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NCT01331161 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Systems Biology of Zoster Vaccine (ZOSTAVAX®) in Young and Elderly
A NA study, sponsored by Emory University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 77
- Enrollment target
NCT01331161 is a NA study that has completed, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 77 participants.
The verdict
NCT01331161, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Emory University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 77 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Vaccination is the most effective way of preventing infectious diseases. Despite the success of vaccines in general, vaccines induce diminished antibody responses and lower protection in the elderly in particular. This could be explained by a defect in the early responses of an ageing immune system. A better understanding of the basic immunological mechanisms that mediate vaccine efficacy is incomplete. Such information is critical and could greatly decrease both the cost and the time to new vaccine development particularly for the geriatric population. In this trial, the investigators will study the immunologic differences of the FDA approved licensed shingles vaccine between a younger and an older group. Thirty three healthy volunteers between the ages of 25-40 and forty four healthy volunteers between the ages of 60-79 will be enrolled in the study. Each participant in the study will be given one shingles shot. Blood work will be obtained one month before vaccination, on the day of vaccination, one day, three days, seven days, fourteen days, one month, three months and six months after vaccination. Throughout the duration of the study, the participants will be monitored for safety.
Interventions
- BIOLOGICAL ZOSTAVAX
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 77 participants |
| Start Date | 2011-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-10 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01331161 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 77 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Emory University, which has 1,208 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which ZOSTAVAX is the first listed.
NCT01331161 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01331161 about?
NCT01331161 is a clinical study titled "Systems Biology of Zoster Vaccine (ZOSTAVAX®) in Young and Elderly". Vaccination is the most effective way of preventing infectious diseases. Despite the success of vaccines in general, vaccines induce diminished antibody responses and lower protection in the elderly in particular. This could be explained by a defect in the early responses of an ageing immune system....
What is the current status of trial NCT01331161?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 77 participants. The study started on 2011-07. Estimated completion is 2012-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01331161?
The interventions under investigation include: ZOSTAVAX (BIOLOGICAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01331161?
This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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