E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Prophylaxis for Malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum and hepatatis B |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Parasitic Diseases [C03] |
MedDRA Classification |
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 evaluate the immunogenicity profile of RTS,S/AS01E when administered in different doses and schedules, after 12 months post Dose 3 administration. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
1) To describe the immunogenicity profile of RTS,S/AS01E when administered in different doses and schedules, after each study vaccine administration. 2) To assess the safety and reactogenicity profile of RTS,S/AS01E for each schedule in terms of SAEs, unsolicited AEs, and AESIs. 3) To describe the antibody response to the anti-HBs for each schedule. |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. Healthy male or female participants aged 5 to 60 months at the time of the first vaccination, who have previously completed the WHO Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) vaccinations or for younger infants have received all required vaccinations at point of recruitment according to the schedule for the country where the study is conducted. 2. Participants’ parent(s)/Legally Acceptable Representative(s) (LAR), in the opinion of the investigator, can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol (eg, completion of the diaries, returning for follow-up visits). 3. Written or witnessed/thumb-printed informed consent obtained from the participant’s parent(s)/LAR prior to performance of any study-specific procedure. 4. Healthy, as established by medical history and clinical examination 5. Negative for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), HBV, and hepatitis C virus (HCV) 6. With hemoglobin levels >8 g/dL. 7. Born after a gestation period of ≥37 weeks |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1. Progressive, unstable, or uncontrolled clinical conditions 2. History (known or suspected) of any reaction or hypersensitivity likely to be exacerbated by any component of the study vaccine. 3. Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition, based on medical history and physical examination (no laboratory testing required). 4. Clinical conditions representing a contraindication to IM vaccination or blood draws. 5. Any behavioral or cognitive impairment or psychiatric disease that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the participant’s ability to participate in the study. 6. Recurrent history of or uncontrolled neurological disorders or seizures. 7. Undernutrition, defined as WHO Z-score less than –2 standard deviation. 8. Any other clinical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, might pose additional risk to the participant as a result of participation in the study, for example, any major congenital defects. 9. Acute or chronic clinically significant pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic, or renal functional abnormality, as determined by physical examination and medical history. 10. Administration of long-acting immune-modifying drugs (eg, infliximab) during the study period starting 3 months before the first dose of study vaccine or planned administration during the study period. 11. Prior receipt of a malaria vaccine (registered or experimental). 12. Use of any investigational or non-registered product (drug, vaccine, or medical device)*other than the study vaccine during the period starting 30 days before the first dose of study vaccine (Day –30 to Day 1), or planned use during the study period. *Use of herbs and traditional treatments is not considered an exclusion criterion. 13. Planned administration of a vaccine not foreseen by the study protocol or the country EPI in the period starting 14 days before each dose and ending 28 days after the last dose of study vaccine administration*, with the exception of flu vaccines and vaccines administered as part of a public health vaccination campaign*. *If emergency mass vaccination for an unforeseen public health threat (eg, a pandemic) is organized by public health authorities outside the routine immunization program, the time period described above can be reduced, provided the vaccination is used according to the local governmental recommendations and the Sponsor is notified. Under such circumstances, a participant may be considered eligible for study enrollment and/or study vaccine administration after the appropriate window for delay has passed, if the participant is confirmed to be eligible after inclusion/exclusion criteria have been re checked. 14. Administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products or plasma derivatives, or bone marrow transplantation, during the period starting 3 months before the first dose of study vaccine or planned administration during the study period. 15. Chronic administration (defined as more than 14 days in total) of immunosuppressants or other immune-modifying drugs during the period starting 3 months prior to the first vaccine dose or planned administration during the study period. For corticosteroids, this means prednisone ≥0.5 mg/kg/day or 20 mg/day, whichever is the maximum dose for pediatric participants. Inhaled and topical steroids are allowed. 16. Concurrently participating in another clinical study, at any time during the study period, in which the participant has been or will be exposed to an investigational or a non-investigational intervention (drug or invasive medical device). 17. Any study personnel’s immediate dependents, family, or household members. 18. Child in care. |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Total IgG levels against NANP repeats region of CS protein measured as determined using multiplex immunoassay. |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
at 12 months post Dose 3, |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
1) Total IgG levels against NANP repeats region of CS protein measured in all study groups as determined using multiplex immunoassay. 2) a. The occurrence of all solicited events within 7 days after each study vaccine b. The occurrence of all SAEs from first study vaccine administration to the end of the study. c. The occurrence of all SAEs from first study vaccine administration to 12 months after the last study vaccine administration. d. Occurrence of AEs/SAEs leading to withdrawal from the study and/or discontinuation of study vaccine, from first study vaccine administration to the end of the study. e. The occurrence of unsolicited AEs within 30 days after each study vaccine administration. f. The occurrence of AESIs (febrile convulsions) within 7 days after each dose of study vaccine. 3) a. Anti-HBs antibody (IgG) concentrations measured in all study groups as determined using multiplex immunoassay. b. Participants achieving anti-HBs IgG levels above 6.2 IU/L and 10.0 IU/L in all study groups. |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
1) at Month 0, 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 14, and 19 2) a. on the day of the study vaccine administration and the 6 subsequent days b. from Day 1 to Day 571 c. from Day 1 to 12 months after the last study vaccine administration. d. from Day 1 to Day 571 e. on the day of study vaccine administration and the 29 subsequent days f. on the day of vaccination and 6 subsequent days 3) a. at Month 0, 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 14, and 19 b. at Month 0, 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 14, and 19 |
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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 | Yes |
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 |
assess the safety and immunogenicity of alternative vaccination regimens and reduced antigen doses of RTS,S/AS01E vaccine |
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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) | Yes |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | Yes |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | No |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | Yes |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | No |
E.8.2.3 | Other | Yes |
E.8.2.3.1 | Comparator description |
RTS,S drug substance diluted at 12.5 and 5 mcg/mL with adjuvant |
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E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 3 |
E.8.3 |
Will this trial be conducted at a single site globally?
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E.8.4 | Will this trial be conducted at multiple sites globally? | Yes |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | Yes |
E.8.6.3 | Specify the countries outside of the EEA in which trial sites are planned |
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E.8.7 | Trial 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
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End of Study is defined as the date of the last subject last visit (LSLV) or date of last testing of the Human Biological Sample data result (related to primary and secondary endpoints) released, whichever comes last. |
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 2 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 2 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |