Evaluating a new pneumococcal vaccine for healthy infants and children

A Phase 3, Randomized, Modified Double-blind, Active-controlled, Parallel-group Study to Investigate the Safety and Immunogenicity of Catch-up Vaccination Regimens of a 21-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Healthy Infants, Toddlers, Children, and Adolescents

This study tests a new pneumococcal vaccine for healthy infants and children to see if it works better than the current vaccine in helping their bodies fight off infections.

Quick facts

• Phase: Phase 3
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 1252 (estimated)
• Ages: 7 Months to 17 Years
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: Sanofi (Industry-sponsored)
• Drugs / interventions: chemotherapy, radiation
• Locations: 1 site (Binghamton, New York)
• Trial ID: NCT06838000 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study assesses the safety and immune response of a 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV21) compared to the existing 20-valent vaccine (20vPCV) in healthy infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents. Participants will be monitored for approximately 6 to 11 months depending on their age group. The study aims to determine how well the new vaccine works in generating immunity against pneumococcal infections. The research involves a thorough medical evaluation to ensure participants are healthy before enrollment.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include healthy infants aged 7 to 11 months, toddlers aged 12 to 23 months, and children/adolescents aged 2 to 17 years.

Not a fit: Patients who are not healthy or have underlying health conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this vaccine could provide enhanced protection against pneumococcal infections in young populations.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies on pneumococcal vaccines have shown promising results, indicating that this approach is built on established research.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

AGE

* Aged 7 months to 17 years on the day of inclusion

TYPE OF PARTICIPANT AND DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS

* Participants who are healthy as determined by medical evaluation including medical history and physical examination

For infants (7 to 11 MoA) and toddlers (12 to 23 MoA) only

* Born at full term of pregnancy (≥ 37 weeks) and with a birth weight ≥ 2.5 kg or born after a gestation period above 28 (\> 28 weeks) through 36 weeks with a birth weight ≥ 1.5 kg, and in both cases medically stable as assessed by the investigator

SEX, CONTRACEPTIVE/BARRIER METHOD AND PREGNANCY TESTING REQUIREMENTS For adolescents (6 to 17 YoA) only

* A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant or breastfeeding and one of the following conditions applies:
* Is of non-childbearing potential. To be considered of non-childbearing potential, a female must be pre-menarche or surgically sterile. OR
* Is of childbearing potential and agrees to use an effective contraceptive method or abstinence from at least 4 weeks prior to the study vaccine administration until at least 4 weeks after the study vaccine administration. A female participant of childbearing potential must have a negative highly sensitive pregnancy test (urine or serum as required by local regulation) within 25 hours of before the first dose of study vaccine.

INFORMED CONSENT

* Assent form has been signed and dated by the participant (based on local regulations), and if applicable, and informed consent form has been signed and dated by the parent(s) or another legally acceptable representative (LAR) and by an independent witness, if required by local regulations

OTHER INCLUSIONS

* Participant and parent(s) / LAR(s) are able to attend all scheduled visits and to comply with all study procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

* Known or suspected congenital or acquired immunodeficiency; or receipt of immunosuppressive therapy, such as anti-cancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy, within the preceding 6 months; or long-term systemic corticosteroid therapy
* History of microbiologically confirmed S. pneumoniae infection or disease
* History of seizure or significant stable or progressive neurological disorders such as inflammatory nervous system diseases, encephalopathy, and cerebral palsy
* Known systemic hypersensitivity to any of the vaccine components, or history of a life-threatening reaction to the vaccines used in the study or to a product containing any of the same substances
* Laboratory-confirmed thrombocytopenia, or known thrombocytopenia, as reported by the parent(s) / LAR(s), contraindicating intramuscular (IM) injection
* Bleeding disorder, or receipt of anticoagulants in the 3 weeks preceding inclusion, contraindicating IM injection
* Chronic illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, is at a stage where it might interfere with study conduct or completion
* Moderate or severe acute illness/infection (according to investigator judgment) or febrile illness (temperature ≥ 38.0°C \[≥ 100.4°F\]) on the day of vaccine administration.

For infants (7 to 11 MoA) and toddlers (12 to 23 MoA) only

* Previous vaccination against S. pneumonia

For children (2 to 5 YoA) and adolescents (6 to 17 YoA) only

* Previous vaccination with pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

For adolescents (6 to 17 YoA) only

* Alcohol, prescription drug, or substance abuse that, in the opinion of the Investigator, might interfere with the study conduct or completion

PRIOR/CONCOMITANT THERAPY

* Receipt of any vaccine in the 4 weeks preceding the vaccine administration or planned receipt of any vaccine in the 4 weeks following the vaccine administration, except for US licensed influenza vaccination, which may be received at least 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after any study vaccination. This exception includes monovalent pandemic influenza vaccines and multivalent influenza vaccines, as applicable per local recommendations
* Receipt of immune globulins, blood or blood-derived products in the past 3 months

For children (2 to 5 YoA) and adolescents (6 to 17 YoA) only

* Receipt of oral or injectable antibiotic therapy within 72 hours prior to the first blood draw

PRIOR/CONCURRENT CLINICAL STUDY EXPERIENCE

* Participation at the time of study enrollment (or in the 6 weeks preceding the first vaccine administration) or planned participation during the present study period in another clinical study investigating a vaccine, drug, medical device, or medical procedure

OTHER EXCLUSIONS For adolescents (6 to 17 YoA) only

* Deprived of freedom by an administrative or court order, or in an emergency setting, or hospitalized involuntarily
* Identified as an Investigator or employee of the Investigator or study center with direct involvement in the proposed study, or identified as an immediate family member (ie, parent, spouse, natural or adopted child) of the Investigator or employee with direct involvement in the proposed study

The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial

Where this trial is running

Binghamton, New York

• Site #8400010 — Binghamton, New York, United States (Recruiting)

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Sanofi Trial Transparency Email Recommended (Toll free for US and Canada)

Conditions Pneumococcal Infections; Pneumococcal Vaccines; Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine; Healthy Participants