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Virus Therapy

Zoster Vaccine Recombinant, Adjuvanted for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Christopher MT Pleyer, M.D.
Research Sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months after the first vaccine administration
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Study Summary

This trial is testing a new shingles vaccine to see if it is safe and effective for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Eligible Conditions
  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Shingrix Vaccine Response Rates
  • Safety and Tolerability
  • Lymphoma

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months after the first vaccine administration
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months after the first vaccine administration for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Number of Participants With Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Seroprotective Titer
Secondary outcome measures
Number of Participants That Did Not Complete Study Due to Intolerance of the SHINGRIX Vaccine Among Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients.
Number of Participants That Experienced Serious Adverse Events Following the SHINGRIX Vaccine Among Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients.

Side effects data

From 2023 Phase 2 trial • 116 Patients • NCT03702231
96%
Pain
54%
Fatigue
54%
Injection site reaction
46%
Myalgia
32%
Flu like symptoms
32%
Headache
14%
Chills
4%
Edema limbs
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients Receiving Treatment With Acalabrutinib
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients That Are Treatment Naive
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients Receiving Treatment With Ibrutinib

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients That Are Treatment NaiveExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients That Are Treatment Naive will be followed for 6 months and receive assessment of serologic response 6- months following the first SHINGRIX vaccine dose.
Group II: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients Receiving Treatment With IbrutinibExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients Receiving Treatment With Ibrutinib will be followed for 6 months and receive assessment of serologic response 6- months following the first SHINGRIX vaccine dose.
Group III: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients Receiving Treatment With AcalabrutinibExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients Receiving Treatment With Acalabrutinib will be followed for 6 months and receive assessment of serologic response 6- months following the first SHINGRIX vaccine dose.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Zoster Vaccine Recombinant, Adjuvanted
2018
Completed Phase 2
~120

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)Lead Sponsor
3,836 Previous Clinical Trials
47,310,996 Total Patients Enrolled
Christopher MT Pleyer, M.D.Principal InvestigatorNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
3 Previous Clinical Trials
653 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Do the requirements for this experiment preclude elderly individuals?

"This trial is only open to patients that meet the age requirement of 18-99. There are 467 other trials available for those under 18 and 1318 for seniors."

Answered by AI

Has the FDA acknowledged Zoster Vaccine Recombinant, Adjuvanted as an effective medication?

"Zoster Vaccine Recombinant, Adjuvanted has only been proven safe in clinical trials and not effective. Therefore, it receives a score of 2."

Answered by AI

How can I sign up for this opportunity to test a new treatment?

"This leukemia trial has116 total slots open to patients that are between 18 and 99 years old."

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Are there any available openings for new participants in this clinical trial?

"This particular clinical trial, which was first advertised on December 7th 2018, is no longer recruiting patients. Although, there are 1631 other trials with open enrolment at this time."

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Are there any other similar investigations to this one involving the use of Zoster Vaccine Recombinant, Adjuvanted?

"There are currently 17 different ongoing clinical trials studying the efficacy of Zoster Vaccine Recombinant, Adjuvanted. Of those, 4 have progressed to Phase 3 testing. Most of the research being conducted is based in Shanghai, but there are 208 total locations running these trials."

Answered by AI

Does this clinical trial offer anything unique compared to others of its kind?

"There are many ongoing trials for this medication, with 17 taking place in 23 countries. The first trial was conducted in 2014 by Bristol-Myers Squibb. This initial study had 130 participants and completed its second stage of drug approval. In the years since 2014, there have been a total of 56 completed trials."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Texas
Maryland
How old are they?
65+
What site did they apply to?
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I've tried non.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
~18 spots leftby Apr 2025