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Vaccine Therapy in Preventing Human Papillomavirus Infection in Younger Cancer Survivors

Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (qHPV) Vaccine in Cancer Survivors: Cross Sectional Survey and Phase II Open-Label Vaccine Trial

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01492582
Enrollment
1499
Registered
2011-12-15
Start date
2012-07-31
Completion date
2020-07-20
Last updated
2021-10-27

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Conditions

Cancer Survivor, Prevention of Human Papillomavirus Infection

Brief summary

This trial will comprehensively evaluate the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in cancer survivors between 9 and 26 years of age by (1) determining the prevalence of HPV vaccine initiation among young cancer survivors, and (2) determining the immune response to and safety/tolerability of the quadrivalent and nonavalent HPV vaccine in young cancer survivors.

Detailed description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. Using a cross-sectional survey approach, estimate the prevalence of HPV vaccine non-initiation: a) Examine sociodemographic, behavioral, and medical determinants of HPV vaccine non-initiation. II. Using a single-arm, phase II, open-label, prospective longitudinal trial design, to evaluate the 3-dose HPV quadrivalent (HPV4) and nonavalent (HPV9) vaccine series and measure the following endpoints: a) Determine immunogenicity following the third and final vaccine dose; b) Identify clinical/host factors influencing immunogenicity; c) Determine the safety/tolerability of the HPV vaccine in cancer survivors. III. Evaluate the persistence of antibody response at 2 years post vaccine initiation and identify clinical/host factors influencing response persistence. OUTLINE: AIM 1 (SURVEY): Patients (ages 18-26 years) or their parents (for patients ages 9-17 years) complete a survey regarding the patient's HPV vaccination status, knowledge of HPV-related disease, and factors important in making decisions regarding vaccination. AIM 2 (VACCINE EVALUATION): Patients not previously immunized against HPV receive quadrivalent human papillomavirus recombinant vaccine (HPV-6, -11, -16, -18, for patients enrolled on or before 3/1/16) or the nonavalent human papillomavirus recombinant vaccine (HPV-6, -11, -16, -18, -31, -33, -45, -52, -58, for patients enrolled after 3/1/16) intramuscularly on day 1, at 8-12 weeks, and at 24-32 weeks.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALquadrivalent human papillomavirus (types 6, 11, 16, 18) recombinant vaccine or nonavalent human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58)

Given IM

OTHERlaboratory biomarker analysis

Correlative studies

OTHERsurvey administration

Ancillary studies

OTHERmedical chart review

Ancillary studies

Sponsors

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
CollaboratorNIH
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
9 Years to 26 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* AIM 1 (SURVEY) (AIM 1 is closed to enrollment) * Cancer survivor * Between 12 and 60 months after completion of cancer therapy (chemotherapy, radiation, hematopoietic cell transplant \[HCT\]) * Scheduled for a return clinic visit at one of the participating institutions * English or Spanish-speaking * Willing to provide informed consent/assent for study participation * AIM 2 (VACCINE EVALUATION) * Meets all inclusion criteria outlined in Aim 1 * Survey response indicated no prior history of HPV vaccination OR patient has no prior history of HPV vaccination by self - or parent/caregiver-report * English or Spanish-speaking * Medical clearance from treating clinician for study participation * Agrees to return to participating institution for 3 HPV vaccine injections * Willing to provide informed consent/assent for study participation

Exclusion criteria

* AIM 2 (VACCINE EVALUATION) * Allergy to any component of the HPV vaccine including yeast and aluminum * Thrombocytopenia (platelet count \< 50K) or coagulation disorder that would contraindicate intramuscular injection * Transfusion of blood products or intravenous immune globulin within 3 months of study entry * Female, and a) currently pregnant or lactating, or b) of childbearing potential and unwilling to avoid pregnancy during the vaccine phase of study (beginning at Day 1 and continuing until at least 4 weeks after all 3 vaccine doses have been administered)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Prevalence of HPV Vaccine Initiation in Cancer Survivors (Aim 1 [Survey])At baselineThe prevalence of HPV vaccine initiation in cancer survivors ages 9 to 26 years
Immunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])1 month following vaccination dose #3To demonstrate the non-inferiority of the antibody responses to the HPV vaccine in cancer survivors ages 9 to 26 years when compared to antibody responses of age- and sex-matched historical healthy population.
Safety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Dose 1 through Month 7To demonstrate comparable safety/tolerability of the HPV vaccine in cancer survivors ages 9 to 26 years when compared to age- and sex-matched general population.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Prevention (Vaccine Therapy)
Patients receive quadrivalent human papillomavirus (types 6, 11, 16, and 18, for patients enrolled on or before 3/1/16) or nonavalent human papillomavirus (types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58, for patients enrolled after 3/1/16) recombinant vaccine intramuscularly on day 1, at 8-12 weeks, and at 24-32 weeks.
453
Survey
Patients (ages 18-26 years) or their parents (for patients ages 9-17 years) complete a survey regarding the patient's HPV vaccination status, knowledge of HPV-related disease, and factors important in making decisions regarding vaccination.
1,046
Total1,499

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPrevention (Vaccine Therapy)SurveyTotal
Age, Customized
16-26 years
204 Participants538 Participants742 Participants
Age, Customized
9-15 years
249 Participants508 Participants757 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
52 Participants142 Participants194 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
400 Participants900 Participants1300 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants4 Participants5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants5 Participants6 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
6 Participants32 Participants38 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
96 Participants170 Participants266 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
10 Participants24 Participants34 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants3 Participants3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants16 Participants18 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
338 Participants796 Participants1134 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
453 participants1046 participants1499 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
195 Participants473 Participants668 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
258 Participants573 Participants831 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 2530 / 182
other
Total, other adverse events
129 / 253108 / 182
serious
Total, serious adverse events
11 / 2537 / 182

Outcome results

Primary

Immunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])

To demonstrate the non-inferiority of the antibody responses to the HPV vaccine in cancer survivors ages 9 to 26 years when compared to antibody responses of age- and sex-matched historical healthy population.

Time frame: 1 month following vaccination dose #3

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Survey ParticipantsImmunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])16134.57 mMu/mLStandard Deviation 14722.06
Quadrivalent Anti-HPV 16, Female, Age 9-15 YearsImmunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])15209.73 mMu/mLStandard Deviation 15638.3
Quadrivalent Anti-HPV 16, Male, Age 16-26 YearsImmunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])8740.02 mMu/mLStandard Deviation 9625.61
Quadrivalent Anti-HPV 16, Female, Age 16-26 YearsImmunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])6107.32 mMu/mLStandard Deviation 6609.07
Nonavalent Anti-HPV 16, Male, Age 9-15 YearsImmunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])16419.64 mMu/mLStandard Deviation 14756.37
Nonavalent Anti-HPV 16, Female, Age 9-15 YearsImmunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])11763.60 mMu/mLStandard Deviation 8082.14
Nonavalent Anti-HPV 16, Male, Age 16-26 YearsImmunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])10770.38 mMu/mLStandard Deviation 11166.73
Nonavalent Anti-HPV 16, Female, Age 16-26 YearsImmunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])11522.87 mMu/mLStandard Deviation 10443.38
Quadrivalent Anti-HPV 18, Male, Age 9-15 YearsImmunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])3472.21 mMu/mLStandard Deviation 3769.68
Quadrivalent Anti-HPV 18, Female, Age 9-15 YearsImmunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])2638.33 mMu/mLStandard Deviation 2695.7
Quadrivalent Anti-HPV 18, Male, Age 16-26 YearsImmunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])1920.01 mMu/mLStandard Deviation 2553.81
Quadrivalent Anti-HPV 18, Female, Age 16-26 YearsImmunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])1009.90 mMu/mLStandard Deviation 990.48
Nonavalent Anti-HPV 18, Male, Age 9-15 YearsImmunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])5599.80 mMu/mLStandard Deviation 4522.19
Nonavalent Anti-HPV 18, Female, Age 9-15 YearsImmunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])3457.20 mMu/mLStandard Deviation 2510.32
Nonavalent Anti-HPV 18, Male, Age 16-26 YearsImmunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])3013.39 mMu/mLStandard Deviation 3194.84
Nonavalent Anti-HPV 18, Female, Age 16-26 YearsImmunogenicity of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Anti-HPV 16 and 18 Geometric Mean Titers) (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])3483.29 mMu/mLStandard Deviation 6869.27
Comparison: Historical Healthy Population Reference:~QUADRIVALENT~Male and female, all age groups:~Merck Pub 9883616 (Gardasil Package Insert, April 2011, pp 24-26)
Comparison: Historical Healthy Population Reference:~QUADRIVALENT~Male and female, all age groups:~Merck Pub 9883616 (Gardasil Package Insert, April 2011, pp 24-26)
Comparison: Historical Healthy Population Reference:~QUADRIVALENT~Male and female, all age groups:~Merck Pub 9883616 (Gardasil Package Insert, April 2011, pp 24-26)
Comparison: Historical Healthy Population Reference:~QUADRIVALENT~Male and female, all age groups:~Merck Pub 9883616 (Gardasil Package Insert, April 2011, pp 24-26)
Comparison: Historical Healthy Population Reference:~QUADRIVALENT~Male and female, all age groups:~Merck Pub 9883616 (Gardasil Package Insert, April 2011, pp 24-26)
Comparison: Historical Healthy Population Reference:~QUADRIVALENT~Male and female, all age groups:~Merck Pub 9883616 (Gardasil Package Insert, April 2011, pp 24-26)
Comparison: Historical Healthy Population Reference:~QUADRIVALENT~Male and female, all age groups:~Merck Pub 9883616 (Gardasil Package Insert, April 2011, pp 24-26)
Comparison: Historical Healthy Population Reference:~QUADRIVALENT~Male and female, all age groups:~Merck Pub 9883616 (Gardasil Package Insert, April 2011, pp 24-26)
Comparison: Historical Healthy Population Reference:~NONAVALENT~Girls 9-15, Boys 9-15, Women 16-26:~Petersen LK, Restrepo J, Moreira ED, Jr., et al. Impact of baseline covariates on the immunogenicity of the 9-valent HPV vaccine - A combined analysis of five phase III clinical trials. Papillomavirus Res. 2017;3:105-115;
Comparison: Historical Healthy Population Reference:~NONAVALENT~Girls 9-15, Boys 9-15, Women 16-26:~Petersen LK, Restrepo J, Moreira ED, Jr., et al. Impact of baseline covariates on the immunogenicity of the 9-valent HPV vaccine - A combined analysis of five phase III clinical trials. Papillomavirus Res. 2017;3:105-115;
Comparison: Historical Healthy Population Reference:~NONAVALENT~Men 16-26:~Castellsague X, Giuliano AR, Goldstone S, et al. Immunogenicity and safety of the 9-valent HPV vaccine in men. Vaccine. 2015;33(48):6892-6901. (HM data).
Comparison: Historical Healthy Population Reference:~NONAVALENT~Girls 9-15, Boys 9-15, Women 16-26:~Petersen LK, Restrepo J, Moreira ED, Jr., et al. Impact of baseline covariates on the immunogenicity of the 9-valent HPV vaccine - A combined analysis of five phase III clinical trials. Papillomavirus Res. 2017;3:105-115;
Comparison: Historical Healthy Population Reference:~NONAVALENT~Girls 9-15, Boys 9-15, Women 16-26:~Petersen LK, Restrepo J, Moreira ED, Jr., et al. Impact of baseline covariates on the immunogenicity of the 9-valent HPV vaccine - A combined analysis of five phase III clinical trials. Papillomavirus Res. 2017;3:105-115;
Comparison: Historical Healthy Population Reference:~NONAVALENT~Girls 9-15, Boys 9-15, Women 16-26:~Petersen LK, Restrepo J, Moreira ED, Jr., et al. Impact of baseline covariates on the immunogenicity of the 9-valent HPV vaccine - A combined analysis of five phase III clinical trials. Papillomavirus Res. 2017;3:105-115;
Comparison: Historical Healthy Population Reference:~NONAVALENT~Men 16-26:~Castellsague X, Giuliano AR, Goldstone S, et al. Immunogenicity and safety of the 9-valent HPV vaccine in men. Vaccine. 2015;33(48):6892-6901. (HM data).
Comparison: Historical Healthy Population Reference:~NONAVALENT~Girls 9-15, Boys 9-15, Women 16-26:~Petersen LK, Restrepo J, Moreira ED, Jr., et al. Impact of baseline covariates on the immunogenicity of the 9-valent HPV vaccine - A combined analysis of five phase III clinical trials. Papillomavirus Res. 2017;3:105-115;
Primary

Prevalence of HPV Vaccine Initiation in Cancer Survivors (Aim 1 [Survey])

The prevalence of HPV vaccine initiation in cancer survivors ages 9 to 26 years

Time frame: At baseline

Population: Participants who returned an evaluable survey

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Survey ParticipantsPrevalence of HPV Vaccine Initiation in Cancer Survivors (Aim 1 [Survey])179 Participants
Primary

Safety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])

To demonstrate comparable safety/tolerability of the HPV vaccine in cancer survivors ages 9 to 26 years when compared to age- and sex-matched general population.

Time frame: Dose 1 through Month 7

Population: Note: 254 participants received the first dose of the quadrivalent vaccine. However, one participant never returned to clinic or returned phone calls after receiving the first vaccine. No follow-up information is available for this participant so only 253 participants are reported in this group.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Survey ParticipantsSafety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Injection site - Pain, any90 participants
Survey ParticipantsSafety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Injection site - Swelling, any15 participants
Survey ParticipantsSafety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Injection site - Erythema, any15 participants
Survey ParticipantsSafety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Systemic - Headache51 participants
Survey ParticipantsSafety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Systemic - Fever17 participants
Survey ParticipantsSafety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Systemic - Nausea29 participants
Survey ParticipantsSafety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Systemic - Dizziness5 participants
Survey ParticipantsSafety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Systemic - Fatigue47 participants
Quadrivalent Anti-HPV 16, Female, Age 9-15 YearsSafety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Systemic - Fatigue24 participants
Quadrivalent Anti-HPV 16, Female, Age 9-15 YearsSafety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Injection site - Pain, any84 participants
Quadrivalent Anti-HPV 16, Female, Age 9-15 YearsSafety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Systemic - Fever15 participants
Quadrivalent Anti-HPV 16, Female, Age 9-15 YearsSafety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Injection site - Swelling, any15 participants
Quadrivalent Anti-HPV 16, Female, Age 9-15 YearsSafety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Systemic - Dizziness2 participants
Quadrivalent Anti-HPV 16, Female, Age 9-15 YearsSafety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Injection site - Erythema, any17 participants
Quadrivalent Anti-HPV 16, Female, Age 9-15 YearsSafety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Systemic - Nausea41 participants
Quadrivalent Anti-HPV 16, Female, Age 9-15 YearsSafety/Tolerability of the HPV Vaccine in Cancer Survivors (Aim 2 [Vaccine Evaluation])Systemic - Headache33 participants
Comparison: Injection site - Pain, any; Injection site - Swelling, any; Injection site - Erythema, any; Systemic - Nausea Historical Healthy Population: Reported from Gardasil Package Insert 04/2015, Tables 1, 2, 5, and 6p-value: <0.001Chi-squared, Corrected
Comparison: Systemic - Fever Historical Healthy Population: Reported from Gardasil Package Insert 04/2015, Tables 1, 2, 5, and 6p-value: 0.03Chi-squared, Corrected
Comparison: Systemic - Dizziness Historical Healthy Population: Reported from Gardasil Package Insert 04/2015, Tables 1, 2, 5, and 6p-value: 0.48Chi-squared, Corrected
Comparison: Injection site - Pain, any; Injection site - Swelling, any; Injection site - Erythema, any; Systemic - Nausea; Systemic - Fatigue Historical Healthy Population - As reported by Moreira et. al, 2016, Pediatrics, Table 5p-value: <0.001Chi-squared, Corrected
Comparison: Systemic - Headache Historical Healthy Population - As reported by Moreira et. al, 2016, Pediatrics, Table 5p-value: 0.07Chi-squared, Corrected
Comparison: Systemic - Fever Historical Healthy Population - As reported by Moreira et. al, 2016, Pediatrics, Table 5p-value: 0.28Chi-squared, Corrected
Comparison: Systemic - Dizziness Historical Healthy Population - As reported by Moreira et. al, 2016, Pediatrics, Table 5p-value: 0.45Fisher Exact

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 1, 2026