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This is a multicentre Phase II trial evaluating different booster strategies in individuals already vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2. This trial allows testing of different booster strategies for comparative assessment of their immune responses and safety against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. This study tests whether a booster vaccination dose is needed and determines the optimal booster vaccination schedule for further evaluation in a phase III trial.

An International Multicentre, Phase 2, Randomised, Adaptive Protocol to determine the need for, optimal timing of and immunogenicity of administering a booster mRNA vaccination dose against SARS-CoV-2 in the general population (18+ years) already vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 (EU-COVAT-2 BOOSTAVAC) - EU-COVAT-2 BOOSTAVAC

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2021-004889-35-IE
Enrollment
500
Registered
2021-09-29
Start date
2021-12-08
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-06-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2) MedDRA version: 23.1 Level: PT Classification code 10084457 Term: COVID-19 immunisation System Organ Class: 10042613 - Surgical and medical procedures MedDRA version: 23.0 Level: LLT Classification code 10084462 Term: SARS-CoV-2 vaccination System Organ Class: 10042613 - Surgical and medical procedures

Interventions

Trade Name: Comirnaty 30 micrograms/dose concentrate for dispersion for injection COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine (nucleoside modified) Pharmaceutical Form: Concentrate for dispersion for injection Trade Name:

Sponsors

University College Dublin
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Adults aged 18 years or above at baseline - Be at least three but no more than 7 months from the date prior dose of mRNA vaccine at the time of consent - Have received at least three doses of mRNA vaccines (either Pfizer COMIRNATY® (BNT162b2) vaccine or Moderna Spikevax® vaccine) as primary vaccination against SARSCoV- 2 (vaccination status should be documented). - Written informed consent from the subject has been obtained. Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 400 F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 100

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Unable to provide written, informed consent - Participation in any other interventional trials - Any significant or uncontrolled disease posing a risk with vaccination as judged by the investigator (including recent, confirmed positive SARS-CoV-2 test within the previous three weeks) - Any significant medical condition that in the opinion of the investigator would necessitate booster vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 within the trial timelines - Any kind of dependency on the sponsor or principal investigator or be directly employed by the principal investigator - Where a subject's primary vaccination and any booster vaccination was not with an mRNA vaccine - Any contraindication to the vaccines in the trial as per the Summary of Medicinal Product Characteristics (SmPC) or the Investigator’s Brochure, if appropriate, including known or suspected allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine. A list of contraindications (including prior anaphylaxis to BNT162b2) are listed in the SmPC - Subjects with known bleeding disorders that would, in the opinion of the investigator, be a contraindication to intramuscular injection - Subjects who have received any blood/plasma products or immunoglobulins within 60 days prior to enrolment or who plan to receive during the study period - Use of drugs with significant interaction with the investigational product as per the SmPC - Subjects who are pregnant and who are planning to become pregnant - Nursing mothers - Women of child-bearing potential (i.e. who are not post-menopausal (see below)) who are unwilling to use highly effective contraceptive methods. The following contraceptive methods with a Pearl Index lower than 1% are regarded as highly-effective: o Oral hormonal contraception prescribed for inhibition of ovulation o Dermal hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation o Vaginal hormonal contraception (NuvaRing®) associated with inhibition of ovulation o Contraceptive plaster associated with inhibition of ovulation o Long-acting injectable contraceptives associated with inhibition of ovulation o Implants that release progesterone (Implanon®) associated with inhibition of ovulation o Tubal ligation (female sterilisation) o Intrauterine devices that release hormones (hormone spiral) This means that the following are not regarded as safe: condom plus spermicide, simple barrier methods (vaginal pessaries, condom, female condoms), copper spirals, the rhythm method, basal temperature method, and the withdrawal method (coitus interruptus). Definition of post-menopausal status: For the purposes of this trial, postmenopausal state is defined as no menses for 12 months without an alternative medical cause. A prior documented high follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level in the postmenopausal range may be used to confirm a postmenopausal state in women with no menses for 12 months who are not using hormonal contraception or hormonal replacement therapy.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: To determine the need for, optimal timing of, and immune response after administering a mRNA booster vaccination dose against SARS-CoV-2 in the general population (18+ years) already vaccinated with the mRNA vaccines.;Secondary Objective: 2. To determine the change in cellular immune response measured by a direct from blood qPCR based T-cell activation (dq-TACT) assay at 14 days after booster dose vaccine in comparison to prior to booster dose vaccination. 3. To correlate humoral immune response, cellular immune responses and viral neutralising capacity against wild type SARS-CoV-2 4. To determine the durability of humoral and cellular immune responses after 3rd dose of initial vaccination and shorter term responses to booster dose vaccination 5. To determine rates of, and maximum disease severity associated with confirmed SARSCoV- 2 infections occurring after enrolment in study participants before and after booster dose vaccine 6. To explore primary and secondary endpoints stratified by incident infection pre-booster dose vaccine or by any modification of vaccine epitope.;Primary end point(s): The primary endpoint comprises a composite endpoint of either an increase in anti-RBD antibody titre to =500 IU/mL at day 14 post booster dose vaccine in those with anti-RBD antibody titre of =500 IU/mL immediately before booster dose vaccination or a 2-fold increase in anti-RBD antibody titre at day 14 following booster dose vaccination in those with anti-RBD titre of =500 IU/mL immediately before booster dose vaccination, as measured by quantitative immunoassay targeting the anti-RBD antibody;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: 14 days after booster dose vaccine

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary end point(s): • The proportion of subjects reporting positive tests (PCR and/or antigen tests) for SARS-CoV-2 at each reporting time point after enrolment • The proportion of subjects who receive booster dose vaccination at each specific timepoint that achieve a 2-fold increase in RBD antibody titre 14 days after the booster dose vaccine • The proportion of subjects who receive booster dose vaccination at each specific timepoint that achieve an anti-RBD antibody titre =500 IU/mL 14 days after the booster dose vaccine • Rate of 2-fold RBD antibody titre increase following booster dose vaccination measured by quantitative immunoassay targeting the spike 1 (S1) and nucleocapsid (NC) antibodies at 14 days after booster dose vaccine as compared to immediately before vaccination • Analysis stratified by incident pre-booster dose SARS-CoV-2 infections and any modification of vaccine epitope ;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: 14 days after booster dose vaccine

Countries

Germany, Ireland, Norway, Spain

Contacts

Public ContactDepartment of Infectious Diseases

University College Dublin

paddy.mallon@ucd.ie35312215333

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 5, 2026