Hepatitis B
Conditions
Keywords
Hepatitis B, Engerix™-B, Recombinant hepatitis B vaccine, Adjuvant
Brief summary
This trial is designed to evaluate the immunogenicity, reactogenicity and safety of an MPL-adjuvanted recombinant hepatitis B vaccine in comparison with those of Engerix™-B in haemodialysis patients with or without previous vaccination against hepatitis B
Detailed description
At the time of conduct of this study, the sponsor GlaxoSmithKline was known by its former name SmithKline Beecham
Interventions
IM injection
IM injection
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Dialysis patients * A medical examination including physical examination and medical history as well as serological screening established acceptability for enrollment into the study. * Age: from 18 years onwards * Seronegative for anti- hepatitis antibodies
Exclusion criteria
* History of persistent hepatic, cardiac or respiratory disease * Any acute disease at the moment of entry into the study * Chronic alcohol consumption * Hepatomegaly, right upper quadrant pain or tenderness * Any treatment with coticosteroids or immunomodulating drugs * Known hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine * Simultaneous participation in any other clinical trial
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Occurrence and intensity of solicited local and general symptoms | 4-day follow-up period after each vaccination |
| Occurrence of unsolicited adverse events | During the course of the study |
| Occurrence of serious adverse events | During the course of the study |
| Anti-HBs antibody concentrations | Pre, Day 0, Day 30, Day 60, Day 90, Day 120, D180, D210 depending on group allocation |
Countries
Belgium