Safety and Immunogenicity of Chimeric Hemagglutinin mRNA Vaccine Candidates (NCT07703514)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a Phase 1, randomized, controlled, dose-ranging clinical trial to assess the safety and immunogenicity of novel influenza A Group 1 and influenza A Group 2 mRNA chimeric hemagglutinin (HA) vaccine candidates given as intramuscular injections alone and in combination. A total of 60 healthy men and non-pregnant, non-breastfeeding women aged 18 through 59 years will be enrolled in one of 6 study arms. The 6 arms will consist of: 1) Sequential influenza A Group 1 mRNA chimeric hemagglutinin: cH8/1 (25 µg) followed by cH5/1 (25 µg), 2) Sequential influenza A Group 2 mRNA chimeric hemagglutinin: cH15/3 (25 µg) followed by cH4/3 (25 µg), 3) Sequential combined influenza A Group 1 and Group 2 mRNA chimeric hemagglutinin: cH8/1 + cH15/3 (25 µg) followed by cH5/1 + cH4/3 (25 µg), 4) A single dose of combined influenza A Group 1 and Group 2 mRNA chimeric hemagglutinin: cH8/1 + cH15/3 (50 µg) followed by placebo, 5) A single dose of combined influenza A Group 1 and Group 2 mRNA chimeric hemagglutinin: cH5/1 + cH4/3 (50 µg) followed by placebo, 6) Sequential combined influenza A Group 1 and Group 2 mRNA chimeric hemagglutinin: cH8/1 + cH15/3 (50 µg) followed by cH5/1 + cH4/3 (50 µg). The primary objectives are to evaluate safety and immunogenicity: 1) To assess the safety and reactogenicity of one or two doses of monovalent or bivalent Group 1 and 2 study products and 2) To describe the Group 1 and 2 anti-HA stalk IgG antibody responses of one or two doses of monovalent or bivalent Group 1 and 2 study products by ELISA.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (13 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (29 items).
Location: University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health — Baltimore, Maryland
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
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Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- A history of any medical disease or condition that, in the opinion of the site PI or appropriate sub-investigator, is a contraindication to study participation\*. \*Including acute, subacute, intermittent, or chronic medical disease or condition that would place the participant at an unacceptable risk of injury, render the participant unable to meet the requirements of the protocol, or may interfere with the evaluation of responses or the participant's successful completion of this trial.
- A history of any known or suspected immunosuppressive condition, acquired or congenital, or autoimmune conditions as determined by history and/or physical examination.
- A history of known active or recently active (12 months) neoplastic disease or a history of any hematologic malignancy. (Non-melanoma, treated, skin cancers are permitted.)
- A history of myocarditis or pericarditis.
- A history of Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
- Receipt of anticancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy (cytotoxic) within 3 years before study product administration.
- Current pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Known allergic reactions to components of the investigational products or seasonal influenza vaccine.
- Febrile illness or other acute illness\* within 72 hours before the first study product administration. \*An acute illness that is nearly resolved with only minor residual symptoms remaining is allowable if, in the opinion of the site PI or appropriate sub-investigator, the residual symptoms will not interfere with the ability to assess safety parameters as required by the protocol.
- Receipt of another experimental agent\* or other intervention within 60 days before the first study product administration\*\*. \*Including vaccine, drug, biologic, device, blood product, or medication. \*\*Other than from participation in this trial
- Any condition that, in the judgment of the investigator, precludes participation because it could affect participant safety.
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health — Baltimore, Maryland
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.