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Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant

Phase 2

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

Target and mechanism

ModalityVaccine

Also known as Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant (Sar 56 kDa)

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment2,000

FDA Designations

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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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Competitive Landscape -Hepatitis B 30 trials (matched to "Hepatitis")

Frequently asked questions about Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant

What is the Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant used for?

The Hepatitis E vaccine, recombinant is an investigational vaccine being developed for the prevention of hepatitis E, a liver infection caused by the hepatitis E virus. It is intended for use in adults, with clinical testing conducted in healthy volunteers aged 18 years and older in Nepal.

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 evaluating this vaccine candidate for hepatitis E prevention.

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 is not currently listed as having any active trials. It is an investigational vaccine and has not been approved by the FDA.

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. The trial enrolled 2,000 participants in Nepal, was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, and included healthy volunteers aged 18 years and older.

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 for the prevention of hepatitis E.