Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of 3 Lots of 20-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Pneumococcal Vaccine-Naïve Adults

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind study with a 4-arm parallel design. Adults 18 through 49 years of age with no history of pneumococcal vaccination will be randomized in a 2:2:2:1 ratio to receive a single dose of: 20vPnC Lot 1; 20vPnC Lot 2; 20vPnC Lot 3; or 13vPnC.

Official Title
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A PHASE 3, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND TRIAL TO EVALUATE THE SAFETY AND IMMUNOGENICITY OF 3 LOTS OF 20-VALENT PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE IN PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE-NAÏVE ADULTS 18 THROUGH 49 YEARS OF AGE

Conditions
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Pneumococcal Disease

Intervention / Treatment
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* Biological: 20vPnC
* Biological: 20vPnC
* Biological: 20vPnC
* Biological: 13vPnC


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Male or female adults ≥18 and <50 years of age. Adults determined by clinical assessment, including medical history and clinical judgment, to be eligible for the study, including adults with preexisting stable disease, defined as disease not requiring significant change in therapy in the previous 6 weeks or hospitalization for worsening disease within 12 weeks before receipt of investigational product. Female subject of childbearing potential or male subject who is able to father children, and willing to use a highly effective method of contraception as outlined in this protocol for at least 28 days after the dose of investigational product; or female subject not of childbearing potential or male subject not able to father children. Exclusion Criteria: Previous vaccination with any licensed or investigational pneumococcal vaccine, or planned receipt through study participation. Serious chronic disorder including metastatic malignancy, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requiring supplemental oxygen, end-stage renal disease with or without dialysis, clinically unstable cardiac disease, or any other disorder that, in the investigator's opinion, excludes the subject from participating in the study. History of microbiologically proven invasive disease caused by S pneumoniae. Pregnant female subjects or breastfeeding female subjects (known or suspected).

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 49 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: 20vPnC Lot 1<br>20vPnC Lot 1 | Biological: 20vPnC<br>* 20vPnC<br>|
| Experimental: 20vPnC Lot 2<br>20vPnC Lot 2 | Biological: 20vPnC<br>* 20vPnC<br>|
| Experimental: 20vPnC Lot 3<br>20vPnC Lot 3 | Biological: 20vPnC<br>* 20vPnC<br>|
| Active Comparator: 13vPnC<br>13vPnC | Biological: 13vPnC<br>* Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Percentage of Participants With Local Reactions Within 10 Days After Vaccination | Local reactions were recorded using an electronic diary. Local reactions included redness, swelling and pain at the injection site. Redness and swelling were measured and recorded in measuring device units. 1 measuring device unit =0.5 centimeter (cm). Redness and swelling were graded as mild (greater than [>] 2.0 to 5.0 cm), moderate (>5.0 to 10.0 cm) and severe (>10.0 cm). Pain at injection site was graded as mild (did not interfere with activity), moderate (interfered with activity), and severe (prevented daily activity). Data for this outcome measure was planned to be analyzed for the pooled 20vPnC vaccine groups (20vPnC Lots 1, 2 and 3) and 13vPnC group. | Within 10 days after vaccination | 
| Percentage of Participants With Systemic Events Within 7 Days After Vaccination | Systemic events fever, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, joint pain were recorded by using an electronic diary. Fever was defined as greater than or equal to (>=) 38.0 degree Celsius (C) and categorized to >=38.0 to 38.4 degree C, >38.4 to 38.9 degree C, >38.9 to 40.0 degree C and >40.0 degree C. Fatigue, headache, muscle pain and joint pain were graded as mild (did not interfere with activity), moderate (some interference with activity) and severe (prevented daily routine activity). Data for this outcome measure was planned to be analyzed for the pooled 20vPnC vaccine groups (20vPnC Lots 1, 2 and 3) and 13vPnC group. | Within 7 days after vaccination | 
| Percentage of Participants With Any Adverse Events (AEs) Within 1 Month After Vaccination | An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in study participants who received study vaccine without regard to possibility of causal relationship. Data for this outcome measure was planned to be analyzed for the pooled 20vPnC vaccine groups (20vPnC Lots 1, 2 and 3) and 13vPnC group. | Within 1 month after vaccination | 
| Percentage of Participants With Any Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) Within 6 Months After Vaccination | An SAE was any untoward medical occurrence at any dose that results in death; is life-threatening (immediate risk of death); requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity (substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions); results in congenital anomaly/birth defect or that is considered to be an important medical event. Data for this outcome measure was planned to be analyzed for the pooled 20vPnC vaccine groups (20vPnC Lots 1, 2 and 3) and 13vPnC group. | Within 6 month after vaccination | 
| Percentage of Participants With Any Newly Diagnosed Chronic Medical Conditions (NDCMCs) Within 6 Months After Vaccination | An NDCMC was defined as a disease or medical condition, not previously identified, that was expected to be persistent or was otherwise long-lasting in its effects. Data for this outcome measure was planned to be analyzed for the pooled 20vPnC vaccine groups (20vPnC Lots 1, 2 and 3) and 13vPnC group. | Within 6 months after vaccination | 
| Serotype-specific Pneumococcal Opsonophagocytic Activity (OPA) Geometric Mean Titers (GMTs) at 1 Month After Vaccination | OPA titers were determined for serotypes: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F, 23F, 8, 10A, 11A, 12F, 15B, 22F and 33F. OPA titer was expressed as reciprocal of the highest serum dilution. OPA GMTs and 2-sided 95% CIs were calculated. Data for this outcome measure were planned to be analyzed for the 20vPnC vaccine groups (20vPnC Lots 1, 2 and 3) only. | 1 month after vaccination | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Serotype-specific Pneumococcal Opsonophagocytic Activity (OPA) Geometric Mean Fold Rise (GMFR) From Before Vaccination to 1 Month After Vaccination | Fold rises are the ratios of the 1 month after vaccination to before vaccination OPA titers. OPA GMFRs from before to 1 month after vaccination were calculated along with corresponding 2-sided 95% CIs for pneumococcal serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F, 23F, 8, 10A, 11A, 12F, 15B, 22F and 33F. Data for this outcome measure was planned to be analyzed for the 20vPnC vaccine groups (20vPnC Lots 1, 2 and 3) only. | Before vaccination to 1 month after vaccination | 
| Percentage of Participants With Greater Than or Equal to (>=) 4 -Fold Rise in Serotype-specific Pneumococcal Opsonophagocytic Activity (OPA) Titers From Before Vaccination to 1 Month After Vaccination | Percentage of participants with a >=4-fold rise in serotype-specific pneumococcal OPA titers from before vaccination to 1 month after vaccination along with corresponding 2-sided 95% CIs were calculated for pneumococcal serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F, 23F, 8, 10A, 11A, 12F, 15B, 22F and 33F. Data for this outcome measure was planned to be analyzed for the 20vPnC vaccine groups (20vPnC Lots 1, 2 and 3) only. | Before vaccination to 1 month after vaccination | 
| Percentage of Participants With Serotype-specific Opsonophagocytic Activity (OPA) Titers Greater Than or Equal to Lower Limit of Quantitation (>= LLOQ) at 1 Month After Vaccination | The percentage of participants with OPA titers >=LLOQ were calculated along with corresponding 2-sided 95% CIs for pneumococcal serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 8, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F, and 33F. Data for this outcome measure was planned to be analyzed for the 20vPnC vaccine groups (20vPnC Lots 1, 2 and 3) only. | 1 month after vaccination |