Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Cellular response after hepatitis B vaccination

Official title: Etude de la réponse Cellulaire Induite Post-vaccination Contre le Virus de l'hépatite B

Run by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT06876467 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project will test how adults' immune cells, especially T cells, change after receiving a hepatitis B vaccine.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment115 (estimated)
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 11, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 11, 2028
Study endsDecember 11, 2028
Registry record updatedApril 23, 2026
Trial IDNCT06876467 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18 or older who are willing to have pre‑vaccination HBV serology within four weeks before vaccination, can give consent, are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and are enrolled in a social security or equivalent health coverage scheme are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

People with chronic immune‑suppressing conditions (e.g., asplenia, haematological cancer, autoimmune disease on immunosuppression, HIV), pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those unable to provide required consent or health coverage are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is an observational study enrolling adults who will receive hepatitis B vaccination and have pre‑vaccination serology within four weeks of the first dose. Investigators will collect blood to isolate PBMCs, run serology, perform spectral cytometry to profile immune cell populations, and conduct RNA sequencing to examine gene-expression changes in responding cells. The protocol focuses on characterizing antigen-specific CD4+ and CD8+ T‑cell responses and other cellular signatures that accompany protective antibody development. Results will compare cellular and molecular profiles across participants to identify patterns linked to strong or weak vaccine responses.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the work could identify immune markers of strong protection that help tailor vaccination strategies or guide next‑generation vaccine design.

How similar studies have gone: Licensed protein‑based hepatitis B vaccines reliably produce protective antibodies in most people and prior studies have documented T‑cell involvement, while deep profiling with spectral cytometry and RNA sequencing represents a more recent, specialized approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults ≥18 years
* Pre-vaccination HBV serology carried out within 4 weeks prior to vaccination
* Collection of no objection

Exclusion Criteria:

* Opposition of the person or inability to give opposition
* Pregnant or breast-feeding women
* Chronic illnesses affecting the individual's immune system (asplenia; hyposplenia; haematological cancer; auto-immune disease requiring immunosuppressive treatment, HIV infection).
* Non-affiliation with a social security scheme, Universal Medical Coverage or any equivalent scheme

Where it's running

  • Hôpital Saint Louis AP-HP
    Paris, France
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.