A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of the LEISH-F2 + MPL-SE Vaccine for Treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

November 15, 2013 updated by: IDRI

A Phase 2, Randomized, Open-Label, Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Immunogenicity of the LEISH-F2 + MPL-SE Vaccine in the Treatment of Patients With Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of an investigational vaccine being developed for the treatment of leishmaniasis, including cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL). The vaccine, identified as LEISH-F2 + MPL-SE, consists of a Leishmania protein (LEISH-F2) together with an adjuvant MPL-SE.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

A phase 2, randomized, open-label, controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of the vaccine administered three times (10 μg LEISH-F2 + 25 μg MPL-SE on Days 0, 28 and 56) in the treatment of adults and adolescents with CL compared to treatment with standard chemotherapy (20 mg/kg/day sodium stibogluconate for 20 days). The proportion cured in each group will be determined using clinical criteria.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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45

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Peru
      • Lima, Peru
        • Instituto de Medicina Tropical"Alexander von Humboldt"

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Males and females ≥ 12 years and < 70 years of age. In the first stage of the study, only patients aged ≥ 18 years and < 70 years will be enrolled. In the second stage, enrollment will also include adolescent patients aged ≥ 12 - < 18 years.
  • Must have a clinical diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis confirmed by positive identification of Leishmania parasite and identification of L. peruviana by PCR.
  • Lesions must be clear of any superinfection prior to enrollment.
  • Female patients of childbearing age must have a negative serum pregnancy test at screening, a negative urine pregnancy test within 24 hours before the first vaccination or initiation of chemotherapy, must not be breast-feeding, and are required to use adequate contraception through Day 84 of the study. These precautions are necessary due to unknown effects that LEISH-F2 + MPL SE, sodium stibogluconate might have in a fetus or newborn infant.
  • The following laboratory blood tests must have values within the normal ranges at screening: sodium, potassium, urea, total bilirubin, ALT, AST, glucose, creatinine, alkaline phosphatase, total WBC count and platelet count. Hemoglobin may exceed the ULN since patients reside in the Andes at very high altitude (up to 20 g/dL)
  • The following serology tests must be negative at screening: HIV-1/2, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody. All patients (or their parents) will receive HIV-related counseling prior to testing. Patients with positive HIV test results will be referred for counseling and treatment as appropriate.
  • Potential study patients (or their guardians) must give written informed consent, be willing to be housed in Lima for a minimum of 20 days and up to 63 days, able to attend all required follow-up visits, have a permanent address, and be reachable by study site personnel.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Infection with species other than L.peruviana as confirmed by PCR.
  • Presence of eleven or more active cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions.
  • The diameter of the ulcerated area of any single lesion is >60 mm.
  • Presence of lesions with superinfection at time of enrollment.
  • History of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis or diagnosis of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis at screening.
  • History of previous exposure to Leishmania vaccines.
  • Known use of injected or oral corticosteroids within 6 weeks prior to the first vaccination or initiation of chemotherapy.
  • Participation in another experimental protocol or receipt of any investigational products within 30 days prior to the first vaccination or initiation of chemotherapy.
  • History of autoimmune disease or other causes of immunosuppressive states.
  • History or evidence of any acute or chronic illness that, in the opinion of the study clinician, may interfere with the evaluation of the safety or the immunogenicity of the vaccine. (Patients presenting with concomitant illness will be referred for standard clinical care).
  • History of use of any medication that, in the opinion of the study clinician, may interfere with the evaluation of the safety or the immunogenicity of the vaccine.
  • History of significant psychiatric illness.
  • Drug addiction including alcohol abuse.
  • Patients with a history of previous anaphylaxis, severe allergic reaction to vaccines or unknown allergens, or allergic reaction to eggs.
  • Patients who are unlikely to cooperate with the requirements of the study protocol.
  • ECG with evidence of ventricular arrythmias ≥ 4 extra systoles per minute.
  • Known allergy or contraindication to chemotherapy (e.g., known reaction to pentavalent antimonials, cardiopathy, myocarditis).

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Experimental: LEISH-F2 + MPL-SE vaccine
Recombinant three antigen Leishmania polyprotein + MPL-SE adjuvant
Biological: LEISH-F2 + MPL-SE
10 μg LEISH-F2 + 25 μg MPL-SE on Days 0, 28 and 56
Other Names:
  • There are no other names for the vaccine.
Active Comparator: Sodium stibogluconate (SSG)
20 mg/kg/day IV for 20 days
Drug: Sodium stibogluconate
20 mg/kg/day IV daily for 20 days
Other Names:
  • Marfan SSG

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Date of Clinical Cure
Time Frame: Day 84
Efficacy of immunotherapy with the LEISH-F2 + MPL-SE vaccine was compared to the efficacy of chemotherapy with sodium stibogluconate in the treatment of CL. Efficacy is measured by the date of clinical cure.
Day 84
Adverse Events of Grade 1 Severity or Higher Occurring in ≥ 3 Patients During Active Treatment Phase of the Study.
Time Frame: Day 0 through Day 84
Safety of immunotherapy with the vaccine was compared to the safety of chemotherapy with sodium stibogluconate. All adverse events are listed regardless of relatedness.
Day 0 through Day 84

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
IgG Antibodies and T-cell Cytokine Responses (IFN-g and IL-10)
Time Frame: Days 0, 56 or 84, and 168
Immunogenicity of the vaccine was evaluated by measuring IgG antibody and T-cell responses to the LEISH-F2 protein and soluble Leishmania antigen (SLA). IgG antibodies were measured by ELISA and T-cell cytokine responses (IFN-g and IL-10) were measured by Luminex. Data is presented as median Post:Pre ratios comparing Days 56/84 or 168 to baseline at Day 0.
Days 0, 56 or 84, and 168

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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IDRI

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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October 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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May 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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December 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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November 9, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 10, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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November 11, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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December 11, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 15, 2013

Last Verified

Last Verified

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November 1, 2013

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • IDRI-LCVTC-202

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