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A Study to Learn About a Modified RNA Vaccine Against Shingles in Healthy Adults

Trial status:Recruitment Complete
Trial ID:
C5031001
NCT ID:
NCT05703607
EudraCT ID:
N/A
EU Trial (CTIS) Number:
N/A
Sponsor:
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Pfizer
Recruitment Complete

Trial Details

The purpose of this clinical study is to learn about the safety, extent of the side effects (reaction to vaccine), and immune response (your immune system's reaction) of the study vaccine called Varicella Zoster Virus modRNA (VZV modRNA). We are seeking for healthy participants 50 through 85 years of age.

This study will be conducted in 2 substudies: Substudy A (Phase 1) and Substudy B (Phase 2).

Substudy A:

This substudy is the Phase 1 portion of the study. In this substudy, participants will receive 1 of 3 VZV modRNA vaccine candidates (different construct, different dose levels and different formulation \[frozen or freeze dry powder\]) or the approved shingles vaccine intramuscularly.

Participants will be assigned in 1 of 10 groups in the study. Vaccination will be given either as a 2-dose series using one of two dosing schedules (either 2-months apart or 6-months apart), or (in one of the groups), as a single VZV modRNA vaccine at the first vaccination visit and saline at the second vaccination visit.

Participants will take part in this study for 8 to 12 months depending on the group they are assigned to. Some group(s) will continue into persistence-of-immunity (overtime assessment of effect of vaccine) portion of the study. Those participants assigned to these selected groups will be involved in the study for up to 5 years.

Substudy B:

This substudy is the Phase 2 portion of the study. In this part of the study, participants will receive either VZV modRNA vaccine at selected dose level/schedule/formulation or approved shingles vaccine. This selection was determined from data collected in Substudy A.

Participants will be involved in this study for up to 5 years.

Medical Condition
  • Shingles
  • Trial Drug
  • Candidate 1: PF-07915234: VZV modRNA Powder for Suspension for Injection
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  • Candidate 1: PF-07915234: VZV modRNA Suspension for Injection
  • Candidate 2: PF-07921188: VZV modRNA Suspension for Injection
  • Candidate 3: PF-07921186: VZV modRNA Suspension for Injection
  • Shingrix
  • Candidate 2: PF-07921188: VZV modRNA Powder for Suspension for Injection
  • Phase
    Phase 2
    Type
    Interventional
    Estimated Enrolment
    900
    Estimated Trial Date
    Jan 2023 - Feb 2026

    Trial Participant Requirements

    Age
    50 - 85 Years
    Sex
    Female & Male
    Healthy Volunteers
    Yes
    Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
    Inclusion criteria

      Substudy A: Group 1 to Group 10

      Inclusion Criteria:

    1. Male or female participants 50 through 69 years of age (inclusive) at the time of consent.
    2. Healthy participants who are determined by clinical assessment, including medical history and clinical judgment of the investigator, to be eligible for inclusion in the study. Note: Known infection with HIV, HCV or HBV is an exclusion in Substudy A.
    3. Participants who are willing and able to comply with all scheduled visits, investigational plan, laboratory tests, lifestyle considerations, and other study procedures.
    4. Capable of giving signed informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the ICD and in this protocol
    5. Substudy A: Group 11 to Group 14

      Inclusion Criteria:

    6. Male or female participants 50 through 69 years of age (inclusive) at the time of consent.
    7. Healthy participants who are determined by clinical assessment, including medical history and clinical judgment of the investigator, to be eligible for inclusion in the study. Note: Known infection with HIV, HCV or HBV is an exclusion in Substudy A.
    8. Participants who are willing and able to comply with all scheduled visits, investigational plan, laboratory tests, lifestyle considerations, and other study procedures.
    9. Capable of giving signed informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the ICD and in this protocol.
    10. Has a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 35 (inclusive) kg/m2 at the screening visit.
    11. Substudy A: Group 1 to Group 10

      Exclusion Criteria:

    12. History of HZ (shingles).
    13. History of Guillain-Barré syndrome.
    14. Known infection with HIV, HCV, or HBV.
    15. History of severe adverse reaction associated with a vaccine and/or severe allergic reaction (eg, anaphylaxis) to any component of the study intervention(s).
    16. Immunocompromised individuals with known or suspected immunodeficiency, as determined by history and/or laboratory/physical examination.
    17. Bleeding diathesis or condition associated with prolonged bleeding that would, in the opinion of the investigator, contraindicate intramuscular injection.
    18. Other medical or psychiatric condition including recent (within the past year) or active suicidal ideation/behavior or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk of study participation or, in the investigator's judgment, make the participant inappropriate for the study.
    19. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
    20. Prior history of heart disease (eg, heart failure, recent coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, pericarditis/myocarditis).
    21. Previous vaccination with any varicella or HZ vaccine.
    22. Individuals who receive treatment with immunosuppressive therapy, including cytotoxic agents or systemic corticosteroids, eg, for cancer or an autoimmune disease, or planned receipt throughout the study.
    23. Receipt of blood/plasma products or immunoglobulin, from 60 days before study intervention administration or planned receipt throughout the study.
    24. Any participant who has received or plans to receive an RNA vaccine 28 days prior to Vaccination 1.
    25. Participation in other interventional studies within 28 days prior to study entry or anticipated involvement through and including 6 months after the last dose of study intervention. Participation in observational studies is permitted.
    26. Any screening hematology and/or blood chemistry laboratory value that meets the definition of a ≥ Grade 1 abnormality; or any abnormal bilirubin or troponin I value.
    27. Screening 12-lead ECG that, as judged by the investigator, is consistent with probable or possible myocarditis/pericarditis or demonstrates clinically relevant abnormalities that may affect participant safety or interpretation of study results.
    28. Participation or planned participation in strenuous or endurance exercise within 7 days before or after each study intervention administration.
    29. Investigator site staff directly involved in the conduct of the study and their family members, site staff otherwise supervised by the investigator, and sponsor and sponsor delegate employees directly involved in the conduct of the study and their family members.
    30. SubStudy B:

      Inclusion Criteria:

    31. Male or female participants 50 through 85 years of age (inclusive) at the time of consent.
    32. Healthy participants who are determined by clinical assessment, including medical history and clinical judgment of the investigator, to be eligible for inclusion in the study.
    33. Participants who are willing and able to comply with all scheduled visits, investigational plan, laboratory tests, lifestyle considerations, and other study procedures.
    34. Capable of giving signed informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the ICD and in this protocol.
    35. Has a BMI between 18 and 35 (inclusive) kg/m2 at the screening visit.
    36. Exclusion Criteria:

    37. History of HZ (shingles).
    38. History of Guillain-Barré syndrome.
    39. History of severe adverse reaction associated with a vaccine and/or severe allergic reaction (eg, anaphylaxis) to any component of the study intervention(s).
    40. Immunocompromised individuals with known or suspected immunodeficiency, as determined by history and/or laboratory/physical examination.
    41. Bleeding diathesis or condition associated with prolonged bleeding that would, in the opinion of the investigator, contraindicate intramuscular injection.
    42. Other medical or psychiatric condition including recent (within the past year) or active suicidal ideation/behavior or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk of study participation or, in the investigator's judgment, make the participant inappropriate for the study.
    43. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
    44. Prior history of heart disease (eg, heart failure, recent coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, pericarditis, or myocarditis).
    45. Previous vaccination with any varicella or HZ vaccine.
    46. Individuals who receive treatment with immunosuppressive therapy, including cytotoxic agents or systemic corticosteroids, eg, for cancer or an autoimmune disease, or planned receipt throughout the study.
    47. Receipt of blood/plasma products or immunoglobulin, from 60 days before study intervention administration or planned receipt throughout the study.
    48. Any participant who has received or plans to receive an RNA vaccine 28 days prior to Vaccination 1.
    49. Participation in other interventional studies within 28 days prior to study entry or anticipated involvement through and including 6 months after the last dose of study intervention is prohibited. Participation in observational studies is permitted.
    50. Investigator site staff directly involved in the conduct of the study and their family members, site staff otherwise supervised by the investigator, and sponsor and sponsor delegate employees directly involved in the conduct of the study and their family members.

    Trial Locations

    Location
    Status
    Location
    Tri-City Cardiology
    Gilbert, Arizona, United States, 85233
    Status
    Location
    Aventiv Research Inc.
    Mesa, Arizona, United States, 85206
    Status
    Location
    Stanford University Medical Center
    Palo Alto, California, United States, 94304
    Status
    Location
    Diablo Clinical Research, Inc.
    Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94598
    Status
    Location
    GW Medical Faculty Associates
    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20037
    Status
    Location
    GW Vaccine Research Unit
    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20037
    Status
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