E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Booster immunisation against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis diseases. The study population for this study will include pregnant women. |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
Booster immunisation against diphtheria, lockjaw and whopping cough diseases. The study population for this study will include pregnant women. |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Bacterial Infections and Mycoses [C01] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 18.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10047976 |
E.1.2 | Term | Whooping cough due to bordetella pertussis (B. pertussis) |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 100000004862 |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 18.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10009663 |
E.1.2 | Term | Clostridium tetani infection |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 100000004862 |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 18.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10054237 |
E.1.2 | Term | Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 100000004862 |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
To demonstrate that the maternally transferred antibodies against pertussis in the dTpa Group is superior to that in the Control Group in terms of geometric mean concentrations (GMCs) for the pertussis antibodies, in the cord blood sample. Criterion: The lower limit (LL) of the 95% confidence interval (CI) of the GMC ratio [dTpa Group divided by Control Group] for anti-pertussis toxoid (anti-PT), anti-filamentous haemagglutinin (anti-FHA) and anti-pertactin (anti-PRN) antibodies is ≥ 1.5.
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
To assess the safety of Boostrix in pregnant women, administered during 27-36 weeks of gestation, in terms of the outcomes of pregnancy, pregnancy-related adverse events of interest/neonate-related events up to two months post-delivery. To assess the immunogenicity of Boostrix administered during pregnancy in terms of seropositivity status for antibodies against pertussis, in the cord blood sample.To assess the immunogenicity of Boostrix in terms of seroprotection/seropositivity status, vaccine response and GMCs for antibodies against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, one month post-vaccination.To evaluate the reactogenicity of Boostrix administered during pregnancy and post-delivery in terms of solicited symptoms during the 8-day follow-up period after vaccination.To assess the safety of Boostrix during pregnancy and post-delivery in terms of unsolicited symptoms during the 31-day follow-up period and SAEs during the entire study period. |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
• Subjects who, in the opinion of the investigator, can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol (e.g. completion of the diary cards, return for follow-up visits). • Written informed consent obtained from the subject prior to performing any study specific procedure, as per local regulations. • A healthy pregnant woman between, and including, 18 and 45 years of age at the time of screening. • Pregnant subjects at 270/7-366/7 weeks (completed 27 weeks but not 37 weeks) of gestation at the time of vac-cination (Visit 1), as established by ultrasound examination. • Not at high risk for complications, as determined by the obstetrical algorithm for identification of eligible subjects and the Obstetrical Risk Assessment Form. • No significant foetal abnormalities, as observed by the level II ultrasound testing conducted after 18 weeks of gestation. • Nuchal translucency scan, serum testing and any other prenatal tests, if conducted, should suggest normal preg-nancy. • Willing to have the infant born immunised with Infanrix hexa and Prevenar 13, as per national recommendations, in the follow-up clinical studies DTPA (BOOSTRIX)-048 PRI and DTPA (BOOSTRIX)-049 BST: 048. • Subjects who do not plan to give their child for adoption or place the child in care. |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
• Subjects diagnosed with multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets etc.). • Previous vaccination containing diphtheria, tetanus or pertussis antigens or diphtheria and tetanus toxoids at any time during the current pregnancy. • Women with co-morbid medical or obstetric conditions that in the opinion of the investigator have the potential to complicate the pregnancy course and outcomes [for eg., such as hypertension (requiring medications), uterine anomalies and bleeding disorders etc.]. • Gestational diabetes as determined by glucose tolerance test conducted after 20 weeks of gestation, as per local recommendations of the country [Canadian Diabetes As-sociation 2013 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Pre-vention and Management of diabetes in Canada, 2013; International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study groups Consensus Panel, 2010; GEDE, 2006]. • History of early onset (<34 weeks of gestation) of eclampsia/pre-eclampsia in previous pregnancy. • History of major congenital anomalies in previous preg-nancies. • Use of any investigational or non-registered product (drug or vaccine) other than the study vaccine anytime during the current pregnancy or planned use during the study period. • Any medical condition that in the judgment of the investi-gator would make intramuscular injection unsafe. • Chronic administration (defined as more than 14 days in total) of immunosuppressants or other immune-modifying drugs during the period starting six months prior to the first vaccine. For corticosteroids, this will mean prednisone >= 20 mg/day, or equivalent. Inhaled and topical steroids are allowed. • Administration of long-acting immune-modifying drugs at any time during the study period (e.g. infliximab). • Planned administration/administration of a vaccine not foreseen by the study protocol in the period within the pe-riod starting 30 days before and 30 days after the dose of vaccine with the exception of seasonal influenza vaccine that can be administered anytime during the study period. • Concurrently participating in another clinical study, at any time during the study period, in which the subject has been or will be exposed to an investigational or a non-investigational vaccine/product (pharmaceutical product or device). • Serious underlying medical condition [e.g., immunosup-pressive disease or therapy, human immunodeficiency virus infection, collagen vascular disease, epilepsy, dia-betes mellitus, chronic hypertension, moderate to severe asthma, lung/heart disease, liver/kidney disease, infections including TORCHES (toxoplasmosis, rubella, cy-tomegalovirus, herpes simplex, syphilis) infections]. • History of an encephalopathy of unknown aetiology, oc-curring within 7 days following previous vaccination with pertussis-containing vaccine. • History of transient thrombocytopenia or neurological complications (for convulsions or hypotonic-hyporesponsive episodes) following an earlier immunisa-tion against diphtheria and/or tetanus • Significant mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia, psychosis and major depression). • Family history (first degree relatives only) of congenital anomalies, recurrent pregnancy losses (two or more consecutive losses) and unexplained neonatal death(s) in the subject. • Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or im-munodeficient condition, based on medical history and physical examination (no laboratory testing required). • History of any reaction or hypersensitivity likely to be exacerbated by any component of the vaccine. • History of febrile illness within the past 72 hours. • History of physician-diagnosed or laboratory-confirmed pertussis within the past five years. • Anything that would prevent subject from completing the study or put the subject at risk, as determined by the in-vestigator. • Acute disease and/or fever at the time of enrolment. - Fever is defined as temperature>= 37.5°C /99.5°F for oral, axillary or tympanic route, or >= 38.0°C /100.4°F on rectal route. - Subjects with a minor illness (such as mild diarrhoea, mild upper respiratory infection) without fever may be enrolled at the discretion of the investigator. • Administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products within the 3 months preceding the dose of study vaccine, or planned administration during the study period, with the exception of anti-D (Rh)-immunoglobulin. • History of chronic excessive alcohol consumption and/or drug abuse. |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Immunogenicity with respect to components of the study vaccine, in cord blood sample: Anti-PT, anti-FHA and anti-PRN antibody concentrations |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
At delivery (28 weeks to 40 weeks of gestation) |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
Pregnancy outcomes will include live birth with no con-genital anomalies, live birth with congenital anomalies, still birth with no congenital anomalies, still birth with congenital anomalies, elective termination with no congenital anomalies and elective termination with congenital anomalies. Pregnancy-related adverse events of interest/ neonate-related events will include gestational diabetes, pregnancy-related hypertension, premature rupture of membranes, preterm premature rupture of membranes, premature labour, premature uterine contractions, intrauterine growth restriction/poor foetal growth, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, vaginal or intrauterine haemorrhage, maternal death, preterm birth, neonatal death, small for gestational age, neonatal hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy and failure to thrive/growth deficiency. Anti-D, anti-T, anti-PT, anti-FHA and anti-PRN seroprotection/seropositivity status and antibody concentrations. Vaccine response to PT, FHA and PRN Vaccine response to anti-D and anti-T Anti-PT, anti-FHA and anti-PRN seropositivity status. Occurrence of each solicited local/general symptoms (at Visit 1 and Visit 3) Occurrence of unsolicited AEs, according to the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) classification (at Visit 1 and Visit 3). Occurrence of serious adverse events. |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
outcome of pregnancy in terms of pregnancy outcomes and pregnancy-related adverse events of interest/ neonate-related events: Up to two months post-delivery. Seroprotection/seropositivity and vaccine response: One month post vaccination Anti-PT, anti-FHA and anti-PRN seropositivity: At delivery (28 weeks to 40 weeks of gestation) Solicited local and general symptoms: During the 8-day (Day 0-Day 7) follow-up period after the vac-cination. unsolicited AEs: Within 31 days (Day 0 – Day 30) after vaccination SAEs: From Day 0 up to two months post-delivery. |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | Yes |
E.6.3 | Therapy | No |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | No |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | No |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | Yes |
E.6.13.1 | Other scope of the trial description |
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E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | No |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | Yes |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | No |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | No |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | No |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | Yes |
E.8.1.7.1 | Other trial design description |
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E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | Yes |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 2 |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
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E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | Yes |
E.8.4.1 | Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned | 5 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 15 |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | Yes |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.6.3 | If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned |
Australia |
Canada |
Czech Republic |
Spain |
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E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | Yes |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 1 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 3 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 1 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 5 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |