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Immunogenicity and Safety of 2 Doses of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Vaccine Administered 3 vs. 8 Weeks Apart
Sponsor: Canadian Immunization Research Network
Summary
Given the recent circulation of avian influenza A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b strains in birds and mammals in North America, Canada procured a supply of Arepanrix™ H5N1 for potential use in persons at high risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza exposure. This vaccine received regulatory approval in 2013, to be given in two doses at least 3 weeks apart. There is limited data on the effect of various intervals between the two doses on immunogenicity and tolerability. In this study two intervals between doses will be compared (3 vs. 8 weeks apart).
Official title: Immunogenicity and Safety of 2 Doses of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Vaccine Administered 3 vs. 8 Weeks Apart - A Multi-Center Non-Inferiority Placebo-Controlled Observer-Blinded Phase 2 Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 59 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
312
Start Date
2025-10-14
Completion Date
2027-09-30
Last Updated
2026-01-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
H5N1 vaccine (Arepanrix)
The H5N1 (Arepanrix) vaccine will be administered according to the Product Monograph.
Saline (as a placebo)
Normal saline will be administered as a placebo according to the Product Monograph.
Locations (4)
Vaccine Evaluation Center
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Canadian Center for Vaccinology
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Vaccine Study Centre of the McGill University Health Centre
Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada
CHU de Québec
Québec, Quebec, Canada