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Comparison of immune response of fractional doses, administered intradermally vs. full doses administered intramuscularly of inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) in male adults in Camaguey, Cuba.

Comparison of immune response of fractional doses, administered intradermally vs. full doses administered intramuscularly of inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) in male adults in Camaguey, Cuba.

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ANZCTR
Registry ID
ACTRN12615000305527
Enrollment
534
Registered
2015-04-01
Start date
2014-12-04
Completion date
2015-01-08
Last updated
2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

To demonstrate the non-inferiority of boosting immune responses after administration of one and two intradermal IPV doses compared with one and two intramuscular IPV doses in healthy adults with history of vaccination with at least one dose of OPV.

Interventions

Subjects will receive two doses of intradermal injection of Salk IPV (20:32:64 DU/dose) 0.1 ml, 1 month apart

Sponsors

World Health Organization
Lead SponsorOther

Study design

Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary purpose
Prevention

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

Subjects have to fulfill all of the following criteria: *Males age 18 to 30, inclusive at the time of enrollment; and *in good health as determined by the outcome of medical history, physical examination and clinical judgment of the investigator; and *must have received polio vaccinations with at least one dose of OPV according to the Cuban National Immunization Program as a child; and *willing to sign an informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

The exclusion criteria for vaccination are * IPV or OPV booster dose after the age of 12 years; or * Known or suspected exposure to wild poliovirus * known or suspected allergy against any of the vaccine components; or * history of unusual or severe reactions to any previous vaccination; or * known or suspected disease or use of medication that may influence the immune system; or * known or suspected immune deficiency, and/or known HIV infection; or * systemic treatment with corticosteroids or immunosuppressant within one month before screening or during the study; or * administration of plasma (including immunoglobulins) or blood products three months prior to the study during the study; or * blood donation within one month before screening; or * any vaccination within three months before screening and during the study until the last visit; or * history of any neurological disorder including epilepsy or febrile seizures; or *evidence of excessive alcohol use or drug use; or *any infectious disease; or *participation in another clinical trial within three months before enrollment. *Bleeding disorders or the usage of anticoagulants.

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ANZCTR · Data processed: Feb 28, 2026