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Multivalent Group B streptococcus vaccine · 4 trials · 3 indications
Local reactions (redness, swelling, and pain at the injection site of the left arm) were recorded by participants in e-diary. Erythema/Redness and induration/swelling were measured and recorded in measuring device units (1 measuring device unit=0.5 centimeter \[cm\]). Grading: Grade 1/mild (greater than \[\>\] 2.0 to 5.0 cm), Grade 2/moderate (\>5.0 to 10.0 cm), Grade 3/severe (\>10.0 cm) and Grade 4 (necrosis \[swelling\] or necrosis or exfoliative dermatitis \[redness\]). Pain at injection site was graded as Grade 1/mild (did not interfere with activity), Grade2/moderate (interfered with activity), Grade 3/severe (prevented daily activity) and Grade 4 (emergency room \[ER\] visit or hospitalization for severe pain at injection site). Grade 4 were classified by investigator or medically qualified person.
Systemic events were recorded in e-diary. Fever: oral temperature greater than or equal to (\>=) 38.0 degree Celsius (deg C) and categorized as \>=38.0-38.4 deg C, \>38.4-38.9 deg C, \>38.9-40.0 deg C and \>40.0 deg C. Nausea/vomiting was graded as: Grade 1/mild (1-2 times in 24 hours \[h\]), Grade 2/moderate: (\>2 times in 24h), Grade 3/severe (required intravenous hydration) and Grade 4 (ER visit/hospitalization for hypotensive shock). Diarrhea was graded as: Grade 1/mild (2-3 loose stools in 24h), Grade 2/moderate (4-5 loose stools in 24h), Grade 3/severe (6 or more loose stools in 24h) and Grade 4 (ER visit/hospitalization for severe diarrhea). Fatigue/tiredness, headache, chills, muscle pain and joint pain were graded as: Grade 1/mild (did not interfere with activity), Grade 2/moderate (some interference with activity), Grade 3/severe (prevented daily routine activity) and Grade 4 (ER visit/hospitalization). Grade 4 were classified by investigator or medically qualified person.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention. In this outcome measure results excluded data for local reactions and systemic events.
A MAE was defined as a non-serious AE that resulted in an evaluation at a medical facility. A SAE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence at any dose that resulted in any of the following outcomes: death; life-threatening (immediate risk of death); required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; persistent or significant disability/incapacity (substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions); congenital anomaly/birth defect; or that was considered as an important medical event.
IU/mL stands for international units per milliliter.
GMCs of anti-PT, anti-FHA, and anti-PRN was reported as descriptive data for the GBS6 +Tdap and placebo + Tdap groups, along with associated 2-sided 95% confidence interval. GMR for anti-PT, anti-FHA and anti-PRN antibodies were estimated from the GBS6 + Tdap group to the placebo + Tdap group and reported as statistical data.
GBS CPS serotype-specific IgG GMCs (Ia, Ib, II, III, IV, V) were reported as descriptive data for the GBS6+Tdap and GBS6+placebo groups, along with associated 2-sided 95% confidence interval. GMR of GBS CPS serotype-specific IgG antibodies were estimated from the GBS6 + Tdap group to the placebo + Tdap group and reported as statistical data.
Local reactions (redness, swelling, and pain at the injection site of the left arm) were recorded by participants in e-diary. Erythema/Redness and induration/swelling were measured and recorded in measuring device units (1 measuring device unit=0.5 centimeter \[cm\]). Grading: Grade 1/mild (greater than \[\>\] 2.5 to 5.0 cm), Grade 2/moderate (\>5.0 to 10.0 cm), Grade 3/severe (\>10.0 cm) and Grade 4 (necrosis \[swelling\] or necrosis or exfoliative dermatitis \[redness\]). Pain at injection site was graded as Grade 1/mild (did not interfere with activity), Grade2/moderate (interfered with activity), Grade 3/severe (prevented daily activity) and Grade 4 (emergency room \[ER\] visit or hospitalization for severe pain at injection site). Grade 4 were classified by investigator or medically qualified person.
Local reactions (redness, swelling, and pain at the injection site of the left arm) were recorded by participants in e-diary. Erythema/Redness and induration/swelling were measured and recorded in measuring device units (1 measuring device unit=0.5 centimeter \[cm\]). Grading: Grade 1/mild (greater than \[\>\] 2.5 to 5.0 cm), Grade 2/moderate (\>5.0 to 10.0 cm), Grade 3/severe (\>10.0 cm) and Grade 4 (necrosis \[swelling\] or necrosis or exfoliative dermatitis \[redness\]). Pain at injection site was graded as Grade 1/mild (did not interfere with activity), Grade2/moderate (interfered with activity), Grade 3/severe (prevented daily activity) and Grade 4 (emergency room \[ER\] visit or hospitalization for severe pain at injection site). Grade 4 were classified by investigator or medically qualified person.
Systemic events were recorded in e-diary. Fever: oral temperature greater than or equal to (\>=) 38.0 degree Celsius (deg C) and categorized as \>=38.0-38.4 deg C, \>38.4-38.9 deg C, \>38.9-40.0 deg C and \>40.0 deg C. Nausea/vomiting was graded as: Grade 1/mild (1-2 times in 24 hours \[h\]), Grade 2/moderate: (\>2 times in 24h), Grade 3/severe (required intravenous hydration) and Grade 4 (ER visit/hospitalization for hypotensive shock). Diarrhea was graded as: Grade 1/mild (2-3 loose stools in 24h), Grade 2/moderate (4-5 loose stools in 24h), Grade 3/severe (6 or more loose stools in 24h) and Grade 4 (ER visit/hospitalization for severe diarrhea). Fatigue/tiredness, headache, muscle pain and joint pain were graded as: Grade 1/mild (did not interfere with activity), Grade 2/moderate (some interference with activity), Grade 3/severe (prevented daily routine activity) and Grade 4 (ER visit/hospitalization). Grade 4 were classified by investigator or medically qualified person.
Systemic events were recorded in e-diary. Fever: oral temperature greater than or equal to (\>=) 38.0 degree Celsius (deg C) and categorized as \>=38.0-38.4 deg C, \>38.4-38.9 deg C, \>38.9-40.0 deg C and \>40.0 deg C. Nausea/vomiting was graded as: Grade 1/mild (1-2 times in 24 hours \[h\]), Grade 2/moderate: (\>2 times in 24h), Grade 3/severe (required intravenous hydration) and Grade 4 (ER visit/hospitalization for hypotensive shock). Diarrhea was graded as: Grade 1/mild (2-3 loose stools in 24h), Grade 2/moderate (4-5 loose stools in 24h), Grade 3/severe (6 or more loose stools in 24h) and Grade 4 (ER visit/hospitalization for severe diarrhea). Fatigue/tiredness, headache, muscle pain and joint pain were graded as: Grade 1/mild (did not interfere with activity), Grade 2/moderate (some interference with activity), Grade 3/severe (prevented daily routine activity) and Grade 4 (ER visit/hospitalization). Grade 4 were classified by investigator or medically qualified person.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. Examples of AEs included but were not limited to abnormal test findings; clinically significant signs and symptoms; changes in physical examination findings; hypersensitivity; progression/worsening of underlying disease; drug abuse; drug dependency.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. Examples of AEs included but were not limited to abnormal test findings; clinically significant signs and symptoms; changes in physical examination findings; hypersensitivity; progression/worsening of underlying disease; drug abuse; drug dependency.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. Examples of AEs included but were not limited to abnormal test findings; clinically significant signs and symptoms; changes in physical examination findings; hypersensitivity; progression/worsening of underlying disease; drug abuse; drug dependency. A MAE was defined as a non-serious AE that resulted in an evaluation at a medical facility.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. Examples of AEs included but were not limited to abnormal test findings; clinically significant signs and symptoms; changes in physical examination findings; hypersensitivity; progression/worsening of underlying disease; drug abuse; drug dependency. A SAE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence at any dose that resulted in any of the following outcomes: death; life-threatening (immediate risk of death); required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; persistent or significant disability/incapacity (substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions); congenital anomaly/birth defect; or that was considered as an important medical event.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. Examples of AEs included but were not limited to abnormal test findings; clinically significant signs and symptoms; changes in physical examination findings; hypersensitivity; progression/worsening of underlying disease; drug abuse; drug dependency. A MAE was defined as a non-serious AE that resulted in an evaluation at a medical facility.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. Examples of AEs included but were not limited to abnormal test findings; clinically significant signs and symptoms; changes in physical examination findings; hypersensitivity; progression/worsening of underlying disease; drug abuse; drug dependency. A SAE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence at any dose that resulted in any of the following outcomes: death; life-threatening (immediate risk of death); required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; persistent or significant disability/incapacity (substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions); congenital anomaly/birth defect; or that was considered as an important medical event.
Hemoglobin: Grade 1, Platelets High: Grade 2, White blood cells decreased: Grade 1, Neutrophils (Absolute): Grade 1, Basophils (Absolute): Grade 2, Lymphocytes Low (Absolute): Grade1, Blood urea nitrogen (bun): Grade 1, Aspartate aminotransferase (AST): Grade 2, Alanine aminotransferase (ALT): Grade 1 and 3 and Alkaline phosphate: Grade 1. Grades were considered as 1: mild, 2: moderate, 3: severe. Only categories with non-zero values were reported for this outcome measure.
Local reactions (redness, swelling, and pain at the injection site of the left arm) were recorded by participants in e-diary. Erythema/Redness and induration/swelling were measured and recorded in measuring device units (1 measuring device unit=0.5 cm). Grading: Grade 1/mild (\> 2.5 to 5.0 cm), Grade 2/moderate (\>5.0 to 10.0 cm), Grade 3/severe (\>10.0 cm) and Grade 4 (necrosis \[swelling\] or necrosis or exfoliative dermatitis \[redness\]). Pain at injection site was graded as Grade 1/mild (did not interfere with activity), Grade2/moderate (interfered with activity), Grade 3/severe (prevented daily activity) and Grade 4 (ER visit or hospitalization for severe pain at injection site). Grade 4 were classified by investigator or medically qualified person.
Local reactions (redness, swelling, and pain at the injection site of the left arm) were recorded by participants in e-diary. Erythema/Redness and induration/swelling were measured and recorded in measuring device units (1 measuring device unit=0.5 cm). Grading: Grade 1/mild (\> 2.5 to 5.0 cm), Grade 2/moderate (\>5.0 to 10.0 cm), Grade 3/severe (\>10.0 cm) and Grade 4 (necrosis \[swelling\] or necrosis or exfoliative dermatitis \[redness\]). Pain at injection site was graded as Grade 1/mild (did not interfere with activity), Grade2/moderate (interfered with activity), Grade 3/severe (prevented daily activity) and Grade 4 (ER visit or hospitalization for severe pain at injection site). Grade 4 were classified by investigator or medically qualified person.
Systemic events were recorded in e-diary. Fever: oral temperature \>=38.0 deg C and categorized as \>=38.0-38.4 deg C, \>38.4-38.9 deg C, \>38.9-40.0 deg C and \>40.0 deg C. Nausea/vomiting was graded as: Grade 1/mild (1-2 times in 24 h), Grade 2/moderate: (\>2 times in 24h), Grade 3/severe (required intravenous hydration) and Grade 4 (ER visit/hospitalization for hypotensive shock). Diarrhea was graded as: Grade 1/mild (2-3 loose stools in 24h), Grade 2/moderate (4-5 loose stools in 24h), Grade 3/severe (6 or more loose stools in 24h) and Grade 4 (ER visit/hospitalization for severe diarrhea). Fatigue/tiredness, headache, muscle pain and joint pain were graded as: Grade 1/mild (did not interfere with activity), Grade 2/moderate (some interference with activity), Grade 3/severe (prevented daily routine activity) and Grade 4 (ER visit/hospitalization). Grade 4 were classified by investigator or medically qualified person.
Systemic events were recorded in e-diary. Fever: oral temperature \>=38.0 deg C and categorized as \>=38.0-38.4 deg C, \>38.4-38.9 deg C, \>38.9-40.0 deg C and \>40.0 deg C. Nausea/vomiting was graded as: Grade 1/mild (1-2 times in 24 h), Grade 2/moderate: (\>2 times in 24h), Grade 3/severe (required intravenous hydration) and Grade 4 (ER visit/hospitalization for hypotensive shock). Diarrhea was graded as: Grade 1/mild (2-3 loose stools in 24h), Grade 2/moderate (4-5 loose stools in 24h), Grade 3/severe (6 or more loose stools in 24h) and Grade 4 (ER visit/hospitalization for severe diarrhea). Fatigue/tiredness, headache, muscle pain and joint pain were graded as: Grade 1/mild (did not interfere with activity), Grade 2/moderate (some interference with activity), Grade 3/severe (prevented daily routine activity) and Grade 4 (ER visit/hospitalization). Grade 4 were classified by investigator or medically qualified person.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. Examples of AEs included but were not limited to abnormal test findings; clinically significant signs and symptoms; changes in physical examination findings; hypersensitivity; progression/worsening of underlying disease; drug abuse; drug dependency.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. Examples of AEs included but were not limited to abnormal test findings; clinically significant signs and symptoms; changes in physical examination findings; hypersensitivity; progression/worsening of underlying disease; drug abuse; drug dependency.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. Examples of AEs included but were not limited to abnormal test findings; clinically significant signs and symptoms; changes in physical examination findings; hypersensitivity; progression/worsening of underlying disease; drug abuse; drug dependency. A SAE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence at any dose that resulted in any of the following outcomes: death; life-threatening (immediate risk of death); required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; persistent or significant disability/incapacity (substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions); congenital anomaly/birth defect; or that was considered as an important medical event.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. Examples of AEs included but were not limited to abnormal test findings; clinically significant signs and symptoms; changes in physical examination findings; hypersensitivity; progression/worsening of underlying disease; drug abuse; drug dependency. A SAE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence at any dose that resulted in any of the following outcomes: death; life-threatening (immediate risk of death); required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; persistent or significant disability/incapacity (substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions); congenital anomaly/birth defect; or that was considered as an important medical event.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. Examples of AEs included but were not limited to abnormal test findings; clinically significant signs and symptoms; changes in physical examination findings; hypersensitivity; progression/worsening of underlying disease; drug abuse; drug dependency. A MAE was defined as a non-serious AE that resulted in an evaluation at a medical facility.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. Examples of AEs included but were not limited to abnormal test findings; clinically significant signs and symptoms; changes in physical examination findings; hypersensitivity; progression/worsening of underlying disease; drug abuse; drug dependency. A MAE was defined as a non-serious AE that resulted in an evaluation at a medical facility.
Obstetric complications such as: prepartum period, intrapartum period and postpartum period were reported in this outcome measure.
Obstetric complications such as: prepartum period, intrapartum period and postpartum period were reported in this outcome measure.
Delivery Outcome included full term live delivery, premature live delivery, Stillbirth, induced/elective abortion and unknown. Mode of delivery included: vaginal delivery, Cesarean section: elective, semi-elective and emergency were reported in this outcome measure.
Delivery Outcome included full term live delivery, premature live delivery, Stillbirth, induced/elective abortion and unknown. Mode of delivery included: vaginal delivery, Cesarean section: elective, semi-elective and emergency were reported in this outcome measure.
Gestational age of participants at birth in weeks included: greater than or equal to (\>=)24 weeks to less than (\<) 28 weeks, \>=28 weeks to \<34 weeks, \>=34 weeks to \<37 weeks, \>=37 weeks to \<42 weeks, \>=42 weeks.
APGAR is a scoring system that evaluates Activity, Pulse, Grimace, Appearance, and Respiration. Each category is given a score of 0-2 points (with 0 being absent and 2 being normal), the points are then combined for a total score that ranges from 0-10. Scores 7 and above are generally normal, 4 to 6 are fairly low, and 2 and below are considered critically low. APGAR score at 1 minute were reported in this outcome measure.
APGAR is a scoring system that evaluates Activity, Pulse, Grimace, Appearance, and Respiration. Each category is given a score of 0-2 points (with 0 being absent and 2 being normal), the points are then combined for a total score that ranges from 0-10. Scores 7 and above are generally normal, 4 to 6 are fairly low, and 2 and below are considered critically low. APGAR score at 5 minute were reported in this outcome measure.
The Ballard score is a commonly used technique of gestational age assessment. It assists healthcare providers in determining if an infant is premature, on time, or post-term based on physical traits. This scoring allows for the estimation of age in the range of 26 weeks to 44 weeks Participants according to age determined by Ballard score: at \<37 weeks 0 days, \>=37 weeks to \<42 weeks, \>=42 weeks were reported in this outcome measure. Ballard score was not conducted routinely/mandatory.
Participants with newborn assessment at birth included: normal, congenital malformation/anomaly, other neonatal problem were reported in this outcome measure.
Participants according to vital status as: live or neonatal death were reported in this outcome measure.
Gestational age of participants at birth in weeks included: greater than or equal to (\>=)24 weeks to less than (\<) 28 weeks, \>=28 weeks to \<34 weeks, \>=34 weeks to \<37 weeks, \>=37 weeks to \<42 weeks, \>=42 weeks.
APGAR is a scoring system that evaluates Activity, Pulse, Grimace, Appearance, and Respiration. Each category is given a score of 0-2 points (with 0 being absent and 2 being normal), the points are then combined for a total score that ranges from 0-10. Scores 7 and above are generally normal, 4 to 6 are fairly low, and 2 and below are considered critically low. Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration (APGAR) score at 1 minute were reported in this outcome measure.
APGAR is a scoring system that evaluates Activity, Pulse, Grimace, Appearance, and Respiration. Each category is given a score of 0-2 points (with 0 being absent and 2 being normal), the points are then combined for a total score that ranges from 0-10. Scores 7 and above are generally normal, 4 to 6 are fairly low, and 2 and below are considered critically low. Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration (APGAR) score at 5 minute were reported in this outcome measure.
The Ballard score is a commonly used technique of gestational age assessment. It assists healthcare providers in determining if an infant is premature, on time, or post-term based on physical traits. This scoring allows for the estimation of age in the range of 26 weeks to 44 weeks Participants according to age determined by Ballard score: at \<37 weeks 0 days, \>=37 weeks to \<42 weeks, \>=42 weeks were reported in this outcome measure. Ballard score was not conducted routinely/mandatory.
Participants with newborn assessment at birth included: normal, congenital malformation/anomaly, other neonatal problem were reported in this outcome measure.
Participants according to vital status as: live or neonatal death were reported in this outcome measure.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. A SAE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence at any dose that resulted in any of the following outcomes: death; life-threatening (immediate risk of death); required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; persistent or significant disability/incapacity (substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions); congenital anomaly/birth defect; or that was considered as an important medical event.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. A SAE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence at any dose that resulted in any of the following outcomes: death; life-threatening (immediate risk of death); required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; persistent or significant disability/incapacity (substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions); congenital anomaly/birth defect; or that was considered as an important medical event.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. A MAE was defined as a non-serious AE that resulted in an evaluation at a medical facility.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. A MAE was defined as a non-serious AE that resulted in an evaluation at a medical facility.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. AEs of special interest included: major congenital anomalies, developmental delay and suspected or confirmed GBS infection.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a study participant administered a study intervention or medical device; the event need not necessarily had a causal relationship with the treatment or usage. AEs of special interest included: major congenital anomalies, developmental delay and suspected or confirmed GBS infection.
Hemoglobin:Grade(G)1: 11-13.5g/dL, G2:9.5-12.4g/dL,G3:8-10.4 g/dL, G4:\<8.0 g/dL; leukocyte increase:G1: 10.8-15\*10\^9/Liter\[L\],G2:\>15-20\*10\^9/L, G3:\>20-25\*10\^9/L, G4:\>25\*10\^9/L,leukocyte decrease: G1: 2.5-3.5\*10\^9/L, G2: 1.5-\<2.5\*10\^9/L, G3: 1-\<1.5\*10\^9/L, G4:\<1\*10\^9/L; neutrophil decrease:G1: 1.5-2\*10\^9/L, G2:1-\<1.5\*10\^9/L, G3:0.5-\<1\*10\^9/L,G4:\<0.5\*10\^9/L; platelets:G1: 125-140\*10\^9/L, G2:100-124\*10\^9/L, G3:25-99\*10\^9/L, G4:\<25\*10\^9/L; eosinophils: G1: 0.65-1.5\*10\^9/L, G2:\>1.5-5\*10\^9/L, G3:\>5\*10\^9/L, G4: hypereosinophilic;alanine aminotransferase,aspartate aminotransferase:G1: 1.1-2.5 \*ULN, G2:2.6-5.0\*ULN, G3:5.1-10\*ULN, G4:\>10\*ULN; alkaline phosphatase:G1: 1.1-2\*ULN, G2:2.1-3\*ULN, G3:3.1-10\*ULN, G4:\>10\*ULN; Bilirubin:G1: 1.1-1.5\*ULN, G2: 1.26-2\*ULN,G3: 1.51-3.0\*ULN,G4:\>1.75\*ULN;blood urea nitrogen:G1:23-26mg/dL,G2:27-31mg/dL,G3:\>31mg/dL, G4:dialysis;creatinine:G1:1.5-1.7mg/dL,G2:1.8-2mg/dL,G3:2.1-2.5 mg/dL,G4:dialysis.Categories with\>=1 participant with abnormality are reported only.
Local reactions were collected by using an e-diary and included redness, swelling and pain at injection site. Redness and swelling were graded as: mild (2.5-5.0 centimeter \[cm\]), moderate (greater than \[\>\] 5.0-10.0 cm) and severe (\>10.0 cm), grade 4 for redness (necrosis or exfoliative dermatitis) and grade 4 for swelling (necrosis). Pain at injection site was graded as: mild (did not interfere with activity), moderate (repeated use of nonnarcotic pain reliever \>24 hours or interfered with activity), severe (any use of narcotic pain reliever or prevented daily activity which resulted in missed days of work or school or was otherwise incapacitating, or included use of narcotics for analgesia), and grade 4 (required emergency room visit or hospitalization). The maximum severity (highest grading) of each location reaction within 14 days of vaccination was derived.
Fever:38.0-38.4 degree Celsius (C),38.5-38.9 degree C,39.0-40.0 degree C,\>40.0 degree C;nausea/vomiting:mild(not interfered with activity/1-2times in 24 hours\[hr\]),moderate(some interference with activity/\>2times in 24hr),severe(prevented daily activity;required intravenous hydration); diarrhea:mild(2-3 loose stools in 24hr),moderate(4-5 loose stools in 24hr),severe(\>=6 loose stools in 24 hr); headache:mild(not interfered with activity),moderate(repeated use of non-narcotic pain reliever \>24 hr/some interference with activity),severe(significant;any use of narcotic pain reliever/prevented daily activity);fatigue,muscle and joint pain:mild(not interfered with activity), moderate(some interference with activity),severe(significant;prevented daily activity).Prevented daily activity=missed days of work, school/otherwise incapacitating/use of narcotics for analgesia.Nausea/vomiting,diarrhea,headache,fatigue/tiredness,muscle and joint pain: grade 4=emergency room visit or hospitalization.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received investigational product without regard to possibility of causal relationship. Serious adverse event (SAE) was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly or that was considered to be an important medical event. AEs included both non-serious AEs and SAEs.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant in a participant who received investigational product without regard to possibility of causal relationship. SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly or that was considered to be an important medical event.
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant in a participant who received investigational product without regard to possibility of causal relationship. SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly or that was considered to be an important medical event. An MAE was defined as a non serious AE (AE other than SAE) that resulted in an evaluation at a medical facility.
| Arm | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GBS6 | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine |
| Placebo | PLACEBO_COMPARATOR | Placebo |
| Infanrix hexa | EXPERIMENTAL | Commercially available combination vaccine containing diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, poliomyelitis (polio), and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) |
| Prevenar 20 | EXPERIMENTAL | Commercially available vaccine that protects against 20 strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae |
| Pediarix | EXPERIMENTAL | Commercially available combination vaccine containing diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, and polio |
| Prevnar 20 | EXPERIMENTAL | Commercially available vaccine that protects against 20 strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae |
| Infanrix | EXPERIMENTAL | Commercially available combination vaccine containing diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis |
| GBS6 and Tdap | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine and Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) |
| GBS6 and Placebo | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine and Placebo |
| Placebo and Tdap | EXPERIMENTAL | Placebo and Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) |
| Stage 1 - Highest dose formulation a | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine - Stage 1 Nonpregnant women |
| Stage 1 - Highest dose formulation b | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine - Stage 1 Nonpregnant women |
| Stage 2 - Lowest dose formulation a | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine - Stage 2 Pregnant women |
| Stage 2 - Lowest dose formulation b | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine - Stage 2 Pregnant women |
| Stage 2 - Middle dose formulation a | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine - Stage 2 Pregnant women |
| Stage 2 - Middle dose formulation b | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine - Stage 2 Pregnant women |
| Stage 2 - Highest dose formulation a | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine - Stage 2 Pregnant women |
| Stage 2 - Highest dose formulation b | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine - Stage 2 Pregnant women |
| Stage 3 - Selected dose and formulation | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine - Stage 3 Pregnant women |
| Stage 1 Placebo | PLACEBO_COMPARATOR | Saline control |
| Stage 2 Placebo | PLACEBO_COMPARATOR | Saline control |
| Stage 3 Placebo | PLACEBO_COMPARATOR | Saline control |
| Lowest dose formulation a | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine |
| Middle dose formulation a | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine |
| Highest dose formulation a | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine |
| Lowest dose formulation b | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine |
| Middle dose formulation b | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine |
| Highest dose formulation b | EXPERIMENTAL | Multivalent group B streptococcus vaccine |
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Multivalent Group B streptococcus vaccine | BIOLOGICAL | Multivalent Group B streptococcus vaccine |
| Placebo | BIOLOGICAL | Saline Control |
| Infanrix hexa | BIOLOGICAL | Vaccine administered in a subset of infant participants as per the national immunization schedule |
| Prevenar 20 | BIOLOGICAL | Vaccine administered in a subset of infant participants as per the national immunization schedule |
| Pediarix | BIOLOGICAL | Vaccine administered in a subset of infant participants as per the national immunization schedule |
| Prevnar 20 | BIOLOGICAL | Vaccine administered in a subset of infant participants as per the national immunization schedule |
| Infanrix | BIOLOGICAL | Vaccine administered in a subset of infant participants as per the national immunization schedule |
| Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine | BIOLOGICAL | Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine |
Key Inclusion criteria- Maternal: * Healthy pregnant women ≤49 years of age who are between 24 0/7 and 36 0/7 weeks of gestation on the day of planned vaccination, with an uncomplicated, singleton pregnancy, and who have no known increased risk of complications. * Had a fetal anomaly ultrasound exa...
The Multivalent Group B Streptococcus vaccine is an investigational vaccine being developed to prevent Group B Streptococcus infections, including in pregnant women and their infants. It is also being studied in healthy adults and nonpregnant women. The vaccine is designed to generate an immune response against Group B Streptococcus bacteria.
Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE: PFE) is developing the Multivalent Group B Streptococcus vaccine. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the vaccine's safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity in various populations, including healthy adults, nonpregnant women, and pregnant women.
The Multivalent Group B Streptococcus vaccine is in Phase 2 clinical development. Several Phase 2 trials have been completed, and a Phase 3 trial, BEATRIX, is currently recruiting participants. The vaccine is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.
The vaccine has been studied in several trials, including NCT03170609, NCT03765073, and NCT04766086, all Phase 2 and completed. A Phase 3 trial, NCT07160244 (BEATRIX), is currently recruiting to evaluate the vaccine in healthy pregnant women and their babies across multiple countries.
The Multivalent Group B Streptococcus vaccine is designed to target multiple serotypes of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. By presenting these bacterial components to the immune system, the vaccine aims to stimulate production of antibodies that can recognize and neutralize the bacteria, potentially preventing infection in vaccinated individuals.
The Multivalent Group B Streptococcus vaccine is commonly referred to as a GBS vaccine, as it targets Group B Streptococcus. In clinical trials, it is described as a multivalent Group B Streptococcus vaccine, indicating it covers multiple strains of the bacteria.