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NCT05683834
PHASE1/PHASE2

Trial Evaluating the Immunogenicity and Safety of an Adjuvanted Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Glycoprotein 350 Vaccine in EBV-seronegative Persons

Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

Background: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) causes most cases of infectious mononucleosis (mono). Mono can cause fatigue that lasts more than 6 months, and some people can have severe complications. EBV infection may also contribute to some cancers and autoimmune diseases. Currently, there are no approved therapies or vaccines for EBV infection. Objective: To test a vaccine against EBV. Eligibility: Healthy people aged 18 to 25 years. Design: Participants will be screened in 2 parts. They will have a blood test. If that test shows they have never had an EBV infection, they will have a second clinic visit. They will have a physical exam, with blood and urine tests. A cotton swab will be rubbed on their gums to collect saliva. Participants will receive 2 injections into a shoulder muscle. Some will receive the EBV vaccine. Others will receive a placebo; this contains harmless salt water with no vaccine. Participants will not know which one they are getting. The 2 injections will be 30 days apart. Participants will be asked to record any side effects or symptoms they have between visits. They can do this on paper or online. Participants will return for a follow-up visit 60 days after the first injection. They will have follow-up visits by phone or telehealth after 5 and 8 months. They will return for a physical exam after 13 months. They may come back for an optional physical exam after 2 years. Participants will come to the clinic if they become ill with an EBV infection during the study.

Official title: A Phase 1/2 Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial Evaluating the Immunogenicity and Safety of an Adjuvanted Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Glycoprotein 350 Vaccine in EBV-Seronegative Persons

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 25 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

25

Start Date

2023-09-22

Completion Date

2027-04-01

Last Updated

2025-11-21

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DRUG

Matrix-M1 Adjuvant

Matrix-M1 is composed of 2 types of 40 nm-sized particles each with a different saponin fraction (fraction A and fraction B) combined with cholesterol and phospholipid.

DRUG

EBV gp350-Ferritin Vaccine

The EBV gp350-Ferritin vaccine is composed of Helicobacter pylori non-heme ferritin fused to EBV gp350 which self-assembles to form a nanoparticle. The vaccine is supplied in single-use vials at a concentration of 250 micrograms/mL in 1.7 mM KH2PO4, 5 mM Na2HPO4, 150 mM NaCl, 5% sucrose, pH 7.4 (diluent).

OTHER

Placebo Comparator

Normal Saline

Locations (2)

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States