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Hepatitis B Vaccine

Phase 3

Hepatitis B | Monoclonal antibody | Infectious Disease |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: May 23, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment1,718

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Clinical trial landscape

Hepatitis B Vaccine · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00414050A Study of 2 Doses of a Hepatitis B Vaccine (V232 RECOMBIVAX HB) in Healthy Infants (V232-057)Hepatitis B
COMPLETED1,718 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of 2 Doses of a Hepatitis B Vaccine (V232 RECOMBIVAX HB) in Healthy Infants (V232-057)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

The Percentage of Seroresponders to the Modified Process Hepatitis B Vaccine (5 μg and 10 μg Dose), RECOMBIVAX HB™ Hepatitis B Vaccine (Currently Licensed Vaccine), and ENGERIX-B®
7 months of age (1 month after 3 doses)

The percentage of participants as measured by Seroresponse. Seroresponse was defined as anti-hepatitis B surface antibodies greater than or equal to 10 milli-International Units (mIU)/mL. Success on the primary immunogenicity hypothesis required demonstrating an adequate anti-HBs seroprotection rate response for either modified process hepatitis B 5 μg vaccine or RECOMBIVAX HB™. Specifically, the lower bound of the multiplicity adjusted 95% confidence interval (CI) on the seroprotection rate for either vaccine was required to be above 90.0%.

Secondary Endpoints

Antibody to Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Geometric Mean Titer (Anti-HBs GMT) Responses for Modified Process Vaccine (5 μg and 10 μg), RECOMBIVAX™ Hepatitis B (Currently Licensed Vaccine), and ENGERIX-B®
7 months of age (1 month after 3 doses)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Modified Process Hepatitis B vaccine 5 μgEXPERIMENTALInfants received a primary series of 3 doses of experimental vaccine (5 μg per dose) at 2, 4 and 6 months of age.
RECOMBIVAX HB™ Hepatitis B VaccineACTIVE_COMPARATORInfants received a primary series of 3 doses of currently licensed vaccine (5 μg per dose) at 2, 4 and 6 months of age.
Modified Process Hepatitis B vaccine 10 μgEXPERIMENTALInfants received a primary series of 3 doses of experimental vaccine (10 μg per dose) at 2, 4 and 6 months of age.
ENGERIX-B®ACTIVE_COMPARATORInfants received a primary series of 3 doses of currently licensed vaccine (10 μg per dose) at 2, 4 and 6 months of age.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Modified Process Hepatitis B Vaccine (Experimental)BIOLOGICALModified Process Hepatitis B Vaccine given intramuscularly (IM) in 3 injections of 5 ug (micrograms)/0.5 mL each over 4 months (Modified Process Hepatitis B vaccine 5 μg arm). Modified Process Hepatitis B Vaccine given IM in 3 Injections of 10 ug (micrograms)/0.5 mL each over 4 months (Modified Process Hepatitis B vaccine 10 μg arm).
Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant)BIOLOGICALRECOMBIVAX HB™ (currently licensed product) given IM in 3 Injections of 5 ug/0.5 mL each over 4 months.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range2 Months to 2 Months
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes

Inclusion Criteria: * Participant is a healthy infant approximately 2 months of age Exclusion Criteria: * Birth mother is a known carrier of hepatitis B virus or another known carrier has lived in close contact with the participant * Participant's birth mother did not receive any prenatal care * ...

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Frequently asked questions about Hepatitis B Vaccine

What is Hepatitis B Vaccine used for?

Hepatitis B Vaccine is used for the prevention of Hepatitis B, a viral infection that affects the liver. It is being studied in healthy infants as young as 2 months old. The vaccine is designed to trigger an immune response against the Hepatitis B virus, providing protection against the disease.

Who makes Hepatitis B Vaccine?

Hepatitis B Vaccine is developed by Merck & Company, Inc., a pharmaceutical company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol MRK. Merck is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the vaccine's safety and efficacy in preventing Hepatitis B.

What phase is Hepatitis B Vaccine in?

Hepatitis B Vaccine is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational vaccine, meaning it has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. The Phase 3 trial is designed to assess the vaccine's effectiveness and safety in a larger population of healthy infants.

What clinical trials is Hepatitis B Vaccine in?

Hepatitis B Vaccine is being studied in a Phase 3 clinical trial with the identifier NCT00414050. This trial, titled 'A Study of 2 Doses of a Hepatitis B Vaccine (V232 RECOMBIVAX HB) in Healthy Infants (V232-057)', enrolled 1,718 participants and has been completed. The study was randomized, double-blind, and active-controlled.

Is Hepatitis B Vaccine the same as RECOMBIVAX HB?

Yes, Hepatitis B Vaccine is also known as RECOMBIVAX HB, as indicated by the clinical trial title. The trial evaluated two doses of the vaccine, referred to as V232 RECOMBIVAX HB, in healthy infants. This alternative name helps identify the specific vaccine formulation being tested.