Seasonal Influenza
Conditions
Keywords
Prevention of Influenza
Brief summary
the purpose of the study is to determine the safety and tolerability of VXA-A1.1, an adjuvanted adenoviral based influenza vaccine, when delivery is targeted to the ileum, using a radio controlled capsule. The secondary objective is to evaluate the immune response (cellular and humoral) of two doses of VXA-A1.1 oral vaccine.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Able and willing to complete informed consent * Healthy, as established by medical history, physical exam, and laboratory assessments * Has normal bowel movements * Willing to abstain from caffeine and xanthine containing substances for 24 hours before procedure until after discharge
Exclusion criteria
* Not able to donate up to 550 ml of blood over several months * Exposure to an investigational drug or vaccine 8 weeks prior to study * Abnormal ECG findings * History of irritable bowl or any other inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder * Any individual with increased risk for bowl obstruction * Radiation exposure above target values 50 mSv within the past 30 days or a cumulative dose above 150 mSV in the past 12 months * History of substance abuse * Subject unwilling to use an approved method of contraception during study and for 2 months after study * Positive for HCV, HIV, or HBV * Presence of implantable device that is sensitive to radio frequencies ( e.g. pacemakers) * History of autoimmune disorder, or an immunosuppressive disorder * Stool sample with occult blood at baseline * Any other medical, psychiatric, social condition, or occupation, in the judgement of the investigator is a contraindication to the compliance of the protocol or informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 1 year | Frequency and magnitude of adverse events |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Immunogenicity | 1 year | Antibody and T cell responses to HA |
Countries
United States