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    Summary
    EudraCT Number:2021-003686-36
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:AR13001
    National Competent Authority:Finland - Fimea
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:Completed
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2021-07-15
    Trial results
    Index
    A. PROTOCOL INFORMATION
    B. SPONSOR INFORMATION
    C. APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION
    D. IMP IDENTIFICATION
    D.8 INFORMATION ON PLACEBO
    E. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TRIAL
    F. POPULATION OF TRIAL SUBJECTS
    G. INVESTIGATOR NETWORKS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE TRIAL
    N. REVIEW BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY OR ETHICS COMMITTEE IN THE COUNTRY CONCERNED
    P. END OF TRIAL
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    A. Protocol Information
    A.1Member State ConcernedFinland - Fimea
    A.2EudraCT number2021-003686-36
    A.3Full title of the trial
    Immune response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and its clinical significance in the Finnish Defence Forces
    SARS-CoV-2-rokotteiden aikaansaaman vasta-ainevasteen dynamiikka ja kliininen merkitys Puolustusvoimien toimintaympäristössä
    A.3.1Title of the trial for lay people, in easily understood, i.e. non-technical, language
    Immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in the military environment
    COVID-19-rokotteiden aikaansaama immuunisuoja armeijaympäristössä
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code numberAR13001
    A.7Trial is part of a Paediatric Investigation Plan No
    A.8EMA Decision number of Paediatric Investigation Plan
    B. Sponsor Information
    B.Sponsor: 1
    B.1.1Name of SponsorFinnish Defence Forces
    B.1.3.4CountryFinland
    B.3.1 and B.3.2Status of the sponsorNon-Commercial
    B.4 Source(s) of Monetary or Material Support for the clinical trial:
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportFinnish Defence Forces
    B.4.2CountryFinland
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisationFinnish Defence Forces
    B.5.2Functional name of contact pointCerter for Military Medicine
    B.5.3 Address:
    B.5.3.1Street AddressP.O. Box 50
    B.5.3.2Town/ cityHelsinki
    B.5.3.4CountryFinland
    B.5.6E-mailheli.siljander@mil.fi
    D. IMP Identification
    D.IMP: 1
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation Yes
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationFinland
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Suspension for injection in multidose container
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPIntramuscular use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameCOVID-19 vaccine
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin No
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) Yes
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) Yes
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product Yes
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.8 Information on Placebo
    E. General Information on the Trial
    E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.1Medical condition(s) being investigated
    Immune response induced by SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.
    E.1.1.1Medical condition in easily understood language
    Immune response induced by COVID-19 vaccination.
    E.1.1.2Therapeutic area Body processes [G] - Immune system processes [G12]
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease No
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    This is an observational study independent of national vaccination program. We will evaluate the dynamics and the clinical protective properties of the antibodies induces by SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.
    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    To evaluate the feasibility of the rapid SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing in the context of force health protection.
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study No
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    Eligible individuals
    1. Belong to the Finnish Defence Forces' personnel or are undergoing their military service AND
    2. Have not yet received vaccinations against COVID-19, but are planning to receive them in the near future AND
    3. Have sufficient skills in Finnish AND
    4. Are free from conditions that increase blood draw related risks.
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    Exclusion criteria:
    Individuals who
    1. Do not fulfill inclusion criteria OR
    2. Cannot participate in the study as described in the Study Protocol
    - Do not understand the study concept
    - Cannot give their written informed consent
    - Are not willing to give the required information or blood samples
    - Have any health related or social situation associated conditions that may worsen if the individual participates in this study.
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    Immune response induced by the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination:
    1. Immunoglobulin class M, G and A antibodies (quantitative and qualitative analyses)
    2. Neutralizing antibodies (semi-quantitative analyses)
    3. Rapid antibody tests vs. conventional serological assessments.
    E.5.1.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    Cross-sectional analyses at 3, 6, 12, and 15 months and longitudinal trends during the whole follow-up time .
    E.5.2Secondary end point(s)
    Feasibility of the rapid antibody tests in the military context.
    E.5.2.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    At the end of the study; when all samples and data are gathered and available for the analyses.
    E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial
    E.6Scope of the trial
    E.6.1Diagnosis No
    E.6.2Prophylaxis Yes
    E.6.3Therapy No
    E.6.4Safety No
    E.6.5Efficacy No
    E.6.6Pharmacokinetic No
    E.6.7Pharmacodynamic No
    E.6.8Bioequivalence No
    E.6.9Dose response No
    E.6.10Pharmacogenetic No
    E.6.11Pharmacogenomic No
    E.6.12Pharmacoeconomic No
    E.6.13Others No
    E.7Trial type and phase
    E.7.1Human pharmacology (Phase I) No
    E.7.1.1First administration to humans No
    E.7.1.2Bioequivalence study No
    E.7.1.3Other No
    E.7.1.3.1Other trial type description
    E.7.2Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) No
    E.7.3Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) No
    E.7.4Therapeutic use (Phase IV) Yes
    E.8 Design of the trial
    E.8.1Controlled No
    E.8.1.1Randomised No
    E.8.1.2Open No
    E.8.1.3Single blind No
    E.8.1.4Double blind No
    E.8.1.5Parallel group No
    E.8.1.6Cross over No
    E.8.1.7Other Yes
    E.8.1.7.1Other trial design description
    Observational prospective cohort study
    E.8.2 Comparator of controlled trial
    E.8.2.1Other medicinal product(s) No
    E.8.2.2Placebo No
    E.8.2.3Other No
    E.8.3 The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned No
    E.8.4 The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned Yes
    E.8.4.1Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned4
    E.8.5The trial involves multiple Member States No
    E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA
    E.8.6.1Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA No
    E.8.6.2Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA No
    E.8.7Trial has a data monitoring committee No
    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
    The last contact via internet questionnaire at 18 months.
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years2
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months0
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days0
    F. Population of Trial Subjects
    F.1 Age Range
    F.1.1Trial has subjects under 18 No
    F.1.1.1In Utero No
    F.1.1.2Preterm newborn infants (up to gestational age < 37 weeks) No
    F.1.1.3Newborns (0-27 days) No
    F.1.1.4Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) No
    F.1.1.5Children (2-11years) No
    F.1.1.6Adolescents (12-17 years) No
    F.1.2Adults (18-64 years) Yes
    F.1.2.1Number of subjects for this age range: 200
    F.1.3Elderly (>=65 years) No
    F.2 Gender
    F.2.1Female Yes
    F.2.2Male Yes
    F.3 Group of trial subjects
    F.3.1Healthy volunteers Yes
    F.3.2Patients No
    F.3.3Specific vulnerable populations Yes
    F.3.3.1Women of childbearing potential not using contraception No
    F.3.3.2Women of child-bearing potential using contraception No
    F.3.3.3Pregnant women No
    F.3.3.4Nursing women No
    F.3.3.5Emergency situation No
    F.3.3.6Subjects incapable of giving consent personally No
    F.3.3.7Others Yes
    F.3.3.7.1Details of other specific vulnerable populations
    Individuals undergoing military service
    F.4 Planned number of subjects to be included
    F.4.1In the member state200
    F.5 Plans for treatment or care after the subject has ended the participation in the trial (if it is different from the expected normal treatment of that condition)
    No special treatment will be offered after the study. Study subjects will receive their individual immune response results.
    G. Investigator Networks to be involved in the Trial
    N. Review by the Competent Authority or Ethics Committee in the country concerned
    N.Competent Authority Decision Authorised
    N.Date of Competent Authority Decision2021-07-19
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2021-05-27
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusCompleted
    P.Date of the global end of the trial2023-08-31
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