Authorised Therapeutic use (Phase IV) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

COPD-2VAX: Enhancing Protection Against Respiratory Infections Through AS01-Mediated Innate Immune Activation in High-Risk Patients

EU CTIS ID: 2024-519163-18-00

What this study is testing

This study aims to evaluate the specific and non-specific effects of innate immune activation induced by the AS01-adjuvanted RSV vaccine in individuals at high risk for severe respiratory disease and insufficient vaccine response. Our specific objectives are: 1. To investigate whether the AS01-adjuvanted RSV vaccine induces potent mucosal and systemic innate responses in COPD patients aged ≥ 60 years. 2. To evaluate whether ipsi- and/or contralateral co-administration with PCV20 enhances the vaccine-specific adaptive immune response to pneumococcal antigens. 3. To assess non-specific effects of the AS01-adjuvanted RSV vaccine regarding a) the duration of innate enhancement that affects adaptive responses using a controlled delayed vaccine-coadministration model, b) mucosal protection against viral and bacterial respiratory pathogens, and c) sustained systemic control of viral replication in chronic or latent infections.

  • Therapeutic use (Phase IV)

A plain-language read of the study's public EU CTIS listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

You may be able to join if

  • A confirmed COPD diagnosis by a respiratory medicine specialist requiring attention at the hospital's outpatient clinic
  • Age≥60 years
  • Previous PPV23 vaccination more than one year before inclusion
  • Volunteer agrees to participate in all aspects of the trial and has signed the informed consent.

You likely can't join if

  • Immunocompromised status (primary, or secondary immunodeficiencies e.g., HIV, cancer therapy chemo, any medications that would suppress the immune system)
  • Receipt of any PCV or RSV vaccine at any time
  • Acute illness within the previous 14 days (including COPD exacerbations and fever)
  • Receipt of any other vaccine within the last four weeks
  • Allergens towards one of the ingredients in the trial medication.
  • Previous illness with Gullain-Barré syndrome.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

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How long does this study last?

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Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18-64 years, 65+ years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

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