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Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant

Phase 2

Hepatitis | Vaccines | Infectious Disease |GSK plc|Trials Updated: May 29, 2019

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment2,000

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Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant clinical trials

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 the Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant used for?

The Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant is a preventive vaccine being developed for hepatitis E, a liver infection caused by the hepatitis E virus. It is designed to protect healthy adults from infection. It is an investigational product in Phase 2 development and is not approved for use.

Who is developing the Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant?

The Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant is being developed by GSK plc, which trades under the ticker GSK. GSK is the sponsor of the clinical program for this vaccine candidate.

What phase is the Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant in?

The Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed one Phase 2 trial and has no active trials at this time. It is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA or any other regulatory agency.

What clinical trials is the Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant in?

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

Is the Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant the same as Sar 56 kDa?

Yes. The Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant is also known as Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant (Sar 56 kDa). Sar 56 kDa refers to the same recombinant vaccine candidate developed by GSK plc for the prevention of hepatitis E.