Clinical Research Directory

Study of a Human Metapneumovirus/Respiratory Syncytial Virus mRNA Vaccine Candidate Encapsulated in a Lipid Nanoparticle-based Formulation in Adults Aged 60 Years and Older

The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of a human metapneumovirus (hMPV) / respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) mRNA vaccine candidate encapsulated in a lipid nanoparticle (LNP) based formulation (hereafter referred to as hMPV/RSV vaccine) for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by hMPV and/or RSV among adults aged 60 years and older. The study will also evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of a booster vaccination using a bivalent hMPV/RSV mRNA vaccine candidate (hereafter referred to as RSV+hMPV mRNA vaccine candidate). Overall, the study is designed to address the following goals: * Assess the safety profile of the candidate formulations. * Describe the immunogenicity profile of the candidate formulations. * Select the vaccine formulations (dose) for future development. * Assess the safety and immunogenicity of a booster vaccination with the RSV + hMPV mRNA vaccine candidate administered 12 months after primary vaccination with a licensed RSV vaccine. The study duration is as follows: -Six months each for the Sentinel and Main Cohorts; up to 12 months for the Expansion Cohort, and 6 additional months for the Booster Cohort Treatment duration: * Stage 1 Sentinel Cohort: 1 intra-muscular (IM) injection. Participants will be followed for 6 months post vaccination * Stage 1 Main Cohort: 1 IM injection. Participants will be followed for 6 months post vaccination * Stage 2 Expansion Cohort: 1 IM injection. Participants in the licensed RSV vaccine arm will be followed for 12 months post-vaccination; the remainder of the participants will be followed up to 8 months post-vaccination * Stage 2 Booster Cohort: 1 IM injection 12 months post-primary vaccination. Participants will be followed for 6 months post-booster vaccination

Study to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of Investigational Vaccines Using the RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Monovalent Antigen in Healthy Participants 18 to 49 Years of Age

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of different liponanaoparticle (LNP) formulations of modified ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines using the RSV pre-F antigen in healthy participants 18 to 49 years of age. -Each participant will remain in the study for approximately 6 months. * The study intervention will be administered as a single intramuscular (IM) dose in the upper arm on Day 1 (D01). * The visit frequency will include 1 Screening Visit, 4 planned site visits to occur on D01, D03, D08, and D29, and 2 telephone calls to occur at Month (M)3 and M6.

Repeated Cross Sectional Surveillance Study To Determine the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Immunization Rates in German Infants

In June 2024, the German Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) recommended the universal immunization of infants with nirsevimab during their first RSV season. Nirsevimab is a long-acting monoclonal antibody designed to provide passive immunity against RSV, significantly reducing the risk of severe RSV disease in infants. This recommendation marks the 2024/25 season as the first in which nirsevimab is broadly implemented for all infants in Germany. Despite the introduction of this new prevention measure, there is currently no timely monitoring system for immunization rates. Understanding the uptake and coverage of nirsevimab is crucial for evaluating its impact on public health and guiding future vaccination strategies. Therefore, this study aims to monitor the national immunization rates of nirsevimab in children under one year of age during the initial seasons of its widespread use. The primary objective of this study is to determine the Nirsevimab immunization rate in eligible infants in their first RSV-season in Germany. The study will focus on: 1. Assessing the immunization rates among eligible infants (according to STIKO recommendation) in their first RSV-season in Germany (i.e. across all geographies) 2. Assessing the immunisation rates among the "catch-up cohort", i.e. all infants born between April and September. For these infants, the STIKO recommends immunization with nirsevimab in early autumn. 3. Assessing the immunization rate among the "in-season cohort", i.e. all infants born during the RSV season between October and March. For these newborns, the STIKO recommends immunization with Nirsevimab shortly after birth, preferably during the second "well-baby visit" at the age of 3-10 days of life.