High vs Standard Dose Flu Vaccine for Lung Transplant Recipients
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Lung allograft recipients have a higher burden of influenza disease and greater associated morbidity and mortality compared with healthy controls. Induction and early maintenance immunosuppression is thought to impair immunogenicity to standard dose inactivated influenza vaccine. This early post-transplant period is when immunity is most desirable, since influenza disease during this time frame is associated with adverse consequences. Thus, strategies to reduce severe influenza disease in this highly susceptible population are critical. No trials in lung transplant recipients have evaluated two doses of HD-IIV within the same influenza season as a strategy to improve immunogenicity and durability of influenza prevention. Furthermore, no influenza vaccine trials have focused on enrollment of subjects at early post-transplant timepoints. Very few studies have been performed in solely lung allograft recipients. Immunosuppression intensity is highest in lung patients, thereby limiting comparisons to recipients of heart, liver, and kidney transplants. Therefore, studies to assess both HD-IIV and two-dose strategies in the same influenza season in post-lung transplant recipients are greatly needed. The central hypothesis of our proposal is that lung allograft recipients who are 1-35 months post-transplant and receiving two doses of HD-quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (QIV) will have higher HAI geometric mean titers (GMT) to influenza antigens compared to those receiving two doses of SD-QIV. To test this hypothesis and address the above critical knowledge gaps, we propose to conduct a phase II, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, controlled immunogenicity and safety trial comparing the administration of two doses of HD-QIV to two doses of SD-QIV in lung allograft recipients 1-35 months post-transplant. The results of this clinical trial will address significant knowledge gaps regarding influenza vaccine strategies (e.g., one vs. two doses and HD-QIV vs. SD-QIV) and immune responses in lung transplant recipients and will guide vaccine recommendations during the post-transplant period.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you have received certain treatments like rituximab or other B-cell depleting therapies within 3 months before the first study vaccine, you may not be eligible to participate.
What data supports the effectiveness of the high-dose flu vaccine for lung transplant recipients?
Is the high-dose flu vaccine generally safe for humans?
How does the flu vaccine for lung transplant recipients differ from other flu vaccines?
Research Team
Natasha Halasa, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for lung transplant recipients aged 16 or older, who are between 1-35 months post-transplant. Participants must be reachable and available throughout the study. Exclusions include re-do transplants, multi-organ transplants, HIV positive individuals, severe latex allergy sufferers, recent recipients of certain immune therapies, pregnant women, those with egg allergies or a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive two doses of either HD-QIV or SD-QIV 28-42 days apart
Influenza Surveillance
Active surveillance for influenza-like symptoms during the influenza season
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- High Dose Quadrivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine
- Standard Dose Quadrivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine
High Dose Quadrivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine is already approved in United States, Canada, European Union for the following indications:
- Influenza prevention in individuals 65 years and older
- Influenza prevention in individuals 65 years and older
- Influenza prevention in individuals 65 years and older
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
Collaborator
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Collaborator
University of Washington
Collaborator
Duke University
Collaborator
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Collaborator