Safety and Efficacy of a Three-Dose Regimen of an Adenoviral HIV Vaccine (MRKAd5 HIV-1 Gag/Pol/Nef) in HIV Uninfected South African Adults
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The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of a three-dose regimen of an adenovirus-based HIV-1 vaccine in healthy South African adults.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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HIV Infections |
Biological: MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef Other: Placebo |
Phase 2 |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Prevention |
Official Title: | A Multicenter Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Phase IIB Test-of-Concept Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of a Three-Dose Regimen of the Clade B-based Merck Adenovirus Serotype 5 HIV-1 Gag/Pol/Nef Vaccine in HIV-1 Uninfected Adults in South Africa |
- Acquisition of HIV-1 infection [ Time Frame: Throughout study ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
- Viral load set point (HIV-1 RNA) in study participants who become HIV infected [ Time Frame: At approximately 3 months postdiagnosis ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Acquisition of HIV-1 infection among participants with baseline Ad5 neutralizing antibody titers of 200 or less [ Time Frame: Throughout study ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
- Viral load setpoint in such study participants [ Time Frame: Throughout study ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Durability of effect of vaccine on suppression of HIV-1 viral RNA and preservation of CD4 counts [ Time Frame: At 18 months after diagnosis of HIV infection ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- One time questionnaire evaluating impact of discontinuation of vaccination on participants [ Time Frame: After vaccination discontinuation ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Enrollment: | 801 |
Study Start Date: | January 2007 |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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Experimental: 1
Three doses of MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef vaccine
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Biological: MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef
Experimental Clade-B based Adenovirus serotype 5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef vaccine
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Placebo Comparator: 2
Placebo
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Other: Placebo
Placebo
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Detailed Description:
The HIV epidemic is a major global health challenge. The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) reported that in 2004, 3 million people worldwide died of AIDS and an estimated 5 million people acquired HIV. Studies in animal models and observational data from humans suggest that cell-mediated immune responses may be key to controlling HIV infection. MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef, a clade B-based adenovirus serotype 5 HIV-1 vaccine, has been shown to elicit T-cell mediated immune responses. The vaccine appears to be safe and generally well tolerated in previous Phase 1 and 2 studies in HIV-uninfected people. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef vaccine in HIV-uninfected participants from South Africa, where clade C is predominant. The study will address whether a clade B-based vaccine designed to elicit T-cellular immunity will demonstrate efficacy in reducing acquisition of infection, or reducing HIV viral load in persons who become infected in a non-clade B region.
This study will last about 42 months for HIV-uninfected participants and 18 months for those who become HIV infected. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive 3 doses of either vaccine or placebo. All participants will receive their injections at study entry and at Months 1 and 6. Participants will be asked to complete a post-vaccination symptom log for the 3 days following each vaccination to monitor body temperature and symptoms known to be associated with the vaccine. At all study visits, participants will be asked about any adverse events they may have experienced. There will be at least 14 study visits over the first 4 years of the study. A physical exam, medication history, risk reduction counseling, and blood collection will occur at every visit. Participants will be asked to complete a social impact questionnaire at Weeks 12, 78, and 208; an outside testing and belief questionnaire at Weeks 30, 78, 130, 182, and 208; and a circumcision status assessment at Week 208. Participants will undergo HIV testing to check their HIV status approximately every 3 months.
Participants who become HIV infected during the study will have eight study visits at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 26, 52, and 78 post-diagnosis. A physical exam, risk reduction counseling, blood and urine collection, and a pregnancy test will occur at all visits. Genital secretion collection may also occur at some visits. Participants who become HIV infected and need to begin anti-HIV therapy will be discontinued from this study, but encouraged to enroll in the study HVTN 802.
As of September 17, 2007 enrollment and vaccinations for this study were suspended. Participants already enrolled have been asked to continue attending follow-up visits with this study.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 35 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
As of 9/19/07, clinical research sites were notified that HVTN 503 has been suspended; therefore, enrollment is discontinued and all participants will be unblinded and encouraged to continue follow-up visits.
Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV-1 and -2 negative
- Good general health
- ALT less than 2.6 times the upper limit of normal (ULN)
- Sexually active within the 6 months prior to study entry
- Have access to a participating HIV Vaccine Trials Unit (HVTU) and are willing to be followed during the study
- Demonstrate understanding of the study
- Willing to receive HIV test results
- Female participants must be willing to use acceptable forms of contraception, or not be of reproductive potential. More information about this criterion can be found in the protocol.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Adenovirus 5 titer greater than 200, once enrollment of participants in this stratum has been completed
- HIV vaccines in prior HIV trial. Participants who can provide documentation that they received a placebo in a prior HIV trial may be eligible.
- Immunosuppressive medications within 168 days prior to first study vaccination. Participants who have used corticosteroid nasal sprays for allergic rhinitis or topical corticosteroids for mild, uncomplicated dermatitis are not excluded.
- Blood products within 90 days prior to first study vaccination
- Immunoglobulin within 90 days prior to first study vaccination
- Live attenuated vaccines within 30 days prior to first study vaccination
- Investigational research agents within 30 days prior to first study vaccination
- Medically indicated subunit or killed vaccines within 5 days prior to first study vaccination OR scheduled to receive such vaccines within 14 days after first study vaccination
- Allergy treatment with antigen injections within 30 days prior to first study vaccination
- Clinically significant medical condition, abnormal physical exam findings, abnormal laboratory results, or past medical history that may affect current health. More information about this criterion can be found in the protocol.
- Any medical, psychiatric, or job-related responsibility that would interfere with the study. More information about this criterion can be found in the protocol.
- Any concern that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with a participant's completion of the post-vaccination symptom log
- History of anaphylaxis or allergy to any of the vaccine's components
- Autoimmune disease
- Immunodeficiency
- Bleeding disorder
- Cancer
- Seizure disorder
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
South Africa | |
Soweto HVTN CRS | |
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | |
CAPRISA eThekwini CRS | |
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
Emavundleni Desmond Tutu HIV Centre CRS | |
Cape Town, South Africa | |
CAPRISA Aurum CRS | |
Klerksdorp, South Africa | |
MedCRU CRS | |
Pretoria, South Africa |
Study Chair: | Glenda Gray, MD | Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital |
Study Chair: | James Kublin, MD, MPH | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center |
Additional Information:
Publications:
Additional publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Responsible Party: | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00413725 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | HVTN 503 (Phambili), 10392, HVTN 503 |
Study First Received: | December 18, 2006 |
Last Updated: | February 1, 2013 |
Health Authority: | United States: Food and Drug Administration South Africa: Medicines Control Council |
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
HIV Seronegativity HIV Preventive Vaccine Adenovirus |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Lentivirus Infections Retroviridae Infections RNA Virus Infections Virus Diseases |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral Sexually Transmitted Diseases Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes Immune System Diseases Slow Virus Diseases |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on February 20, 2013