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SARS-CoV-2 Immune Responses After COVID-19 Therapy and Subsequent Vaccine

SARS-CoV-2 Immune Responses After COVID-19 Therapy and Subsequent Vaccine

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04952402
Enrollment
43
Registered
2021-07-07
Start date
2021-07-09
Completion date
2023-01-10
Last updated
2023-05-24

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

Conditions

Covid19, SARS-CoV2 Infection

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in: • People with prior COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2 infection) who were in the ACTIV-2/A5401 study. And • People who have never had COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2 infection).

Detailed description

A5404 is a phase IV, open-label study. The objective of A5404 is to evaluate how prior investigational therapy for COVID-19 versus comparator (placebo or active comparator) affects vaccine response. The safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines is also explored. Eligible A5404 participants include: Participants of ACTIV-2/A5401 at selected sites who received an investigational therapy or its comparator; and persons without known history of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection defined as no known history of any SARS-CoV-2 positive test (non-A5401 participants). In line with our protocol, for outcome measures related to neutralizing antibodies and adverse events, we further break down the ACTIV-2/A5401 participants into two exposure groups: those who received an active therapy (AZD7442 IM or IV, BRII-196 + BRII 198 IV, SAB 185 (3,840 or 10,240 units/kg) IV, BMS 096414+BMS 986413 subcutaneous) and those who received Camostat Oral or Placebo. Participants of ACTIV-2/A5401 received study-provided standard dosing of the Moderna mRNA-1273 vaccine, or a community-provided mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Moderna or Pfizer). Participants in ACTIV-2/A5401 received their mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine 60-240 days after receiving their last dose of a select ACTIV-2/A5401 investigational therapy, or its comparator. Participants without prior COVID-19 received study-provided standard dosing of the Moderna mRNA-1273 vaccine. The study closed early to accrual on February 25, 2022 due to slow enrollment. Clarification Memo #1 (dated January 11, 2023) reflects decisions to discontinue follow up at study Day 365 instead of following participants to Day 730 after the first dose of vaccine and to reallocate some secondary outcome measures to exploratory outcome measures.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALStudy-provided Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine

Participants received a two-dose series (100 µg (0.5 mL) was administered intramuscularly (IM) at Day 0 and Day 28).

BIOLOGICALCommunity-provided Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 Vaccine

Participants received a two-dose series.

BIOLOGICALCommunity-Provided Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 COVID-19 Vaccine

Participants received a two-dose series.

Sponsors

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Lead SponsorNIH

Study design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* For all participants: Ability and willingness of participant (or legally authorized representative) to provide informed consent prior to initiation of any study procedures. * For participants who are in, or who have completed, the ACTIV-2/A5401 trial: Receipt of all selected investigational therapy or active comparator/placebo for that therapy at selected sites. * For participants who are in, or who have completed, the ACTIV-2/A5401 trial and receive study-provided Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine: Receipt of the last dose of investigational therapy or active comparator/placebo for that therapy ≥30 days and ≤240 days prior to study entry. * For participants who are in, or who have completed, the ACTIV-2/A5401 trial and have received or will be receiving community-provided mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine: Receipt of the last dose of investigational therapy or active comparator/placebo for that therapy ≥30 and ≤240 days prior to receipt or planned receipt of the first dose of community-provided vaccine.

Exclusion criteria

* For participants who are in, or who have completed, the ACTIV-2/A5401 trial: Self-report of prior receipt of a non-mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine. * For participants who are in, or who have completed, the ACTIV-2/A5401 trial: Self-report of receipt of the first dose of an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine 140 days or more before A5404 enrollment. * For participants who are in, or who have completed, the ACTIV-2/A5401 trial: Self-report of a second SARS-CoV-2 infection after the infection that qualified the participant for ACTIV-2/A5401. * For non-A5401/ACTIV-2 participants: Self-report of receipt of any prior COVID-19 vaccine. * For non-A5401/ACTIV-2 participants: Known prior history of any SARS-CoV-2-positive test (e.g., PCR test, Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT), antigen test, serology test). * For participants who receive study-provided Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine: Known allergy to any component of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Neutralizing Antibody (NAb) LevelMeasured 140 days after the first dose of the vaccineNAb level was measured by using both 50% neutralizing dilution titers (ND50) and 80% neutralizing titers (ND80). A higher NAb level corresponds to a stronger immune response. For ND50 values less than lower limit of quantification (LLQ), we impute with 10 (which is ½ LLQ of 20). For ND50 values exceeding the upper limit of quantification (ULQ), we impute with 20,000 (a value suggested by the immunology lab, which is 2 times the ULQ of 10,000). For ND80, we impute similarly with 10 and 20,000. We carry forward the Day 56 NAb measurement if the Day 140 measurement is not reported.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Geometric Mean of Relative Change in Neutralizing Antibody Levels From Pre-vaccine to Post-vaccineMeasured before the first dose of the vaccine, and 56 days after the first dose of the vaccineRelative change is defined as the ratio of post-vaccine NAb level/pre-vaccine NAb level. A ratio greater than one indicates an increase of NAb response. For ND50 values less than lower limit of quantification (LLQ), we impute with 10 (which is ½ LLQ of 20). For ND50 values exceeding the upper limit of quantification (ULQ), we impute with 20,000 (a value suggested by the immunology lab, which is 2 times the ULQ of 10,000). For ND80, we impute similarly with 10 and 20,000.
Proportion of Participants With New Grade 3 or Higher AE, or SAE, or AE Leading to Change or Discontinuation in Vaccine ReceiptFrom first dose of the vaccine through 140 days after the first dose of the vaccineAn adverse event (AE) is any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or diagnosis that occurs in a study participant during the conduct of the study REGARDLESS of the attribution. A serious adverse event (SAE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence that results in death; is life-threatening; requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; is an important medical event that may not be immediately life-threatening or result in death or hospitalization but may jeopardize the patient or may require intervention to prevent one of the other outcomes listed in the definition above. Adverse events are graded on a scale from 1-5: 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe, 4=life-threatening, 5=death. AE grading was per Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Pediatric Adverse Events (DAIDS AE Grading Table V2.1).
Number of Participants With Grade 1 or Higher Allergic ReactionFrom first dose of the vaccine through 56 days after the first dose of the vaccineAdverse events are graded on a scale from 1-5: 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe, 4=life-threatening, 5=death. AE grading was per Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Pediatric Adverse Events (DAIDS AE Grading Table V2.1).
Proportion of Participants With Grade 2 or Higher Injection Site ReactionFrom first dose of the vaccine through 56 days after the first dose of the vaccineAdverse events are graded on a scale from 1-5: 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe, 4=life-threatening, 5=death. AE grading was per Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Pediatric Adverse Events (DAIDS AE Grading Table V2.1).
Geometric Mean of Relative Change in Neutralizing Antibody Levels From Pre-vaccine to Post-vaccine by Received VaccineMeasured before the first dose of the vaccine, and 56 days after the first dose of the vaccineRelative change is defined as the ratio of post-vaccine NAb level/pre-vaccine NAb level by received vaccine, i.e., Moderna mRNA-1273 versus Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2. A ratio greater than one indicates an increase of NAb response for those on Moderna mRNA-1273 versus Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2. For ND50 values less than lower limit of quantification (LLQ), we impute with 10 (which is ½ LLQ of 20). For ND50 values exceeding the upper limit of quantification (ULQ), we impute with 20,000 (a value suggested by the immunology lab, which is 2 times the ULQ of 10,000). For ND80, we impute similarly with 10 and 20,000.

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
CD8+ T Cell Response to SARS-CoV-2 Spike ProteinAt the visit 56 days after the first dose of the vaccineTeam re-prioritized the analysis of secondary objectives due to limited accrual and moved this outcome to exploratory.
IgG Serologic Response to SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein at Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) and N Terminal Domain (NTD) and Matrix (M) Protein.At the visit 56 days after the first dose of the vaccineTeam re-prioritized the analysis of secondary objectives due to limited accrual and moved this outcome to exploratory.
Flow Cytometry of PBMC for Markers of Exhaustion on B and T CellsAt study entry/Day 0 and 56 days after the first vaccine dose.Team re-prioritized the analysis of secondary objectives due to limited accrual and moved this outcome to exploratory.
IgM Serologic Response to SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein at Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) and N Terminal Domain (NTD) and Matrix (M) Protein.At the visit 56 days after the first dose of the vaccineTeam re-prioritized the analysis of secondary objectives due to limited accrual and moved this outcome to exploratory.
CD4+ T Cell Response to SARS-CoV-2 Spike ProteinAt the visit 56 days after the first dose of the vaccineTeam re-prioritized the analysis of secondary objectives due to limited accrual and moved this outcome to exploratory.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Participants were enrolled from July 9, 2021 to December 16, 2021 at six clinical research sites in the U.S.

Pre-assignment details

For participant flow, ACTIV-2/A5401 participants regardless of the exposure (select active therapy or Camostat or placebo) are considered as one cohort, and COVID-naïve participants are considered as the second cohort.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Cohort: ACTIV-2/A5401
Participants of the ACTIV-2/A5401 randomized trial who received a select investigational (active) therapy (AZD7442 IM or IV, BRII-196 + BRII 198 IV, SAB 185 (3,840 or 10,240 units/kg) IV, BMS 096414+BMS 986413 subcutaneous, Camostat Oral) or its corresponding comparator (Placebo). Study-provided Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine: Participants received a two-dose series (100 µg (0.5 mL) was administered intramuscularly (IM) at Day 0 and Day 28). Community-provided Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 Vaccine: Participants received a two-dose series. Community-Provided Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 COVID-19 Vaccine: Participants received a two-dose series.
18
Cohort: COVID-19 Naïve
Participants without known history of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection defined as no known history of any SARS-CoV-2 positive test (non-ACTIV-2/A5401 participants). Study-provided Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine: Participants received a two-dose series (100 µg (0.5 mL) was administered intramuscularly (IM) at Day 0 and Day 28).
25
Total43

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyLack Of Venous Access01
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up13

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicCohort: ACTIV-2/A5401Cohort: COVID-19 NaïveTotal
Age, Continuous35 years32 years32 years
Body Mass Index40 kg/m^224 kg/m^227 kg/m^2
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
6 Participants6 Participants12 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
12 Participants19 Participants31 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Black Or African American
1 Participants18 Participants19 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
White
17 Participants7 Participants24 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
9 Participants17 Participants26 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants8 Participants17 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
9 Participants16 Participants25 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Gender Queer
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Male
9 Participants8 Participants17 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 80 / 100 / 25
other
Total, other adverse events
2 / 88 / 107 / 25
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 80 / 100 / 25

Outcome results

Primary

Neutralizing Antibody (NAb) Level

NAb level was measured by using both 50% neutralizing dilution titers (ND50) and 80% neutralizing titers (ND80). A higher NAb level corresponds to a stronger immune response. For ND50 values less than lower limit of quantification (LLQ), we impute with 10 (which is ½ LLQ of 20). For ND50 values exceeding the upper limit of quantification (ULQ), we impute with 20,000 (a value suggested by the immunology lab, which is 2 times the ULQ of 10,000). For ND80, we impute similarly with 10 and 20,000. We carry forward the Day 56 NAb measurement if the Day 140 measurement is not reported.

Time frame: Measured 140 days after the first dose of the vaccine

Population: The analysis population includes all participants who received at least the first dose of an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine and who provided a specimen sample at either Day 56 or Day 140 (One COVID-19 naïve participant who was not able to provide specimen at any study visits was excluded).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)
ACTIV-2/A5401 Investigational Therapy Except CamostatNeutralizing Antibody (NAb) Level50% neutralizing dilution titers (ND50)2242.47 titer
ACTIV-2/A5401 Investigational Therapy Except CamostatNeutralizing Antibody (NAb) Level80% neutralizing dilution titers (ND80)888.80 titer
ACTIV-2/A5401 Placebo or CamostatNeutralizing Antibody (NAb) Level50% neutralizing dilution titers (ND50)2695.21 titer
ACTIV-2/A5401 Placebo or CamostatNeutralizing Antibody (NAb) Level80% neutralizing dilution titers (ND80)972.43 titer
COVID-19 NaïveNeutralizing Antibody (NAb) Level50% neutralizing dilution titers (ND50)2196.74 titer
COVID-19 NaïveNeutralizing Antibody (NAb) Level80% neutralizing dilution titers (ND80)794.90 titer
Secondary

Geometric Mean of Relative Change in Neutralizing Antibody Levels From Pre-vaccine to Post-vaccine

Relative change is defined as the ratio of post-vaccine NAb level/pre-vaccine NAb level. A ratio greater than one indicates an increase of NAb response. For ND50 values less than lower limit of quantification (LLQ), we impute with 10 (which is ½ LLQ of 20). For ND50 values exceeding the upper limit of quantification (ULQ), we impute with 20,000 (a value suggested by the immunology lab, which is 2 times the ULQ of 10,000). For ND80, we impute similarly with 10 and 20,000.

Time frame: Measured before the first dose of the vaccine, and 56 days after the first dose of the vaccine

Population: The analysis population includes all participants who received at least the first dose of an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine and who provided a specimen sample at both Day 0 and Day 56.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)
ACTIV-2/A5401 Investigational Therapy Except CamostatGeometric Mean of Relative Change in Neutralizing Antibody Levels From Pre-vaccine to Post-vaccine50% neutralizing dilution titers (ND50)6.85 ratio
ACTIV-2/A5401 Investigational Therapy Except CamostatGeometric Mean of Relative Change in Neutralizing Antibody Levels From Pre-vaccine to Post-vaccine80% neutralizing dilution titers (ND80)8.31 ratio
ACTIV-2/A5401 Placebo or CamostatGeometric Mean of Relative Change in Neutralizing Antibody Levels From Pre-vaccine to Post-vaccine50% neutralizing dilution titers (ND50)21.63 ratio
ACTIV-2/A5401 Placebo or CamostatGeometric Mean of Relative Change in Neutralizing Antibody Levels From Pre-vaccine to Post-vaccine80% neutralizing dilution titers (ND80)40.86 ratio
COVID-19 NaïveGeometric Mean of Relative Change in Neutralizing Antibody Levels From Pre-vaccine to Post-vaccine50% neutralizing dilution titers (ND50)50.80 ratio
COVID-19 NaïveGeometric Mean of Relative Change in Neutralizing Antibody Levels From Pre-vaccine to Post-vaccine80% neutralizing dilution titers (ND80)33.05 ratio
Secondary

Geometric Mean of Relative Change in Neutralizing Antibody Levels From Pre-vaccine to Post-vaccine by Received Vaccine

Relative change is defined as the ratio of post-vaccine NAb level/pre-vaccine NAb level by received vaccine, i.e., Moderna mRNA-1273 versus Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2. A ratio greater than one indicates an increase of NAb response for those on Moderna mRNA-1273 versus Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2. For ND50 values less than lower limit of quantification (LLQ), we impute with 10 (which is ½ LLQ of 20). For ND50 values exceeding the upper limit of quantification (ULQ), we impute with 20,000 (a value suggested by the immunology lab, which is 2 times the ULQ of 10,000). For ND80, we impute similarly with 10 and 20,000.

Time frame: Measured before the first dose of the vaccine, and 56 days after the first dose of the vaccine

Population: The analysis population includes all participants who received at least the first dose of an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine and who provided a specimen sample at both Day 0 and Day 56. None of the participants who received Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine provided a specimen sample at both Day 0 and Day 56.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)
ACTIV-2/A5401 Investigational Therapy Except CamostatGeometric Mean of Relative Change in Neutralizing Antibody Levels From Pre-vaccine to Post-vaccine by Received Vaccine50% neutralizing dilution titers (ND50)37.75 ratio
ACTIV-2/A5401 Investigational Therapy Except CamostatGeometric Mean of Relative Change in Neutralizing Antibody Levels From Pre-vaccine to Post-vaccine by Received Vaccine80% neutralizing dilution titers (ND80)28.65 ratio
Secondary

Number of Participants With Grade 1 or Higher Allergic Reaction

Adverse events are graded on a scale from 1-5: 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe, 4=life-threatening, 5=death. AE grading was per Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Pediatric Adverse Events (DAIDS AE Grading Table V2.1).

Time frame: From first dose of the vaccine through 56 days after the first dose of the vaccine

Population: The analysis population includes all participants who received at least the first dose of an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
ACTIV-2/A5401 Investigational Therapy Except CamostatNumber of Participants With Grade 1 or Higher Allergic Reaction0 Participants
ACTIV-2/A5401 Placebo or CamostatNumber of Participants With Grade 1 or Higher Allergic Reaction0 Participants
COVID-19 NaïveNumber of Participants With Grade 1 or Higher Allergic Reaction0 Participants
Secondary

Proportion of Participants With Grade 2 or Higher Injection Site Reaction

Adverse events are graded on a scale from 1-5: 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe, 4=life-threatening, 5=death. AE grading was per Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Pediatric Adverse Events (DAIDS AE Grading Table V2.1).

Time frame: From first dose of the vaccine through 56 days after the first dose of the vaccine

Population: The analysis population includes all participants who received at least the first dose of an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
ACTIV-2/A5401 Investigational Therapy Except CamostatProportion of Participants With Grade 2 or Higher Injection Site Reaction0.00 proportion of participants
ACTIV-2/A5401 Placebo or CamostatProportion of Participants With Grade 2 or Higher Injection Site Reaction0.10 proportion of participants
COVID-19 NaïveProportion of Participants With Grade 2 or Higher Injection Site Reaction0.00 proportion of participants
Secondary

Proportion of Participants With New Grade 3 or Higher AE, or SAE, or AE Leading to Change or Discontinuation in Vaccine Receipt

An adverse event (AE) is any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or diagnosis that occurs in a study participant during the conduct of the study REGARDLESS of the attribution. A serious adverse event (SAE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence that results in death; is life-threatening; requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; is an important medical event that may not be immediately life-threatening or result in death or hospitalization but may jeopardize the patient or may require intervention to prevent one of the other outcomes listed in the definition above. Adverse events are graded on a scale from 1-5: 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe, 4=life-threatening, 5=death. AE grading was per Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Pediatric Adverse Events (DAIDS AE Grading Table V2.1).

Time frame: From first dose of the vaccine through 140 days after the first dose of the vaccine

Population: The analysis population includes all participants who received at least the first dose of an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
ACTIV-2/A5401 Investigational Therapy Except CamostatProportion of Participants With New Grade 3 or Higher AE, or SAE, or AE Leading to Change or Discontinuation in Vaccine Receipt0.13 proportion of participants
ACTIV-2/A5401 Placebo or CamostatProportion of Participants With New Grade 3 or Higher AE, or SAE, or AE Leading to Change or Discontinuation in Vaccine Receipt0.00 proportion of participants
COVID-19 NaïveProportion of Participants With New Grade 3 or Higher AE, or SAE, or AE Leading to Change or Discontinuation in Vaccine Receipt0.00 proportion of participants
Other Pre-specified

CD4+ T Cell Response to SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein

Team re-prioritized the analysis of secondary objectives due to limited accrual and moved this outcome to exploratory.

Time frame: At the visit 56 days after the first dose of the vaccine

Other Pre-specified

CD8+ T Cell Response to SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein

Team re-prioritized the analysis of secondary objectives due to limited accrual and moved this outcome to exploratory.

Time frame: At the visit 56 days after the first dose of the vaccine

Other Pre-specified

Flow Cytometry of PBMC for Markers of Exhaustion on B and T Cells

Team re-prioritized the analysis of secondary objectives due to limited accrual and moved this outcome to exploratory.

Time frame: At study entry/Day 0 and 56 days after the first vaccine dose.

Other Pre-specified

IgG Serologic Response to SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein at Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) and N Terminal Domain (NTD) and Matrix (M) Protein.

Team re-prioritized the analysis of secondary objectives due to limited accrual and moved this outcome to exploratory.

Time frame: At the visit 56 days after the first dose of the vaccine

Other Pre-specified

IgM Serologic Response to SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein at Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) and N Terminal Domain (NTD) and Matrix (M) Protein.

Team re-prioritized the analysis of secondary objectives due to limited accrual and moved this outcome to exploratory.

Time frame: At the visit 56 days after the first dose of the vaccine

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 18, 2026