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BIYELA - Bexsero Immunisation in Young Women in Africa
Sponsor: University of Washington
Summary
This proposed 2-arm randomized evaluation of two doses of 4CMenB vaccine versus placebo at Enrollment and Month 2 is designed as a proof-of-concept study to inform potential use for dual meningococcal B and gonococcal prevention, and to inform Neisseria gonorrheae vaccine development.
Official title: A Phase 3 Randomized, Observer-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess Efficacy of Meningococcal Group B (rMenB+OMV NZ (Bexsero)) in Preventing Gonococcal Infection Among South African Cis-Gender Women
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
1100
Start Date
2024-08-14
Completion Date
2027-01
Last Updated
2025-07-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Bexsero
Administered as an IM injection by 0.5-mL single-dose syringe at enrollment (Visit 1) and 2 months post-enrollment (Visit 3).
Placebo
Administered as an IM injection by 0.5-mL single-dose syringe at enrollment (Visit 1) and 2 months post-enrollment (Visit 3).
Locations (5)
Desmond Tutu Health Foundation - Emavundleni Research Centre
Cape Town, South Africa
Desmond Tutu Health Foundation - Masiphumulele Site
Cape Town, South Africa
Khayelitsha Vuka Research Clinic
Cape Town, South Africa
Wits RHI Ward 21 Clinical Research Site
Johannesburg, South Africa
Center for Community Based Research (CCBR)
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa