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Cancer Vaccine

Meningococcal Group B Vaccine for Gonorrhea

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up day 1 through day 181
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test a meningitis vaccine to see if it also protects against gonorrhea. It will enroll 50 adults in the US, who will get either the vaccine or a placebo, and be followed for 8 months. The primary goal is to see if the vaccine leads to a better immune response against gonorrhea in the rectum.

Eligible Conditions
  • Gonorrhea

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~day 1 through day 181
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and day 1 through day 181 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Rectal mucosal IgG concentrations (geometric mean titers [GMT]) against N. gonorrhoeae outer membrane vesicle (OMV) antigens
Secondary outcome measures
Frequency of any adverse events (AE) related to 4CMenB immunization
Frequency of severe adverse events (SAE)
Serum IgG concentrations (geometric mean titers [GMT]) against N. gonorrhoeae outer membrane vesicle (OMV) antigens
+1 more

Side effects data

From 2020 Phase 4 trial • 11 Patients • NCT04094883
73%
injection site (left deltoid) pain
36%
Injection site (left deltoid) tenderness
27%
Fatigue
18%
Injection site (left deltoid) erythema
18%
Subjective fever
18%
Nausea
18%
Headache
18%
Injection site (left deltoid) induration
9%
cough and nasal congestion
9%
upper respiratory tract infection
9%
Gastroesophageal reflux
9%
Injection site (left deltoid) swelling
9%
Abdominal pain
9%
chills
9%
lightheadedness
9%
pharyngitis
9%
wisdom teeth extraction
9%
flushing
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
4CMenB Vaccine

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: 4CMenBExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive two doses (0.5 mL each) of 4CMenB vaccine on Day 1 and Day 29. Each single dose of vaccine will be administered via intramuscular (IM) injection into the deltoid muscle of the preferred arm. N=40
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Participants will receive two doses (0.5 mL each) of placebo injections (saline) on Day 1 and Day 29. Each single dose of placebo will be administered via intramuscular (IM) injection into the deltoid muscle of the preferred arm. N=10
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Meningococcal Group B Vaccine
2021
Completed Phase 4
~70

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)Lead Sponsor
3,268 Previous Clinical Trials
5,480,664 Total Patients Enrolled
28 Trials studying Gonorrhea
48,442 Patients Enrolled for Gonorrhea

Media Library

Meningococcal Group B Vaccine (Cancer Vaccine) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04722003 — Phase 2
Gonorrhea Research Study Groups: 4CMenB, Placebo
Gonorrhea Clinical Trial 2023: Meningococcal Group B Vaccine Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04722003 — Phase 2
Meningococcal Group B Vaccine (Cancer Vaccine) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04722003 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are we still enrolling patients in this trial?

"According to the most recent information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is still seeking patients. It was first posted on November 1st, 2021 and last updated on November 10th, 2022."

Answered by AI

How can I get involved in this clinical research?

"This clinical trial is looking for 60 patients, aged 18-49, who currently have gonorrhea. To be eligible for the study, participants must also meet the following criteria: provide written informed consent; have a body mass index (BMI) of 18.5 or higher but less than 35 kg/m2; safety labs within normal ranges*; for female subjects only**: if of childbearing potential***, use contraception from 30 days before study product administration through the end of study participation; be available and willing to participate for the duration of this trial; be in good health based on physical examination, vital signs*,"

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Would this research project benefit from a more mature test subject?

"Eligibility for this study is restricted to adults aged 18-49. There are 6 trials available for minors and 11 studies for seniors."

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How many people are currently signed up for this experiment?

"That is correct, the clinical trial mentioned is still recruiting patients. The listing was first made public on November 1st, 2021 and was last edited two weeks ago on November 10th, 2022. Currently, the study is only enrolling 60 individuals at a single location."

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Are there any risks associated with the Meningococcal Group B Vaccine?

"Meningococcal Group B Vaccine is currently in Phase 2 of clinical trials. While there is data supporting its safety, more research needs to be done to confirm its efficacy."

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~15 spots leftby Apr 2025