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VARIVAX PE34 Process

Phase 3

Varicella | Monoclonal antibody | Infectious Disease |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Jan 27, 2021

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment600

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Clinical trial landscape

VARIVAX PE34 Process · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT03239873Evaluation of Immunogenicity and Safety of VARIVAX® Passage Extension 34 (PE34) Process in Children (V210-A03)Varicella
COMPLETED600 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Evaluation of Immunogenicity and Safety of VARIVAX® Passage Extension 34 (PE34) Process in Children (V210-A03)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With Varicella Zoster Virus Antibody Levels ≥5 Glycoprotein Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (gpELISA) Units/mL
6 weeks (43 days) after vaccination 1

The varicella zoster virus (VZV) antibody response rate was defined as the percentage of participants with VZV antibody titer ≥5 glycoprotein enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (gpELISA) units/mL among participants who were seronegative to VZV (titers \<1.25 gpELISA units/mL) at baseline.

Geometric Mean Titer of VZV Antibodies
6 weeks (43 days) after vaccination 1

The geometric mean titer (GMT) of VZV antibodies after vaccination 1 was assessed. Antibody titers were measured with gpELISA.

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With Fever (≥102.2 °F Oral Equivalent)
Up to 42 days after vaccination 1; Up to 42 days after vaccination 2
Percentage of Participants With Systemic Measles-like, Rubella-like, Varicella-like, Zoster-like Rash, and Mumps-like Symptoms After Vaccination 1 (Incidence > 0%)
Up to 42 days after vaccination 1
Percentage of Participants With Systemic Measles-like, Rubella-like, Varicella-like, Zoster-like Rash, and Mumps-like Symptoms After Vaccination 2 (Incidence > 0%)
Up to 42 days after vaccination 2
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
VARIVAX® PE34 Process + Measles, Mumps, Rubella (M-M-R) II®EXPERIMENTALVARIVAX® Passage Extension (PE34) Process vaccine 0.5 mL administered in the left arm or thigh and M-M-R II® vaccine 0.5 mL administered in the right arm or thigh by subcutaneous injection on Day 1 and Day 91
VARIVAX® 2016 Commercial Process + M-M-R II®ACTIVE_COMPARATORVARIVAX® 2016 Commercial Process vaccine 0.5 mL administered in the left arm or thigh and M-M-R II® vaccine 0.5 mL administered in the right arm or thigh by subcutaneous injection on Day 1 and Day 91

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
VARIVAX® PE34 ProcessBIOLOGICALVaricella virus vaccine live manufactured with a new passage extension process (PE34)
VARIVAX® 2016 Commercial ProcessBIOLOGICALVaricella virus vaccine live manufactured with the 2016 commercial process
M-M-R II®BIOLOGICALMeasles, Mumps, and Rubella virus vaccine live
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range12 Months to 23 Months
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites37

Inclusion Criteria: * Negative clinical history for varicella, herpes zoster, measles, mumps, and rubella Exclusion Criteria: * Received any measles, mumps, rubella, or varicella vaccine at any time prior to the study, or is anticipated to receive any of these vaccines outside the study * Any con...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about VARIVAX PE34 Process

What is VARIVAX PE34 Process used for?

VARIVAX PE34 Process is a varicella vaccine used for the prevention of varicella, commonly known as chickenpox. It is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc. for use in children. The vaccine is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and is considered investigational.

What does VARIVAX PE34 Process target?

VARIVAX PE34 Process is a monoclonal antibody, but its specific molecular target is not disclosed in the available information. It is being studied for its immunogenicity and safety in preventing varicella, the disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus.

Who makes VARIVAX PE34 Process?

VARIVAX PE34 Process is 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 vaccine's safety and immunogenicity in children.

What phase is VARIVAX PE34 Process in?

VARIVAX PE34 Process is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational vaccine and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 3 trial has been completed, involving 600 participants, to assess its immunogenicity and safety.

What clinical trials is VARIVAX PE34 Process in?

VARIVAX PE34 Process has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial, identified as NCT03239873, titled 'Evaluation of Immunogenicity and Safety of VARIVAX® Passage Extension 34 (PE34) Process in Children (V210-A03)'. This randomized, double-blind, active-controlled study enrolled 600 healthy children aged 12 months and older in the United States.

Is VARIVAX PE34 Process the same as VARIVAX?

VARIVAX PE34 Process is a version of the VARIVAX vaccine, which is Merck's varicella vaccine. The PE34 designation refers to a specific manufacturing process, Passage Extension 34, being evaluated in clinical trials. It is not a different vaccine but a process change being studied for immunogenicity and safety.