Phase 2 Study of the ТВ/Flu-05Е Tuberculosis Vaccine

Research Institute of Influenza, Russia

Status and phase

Completed

Phase 2

Conditions

Tuberculosis

Treatments

Biological: TB/Flu-05E

Other: Placebo

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06873282

ВПТ-2-06/2023

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of the study is to investigate immunogenicity and safety of the TB/Flu-05E single-dose intranasal vaccine for the prevention of Tuberculosis infection in BCG-vaccinated Volunteers aged 18-50 years

Full description

Study includes 160 participants aged 18 to 50, randomized at 3:1 ratio, to receive single intranasal dose of TB/Flu-05E vaccine or placebo, correspondingly. Duration of the study for each participant is about 4 months (no more than 114 days).

Enrollment

160 patients

Sex

All

Ages

18 to 50 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Healthy BCG-vaccinated men and women aged 18 to 50 years
Availability of signed informed consent
Diagnosed "healthy" according to the data of standard clinical, laboratory and instrumental examination methods, with the absence of clinically significant changes. Participants with chronic conditions that do not require special treatment, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or heart disease, are eligible to participate in this study if the investigator considers the participant's condition to be medically stable
The ability and willingness to make entries in the diary of self-observation, as well as to carry out all the visits foreseen in the study for control medical observation
Consent of study participants to use effective contraceptive methods throughout their participation in the study. In this study, volunteers can use the following methods of contraception:
- Barrier methods:
  - male condom and spermicide
  - cervical cap and spermicide
  - vaginal diaphragm and spermicide
- Intrauterine device
- Hormonal intrauterine device
- Hormonal contraceptives:
  - hormonal implants
  - hormone injections
  - combined oral contraceptives
  - mini-pill
  - contraceptive patch
- Abstinence from sexual activity.
Body weight ≥ 50 kg
Negative test for alcohol in exhaled air
Values of the complete blood count and biochemical blood analysis (during the screening) within 0.9*reference range lower limit and 1,1 * reference range upper limit
Negative tests for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis
Absence of pathological changes on the chest X-ray (fluorogram of the lungs).

Exclusion criteria

Participation in another clinical study within three months prior to the start of the current study; planning to participate in another study during the current study period
Clinical, radiological or laboratory signs of active or previously transferred tuberculosis of any localization.
Existence in the past or present of contact with patients with any form of tuberculosis (at home, at work, in the circle of friends and acquaintances)
Tuberculous infection confirmed by the TB-FERON IGRA laboratory test
Immunization with BCG within six months prior to enrollment in the current study
Contact with COVID-19 patients within 14 days prior to the start of the clinical study
Positive rapid test result for SARS-CoV-2 antigen
Immunization with any other non-study vaccine product within three weeks prior to enrollment in the current study, or refusal to postpone such until the end of the three-week period after completion of the current study
Regular use of nasal irrigation therapy during the last six months prior to enrollment in the current study or episodic use of the above method of treatment in the two weeks prior to the screening
History of frequent nosebleeds (>5) during the year prior to the current study
Features of the nasal anatomy that may complicate intranasal administration of the study drug.
Surgical interventions or traumatic injuries in the sinus area, paranasal sinuses, or traumatic injuries of the nose within a month before screening
Symptoms of acute respiratory disease, including fever, or other acute illness at the time of screening or within two weeks prior to screening
Treatment with immunoglobulins or other blood derived medications in the three months prior to screening or planning such treatment during the period of participation in the current study
History of bronchial asthma
Hypersensitivity and the presence of severe allergic reactions, including Quincke's edema, anaphylactic shock after the previous administration of any vaccine
History of wheezing after previous immunization with live influenza vaccine
Other adverse events after immunization (fever above 40°C, syncope, non-febrile convulsions, anaphylaxis) when there is a minimal likelihood that they are associated with a previous administration of any vaccine
Suspicion of hypersensitivity to any component of the study vaccine, including egg protein
Acute or chronic clinically significant lung, cardiovascular, hepatic, endocrine, neurological, or psychiatric disorders, or impaired renal function identified by history, physical examination, or clinical laboratory findings that, in the opinion of the investigator, may influence the outcome of the study
History of oncological diseases
History of thrombocytopenic purpura or bleeding disorders
History of convulsions
Chronic alcohol dependence or chronic use of illicit drugs, drug abuse
Claustrophobia and social phobia according to history and / or available medical records
Inability to read Russian; inability or unwillingness to understand the essence of the study
Military personnel undergoing military service on conscription
Special diet (eg, vegetarian, vegan, salt-restricted) or lifestyle (night work, extreme physical activity)
Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may increase the risk to the health of a volunteer participating in the study or affect the results of the study