56 kDa)BIOLOGICAL20mcg or rhE Sar 56 kDa/dose of 0.5 mL, aluminium hydroxide (0.5 mg/dose) and phenoxyethanol (2.5 mg/dose)
PlaceboOTHERPBS buffer placebo containing alum
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * A male or female 18 years of age or older at the time of the first vaccination. * Written or oral witnessed (if the subject was illiterate) informed consent obtained from the subject * Free of obvious health problems as established by medical history before entering into the s...

Countries:Nepal
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Frequently asked questions about Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant

What is Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant used for?

Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant is used for the prevention of hepatitis, specifically hepatitis E virus infection. It is an investigational vaccine being developed by GSK plc (GSK) for use in adults. The vaccine is designed to elicit an immune response against the hepatitis E virus to protect against infection.

Who makes Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant?

Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant is being developed by GSK plc, a global biopharma company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker GSK. GSK is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this investigational vaccine for the prevention of hepatitis.

What phase is Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant in?

Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational vaccine and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The vaccine is being studied in a completed Phase 2 trial to assess its safety and efficacy in preventing hepatitis.

What clinical trials is Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant in?

Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant has been studied in one clinical trial, NCT00287469, titled 'A Safety and Efficacy Study of the Hepatitis E Vaccine in Nepal.' This Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial enrolled 2,000 healthy adult volunteers in Nepal and has been completed.

Is Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant a monoclonal antibody?

No, Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant is not a monoclonal antibody. It is classified as a recombinant vaccine, which means it is produced using recombinant DNA technology to generate antigens that stimulate an immune response against the hepatitis E virus.