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CompletedNCT01685372Updated Jan 23, 2018Results posted

Immunogenicity of Fluzone High Dose in Immunocompromised Children and Young Adults

A Phase 2 interventional study of Fluzone High Dose and Fluzone in Solid Organ Transplant Recipient (Liver, Kidney, Heart), Rheumatologic Disorder and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 5 Years to 35 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-01-23.

Sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver · Phase 2, Interventional, and Prevention

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
16
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
5 Years to 35 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Fluzone High Dose increases the immune response to the influenza antigens contained in the vaccine compared to standard-dose Fluzone in immunocompromised children and young adults. Safety and efficacy data will also be collected.

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Conditions studied

  • Solid Organ Transplant Recipient (Liver, Kidney, Heart)
  • Rheumatologic Disorder
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  • Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)
  • Dialysis
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In context

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

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Lead sponsor

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
5 Years to 35 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Age ≥ 5 years and ≤ 35 years
  • Receiving influenza vaccination in Children's Hospital Colorado (CHC) clinic as part of routine clinical care
  • Only supposed to receive one dose of influenza vaccine
  • Rheumatology patients: must be on some type of immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory medication at the time of immunization and considered at least moderately immunosuppressed in the opinion of the primary rheumatologist. Basic guidelines for rheumatology patients: (1) Any patient receiving monoclonal antibody therapy (i.e., infliximab, etanercept, tocilizumab, anakinra) must also be taking another immunosuppressive/immunomodulatory medication; (2) Patients taking steroids as monotherapy must be on a dose of ≥ 2mg/kg/day OR ≥ 20mg/day; (3) Patients on combination therapy where the dose of a single drug may not be very high, but the combination is considered moderately or severely immunosuppressive will be eligible.
  • Bone Marrow Transplant patients: all patients in clinic eligible
  • Oncology patients: must be on some type of chemotherapy
  • Hemodialysis patients: must be on dialysis
  • Child Health Immunodeficiency Program (CHIP) patients: must have a known diagnosis of HIV
  • Solid Organ Transplant patients: post-transplant, influenza vaccine recommended by primary transplant physician

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Rheumatology patients: if receiving any of the monoclonal antibodies, etanercept, infliximab, adalimumab, tocilizumab, atlizumab, or anakinra, must also be taking at least one other immunosuppressive/immunomodulatory medication
  • Unable to come for scheduled follow-up appointments
  • History of anaphylaxis reaction to influenza vaccination in the past
  • Severe allergic reaction to any component of the vaccine, including egg protein, or after previous dose of any influenza vaccine
  • History of Guillain-Barre syndrome ever in the past in the subject or in a parent or a sibling of the subject
  • Allergy to latex
  • Intravenous immuneglobulin (IVIG) within in 4 weeks preceding any blood draw
  • Receiving an investigational agent as part of another study or other medical treatment (investigational = not-FDA approved for any indication)
  • Subject not enrolled in other studies that prohibit him/her from enrolling in this study
  • Blood draw contraindicated
  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
  • Received a polysaccharide vaccine (pneumovax) w/in 3 weeks of the vaccination
  • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \< 500/uL at the time of vaccination or could potentially have ANC 500/uL during the 5 days after vaccination
  • Platelet count \< 50,000/uL at the time of vaccination
  • If a subject has a temperature ≥ 100.4°F at the time of enrollment, then the subject must choose to not enroll or delay immunization until afebrile.
  • Receiving influenza vaccination past December 15 of influenza season.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Triple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator)
Enrollment
16 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Fluzone High Dose

    Fluzone High Dose 0.5 mL intramuscularly (IM) given once

    Biological: Fluzone High Dose

  • Active comparator
    Fluzone

    Fluzone 0.5mL IM given once

    Biological: Fluzone

Interventions

  • BiologicalFluzone High Dose

    A single-dose of high-dose influenza vaccine will be administered to subjects randomized to this arm

    Also known as: high-dose influenza vaccine, influenza vaccine

  • BiologicalFluzone

    A single-dose of standard-dose influenza vaccine will be administered to subjects randomized to this arm

    Also known as: influenza vaccine

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Episodes of Influenza and Influenza-Like-Illness Reported in High Dose and Standard Dose Vaccination Groups

    Gathered data on influenza and influenza-like-illness during the influenza season for which the subject was vaccinated. Reported numbers of episodes of PCR-diagnosed influenza and rates of reported Influenza-Like-Illness (ILI) from Questionnaire #2 and also that were obtained from medical records. Data were categorized by the following: 1. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-proven diagnosis of influenza performed at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHC) 2. Diagnosis of influenza by non-PCR rapid-influenza test 3. Diagnosis of ILI (from questionnaire #2). \[Centers for Disease Control (CDC) definition of ILI: Fever ≥ 100°F AND cough or sore throat in the absence of another known cause other than influenza for the illness.\]

    Time frame: up to 10 months after vaccination

  2. Number of Subjects Seroprotected at Timepoint 2 in High Dose and Standard Dose Vaccination Groups

    Measure hemagglutinin inhibition (HAI) on blood samples #2 for all subjects, which is the sample drawn at the "peak" of the immune response. Compare number of subjects who are seroprotected (reaching HAI ≥ 1:40) between the high-dose and standard-dose recipients..

    Time frame: blood draw at 10-45 days post-vaccination

Secondary outcomes

  1. Number of Adverse Events Definitely or Possibly Related to Vaccination Reported Within 14 Days of Vaccination

    Number of adverse events reported within the 14 days after vaccination by each subject within each patient group. Data collected from that reported in safety questionnaires and in Safety Diary that spanned the 14 days post-vaccination.

    Time frame: 0-14 days after vaccination

  2. Number of Subjects With Seroconversion From T1 to T2 in the High Dose and Standard Dose Vaccine Groups

    HAI was measured on blood samples #1 and #2 for all subjects. Seroconversion is defined as a four-fold increase in antibody level between the high-dose and standard-dose recipients within each patient group was performed.

    Time frame: 10-45 days post-vaccination

  3. Number of Participants Seroprotected at Timepoint 3 in High Dose and Standard Dose Vaccination Groups

    Measure HAI on blood sample #3, drawn May-September following vaccination. Report number who still have HAI ≥ 1:40 in the high-dose and standard-dose groups.

    Time frame: at least 5 months post vaccination

  4. Change in Disease Status From Vaccination Through June of the Following Year

    Evaluate disease status changes reported by subject on Questionnaire #2 as well as changes reported in clinic notes over the course of the influenza season. Subjects considered "worse" had worsening function of transplanted organ or complications related to underlying condition (e.g. dialysis) or new diagnosis of disease considered serious by PI.

    Time frame: up to 9 months post-vaccination

  5. Number of Adverse Events Considered Definitely or Possibly Related to Vaccination Through Sept 30 of the Year Following Vaccination.

    Data gathered from the following 1. Safety data in 1st 14 days (safety surveys and safety diary) 2. Safety survey at day 30-45 regarding any unplanned health care visit or other AE during the 30 days after vaccine 3. On-going passive surveillance of adverse events (AEs)/serious adverse events (SAEs) throughout course of influenza season of enrollment 4. Chart review of each participant by PI through Sept 30 of the year following vaccine Data collection stopped in September following enrollment.

    Time frame: (1) Date of vaccine through day 30 post-vaccine; (2) Day 31 post-vaccine through September 30 of the year following vaccine

Other outcomes

  1. Additional Measures of Immunogenicity in High Dose and Standard Dose Vaccinations

    This secondary objective was included as exploratory and we plan to add additional analyses when funding is secured. There is no anticipated date when we will have this completed. (No immunogenicity studies have been done besides HAI.) For other immunogenicity: would compare results of blood draw #1 and #2 between the high-dose and standard-dose recipients for each patient group for any of the following: antibody avidity, microneutralization, T-cell interferon, T-cell IL-2, B-cell Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and B-cell Immunoglobulin A (IgA).

    Time frame: 10-45 days post-vaccination

  2. Numbers of Subjects Who Were Both Seroprotected and Who Seroconverted at T2 and T3 After Vaccination

    Seroprotection (HAI\>=1:40) and seroconversion (4-fold increase) together have been found to be a better predictor of vaccine effectiveness. Patients had to have both a 4-fold rise in HAI and have HAI\>=40 to be counted

    Time frame: (1) T2 measured 14-45 days post-vaccination; (2) T3 measured June 1-Sept 30 post-vaccination (end-of season), following vaccination

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Results

Posted Nov 30, 2017
Limitations and caveats
The number of participants was very low, limiting statistical analysis and limiting the ability to perform any subgroup analysis. Data at T3, were even more limited given loss-to-follow-up.

Participant flow

Study subjects were recruited over two influenza seasons, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015. Subjects were recruited from the Dialysis unit and Rheumatology clinic in 2013-2014 by referral from clinicians. Subjects were recruited by mailed letter to Solid Organ Transplant recipients in 2014-2015.

Timepoint 1 (T1): Vaccine,1st Blood Draw
Participant flow — Timepoint 1 (T1): Vaccine,1st Blood Draw
MilestoneFluzone High DoseFluzone Standard Dose
Started79
Completed79
Not completed00
Timepoint 2 (T2): 2nd Blood Draw
Participant flow — Timepoint 2 (T2): 2nd Blood Draw
MilestoneFluzone High DoseFluzone Standard Dose
Started79
Completed79
Not completed00
Timepoint 3 (T3): 3rd Blood Draw
Participant flow — Timepoint 3 (T3): 3rd Blood Draw
MilestoneFluzone High DoseFluzone Standard Dose
Started79
Completed45
Not completed34
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up34

Outcome measures

PrimaryNumber of Episodes of Influenza and Influenza-Like-Illness Reported in High Dose and Standard Dose Vaccination Groups

Gathered data on influenza and influenza-like-illness during the influenza season for which the subject was vaccinated. Reported numbers of episodes of PCR-diagnosed influenza and rates of reported Influenza-Like-Illness (ILI) from Questionnaire #2 and also that were obtained from medical records. Data were categorized by the following: 1. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-proven diagnosis of influenza performed at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHC) 2. Diagnosis of influenza by non-PCR rapid-influenza test 3. Diagnosis of ILI (from questionnaire #2). \[Centers for Disease Control (CDC) definition of ILI: Fever ≥ 100°F AND cough or sore throat in the absence of another known cause other than influenza for the illness.\]

Time frame:
up to 10 months after vaccination
Reported as:
Number · episodes of illness
Number of Episodes of Influenza and Influenza-Like-Illness Reported in High Dose and Standard Dose Vaccination Groups
episodes of illnessFluzone High DoseFluzone Standard Dose
Row 1: Number of Influenza diagnosed by PCR11
Row 2: # of Influenza diagnosis by non-PCR test00
Row 3: Number of Influenza-like-illness28
PrimaryNumber of Subjects Seroprotected at Timepoint 2 in High Dose and Standard Dose Vaccination Groups

Measure hemagglutinin inhibition (HAI) on blood samples #2 for all subjects, which is the sample drawn at the "peak" of the immune response. Compare number of subjects who are seroprotected (reaching HAI ≥ 1:40) between the high-dose and standard-dose recipients..

Time frame:
blood draw at 10-45 days post-vaccination
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Subjects Seroprotected at Timepoint 2 in High Dose and Standard Dose Vaccination Groups
ParticipantsFluzone High DoseFluzone Standard Dose
H1N177
H3N279
B (Yamagata)78
SecondaryNumber of Adverse Events Definitely or Possibly Related to Vaccination Reported Within 14 Days of Vaccination

Number of adverse events reported within the 14 days after vaccination by each subject within each patient group. Data collected from that reported in safety questionnaires and in Safety Diary that spanned the 14 days post-vaccination.

Time frame:
0-14 days after vaccination
Reported as:
Number · number of AEs reported
Number of Adverse Events Definitely or Possibly Related to Vaccination Reported Within 14 Days of Vaccination
number of AEs reportedFluzone High DoseFluzone Standard Dose
Local site reaction - grade 178
Local site reaction - grade 210
Other AEs - Grade 121
SecondaryNumber of Subjects With Seroconversion From T1 to T2 in the High Dose and Standard Dose Vaccine Groups

HAI was measured on blood samples #1 and #2 for all subjects. Seroconversion is defined as a four-fold increase in antibody level between the high-dose and standard-dose recipients within each patient group was performed.

Time frame:
10-45 days post-vaccination
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Subjects With Seroconversion From T1 to T2 in the High Dose and Standard Dose Vaccine Groups
ParticipantsFluzone High DoseFluzone Standard Dose
H1N131
H3N255
B (Yamagata)33
SecondaryNumber of Participants Seroprotected at Timepoint 3 in High Dose and Standard Dose Vaccination Groups

Measure HAI on blood sample #3, drawn May-September following vaccination. Report number who still have HAI ≥ 1:40 in the high-dose and standard-dose groups.

Time frame:
at least 5 months post vaccination
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants Seroprotected at Timepoint 3 in High Dose and Standard Dose Vaccination Groups
ParticipantsFluzone High DoseFluzone Standard Dose
H1N144
H3N245
B (Yamagata)45
SecondaryChange in Disease Status From Vaccination Through June of the Following Year

Evaluate disease status changes reported by subject on Questionnaire #2 as well as changes reported in clinic notes over the course of the influenza season. Subjects considered "worse" had worsening function of transplanted organ or complications related to underlying condition (e.g. dialysis) or new diagnosis of disease considered serious by PI.

Time frame:
up to 9 months post-vaccination
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Change in Disease Status From Vaccination Through June of the Following Year
ParticipantsFluzone High DoseFluzone Standard Dose
Same or better59
Worse10
SecondaryNumber of Adverse Events Considered Definitely or Possibly Related to Vaccination Through Sept 30 of the Year Following Vaccination.

Data gathered from the following 1. Safety data in 1st 14 days (safety surveys and safety diary) 2. Safety survey at day 30-45 regarding any unplanned health care visit or other AE during the 30 days after vaccine 3. On-going passive surveillance of adverse events (AEs)/serious adverse events (SAEs) throughout course of influenza season of enrollment 4. Chart review of each participant by PI through Sept 30 of the year following vaccine Data collection stopped in September following enrollment.

Time frame:
(1) Date of vaccine through day 30 post-vaccine; (2) Day 31 post-vaccine through September 30 of the year following vaccine
Reported as:
Number · number of AEs reported
Number of Adverse Events Considered Definitely or Possibly Related to Vaccination Through Sept 30 of the Year Following Vaccination.
number of AEs reportedFluzone High DoseFluzone Standard Dose
Day 0 (vaccination) through day 30109
Day 31 post-vaccination, through Sept 3000
Other pre-specifiedAdditional Measures of Immunogenicity in High Dose and Standard Dose Vaccinations

This secondary objective was included as exploratory and we plan to add additional analyses when funding is secured. There is no anticipated date when we will have this completed. (No immunogenicity studies have been done besides HAI.) For other immunogenicity: would compare results of blood draw #1 and #2 between the high-dose and standard-dose recipients for each patient group for any of the following: antibody avidity, microneutralization, T-cell interferon, T-cell IL-2, B-cell Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and B-cell Immunoglobulin A (IgA).

Time frame:
10-45 days post-vaccination

Results for this outcome have not been posted.

Other pre-specifiedNumbers of Subjects Who Were Both Seroprotected and Who Seroconverted at T2 and T3 After Vaccination

Seroprotection (HAI\>=1:40) and seroconversion (4-fold increase) together have been found to be a better predictor of vaccine effectiveness. Patients had to have both a 4-fold rise in HAI and have HAI\>=40 to be counted

Time frame:
(1) T2 measured 14-45 days post-vaccination; (2) T3 measured June 1-Sept 30 post-vaccination (end-of season), following vaccination
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Numbers of Subjects Who Were Both Seroprotected and Who Seroconverted at T2 and T3 After Vaccination
ParticipantsFluzone High DoseFluzone Standard Dose
T2 - H1N131
T2 - H3N255
T2 - B (Yamagata)33
T3 - H1N110
T3 - H3N201
T3 - B (Yamagata)10

Adverse events

Collected over AE data were collected from the date of vaccination (T1) through September 30 of the following year. AE data were collected differently over the study. At day 2-7 after vaccination, subjects were called to ask about AEs. Subjects were given a "Diary" to fill out for day 0-14 after vaccination, and the Diary was collected at T2. At day 30-45, subjects were given a questionnaire (in-person at T2 visit or by phone) asking about AEs and any unplanned medical visits during day 0-30 post-vaccine.. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Fluzone High Dose0/7 (0%)1/7 (14.3%)6/7 (85.7%)
Fluzone Standard Dose0/9 (0%)1/9 (11.1%)7/9 (77.8%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventFluzone High DoseFluzone Standard Dose
DiarrheaGastrointestinal disorders1/70/9
BacteremiaInfections and infestations0/71/9
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventFluzone High DoseFluzone Standard Dose
Injection site reaction - painGeneral disorders6/77/9
Injection site reaction - indurationSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders1/70/9
Injection site reaction - bruisingSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders1/70/9
HeadacheNervous system disorders1/70/9
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders1/70/9
Injection site reaction - indurationSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders0/71/9
FatigueGeneral disorders0/71/9

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Fluzone High DoseFluzone Standard DoseTotal
Median15 (9 to 18)15 (10 to 23)15 (9 to 23)
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Fluzone High DoseFluzone Standard DoseTotal
Female5510
Male246
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Fluzone High DoseFluzone Standard DoseTotal
Hispanic or Latino246
Not Hispanic or Latino5510
Unknown or Not Reported000
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Fluzone High DoseFluzone Standard DoseTotal
American Indian or Alaska Native000
Asian011
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
Black or African American000
White6814
More than one race101
Unknown or Not Reported000
Cohort
Cohort(Participants)Fluzone High DoseFluzone Standard DoseTotal
Dialysis347
Solid organ transplant448
Rheumatoloty011
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Study locations

1 site
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
    Aurora, Colorado 80045, United States
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No — There is no plan to share data at the end of the study. Data management at the close of the study will occur according to IRB and FDA regulations.

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jan 23, 2018, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01685372
Lead sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Collaborators
Colorado Clinical & Translational Sciences Institute
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Sep 14, 2012
Start date
Sep 2012
Primary completion
Sep 2015
Completion
Sep 2017
Results posted
Nov 30, 2017
Last update
Jan 23, 2018

Study contacts

Donna Curtis, MD, MPH
principal investigator · Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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