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A Phase I, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled HIV-1 Vaccine Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of rgp120/HIV-1MN (Genentech) in Combination With QS21 Adjuvant and/or Alum in Healthy Adults.
This study has been completed.
Sponsored by: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Information provided by: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00001044
  Purpose

PRIMARY: To examine the safety and potential improvement in immune responses elicited by combining rsgp120/HIV-1MN with the adjuvant QS-21. SECONDARY: To examine the role of alum in the vaccine/adjuvant formulation; to determine the optimal dose ratio of vaccine to adjuvant; and to obtain initial information on the optimal schedule of administration. AS PER AMENDMENT 07/02/97: To determine the ability of immunization with rsgp120/HV-1MN in combination with QS21 with or without alum to induce an HIV-1 envelope-specific delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) response in volunteers who undergo rsgp120/MN skin testing.

Immune responses in HIV-uninfected individuals receiving subunit envelope vaccines formulated with alum adjuvant suggest that functional antibodies capable of neutralizing HIV-1 in vitro may be induced, but the titers are relatively low in comparison to those measured in individuals with natural HIV-1 infection. These limitations might be overcome by the addition or substitution of a more suitable adjuvant such as QS-21.


Condition Intervention Phase
HIV Infections
Biological: Aluminum hydroxide
Biological: QS-21
Biological: rgp120/HIV-1MN
Phase I

MedlinePlus related topics: AIDS
Drug Information available for: Aluminum hydroxide Algeldrate QS 21 Aluminum Alum, potassium Aluminum sulfate
U.S. FDA Resources
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Prevention, Double-Blind, Safety Study
Official Title: A Phase I, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled HIV-1 Vaccine Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of rgp120/HIV-1MN (Genentech) in Combination With QS21 Adjuvant and/or Alum in Healthy Adults.

Further study details as provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):

Estimated Enrollment: 80
Detailed Description:

Immune responses in HIV-uninfected individuals receiving subunit envelope vaccines formulated with alum adjuvant suggest that functional antibodies capable of neutralizing HIV-1 in vitro may be induced, but the titers are relatively low in comparison to those measured in individuals with natural HIV-1 infection. These limitations might be overcome by the addition or substitution of a more suitable adjuvant such as QS-21.

Volunteers are randomized to 20 treatment arms containing four patients each. rsgp120/HIV-1MN is administered at four dose levels: 0, 100, 300, and 600 mcg, and QS-21 adjuvant is administered at three dose levels: 0, 50, and 100 mcg. Some subject cohorts receive alum in the vaccine formulation. Sixty volunteers receive injections at months 0, 1, and 10, and 20 volunteers receive injections at months 0, 1, and 6. AS PER AMENDMENT 07/02/97: All consenting volunteers who have received three immunizations will be tested for DTH response to HIV-1 envelope with use of intradermal MN rsgp120. Follow-up is extended to 56 days after administration of the intradermal injections.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 60 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Subjects must have:

  • Normal history and physical exam.
  • HIV negativity by ELISA within 6 weeks of immunization.
  • CD4 count >= 400 cells/mm3.
  • Normal urine dipstick with esterase and nitrite.

Exclusion Criteria

Co-existing Condition:

Subjects with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded:

  • Hepatitis B surface antigen.
  • Medical or psychiatric condition or occupational responsibilities that preclude compliance.
  • Active syphilis. NOTE: Subjects with serology documented to be false positive or due to a remote (> 6 months) treated infection are eligible.
  • Active tuberculosis. NOTE: Subjects with a positive PPD and normal chest x-ray showing no evidence of TB and not requiring isoniazid therapy are eligible.

Subjects with the following prior conditions are excluded:

  • History of immunodeficiency, autoimmune disease, or use of immunosuppressive medications.
  • History of anaphylaxis or other serious adverse reactions to vaccines.
  • History of allergy to thimerosal.
  • AS PER AMENDMENT 07/02/97: History of eczema or allergic-type reactions to rsgp120/HIV-1MN vaccine (for volunteers undergoing DTH testing).

Prior Medication:

Excluded:

  • Live attenuated vaccines within 60 days prior to study entry. (NOTE: Medically indicated subunit or killed vaccines, such as influenza or pneumococcal, are allowed but should be given at least 2 weeks prior to HIV immunizations.)
  • Experimental agents within 30 days prior to study entry.
  • Prior HIV vaccines.
  • AS PER AMENDMENT 07/02/97: Use of systemic steroids in the past month (for volunteers undergoing DTH testing).

Prior Treatment:

Excluded:

  • Receipt of blood products or immunoglobulin within the past 6 months.

Identifiable high-risk behavior for HIV infection as determined by screening questionnaire, including history of injection drug use within the past year and higher or intermediate risk sexual behavior.

  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00001044

Locations
United States, Maryland
Johns Hopkins Univ / School of Hygiene & Public Health
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 212051901
United States, Missouri
St Louis Univ School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri, United States, 63104
United States, New York
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Rochester, New York, United States, 14642
United States, Tennessee
Vanderbilt Univ Hosp
Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232
United States, Washington
Univ of Washington / Pacific Med Ctr
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98144
Sponsors and Collaborators
Investigators
Study Chair: McElrath J
  More Information

Publications:
Study ID Numbers: AVEG 016
Study First Received: November 2, 1999
Last Updated: June 23, 2005
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00001044  
Health Authority: United States: Federal Government

Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
Vaccines, Synthetic
Drug Therapy, Combination
Adjuvants, Immunologic
HIV Envelope Protein gp120
AIDS Vaccines
HIV Seronegativity
HIV Preventive Vaccine

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Aluminum sulfate
HIV Infections
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Healthy
QS 21
Retroviridae Infections
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Aluminum Hydroxide

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
RNA Virus Infections
Slow Virus Diseases
Immunologic Factors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Immune System Diseases
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Adjuvants, Immunologic
Lentivirus Infections
Antacids
Infection
Pharmacologic Actions

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 15, 2009