Immunogenicity and Safety of I-HAV in Healthy Thai Children and Adolescents Lacking Protective Antibody After L-HAV

Last updated: June 13, 2025
Sponsor: Chiang Mai University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

3

Condition

Hepatitis

Liver Disorders

Treatment

Inactivated hepatitis A vaccine (I-HAV)

Clinical Study ID

NCT06978621
PED-2568-0180
  • Ages 18-20
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) remains a common infection in Thai children. Two HAV vaccines are available: inactivated vaccine (I-HAV, 2 doses) and live-attenuated vaccine (L-HAV, single dose), but neither is included in Thailand's national immunization program. Our previous randomized, active-controlled, open-label, non-inferiority trial trial found that some participants remained seronegative after one L-HAV dose (anti-HAV IgG <1 S/CO) (preliminary data). This study aims to evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of an additional dose of I-HAV in healthy Thai children and adolescents who did not develop protective antibody levels after a single dose of L-HAV.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Thai children and adolescents who previously participated in the previous RCT study

  • Previously randomized to receive one dose of L-HAV vaccine within the past 1 year (+/- 2 months)

  • Have not demonstrate a seropositivity against HAV (anti-HAV IgG <1 S/CO) at 1 monthafter L-HAV vaccination

  • Participants and/or caregivers gives written inform consent/assent form

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of acute illness within 4 weeks prior to study enrollment

  • Has a history of illness or a diagnosis consistent with hepatitis A after receivingthe live attenuated hepatitis A vaccine as part of participation in a previousresearch study

  • Has a history of receiving any additional hepatitis A vaccine after participating inthe previous research study

  • Presence of fever (body temperature ≥38.0°C), jaundice, or yellowing of the eyeswithin 4 weeks prior to study enrollment

  • Has underlying conditions including thrombocytopenia, coagulopathy, hemophilia A orB, neurological disorders, immunodeficiency disorders, chronic liver disease, orchronic hepatitis B or C infection

  • Has received immunosuppressive agents, immunomodulatory agents, or high-dosecorticosteroids (greater than 2 mg/kg/day or more than 20 mg/day) for more than 14consecutive days within 6 months prior to study enrollment

  • Has received blood products or blood components, including immunoglobulins, within 6months prior to study enrollment

  • Has received other live vaccines within 30 days prior to study enrollment

  • Has history of allergy to vaccines or any vaccine components, such as aluminumhydroxide, 2-phenoxyethanol, neomycin, formaldehyde, or gentamicin sulfate, or hashistory of severe allergic reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any vaccines

  • Women planning for pregnancy, pregnant women or lactating women

  • Women in childbearing age who cannot use contraceptive methods during studyparticipation

  • Is concurrently involved in other clinical trials in which receiving aninvestigational vaccine or study drug as part of study participation

  • Have any condition that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would compromisethe subject's ability to participate in the study

Study Design

Total Participants: 36
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Inactivated hepatitis A vaccine (I-HAV)
Phase: 3
Study Start date:
May 25, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
September 30, 2025

Study Description

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection remains a common cause of viral hepatitis among children and adolescents in developing countries, including Thailand. Currently, two types of HAV vaccines are available in Thailand; (1) inactivated HAV vaccine (I-HAV) which is recommended as a 2-dose series administered 6 months apart, approved for use in children aged 1 year and older, and (2) live-attenuated HAV vaccine (L-HAV) which is recommended as a single dose, approved for children aged 18 months and older. However, as neither vaccine is included in Thailand's Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), the national vaccination coverage remains suboptimal.

In 2024, the investigators conducted a randomized, active-controlled, open-label, non-inferiority trial to compare the immunogenicity and safety of the currently marketed I-HAV and L-HAV in healthy Thai children and adolescents aged 18 months to 18 years. Preliminary results showed that a proportion of participants remained seronegative following a single dose of L-HAV (anti-HAV IgG <1 S/CO). Based on these findings, the investigators hypothesize that an additional dose of I-HAV may be necessary to achieve adequate seroprotection in this population. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of an additional dose of I-HAV in healthy Thai children and adolescents who did not develop protective antibody levels after a single dose of L-HAV.

Connect with a study center

  • Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University

    Chiang Mai, 50200
    Thailand

    Active - Recruiting

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