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Gene Signatures of Influenza Vaccine Responses in Older Adults
NCT03603509 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this research study is to better understand the immune response to the Adjuvanted Subunit flu vaccine (MF59) and the High Dose flu vaccine (HDFlu) in people 65 years of age and older. The research team will be studying why immune response diminishes as people get older in both men and women. The ultimate goal is to understand how flu immunity develops after vaccination. This information may lead to the development of more effective flu vaccines in the future.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Fluzone High-Dose
- DRUG Fluad Vaccine
Study Locations (1)
Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester — Rochester
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 241 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-08-27 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-01-02 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03603509
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03603509 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 4, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 241 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Mayo Clinic, which has 3,246 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Influenza appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Fluzone High-Dose is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03603509 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Minnesota. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03603509 about?
NCT03603509 is a clinical study titled "Gene Signatures of Influenza Vaccine Responses in Older Adults". The purpose of this research study is to better understand the immune response to the Adjuvanted Subunit flu vaccine (MF59) and the High Dose flu vaccine (HDFlu) in people 65 years of age and older. The research team will be studying why immune response diminishes as people get older in both men and...
What is the current status of trial NCT03603509?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 241 participants. The study started on 2018-08-27. Estimated completion is 2019-01-02.
What conditions does trial NCT03603509 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Influenza. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03603509?
The interventions under investigation include: Fluzone High-Dose (DRUG), Fluad Vaccine (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03603509?
This trial is sponsored by Mayo Clinic, which has 3,246 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03603509 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Minnesota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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