Early Immune Responses to Vaccination - A Substudy to HVTN 205
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HVTN 908 is a sub study of the HIV vaccine trial, HVTN 205. The purpose of this sub study is to better understand how a person's immune system responds to vaccines, particularly HIV vaccines. More specifically, researchers will determine whether early responses in the immune system help predict strong and long-lasting immunity.
Condition | Intervention |
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HIV Infections |
Biological: JS7 DNA vaccine Biological: MVA/HIV62 vaccine |
Study Type: | Observational |
Study Design: | Observational Model: Case-Only Time Perspective: Prospective |
Official Title: | Characterization of the Innate Immune Response to Candidate HIV Vaccines, an Ancillary Study to HVTN 205 |
- Blood concentrations of lymphocyte populations, dendritic cells, monocytes, and granulocytes [ Time Frame: Throughout study ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Serum concentrations of cytokines and chemokines [ Time Frame: Throughout study ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Changes in PBMC gene expression relative to prevaccine levels of key genes expected to change, such as IP-10 and MCP-1 [ Time Frame: Throughout study ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
Blood samples 30 - 90 mL per visit
Enrollment: | 47 |
Study Start Date: | August 2009 |
Study Completion Date: | July 2012 |
Groups/Cohorts | Assigned Interventions |
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A
Participants receiving the JS7 DNA and MVA/HIV62 vaccinations in HVTN 205
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Biological: JS7 DNA vaccine Biological: MVA/HIV62 vaccine |
B
Participants receiving the placebos of the JS7 DNA and MVA/HIV62 vaccines in HVTN 205
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Biological: JS7 DNA vaccine Biological: MVA/HIV62 vaccine |
Detailed Description:
Some of the first HIV vaccines were designed to trigger neutralizing antibody responses as a way to prevent HIV infection. Unfortunately, the first versions of these vaccines were not able to achieve their desired response. An alternative strategy to the antibody approach is the stimulation of HIV-specific CD8 T-lymphocyte (CTL) responses. CTL responses were previously demonstrated to play an important role in the control of simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), the HIV equivalent studied in rhesus macaque monkeys. Additionally, other studies suggest CTLs play an important role in viral control during chronic infection. Based on this information, several groups have shifted their focus to the development of CTL-based vaccines, some of which have entered advanced clinical trials.
A DNA/rMVA vaccine strategy is structured to bring about both T cell and antibody responses. The primary vaccination is DNA based and will express only HIV proteins as a way to produce an HIV-focused immune response. A secondary, rMVA boost vaccination, which expresses both HIV and MVA proteins will ideally amplify the focused response of the initial vaccination. The DNA and rMVA are physically two different vaccinations given at separate times but together they make up one preventive regimen. Both vaccine components express non-infectious virus-like particles.
The main study, HVTN 205 will evaluate the safety of and immune response to a two vaccine regimen in healthy, HIV-uninfected adults who never received an HIV preventive vaccine before. HVTN 205 will include two parts, Part A, in which the two vaccine regimen is compared to a placebo, and Part B, in which the two vaccine regimen will be compared to both a placebo and a single vaccine regimen with the rMVA vaccine.
HVTN 908 is a sub study of HVTN 205, and will explore the innate immune response to candidate HIV vaccines. In particular, researchers will study whether early immune response following vaccination can predict strong and long-lasting immunity. They will also study whether varying types of vaccines promote different immune responses soon after vaccination.
Only participants enrolled in HVTN 205 are eligible for HVTN 908. Approximately 50 participants will be recruited for the duration of 12 months per participant. The study will last for a total of 2 years, including enrollment, follow-up, and analysis. Potential participants of the sub study will undergo a screening visit before eligibility can be determined. Screening may involve a physical exam, health history, and blood tests.
There will be some additional visits for participants of HVTN 908 that are not included in the main study. Some main study visits may also take extra time for participants enrolled in the sub study. Blood samples will be taken at study visits. These samples are taken in addition to those for the main study.
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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 50 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Participants enrolled in HVTN 205
Inclusion Criteria:
- Scheduled receipt of a vaccine or placebo in HVTN 205
- For participants in Part B of HVTN 205, enrollment in HVTN 908 and HVTN 205 at the same time
- HVTN 908 assessment of understanding: completion of a questionnaire prior to enrollment; demonstration of understanding for all questionnaire items answered incorrectly.
- Body weight of 50 kg (110 lbs) or more
- Hemoglobin of 12.0 g/dL or more for female volunteers, and 13.0 g/dL or more for male volunteers
- Negative HIV-1 and -2 blood test
Exclusion Criteria:
- Clinically significant medical condition, physical examination finding, clinically significant abnormal laboratory results, or past medical history with clinically significant implications for current health. More information on this criterion can be found in the study protocol.
- Any medical, psychiatric, or occupational, or other condition that, in the judgment of the investigator, would interfere with, or serve as a contraindication to, protocol adherence, or a participant's ability to give informed consent
- Pregnancy
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United States, Alabama | |
Alabama Vaccine CRS | |
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35294 | |
United States, California | |
San Francisco Vaccine and Prevention CRS | |
San Francisco, California, United States, 94102 | |
United States, Washington | |
FHCRC/UW Vaccine CRS | |
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98104 |
Study Chair: | Erica Andersen-Nissen, PhD | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center |
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Additional Information:
Publications:
Responsible Party: | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00908323 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | HVTN 908, 10806 |
Study First Received: | May 21, 2009 |
Last Updated: | February 2, 2013 |
Health Authority: | United States: Food and Drug Administration |
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
HIV Seronegativity HIV Preventive Vaccine |
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 March 14, 2013