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A Prospective, Epidemiological Study to Assess the Disease Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Associated, Suspected Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Newborns, From 0 to 2 Years of Age and Risk of Development of Wheeze and Asthma From 0 to 6 Years of Age

An interventional study of Nasal swab sampling and Blood sampling in Respiratory Syncytial Virus, sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline. Completed at 23 sites in 8 countries. Open to participants aged Up to 6 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-11-29.

Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
2,409
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
Up to 6 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the incidence and associated healthcare utilization of RSV-associated, suspected LRTI in a general population of infants from birth up to 2 years of age, and also to assess the accuracy of a newly developed LRTI case definition and severity scale compared to two existing definitions. The study will also assess the population attributable risk percent of RSV LRTI on the development of wheeze and asthma from 0 to 6 years of age.

Read the detailed description

New born infants from various countries over the world will be followed up for up to two years for the occurrence of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections. Through active and passive surveillance, any suspected case will be identified, assessed during an examination visit and followed up until completion through a diary card. Full symptomology will be assessed during the examination visit. The disease course and all healthcare utilization will be subsequently collected through a two-week diary card and contact with ay healthcare providers involved in management of the disease. RSV detection will occur through quantitative PCR of collected nasal swabs. A baseline cord blood serum sample of all subjects and a follow-up blood serum sample from a sub-cohort will also be collected to assess antibody levels at various points in time and in relation to risk of RSV LRTI.

For extension period, pertaining to wheeze and asthma (Epoch 002): Subjects' parent(s)/LAR(s) will be asked to re-consent and subjects will be followed up through quarterly contacts up to the age of 6 years. Data collection will also occur from medical charts retrospectively for those who have a gap period between the end of the primary study and providing re-consent for the extension. The extension involves enrolment visit (at 2nd birthday [on completion of primary study or as soon as possible thereafter]) and quarterly surveillance contacts.

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Conditions studied

  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Keywords

  • Asthma
  • Respiratory Syncytial virus
  • Cohort study
  • Quarterly phone contacts
  • Wheeze
  • New born
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
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In context

Respiratory Tract Infections

1,031 studies on the registry are indexed under Respiratory Tract Infections; 144 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 2,409 is above the median of 199 across 698 interventional studies indexed under Respiratory Tract Infections.

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Lead sponsor

GlaxoSmithKline is the lead sponsor of 3,562 studies on the registry; 117 are open to participants now.

Of its 258 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 232 (90%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
Up to 6 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

Before birth:

  • Subject whose parent(s)/Legally Acceptable Representative(s) (LARs), in the opinion of the investigator, can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol.
  • Written informed consent (including consent to obtain a cord blood sample at birth) obtained from the parent(s)/LAR(s) of the subject.

After Birth:

  • Subject for whom updated and re-signed informed consent and confirmation of eligibility is available not later than 5 working days after birth.
  • Cord blood sample collection of at least 3 mL, at birth.

For extension period:

  • Subject is enrolled at a study site that is participating in the extension period follow-up.
  • Subject whose parent(s)/LAR(s), in the opinion of the investigator, can and will comply with the requirements of the protocol.
  • Written informed consent (or witnessed thumb printed consent in case of an illiterate subject) obtained from the parent(s)/LAR(s) of the subject.
  • Previous participation in the primary study (from birth up to the age of 2 years).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

Before birth:

  • Subject expected to become Child in care
  • Subjects whose parent(s)/LAR(s) are below the age of 18 or the legal consenting age of the respective country if this is higher.

After Birth:

  • Child in care
  • Newborn with a gestational age of less than 28 weeks.
  • Subjects with any congenital condition that will require an expected postnatal stay in hospital of more than 12 consecutive weeks.
  • Subjects with major congenital defects or serious chronic illness limiting life expectancy to less than 5 years.
  • Subjects with any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient condition (including positive infection with human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]), based on medical history, physical examination or positive test result.

For extension period:

  • Child in care.
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
2,409 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Other
    Overall Group

    Newborn subjects followed up for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (LRTI) symptoms from birth until they are 2 years of age and for incidence of wheeze and asthma up to 6 years of age.

    Procedure: Nasal swab sampling · Procedure: Blood sampling · Other: Diary cards

Interventions

  • ProcedureNasal swab sampling

    Nasal swab samples will be collected from subjects at each examination visit, if they develop respiratory tract infection symptoms with difficulty in breathing and are called for an examination visit in the study.

  • ProcedureBlood sampling

    A single blood sample will be collected from a sub-cohort consisting of the first 2000 enrolled subjects when they are either 2, 4, 6, 12, 18 or 24 months old.

  • OtherDiary cards

    Diary cards will be provided to parents or LARs of the subjects to record RTI/LRTI, wheeze and asthma symptoms.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Incidence Rates of First Episode of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) [Period 1]

    The incidence rate was calculated by dividing the number of subjects reporting first episode over the follow-up period, to the total person-years. Detection of the RSV-infection was performed by reverse transcription quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR ) assay on ribonucleic acids (RNA) extracted from nasal swabs. Number of suspected RSV RTI cases were tabulated.

    Time frame: From birth up to 2 years of age

  2. Number of Subjects Hospitalized for RSV [Period 1]

    Healthcare utilization included primary, secondary and tertiary care settings such as self-care with Over-The-Counter \[OTC\] drugs, general practitioner \[GP\] visits, emergency room \[ER\] visits, hospital visits, etc. Note: This outcome measure presents results only for the more severe events of healthcare utilization - RSV hospitalization. Results for other causes (non-RSV) hospitalization and healthcare utilization for other settings were not calculated, as data were not available.

    Time frame: From birth up to 2 years of age

  3. Incidence Rates of RSV Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (LRTI) or Severe LRTI as Defined by the LRTI Case Definition and Severity Scale [Period 1]

    The incidence rate was calculated by dividing the number of subjects reporting first episodes over the follow-up period, to the total person-years. LRTI Case definition by WHO (Modjarrad 2015): LRTI is diagnosed when a child \<5 years presents with cough and/or difficulty in breathing has the following symptoms: Fast breathing, (\>60 per minute in a child \<2 m, \>50 per minute in a child 2 to 11 m and \>40 per minute in a child 12 to 59 m) or Oxygen saturation \<95% by pulse oximetry. Severe LRTI is diagnosed when an infant with RSV LRTI has oxygen saturation\<93% or lower chest wall drawing.

    Time frame: From birth up to 2 years of age

  4. Number of RSV LRTI or Severe LRTI Episodes as Defined by the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) LRTI Case Definition [Period 1]

    LRTI Case definition by GSK: LRTI is diagnosed when a child \<5 years presents with cough or runny or blocked nose and oxygen saturation \<95% with a respiratory rate ≥ 60/minute (\< 2 months of age); ≥ 50/minute (2 to 11 months of age); ≥ 40/minute (12 to 24 months of age) and has RSV infection, confirmed on nasal swab positive for RSV A or B by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Severe LRTI case definition by GSK: Child with LRTI and oxygen saturation \< 92%, OR Difficulty breathing leading to: Irritability/agitation, or Lethargy/sleepiness, or Severe chest indrawing, or Reduced/no vocalization, or Apnoea \> 20 sec, or Cyanosis, or Stop feeding well/dehydration.

    Time frame: From birth up to 2 years of age

  5. Number of RSV LRTI or Severe LRTI Episodes as Defined by the Existing Comparator LRTI Case Definition (WHO [Modjarrad 2015]) [Period 1]

    LRTI is diagnosed when a child \<5 years presents with cough and/or difficulty in breathing has the following symptoms: Fast breathing, (\>60 per minute in a child \<2 m, \>50 per minute in a child 2 to 11 m and \>40 per minute in a child 12 to 59 m) or Oxygen saturation \<95% by pulse oximetry. Severe LRTI is diagnosed when a child has LRTI and Oxygen saturation \<93% by pulse oximetry and/or lower chest wall in-drawing.

    Time frame: From birth up to 2 years of age

  6. Number of RSV LRTI or Severe LRTI Episodes as Defined by the Existing Comparator LRTI Case Definition (Nokes et al.) [Period 1]

    LRTI is diagnosed when a child has a history of acute cough or difficulty in breathing and greater than or equal to (≥) 1 of the following: Fast breathing for age (≥ 60 breaths/minimum if the child is \< 2 m ≥ 50 breaths/minimum if the child is 2-11 m). Indrawing, or Low oxygen saturation (\< 90%) by pulse oximetry or inability to feed (prostration or unconsciousness), when accompanied by a clinical diagnosis of LRTI or bronchiolitis. Severe LRTI is diagnosed when a child has Indrawing, or Low oxygen saturation (\< 90%) by pulse oximetry or inability to feed (prostration or unconsciousness), when accompanied by a clinical diagnosis of LRTI or bronchiolitis.

    Time frame: From birth up to 2 years of age

Secondary outcomes

  1. Levels of RSV-A and B Neutralizing Antibodies in the Cord Blood [Period 1]

    Levels of RSV A and B neutralizing antibodies were expressed as Geometric Mean Titers (GMTs) and the cut off for the neutralization assay was 8 End Point Dilution 60 percent (ED60) for RSV-A antibodies and 6 ED60 for RSV-B antibodies. Infant baseline blood sample serum was tested for detection of RSV neutralizing antibodies level.

    Time frame: At birth (Month 0)

  2. Levels of RSV-A and B Neutralizing Antibodies in the Blood Serum [Period 1]

    Levels of RSV A and B neutralizing antibodies were expressed as GMTs and the cut off for the neutralization assay was 8 End Point Dilution 60 percent (ED60) for RSV-A antibodies and 6 ED60 for RSV-B antibodies. Infant blood sample serum was tested for RSV neutralizing antibodies level detection.

    Time frame: At 2, 4, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months of age

  3. GMTs of RSV A and B Neutralizing Antibodies in the Cord Blood by Subjects Classified According to Non-overlapping Disease Severity Categories [Period 1]

    The association between RSV LRTI, RSV severe LRTI and RSV A and B neutralizing antibodies were assessed by calculating the GMTs of RSV A and B neutralizing antibodies in the cord blood by subjects classified according to non-overlapping disease severity categories: Non case (defined as subject not reporting RSV LRTI or RSV severe LRTI), WHO RSV LRTI (excluding WHO RSV severe LRTI) and WHO RSV severe LRTI.

    Time frame: At Month 0

  4. GMTs of RSV A and B Neutralizing Antibodies by Subjects Classified According to Non-overlapping Disease Severity Categories [Period 1]

    The association between RSV LRTI, RSV severe LRTI and RSV A and B neutralizing antibodies were assessed by calculating the GMTs of RSV A and B neutralizing antibodies by subjects classified according to non-overlapping disease severity categories: Non case (defined as subject not reporting RSV LRTI or RSV severe LRTI), RSV LTRI and RSV severe LRTI.

    Time frame: During the first 6 months of life

  5. Number of WHO LRTI Episodes by Age Categories [Period 1]

    LRTI refers to Child with RTI AND Blood Oxygen Saturation (SaO2) lower than (\<) 95 percent (%), OR respiratory rate (RR) increase: higher than (\>) 60/min \< 2 months (m) of age; \> 50/min 2-11m of age, 40/min 12-24m of age. Severe LRTI refers to Child with LRTI AND SaO2 \< 92%, OR Difficulty breathing leading to: Irritability/agitation, OR Lethargy/sleepiness, OR Severe chest indrawing, OR Reduced/no vocalization, OR Apnoea \> 20 sec, OR Cyanosis, OR Stop feeding well/dehydration. The number of WHO LRTI cases were assessed for the following age groups: 0-2, 3-5, 6-11 and 12-23 months of age. Occurrence of LRTI/severe LRTI cases as classified by the LRTI case definitions and severity scale, was not limited to the subgroups of subjects recruited from Months 1-6 and 13-18 but was provided for subjects in all age intervals: 0-2 months, 3-5 months, 6-11 months and 12-23 months.

    Time frame: From birth up to 2 years of life

  6. Number of WHO Severe LRTI Cases by Age Categories [Period 1]

    LRTI refers to Child with RTI AND Blood Oxygen Saturation (SaO2) lower than (\<) 95 percent (%), OR respiratory rate (RR) increase: higher than (\>) 60/min \< 2 months (m) of age; \> 50/min 2-11m of age, 40/min 12-24m of age. Severe LRTI refers to Child with LRTI AND SaO2 \< 92%, OR Difficulty breathing leading to: Irritability/agitation, OR Lethargy/sleepiness, OR Severe chest indrawing, OR Reduced/no vocalization, OR Apnoea \> 20 sec, OR Cyanosis, OR Stop feeding well/dehydration. The number of WHO severe LRTI cases were assessed for the following age groups: 0-2, 3-5, 6-11 and 12-23 months of age.

    Time frame: From birth up to 2 years of life

  7. Incidence Rates of First Episode of Medically Attended Wheeze [Period 2]

    The incidence rate was calculated by dividing the number of subjects reporting first episode of medically attended wheeze over the follow-up period, to the total person-years. Medically attended wheeze = an episode of health care provider confirmed wheeze. Medically attended wheeze, in the extension phase, was collected via a history from parents solicited by contact every 3 months, which was supplemented by the review of routine medical records or contact with health care provider. Incidence rate was assessed for the following categories: All subjects, Non-case (defined as subject not reporting RSV LRTI or RSV severe LRTI) and WHO RSV LRTI.

    Time frame: From 2 years of age up to 6 years of age

  8. Incidence Rates of First Episode of Wheeze or Asthma Requiring Hospital Admission [Period 2]

    The incidence rate was calculated by dividing the number of subjects reporting first episode of wheeze or asthma requiring hospital admission over the follow-up period, to the total person-years. Wheeze or asthma requiring hospital admission = an episode of health care provider confirmed wheeze or asthma requiring hospital admission. Wheeze or asthma requiring hospital admission, in the extension phase, was collected via a history from parents, which was supplemented by the review of routine medical records or contact with health care provider. Incidence rate was assessed for the following categories: All subjects, Non-case (defined as subject not reporting RSV LRTI or RSV severe LRTI) and WHO RSV LRTI.

    Time frame: From 2 years of age up to 6 years of age

  9. Incidence Rates of First Episode of Reported Wheeze With Use of Any Medication [Period 2]

    The incidence rate was calculated by dividing the number of subjects reporting first episode of reported wheeze with use of any medication over the follow-up period, to the total person-years. Reported wheeze = parents report a whistling sound associated with labored breathing. Prescription of medications for wheeze, in the extension phase, was collected via a specific request for relevant medication from parents, which was supplemented by the review of routine medical records or contact with health care provider. Incidence rate was assessed for the following categories: All subjects, Non-case (defined as subject not reporting RSV LRTI or RSV severe LRTI) and WHO RSV LRTI.

    Time frame: From 2 years of age up to 6 years of age

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Results

Posted Feb 15, 2019

Participant flow

2409 subjects were enrolled in the primary study and followed-up from birth up to 2 years of age (Period 1 - from 0 up to 2 years of age). 1395 subjects from primary study were enrolled in the extension study and followed-up from 2 up to 6 years of age (Period 2 - from 2 up to 6 years of age).

Period 1 - From 0 up to 2 Years of Age
Participant flow — Period 1 - From 0 up to 2 Years of Age
MilestoneOverall Group
Started2401
Completed2148
Not completed253
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject35
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up102
Withdrew: Other67
Withdrew: Migrated / moved from the study area49
Period 2 - From 2 up to 6 Years of Age
Participant flow — Period 2 - From 2 up to 6 Years of Age
MilestoneOverall Group
Started1395
Completed1338
Not completed57
Withdrew: Other21
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up22
Withdrew: Migrated/moved from the study area6
Withdrew: Consent withdrawal, not due to a serious adverse event7
Withdrew: Protocol violation1

Outcome measures

PrimaryIncidence Rates of First Episode of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) [Period 1]

The incidence rate was calculated by dividing the number of subjects reporting first episode over the follow-up period, to the total person-years. Detection of the RSV-infection was performed by reverse transcription quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR ) assay on ribonucleic acids (RNA) extracted from nasal swabs. Number of suspected RSV RTI cases were tabulated.

Time frame:
From birth up to 2 years of age
Reported as:
Number · Cases per 100 person-years
Incidence Rates of First Episode of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) [Period 1]
Cases per 100 person-yearsOverall Group
Incidence Rates of First Episode of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) [Period 1]7.93 (7.10 to 8.84)
PrimaryNumber of Subjects Hospitalized for RSV [Period 1]

Healthcare utilization included primary, secondary and tertiary care settings such as self-care with Over-The-Counter \[OTC\] drugs, general practitioner \[GP\] visits, emergency room \[ER\] visits, hospital visits, etc. Note: This outcome measure presents results only for the more severe events of healthcare utilization - RSV hospitalization. Results for other causes (non-RSV) hospitalization and healthcare utilization for other settings were not calculated, as data were not available.

Time frame:
From birth up to 2 years of age
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Subjects Hospitalized for RSV [Period 1]
ParticipantsOverall Group
Number of Subjects Hospitalized for RSV [Period 1]31
PrimaryIncidence Rates of RSV Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (LRTI) or Severe LRTI as Defined by the LRTI Case Definition and Severity Scale [Period 1]

The incidence rate was calculated by dividing the number of subjects reporting first episodes over the follow-up period, to the total person-years. LRTI Case definition by WHO (Modjarrad 2015): LRTI is diagnosed when a child \<5 years presents with cough and/or difficulty in breathing has the following symptoms: Fast breathing, (\>60 per minute in a child \<2 m, \>50 per minute in a child 2 to 11 m and \>40 per minute in a child 12 to 59 m) or Oxygen saturation \<95% by pulse oximetry. Severe LRTI is diagnosed when an infant with RSV LRTI has oxygen saturation\<93% or lower chest wall drawing.

Time frame:
From birth up to 2 years of age
Reported as:
Number · Cases per 100 person-years
Incidence Rates of RSV Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (LRTI) or Severe LRTI as Defined by the LRTI Case Definition and Severity Scale [Period 1]
Cases per 100 person-yearsOverall Group
WHO RSV LRTI4.75 (4.13 to 5.45)
WHO RSV severe LRTI1.53 (1.19 to 1.94)
PrimaryNumber of RSV LRTI or Severe LRTI Episodes as Defined by the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) LRTI Case Definition [Period 1]

LRTI Case definition by GSK: LRTI is diagnosed when a child \<5 years presents with cough or runny or blocked nose and oxygen saturation \<95% with a respiratory rate ≥ 60/minute (\< 2 months of age); ≥ 50/minute (2 to 11 months of age); ≥ 40/minute (12 to 24 months of age) and has RSV infection, confirmed on nasal swab positive for RSV A or B by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Severe LRTI case definition by GSK: Child with LRTI and oxygen saturation \< 92%, OR Difficulty breathing leading to: Irritability/agitation, or Lethargy/sleepiness, or Severe chest indrawing, or Reduced/no vocalization, or Apnoea \> 20 sec, or Cyanosis, or Stop feeding well/dehydration.

Time frame:
From birth up to 2 years of age
Reported as:
Count of units · Episodes
Number of RSV LRTI or Severe LRTI Episodes as Defined by the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) LRTI Case Definition [Period 1]
EpisodesOverall Group
GSK RSV LRTI episodes227
GSK severe RSV LRTI episodes145
PrimaryNumber of RSV LRTI or Severe LRTI Episodes as Defined by the Existing Comparator LRTI Case Definition (WHO [Modjarrad 2015]) [Period 1]

LRTI is diagnosed when a child \<5 years presents with cough and/or difficulty in breathing has the following symptoms: Fast breathing, (\>60 per minute in a child \<2 m, \>50 per minute in a child 2 to 11 m and \>40 per minute in a child 12 to 59 m) or Oxygen saturation \<95% by pulse oximetry. Severe LRTI is diagnosed when a child has LRTI and Oxygen saturation \<93% by pulse oximetry and/or lower chest wall in-drawing.

Time frame:
From birth up to 2 years of age
Reported as:
Count of units · Episodes
Number of RSV LRTI or Severe LRTI Episodes as Defined by the Existing Comparator LRTI Case Definition (WHO [Modjarrad 2015]) [Period 1]
EpisodesOverall Group
WHO RSV LRTI episodes227
WHO severe RSV LRTI episodes73
PrimaryNumber of RSV LRTI or Severe LRTI Episodes as Defined by the Existing Comparator LRTI Case Definition (Nokes et al.) [Period 1]

LRTI is diagnosed when a child has a history of acute cough or difficulty in breathing and greater than or equal to (≥) 1 of the following: Fast breathing for age (≥ 60 breaths/minimum if the child is \< 2 m ≥ 50 breaths/minimum if the child is 2-11 m). Indrawing, or Low oxygen saturation (\< 90%) by pulse oximetry or inability to feed (prostration or unconsciousness), when accompanied by a clinical diagnosis of LRTI or bronchiolitis. Severe LRTI is diagnosed when a child has Indrawing, or Low oxygen saturation (\< 90%) by pulse oximetry or inability to feed (prostration or unconsciousness), when accompanied by a clinical diagnosis of LRTI or bronchiolitis.

Time frame:
From birth up to 2 years of age
Reported as:
Count of units · Episodes
Number of RSV LRTI or Severe LRTI Episodes as Defined by the Existing Comparator LRTI Case Definition (Nokes et al.) [Period 1]
EpisodesOverall Group
Nokes et al. RSV LRTI episodes226
Nokes et al. severe RSV LRTI episodes67
SecondaryLevels of RSV-A and B Neutralizing Antibodies in the Cord Blood [Period 1]

Levels of RSV A and B neutralizing antibodies were expressed as Geometric Mean Titers (GMTs) and the cut off for the neutralization assay was 8 End Point Dilution 60 percent (ED60) for RSV-A antibodies and 6 ED60 for RSV-B antibodies. Infant baseline blood sample serum was tested for detection of RSV neutralizing antibodies level.

Time frame:
At birth (Month 0)
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Titers
Levels of RSV-A and B Neutralizing Antibodies in the Cord Blood [Period 1]
TitersOverall Group
RSV-A at Month 0 (Overall)251.21 (241.31 to 261.51)
RSV-B at Month 0 (Overall)327.05 (315.17 to 339.38)
SecondaryLevels of RSV-A and B Neutralizing Antibodies in the Blood Serum [Period 1]

Levels of RSV A and B neutralizing antibodies were expressed as GMTs and the cut off for the neutralization assay was 8 End Point Dilution 60 percent (ED60) for RSV-A antibodies and 6 ED60 for RSV-B antibodies. Infant blood sample serum was tested for RSV neutralizing antibodies level detection.

Time frame:
At 2, 4, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months of age
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Titers
Levels of RSV-A and B Neutralizing Antibodies in the Blood Serum [Period 1]
TitersOverall Group
RSV-A at Month 277.92 (67.70 to 89.68)
RSV-A at Month 431.25 (26.79 to 36.46)
RSV-A at Month 613.91 (11.96 to 16.17)
RSV-A at Month 1214.30 (11.83 to 17.29)
RSV-A at Month 1822.41 (18.30 to 27.44)
RSV-A at Month 2446.32 (37.85 to 56.67)
RSV-B at Month 2104.29 (91.17 to 119.31)
RSV-B at Month 450.59 (44.13 to 58.00)
RSV-B at Month 630.25 (25.82 to 35.45)
RSV-B at Month 1220.45 (16.08 to 26.02)
RSV-B at Month 1831.32 (24.33 to 40.33)
RSV-B at Month 2459.89 (47.45 to 75.61)
SecondaryGMTs of RSV A and B Neutralizing Antibodies in the Cord Blood by Subjects Classified According to Non-overlapping Disease Severity Categories [Period 1]

The association between RSV LRTI, RSV severe LRTI and RSV A and B neutralizing antibodies were assessed by calculating the GMTs of RSV A and B neutralizing antibodies in the cord blood by subjects classified according to non-overlapping disease severity categories: Non case (defined as subject not reporting RSV LRTI or RSV severe LRTI), WHO RSV LRTI (excluding WHO RSV severe LRTI) and WHO RSV severe LRTI.

Time frame:
At Month 0
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Titers
GMTs of RSV A and B Neutralizing Antibodies in the Cord Blood by Subjects Classified According to Non-overlapping Disease Severity Categories [Period 1]
TitersOverall Group
Non case- RSV A252.47 (242.41 to 262.94)
WHO RSV LRTI- RSV A213.24 (153.23 to 296.77)
WHO RSV Severe LRTI- RSV A165.80 (110.78 to 248.14)
Non Case- RSV B328.18 (316.12 to 340.71)
RSV LRTI- RSV A259.18 (182.97 to 367.12)
RSV severe LRTI- RSV A279.69 (205.47 to 380.73)
SecondaryGMTs of RSV A and B Neutralizing Antibodies by Subjects Classified According to Non-overlapping Disease Severity Categories [Period 1]

The association between RSV LRTI, RSV severe LRTI and RSV A and B neutralizing antibodies were assessed by calculating the GMTs of RSV A and B neutralizing antibodies by subjects classified according to non-overlapping disease severity categories: Non case (defined as subject not reporting RSV LRTI or RSV severe LRTI), RSV LTRI and RSV severe LRTI.

Time frame:
During the first 6 months of life
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Titers
GMTs of RSV A and B Neutralizing Antibodies by Subjects Classified According to Non-overlapping Disease Severity Categories [Period 1]
TitersOverall Group
Non case- RSV A254.08 (243.84 to 264.76)
WHO RSV LRTI- RSV A193.34 (154.08 to 242.60)
WHO RSV Severe LRTI- RSV A174.09 (132.41 to 228.89)
Non Case- RSV B327.83 (315.62 to 340.51)
RSV LRTI- RSV B276.52 (222.70 to 343.36)
RSV severe LRTI- RSV B349.53 (279.11 to 437.71)
SecondaryNumber of WHO LRTI Episodes by Age Categories [Period 1]

LRTI refers to Child with RTI AND Blood Oxygen Saturation (SaO2) lower than (\<) 95 percent (%), OR respiratory rate (RR) increase: higher than (\>) 60/min \< 2 months (m) of age; \> 50/min 2-11m of age, 40/min 12-24m of age. Severe LRTI refers to Child with LRTI AND SaO2 \< 92%, OR Difficulty breathing leading to: Irritability/agitation, OR Lethargy/sleepiness, OR Severe chest indrawing, OR Reduced/no vocalization, OR Apnoea \> 20 sec, OR Cyanosis, OR Stop feeding well/dehydration. The number of WHO LRTI cases were assessed for the following age groups: 0-2, 3-5, 6-11 and 12-23 months of age. Occurrence of LRTI/severe LRTI cases as classified by the LRTI case definitions and severity scale, was not limited to the subgroups of subjects recruited from Months 1-6 and 13-18 but was provided for subjects in all age intervals: 0-2 months, 3-5 months, 6-11 months and 12-23 months.

Time frame:
From birth up to 2 years of life
Reported as:
Count of units · Episodes
Number of WHO LRTI Episodes by Age Categories [Period 1]
EpisodesOverall Group
0-2 Months110
3-5 Months210
6-11 Months276
12-23 Months416
SecondaryNumber of WHO Severe LRTI Cases by Age Categories [Period 1]

LRTI refers to Child with RTI AND Blood Oxygen Saturation (SaO2) lower than (\<) 95 percent (%), OR respiratory rate (RR) increase: higher than (\>) 60/min \< 2 months (m) of age; \> 50/min 2-11m of age, 40/min 12-24m of age. Severe LRTI refers to Child with LRTI AND SaO2 \< 92%, OR Difficulty breathing leading to: Irritability/agitation, OR Lethargy/sleepiness, OR Severe chest indrawing, OR Reduced/no vocalization, OR Apnoea \> 20 sec, OR Cyanosis, OR Stop feeding well/dehydration. The number of WHO severe LRTI cases were assessed for the following age groups: 0-2, 3-5, 6-11 and 12-23 months of age.

Time frame:
From birth up to 2 years of life
Reported as:
Count of units · Episodes
Number of WHO Severe LRTI Cases by Age Categories [Period 1]
EpisodesOverall Group
0-2 Months45
3-5 Months67
6-11 Months62
12-23 Months85
SecondaryIncidence Rates of First Episode of Medically Attended Wheeze [Period 2]

The incidence rate was calculated by dividing the number of subjects reporting first episode of medically attended wheeze over the follow-up period, to the total person-years. Medically attended wheeze = an episode of health care provider confirmed wheeze. Medically attended wheeze, in the extension phase, was collected via a history from parents solicited by contact every 3 months, which was supplemented by the review of routine medical records or contact with health care provider. Incidence rate was assessed for the following categories: All subjects, Non-case (defined as subject not reporting RSV LRTI or RSV severe LRTI) and WHO RSV LRTI.

Time frame:
From 2 years of age up to 6 years of age
Reported as:
Number · Cases per 100 person-years
Incidence Rates of First Episode of Medically Attended Wheeze [Period 2]
Cases per 100 person-yearsOverall Group
All Subjects3.79 (3.27 to 4.37)
Non-case3.28 (2.78 to 3.85)
WHO RSV LRTI9.82 (6.95 to 13.47)
SecondaryIncidence Rates of First Episode of Wheeze or Asthma Requiring Hospital Admission [Period 2]

The incidence rate was calculated by dividing the number of subjects reporting first episode of wheeze or asthma requiring hospital admission over the follow-up period, to the total person-years. Wheeze or asthma requiring hospital admission = an episode of health care provider confirmed wheeze or asthma requiring hospital admission. Wheeze or asthma requiring hospital admission, in the extension phase, was collected via a history from parents, which was supplemented by the review of routine medical records or contact with health care provider. Incidence rate was assessed for the following categories: All subjects, Non-case (defined as subject not reporting RSV LRTI or RSV severe LRTI) and WHO RSV LRTI.

Time frame:
From 2 years of age up to 6 years of age
Reported as:
Number · Cases per 100 person-years
Incidence Rates of First Episode of Wheeze or Asthma Requiring Hospital Admission [Period 2]
Cases per 100 person-yearsOverall Group
All subjects0.35 (0.21 to 0.55)
Non-case0.30 (0.17 to 0.50)
WHO RSV LRTI0.82 (0.22 to 2.09)
SecondaryIncidence Rates of First Episode of Reported Wheeze With Use of Any Medication [Period 2]

The incidence rate was calculated by dividing the number of subjects reporting first episode of reported wheeze with use of any medication over the follow-up period, to the total person-years. Reported wheeze = parents report a whistling sound associated with labored breathing. Prescription of medications for wheeze, in the extension phase, was collected via a specific request for relevant medication from parents, which was supplemented by the review of routine medical records or contact with health care provider. Incidence rate was assessed for the following categories: All subjects, Non-case (defined as subject not reporting RSV LRTI or RSV severe LRTI) and WHO RSV LRTI.

Time frame:
From 2 years of age up to 6 years of age
Reported as:
Number · Cases per 100 person-years
Incidence Rates of First Episode of Reported Wheeze With Use of Any Medication [Period 2]
Cases per 100 person-yearsOverall Group
All subjects3.63 (3.12 to 4.20)
Non-case3.13 (2.64 to 3.69)
WHO RSV LRTI9.44 (6.65 to 13.01)

Adverse events

Collected over No adverse events were collected during this prospective epidemiological study.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Overall Group———

Baseline characteristics

Age, Customized
Age, Customized(Participants)Overall Group
Gestational age at birth ≤28 weeks0
Gestational age at birth 29-32 weeks26
Gestational age at birth 33-36 weeks154
Gestational age at birth ≥37 weeks2221
Age, Customized
Age, Customized(Participants)Overall Group
24 to 36 months of age1395
Sex/Gender, Customized
Sex/Gender, Customized(Participants)Overall Group
Male704
Female729
Missing968
Sex/Gender, Customized
Sex/Gender, Customized(Participants)Overall Group
Male687
Female708
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)Overall Group
Geographic ancestry — African Heritage / African American632
Geographic ancestry — American Indian or Alaskan Native7
Geographic ancestry — Asian - Central/South Asian Heritage5
Geographic ancestry — Asian - East Asian Heritage4
Geographic ancestry — Asian - Japanese Heritage1
Geographic ancestry — Asian - South East Asian Heritage435
Geographic ancestry — Latino/Mestizo303
Geographic ancestry — Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3
Geographic ancestry — White - Arabic / North African Heritage6
Geographic ancestry — White - Caucasian / European Heritage888
Geographic ancestry — Not specified117
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)Overall Group
Geographic ancestry — African Heritage / African American386
Geographic ancestry — American Indian or Alaskan Native4
Geographic ancestry — Asian - Central/South Asian Heritage3
Geographic ancestry — Asian - East Asian Heritage4
Geographic ancestry — Asian - Japanese Heritage1
Geographic ancestry — Asian - South East Asian Heritage271
Geographic ancestry — Latino/Mestizo103
Geographic ancestry — Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2
Geographic ancestry — White - Arabic / North African Heritage2
Geographic ancestry — White - Caucasian / European Heritage549
Geographic ancestry — Not specified70
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Study locations

23 sites
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Oakland, California 94611, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Sacramento, California 95815, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Sacramento, California 95823, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Santa Clara, California 95051, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Walnut Creek, California 94596, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Syracuse, New York 13210, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Roy, Utah 84067, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Syracuse, Utah 84075, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Seattle, Washington 98105, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C1431FWO, Argentina
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Rio Cuarto, 5800, Argentina
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 6R8, Canada
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Kokkola, 67100, Finland
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Oulu, 90220, Finland
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Pori, 28100, Finland
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Seinajoki, 60100, Finland
  • GSK Investigational Site
    San Pedro Sula, 21101, Honduras
  • GSK Investigational Site
    San Pedro Sula, 21102, Honduras
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Soweto, Gauteng 2013, South Africa
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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References and documents

Publications

  • Langley JM, Bianco V, Domachowske JB, Madhi SA, Stoszek SK, Zaman K, Bueso A, Ceballos A, Cousin L, D'Andrea U, Dieussaert I, Englund JA, Gandhi S, Gruselle O, Haars G, Jose L, Klein NP, Leach A, Maleux K, Nguyen TLA, Puthanakit T, Silas P, Tangsathapornpong A, Teeratakulpisarn J, Vesikari T, Cohen RA. Incidence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Lower Respiratory Tract Infections During the First 2 Years of Life: A Prospective Study Across Diverse Global Settings. J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 26;226(3):374-385. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiac227. PubMed 35668702 ↗

Study documents

  • Study protocol · Dec 15, 2017
  • Statistical analysis plan · May 18, 2018

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Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01995175
Lead sponsor
GlaxoSmithKline
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Nov 26, 2013
Start date
Dec 12, 2013
Primary completion
Oct 3, 2017
Completion
Nov 3, 2021
Results posted
Feb 15, 2019
Last update
Nov 29, 2022

Study contacts

GSK Clinical Trials
study director · GlaxoSmithKline
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