Status:

COMPLETED

Safety, Tolerability and Immune Response of IMVAMUNE (MVA-BN)Smallpox Vaccine in HIV Infected Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Bavarian Nordic

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Conditions:

HIV Infections

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-55 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to gather information on the safety and immunogenicity of an investigational smallpox vaccine in HIV infected populations.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male subjects between 18 and 49 years of age or female subjects between 18 and 55 years of age who provided informed consent.
  • Women with negative pregnancy test.
  • Women of childbearing potential must use an acceptable method of contraception.
  • Cardiac enzymes within ULN.
  • White blood cells ≥ 2500/mm3 and \< 11,000/ mm3.
  • Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1000/mm3.
  • Adequate renal function.
  • Adequate hepatic function.
  • Negative hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc).
  • Negative antibody test to hepatitis C virus (HCV).
  • Negative urine glucose by dipstick or urinalysis.
  • Normal 12-lead electrocardiogram.
  • Availability for follow-up during the study.
  • Groups 1 and 3 (All vaccinia-naïve subjects) additionally:
  • No history of known or suspected previous smallpox vaccination.
  • No detectable vaccinia scar.
  • No military service prior to 1989 or after January 2003.
  • Groups 2 and 4 (All previously vaccinated subjects) additionally:
  • History of at least one previous smallpox vaccination
  • Time since most current smallpox vaccination \> 10 years.
  • Groups 1 and 2 (All HIV Infected subjects) additionally:
  • Documented HIV-1 infection
  • Plasma HIV-1 RNA level \< 400 copies/mL at screening.
  • CD4 cells ≥ 350/µL
  • Haemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL.
  • Platelets ≥ 100,000/mm3.
  • AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT) and alkaline phosphatase ≤ 3 x ULN
  • Groups 3 and 4 (All Healthy subjects) additionally:
  • Negative ELISA for HIV.
  • Haemoglobin \>11 g/dL.
  • Platelets ≥ 140,000/mm3.
  • AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT) and alkaline phosphatase without clinically significant findings

Exclusion

  • Pregnant or breast-feeding women.
  • Uncontrolled serious infection i.e. not responding to antimicrobial therapy.
  • History of any serious medical condition (other than HIV infection).
  • History of or active autoimmune disease.
  • Known or suspected impairment of immunologic function (other than HIV infection).
  • History of malignancy.
  • History or clinical manifestation of clinically significant and severe haematological, renal, hepatic, pulmonary, central nervous, cardiovascular or gastrointestinal disorders.
  • Clinically significant mental disorder not adequately controlled by medical treatment.
  • Any condition which might interfere with study objectives.
  • History of coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, angina, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, stroke or transient ischemic attack, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or any other heart condition under the care of a doctor.
  • History of an immediate family member with onset of ischemic heart disease before age 50.
  • Ten percent or greater risk of developing a myocardial infarction or coronary death within the next 10 years using the National Cholesterol Education Program's risk assessment tool.
  • History of chronic alcohol abuse and/or intravenous drug abuse.
  • History of allergic disease or reactions likely to be exacerbated by any component of the vaccine.
  • Known previous allergic reaction to immunoglobulins.
  • Known allergies to cidofovir or probenecid.
  • History of anaphylaxis or severe allergic reaction.
  • Acute disease (illness with or without a fever) at the time of enrollment.
  • Temperature \>100.4°F at the time of enrollment.
  • Subjects undergoing treatment for tuberculosis infection or disease.
  • Having received any vaccinations or planned vaccinations with a live vaccine within 30 days prior or after study vaccination.
  • Having received any vaccinations or planned vaccinations with a killed vaccine within 14 days prior or after study vaccination.
  • Chronic administration of immuno-suppressant or immune-modifying drugs.
  • Post organ transplant subjects whether or not receiving chronic immunosuppressive therapy.
  • Administration or planned administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products.
  • Use of any investigational or non-registered drug or vaccine.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

151 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00189904

Start Date

July 1 2005

Last Update

September 28 2012

Active Locations (5)

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Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202-2859

2

University of Kentucky Medical Center

Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40536-0093

3

Washington University School of Medicine

St Louis, Missouri, United States

4

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104-6073