Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: Efficacy, Safety and Immunogenicity Study of GSK Biologicals' Herpes Zoster Vaccine GSK1437173A in Adults Aged 70 Years or Older
Brief Summary: The purpose of this observer-blind study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and immunogenicity of GSK Biologicals' candidate Herpes Zoster (HZ) vaccine in adults aged ≥ 70 years.

Two studies (Zoster-006 \[NCT01165177\] and Zoster-022 \[NCT01165229\]) will be conducted concurrently to evaluate efficacy of GSK1437173A vaccine. A pooled analysis of data from both studies combined will be conducted contingent on each study achieving its objectives. This protocol posting also deals with the outcome measures related to the pooled analysis.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

* History of varicella or residence int he US for 30 years
* For Arms C and D - prior live zoster vaccine at least 5 years previously
* For Arms A and B - Age 50-59 or 70-85
* For Arms C and D - Age 70-85
* For women of childbearing potential, a negative pregnancy test and agreement to use adequate contraception from 30 days before until 3 months after the last dose of any study vaccine

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of herpes zoster
* For Arms A and B - prior live zoster vaccine
* Immune compromising illness or therapies or chronic illness
* Allergy to previous herpes zoster vaccine
* Other investigational drugs or vaccines within the past 6 months before the study and until last visit
* Blood products for 3 months prior to or planned during the study
* Concomitant non-topical antiviral therapy within 3 days prior to and 7 days after vaccination.
* Vaccines within 2 weeks (inactive vaccine) or 4 weeks (live vaccine) prior to the study until 30 days after any dose of either vaccine.
* Pregnancy or breast-feeding
* Current drug addiction or alcoholism.
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* Subjects who the investigator believes that they can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol.
* A male or female aged 60 years or older at the time of the first vaccination.
* Written informed consent obtained from the subject

Exclusion Criteria:

* Use of any investigational or non-registered product (drug or vaccine) other than the study vaccine(s) within 30 days preceding the first injection with study vaccine, or planned use during the study period.
* Chronic administration (defined as more than 14 days) of immunosuppressants or other immune-modifying drugs during the study period, except inhaled and topical steroids are allowed.
* Administration or planned administration of a vaccine not foreseen by the study protocol within 2 weeks of the first study vaccine injection, with the exception of the influenza vaccine, which can be administered 1 week preceding or 1 month after the first study vaccine injection.
* Previous vaccination against HZ.
* History of herpes zoster (Shingles).
* Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition, based on medical history and physical examination (no laboratory testing required).
* History of allergic disease or reactions likely to be exacerbated by any component of the vaccine.
* Acute disease at the time of enrolment.
* Acute or chronic, clinically significant pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic or renal functional abnormality, as determined by subject's medical history or physical examination as assessed by the investigator.
* Administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products within the 3 months preceding the first injection of study vaccine or planned administration during the study period.
* History of or current drug and/or alcohol abuse.
C: Inclusion Criteria:

* Subjects who, in the opinion of the investigator, can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol.
* A male or female aged 50 years or older at the time of the first vaccination with the study vaccine(s).
* Written informed consent obtained from the subject.
* Female subjects of non-childbearing potential may be enrolled in the study.

  * Non-childbearing potential is defined as pre-menarche, current tubal ligation, hysterectomy, ovariectomy or post-menopause.
* Female subjects of childbearing potential may be enrolled in the study, if the subject:

  * has practiced adequate contraception for 30 days prior to vaccination, and
  * has a negative pregnancy test on the day of vaccination, and
  * has agreed to continue adequate contraception during the entire treatment period and for 2 months after completion of the vaccination series.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Use of any investigational or non-registered product other than the study vaccines within 30 days preceding the first dose of study vaccine, or planned use during the study period.
* Chronic administration of immunosuppressants or other immune-modifying drugs within six months prior to the first vaccine dose. A prednisone dose of \< 20 mg/day is allowed. Inhaled, topical and intra-articular corticosteroids are allowed.
* Administration or planned administration of a vaccine not foreseen by the study protocol within the period starting 30 days before the first dose of study vaccine(s) and ending 30 days after the last dose of study vaccine. This includes any type of vaccine such as live, inactivated and subunit vaccines.
* Administration of long-acting immune-modifying drugs within six months prior to the first vaccine dose or expected administration at any time 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.
* Previous vaccination against Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) or HZ and/or planned administration during the study of an HZ or VZV vaccine other than the study vaccine.
* History of HZ.
* History of documented pneumococcal infection within 5 previous years.
* Prior receipt of any pneumococcal vaccine or planned use of this vaccine during the study period, other than the study vaccine.
* Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition resulting from disease or immunosuppressive/cytotoxic therapy .
* History of any reaction or hypersensitivity likely to be exacerbated by any component of the vaccines.
* Acute disease and/or fever at the time of enrolment.

  * Fever is defined as temperature ≥ 37.5°C /99.5°F by oral route. The preferred route for recording temperature in this study will be oral.
  * Subjects with a minor illness (such as mild diarrhea, 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 first dose of study vaccine or planned administration during the study period.
* Pregnant or lactating female.
* Female planning to become pregnant or planning to discontinue contraceptive precautions before 2 months after the last dose of study vaccine.
* Any persons with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, cochlear implants, chronic renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, and functional or anatomic asplenia.
* Any condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, prevents the subject from participating in the study.
* Any condition which, in the judgment of the investigator, would make intramuscular (IM) injection unsafe.
D: Inclusion Criteria:

* Subjects who the investigator believes will comply with the requirements of the protocol.
* Written informed consent obtained from the subject.
* A male or female aged 70 years or older at the time of the first vaccination.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Use of any investigational or non-registered product other than the study vaccine within 30 days preceding the first dose of study vaccine, or planned use 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 product.
* Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition resulting from disease or immunosuppressive/cytotoxic therapy History of HZ.
* Previous vaccination against varicella or HZ.
* History of allergic disease or reactions likely to be exacerbated by any component of the vaccine. Additionally, consider allergic reactions to other material or equipment related to study participation.
* Significant underlying illness that in the opinion of the investigator would be expected to prevent completion of the study.
* Receipt of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products within the 90 days preceding the first dose of study vaccine or planned administration during the study period.
* Administration or planned administration of any other immunizations within 30 days before the first or second study vaccination or scheduled within 30 days after study vaccination. However, licensed non-replicating vaccines may be administered up to 8 days prior to each dose and/or at least 14 days after any dose of study vaccine.
* Any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, might interfere with the evaluations required by the study.
* Acute disease and/or fever at the time of enrolment.
* Chronic administration of immunosuppressants or other immune-modifying drugs within six months prior to the first vaccine dose.

Answer: D