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AR51

Phase 2

Bacterial Infections; Virus Diseases | Monoclonal antibody | Infectious Disease |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Oct 30, 2015

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment1,464

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

AR51 · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 2 2
NCT00551629A Study to Test the Safety and Effectiveness of an Investigational Vaccine in Infants (V419-002)Bacterial Infections; Virus Diseases
COMPLETED708 Analytics
NCT00551915A Study of the Safety and Tolerability of V419 in Healthy Infants at 2,4, 6 and 12 to 14 Months of Age (V419-003)Bacterial Infections; Virus Diseases
COMPLETED756 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study to Test the Safety and Effectiveness of an Investigational Vaccine in Infants (V419-002)
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PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of the Safety and Tolerability of V419 in Healthy Infants at 2,4, 6 and 12 to 14 Months of Age (V419-003)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of participants with level of anti-PRP antibodies >1.0 μg/mL at the Postdose 3 time point
At 5 months of age (1 month after 3rd vaccination)
Percentage of participants with level of anti-HBsAg antibodies ≥10 mIU/L at the Postdose 3 time point
At 5 months of age (1 month after 3rd vaccination)
Percentage of participants with a ≥4-fold rise in levels of antibodies to pertussis antigens (toxoid [PTxd], Filamentous Hemagglutinin [FHA], Fimbria 2 & Fimbria 3 [FIM], and Pertactin [PRN]) at the Postdose 3 time point
At 5 months of age (1 month after 3rd vaccination)
Percentage of participants with level of anti-diphtheria antibodies ≥0.01 IU/mL at the Postdose 3 time point
At 5 months of age (1 month after 3rd vaccination)
Percentage of participants with level of anti-tetanus antibodies ≥0.01 IU/mL at the Postdose 3 time point
At 5 months of age (1 month after 3rd vaccination)
Percentage of participants with neutralizing anti-poliovirus antibodies (Types 1, 2, and 3) at ≥1:8 dilution at the Postdose 3 time point
At 5 months of age (1 month after 3rd vaccination)
Percentage of participants with a ≥4-fold rise in levels of antibodies to pertussis antigens at the Postdose 3 time point
At 7 months of age (1 month after 3rd vaccination)
Percentage of participants with neutralizing anti-poliovirus type antibodies at ≥1:8 dilution at the Postdose 3 time point
At 7 months of age (1 month after 3rd vaccination)

Secondary Endpoints

Number of participants with at least 1 adverse event (AE)
From 1st vaccination up to 14 days following last vaccination (up to 14.5 months)
Number of participants who discontinued study treatment due to an AE
From 1st vaccination up to 14 days following last vaccination (up to 14.5 months)
Percentage of participants with level of anti-PRP antibodies >1.0 μg/mL at the Postdose 2 time point
At 6 months of age (2 months after 2nd vaccination)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
AR51 (12, 10)EXPERIMENTALParticipants were vaccinated with 0.5 ml of AR51 (12, 10) formulation via intramuscular injection as a primary series at 2, 3, and 4 months of age, and as a booster at 12 to 14 months of age.
PR51 (3, 10)EXPERIMENTALParticipants were vaccinated with 0.5 ml of PR51 (3, 10) formulation via intramuscular injection as a primary series at 2, 3, and 4 months of age, and as a booster at 12 to 14 months of age.
PR51 (6, 10)EXPERIMENTALParticipants were vaccinated with 0.5 ml of PR51 (6, 10) formulation via intramuscular injection as a primary series at 2, 3, and 4 months of age, and as a booster at 12 to 14 months of age.
PR51 (6, 15)EXPERIMENTALParticipants were vaccinated with 0.5 ml of PR51 (6, 15) formulation via intramuscular injection as a primary series at 2, 3, and 4 months of age, and as a booster at 12 to 14 months of age.
PENTACEL™ + RECOMBIVAX HB™ACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants were vaccinated with 0.5 ml each of PENTACEL™ + RECOMBIVAX HB™ via intramuscular injection as a primary series at 2, 4, and 6 months of age, and with 0.5 ml PENTACEL™ as a booster at 12 to 14 months of age.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
AR51 (12, 10)BIOLOGICALvaccine formulation containing 12 mcg of PRP-T and 10 mcg of HBsAg
PR51 (3, 10)BIOLOGICALvaccine formulation containing 3 mcg of PRP-OMPC and 10 mcg of HBsAg
PR51 (6, 10)BIOLOGICALvaccine formulation containing 6 mcg of PRP-OMPC and 10 mcg of HBsAg
PR51 (6, 15)BIOLOGICALvaccine formulation containing 6 mcg of PRP-OMPC and 15 mcg of HBsAg
PENTACEL™BIOLOGICALlicensed vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, and invasive disease due to Haemophilus influenzae type b, administered open-label
RECOMBIVAX HB™BIOLOGICALlicensed vaccine for hepatitis, administered open-label
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range6 Weeks to 9 Weeks
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy infants 2 months of age who have not received prior vaccinations for Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), hepatitis B, Diptheria/Pertussis/Tetanus (DPT), or Polio Exclusion Criteria : * Documented HIV infection (child or mother) * Documented HBsAg-seropositivity (chi...

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Frequently asked questions about AR51

What is AR51 used for?

AR51 is an investigational monoclonal antibody being developed for the prevention of bacterial infections and virus diseases. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development, with studies conducted in healthy infants. The drug is being evaluated for its safety and effectiveness in this population.

Who makes AR51?

AR51 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and tolerability of AR51 in healthy infants.

What phase is AR51 in?

AR51 is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. Two Phase 2 clinical trials have been completed, and the drug is being studied for its safety and effectiveness in preventing bacterial infections and virus diseases.

What clinical trials is AR51 in?

AR51 has been studied in two completed Phase 2 clinical trials. NCT00551629 enrolled 708 healthy infants aged 6 weeks and older to test the safety and effectiveness of the drug. NCT00551915 enrolled 756 healthy infants to study safety and tolerability at 2, 4, 6, and 12 to 14 months of age.

Is AR51 a vaccine?

AR51 is a monoclonal antibody, not a vaccine. While it is being studied for the prevention of bacterial infections and virus diseases, it works differently from a vaccine. The clinical trials for AR51 are described as vaccine studies, but the drug itself is a monoclonal antibody.