Lot-to-lot Consistency Study of a 21-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Healthy Infants From 2 Months of Age

Study of a Pneumococcal Vaccine in Healthy Infants Starting at 2 Months Old

Age
42 days - 89 days
Gender
All
Phase
Phase 3
Participants needed
2195
Locations
16
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Study Overview

This is a phase 3 randomized, modified double-blind study whose purpose is to measure whether 3 lots of the investigational pneumococcal vaccine PCV21 can help the body to develop germ-fighting agents called "antibodies" (immunogenicity) in a similar way (ie, same immune response) when they are given to infants aged from approximately 2 months (42 to 89 days) and are safe compared to a licensed 20-valent pneumococcal vaccine (20vPCV) (Prevnar 20â„¢).

The study duration per participant will be up to approximately 17 months. The study vaccines (either PCV21 or 20vPCV) will be administered at approximately 2, 4, 6 and 12 months of age. Cohort A will include randomization to three PCV21 formulation groups or one 20vPCV comparator group (Group 1-4, approximately 896 total participants), whereas Cohort B will include randomization to three PCV21 formulation groups only (Groups 1-3, approximately 1299 total participants). Routine pediatric vaccines will be given as per local recommendations.

There will be 6 study visits: Visit (V)01, V02 separated from V01 by 60 days, V03 separated from V02 by 60 days, V04 separated from V03 by 30 days, V05 at 12 months of age, V06 separated from V05 by 30 days

Eligibility Criteria

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Pneumococcal Immunization, Healthy Volunteers
  • Age: 42 days - 89 days
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Aged 42 to 89 days on the day of inclusion
  • Participants who are healthy as determined by medical evaluation including medical history and physical examination
  • Born at full term of pregnancy (≥ 37 weeks) and with a birth weight ≥ 2.5 kg or born after a gestation period above 28 (> 28 weeks) through 36 weeks with a birth weight ≥ 1.5 kg, and in both cases medically stable

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known or suspected congenital or acquired immunodeficiency; or receipt of immunosuppressive therapy, such as anti-cancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy; or long-term systemic corticosteroid therapy
  • History of microbiologically confirmed Streptococcus pneumoniae infection or disease
  • Any contraindication to the routine pediatric vaccine being administered in the study
  • History of seizure or significant stable or progressive neurologic disorders such as infantile spasms, inflammatory nervous system diseases, encephalopathy, cerebral palsy
  • Known systemic hypersensitivity to any of the study interventions components, or history of a life-threatening reaction to the study interventions used in the study or to a product containing any of the same substances3
  • Laboratory-confirmed or known thrombocytopenia, as reported by the parent(s) / legally acceptable representative (LAR(s)), contraindicating intramuscular (IM) injection.
  • Bleeding disorder, or receipt of anticoagulants in the 3 weeks preceding inclusion, contraindicating IM injection.
  • Chronic illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, is at a stage where it might interfere with study conduct or completion
  • Moderate or severe acute illness/infection (according to investigator judgment) or febrile illness (temperature ≥ 38.0°C [≥ 100.4°F]) on the day of study intervention administration.
  • Receipt of any BCG vaccine within 4 weeks preceding the first study intervention administration or planned receipt any BCG vaccine within the study period
  • Previous vaccination against Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Previous vaccination against the following antigens: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, H. influenzae type b, poliovirus
  • Receipt of more than 1 dose of hepatitis B vaccine
  • Receipt of immune globulins, blood or blood-derived products since birth
  • Participation at the time of study enrollment (or in the 6 weeks preceding the first study intervention administration) or planned participation during the present study period in another clinical study investigating a vaccine, drug, medical device, or medical procedure

Note: The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a potential participation in a clinical trial.

The purpose of this research study is to learn whether different manufacturing lots of an investigational pneumococcal vaccine lead to similar immune responses (antibodies) in healthy infants, and to compare safety with a licensed pneumococcal vaccine.

Participants will receive either an investigational vaccine to help protect against pneumococcal disease, or a licensed pneumococcal vaccine. Vaccinations are planned at about 2, 4, 6, and 12 months of age. Routine pediatric vaccines will also be given based on local recommendations.

Who can participate:
Healthy infants may be able to participate if they:

  • Are 42 to 89 days old at the time of enrollment
  • Are healthy based on a medical history and physical exam
  • Were born full term and medically stable, or were born early (more than 28 weeks of pregnancy) with the required birth weight and are medically stable

Study timeline and visits:
Participation lasts up to about 17 months. There will be 6 study visits.

Updated on 21 May 2026. Study ID: NCT07348692

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