A Phase I Study of Quadrivalent Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant Vaccine in HIV-Infected and HIV-Negative Pre-Adolescents, Adolescents, and Young Adults



Status:Completed
Conditions:Colorectal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Vaccines, HIV / AIDS, HIV / AIDS, HIV / AIDS, Women's Studies, Dermatology
Therapuetic Areas:Dermatology / Plastic Surgery, Immunology / Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Reproductive
Healthy:No
Age Range:12 - 26
Updated:4/6/2019
Start Date:November 6, 2008
End Date:February 4, 2013

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A Phase I Study of Quadrivalent Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant Vaccine in HIV-Infected and HIV-Negative Pre-Adolescents, Adolescents and Young Adults

Background:

- Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted disease. There are more
than 100 different HPV types, and both males and females can get HPV infection. Most
people do not have any symptoms when they become infected and are able to get rid of the
infection on their own. However, they can still become re-infected with the same or a
different HPV type, and in some people HPV infection persists.

- Persistent HPV infection is associated with the development of precancerous lesions and
cancer. HPV types are classified as either high risk or low risk based on whether their
persistence will lead to cancer.

- Patients who have suppressed immune systems are at a higher risk for HPV-related
complications. They are more likely to contract multiple HPV types and have more
persistent infection that can lead to precancerous lesions or cancer, which are then
difficult to treat and often recur.

- A recently approved vaccine for HPV induces immunity to HPV 6, 11, 16, and 18. It was
shown to be highly effective in preventing infection with these HPV types, and is
approved for use in females 9 to 26 years of age. However, much less is known about the
vaccine s ability to induce immunity in males or individuals with suppressed immune
systems.

Objectives:

- To investigate whether the HPV vaccine is safe to give and able to induce immunity in both
female and male adolescents and young adults with HIV infection compared to healthy,
HIV-negative persons of the same age.

Eligibility:

- Males and females, 12 to 26 years of age, divided into three groups: (1) Healthy and
HIV-negative, (2) HIV-positive and on antiretroviral therapy, and (3) HIV-positive and not on
antiretroviral therapy.

Design:

- Before beginning vaccination, participants will have a complete physical examination and
blood drawn for routine blood tests, special tests of the immune system, antibody tests,
and an HIV test.

- HPV vaccine will be given by injection into the muscle at 0, 2, and 6 months, according
to the standard vaccination schedule.

- Patients with HIV infection will be monitored for a week following the first injection
to test the level of HIV in the blood 3 days and 5 days after the first injection.

- Participants will also be asked to fill out a 10- to 15-minute Web-based survey about
awareness, health behaviors, and personal choices related to risk factors for HIV, HPV,
and other sexually transmitted diseases. Participants are not required to fill out the
survey to receive the vaccine.

- The total duration of the study is 4 years. During the first year of the study,
participants will return for six additional 1-day visits at months 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and
12. Participants will return for 1-day visits every 6 months for the remaining 3 years.

Background:

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases and a
significant cause of cutaneous genital warts and anogenital cancer.

Infection with high-risk, oncogenic HPV types, most commonly types 16 and 18, is associated
with low and high-grade cervical cellular abnormalities that are precursors to invasive
cervical cancer, as well as vulvar and anal cancer, while HPV types 6 and 11 are associated
with genital warts.

Persistence of HPV infection is more common in individuals with or at risk for chronic
immunosuppression and HIV-infected individuals have a higher prevalence of HPV infection and
HPV-associated anogential disease compared to age-matched HIV-negative controls.

Study Objectives:

To assess the safety and immunogenicity of quadrivalent human papillomavirus (types 6, 11,
16, 18) recombinant vaccine in HIV-infected preadolescents, adolescents and young adults
12-26 years of age.

To determine whether there are differences in HPV vaccine immunogenicity between HIV-infected
and HIV negative age-matched controls.

To determine whether there are differences in HPV vaccine immunogenicity between HIV-infected
patients receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and those not receiving HAART
with similar CD4 and viral load parameters at entry.

To determine whether HPV vaccination alters HIV-1 RNA levels.

To investigate the impact of CD4 count and HIV-1 RNA levels on HPV vaccine immunogenicity.

To characterize HPV DNA positivity in the study cohort populations through oral/buccal and
anogenital sampling at baseline.

To characterize HPV and HIV knowledge and risk and sexual behaviors in the study cohort
populations.

Eligibility:

Individual Cohorts

Cohort 1: HIV-positive, CD4 cell count greater than or equal to 350 cells/mm3, HIV-1 RNA
level by RT PCR less than or equal to 20,000 copies/ml, on stable HAART regimen for greater
than or equal to 6 months.

Cohort 2: HIV-infected, CD4 cell count greater than or equal to 500 cells/mm3, HIV-1 RNA
level by RT PCR less than or equal to 20,000 copies/ml, on no antiretroviral treatment.

Cohort 3: healthy, HIV-negative controls All Cohorts

Females and males age 12 to 26 years

Patients must have a hemoglobin greater than or equal to 10.0 gm/dL, neutrophil count (ANC)
greater than or equal to 1500/mm3, platelet count greater than or equal to 75,000/mm3 and PT
or PTT less than or equal to 1.5x ULN (with the exception of patients with known clotting
disorders or lupus anticoagulant); SGPT/SGOT < 2/5x ULN, total bilirubin less than or equal
to 1.5x ULN unless attributable to protease inhibitor therapy.

Patients must test negative for hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus, unless the result is
consistent with prior vaccination or prior infection with full recovery.

No use of investigational agents within 4 weeks of study enrollment or use of
immunosuppressive or immunomodulating agents within 8 weeks of study entry.

Study Design:

This is a non-randomized, prospective, phase I study of quadrivalent human papillomavirus
(types 6, 11, 16, 18) recombinant vaccine.

The study includes 3 cohorts of pre-adolescents, adolescents and young adults 12-26 years of
age as outlined under Eligibility Criteria. Each cohort will enroll 35 patients.

All study subjects will receive three doses of HPV vaccine at 0, 2 and 6 months administered
IM.

Study participants will be monitored at months 0, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 12 (+/- 2 weeks for each
visit, and every 6 months (+/- 30 days) thereafter for 48 months total.

- ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Cohort 1 Inclusion and Exclusion Eligibility Criteria:

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

2.1.1.1 Age 12 to 26 years

2.1.1.2 Females and males

2.1.1.3 HIV-positive

2.1.1.4 CD4 cell count and HIV-1 RNA level parameters

- CD4 cell count greater than or equal to 350 cells/mm(3)

- HIV-1 RNA level by RT PCR less than or equal to 20,000 copies/ml

2.1.1.5 On stable HAART regimen for greater than or equal to 6 months with CD4 and viral
load parameters as outlined in 2.1.1.4

2.1.1.6 Patients greater than or equal to 18 years willing to provide informed consent or
parent/guardian willing to provide informed consent for minor children less than 18 years
of age.

2.1.1.7 Informed assent for patients 12-17 years of age (Optional at the discretion of the
Principal Investigator and Parent/Guardian based on maturity level of minor)

2.1.1.8 Willing to use acceptable forms of contraception, if applicable, or abstinence to
prevent pregnancy.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

2.1.1.9 Any of the following hematologic abnormalities

- Hemoglobin less than 10.0 g/dL

- Neutrophil count less than 1500/mm(3)

- Platelet count less than 75,000/mm(3)

- PT or PTT greater than or equal to 1.5 times ULN (with the exception of patients with
known clotting disorders or known lupus anticoagulant).

2.1.1.10 Any of the following hepatic abnormalities

- ALT/SGPT and/or AST/SGOT greater than 2.5 times ULN

- Total bilirubin greater than 1.5 times ULN unless attributable to protease inhibitor
therapy.

2.1.1.11 Positive tests (antibody and/or antigen) for hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses,
unless the result is consistent with prior vaccination or prior infection with full
recovery.

2.1.1.12 Acute infection requiring therapy at time of enrollment. Participants may be
eligible for study after being on stable and appropriate anti-infective therapy.

2.1.1.13 Chemotherapy for active cancer.

2.1.1.14 Documented history of non-adherence to antiretroviral treatment regimen within 12
months of study entry.

2.1.1.15 Pregnancy or breastfeeding.

2.1.1.16 Use of immunosuppressive or immunomodulating agents within 8 weeks of study
enrollment. Note: patients receiving oral corticosteroids for management of asthma or
contact hypersensitivity for less than or equal to 14 days in duration will be allowed to
enroll as long as it has been greater than or equal to 30 days since oral corticosteroid
administration.

2.1.1.17 Known immediate hypersensitivity to yeast or any of the vaccine components.

2.1.1.18 Use of investigational agents within 4 weeks prior to study enrollment.

2.1.1.19 Active external genital warts requiring treatment or CIN2/3

2.1.1.20 Any clinically significant diseases (other than HIV infection) or findings during
study screening that, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator or Lead Associate
Investigator, may interfere with the study.

Cohort 2 Inclusion and Exclusion Eligibility Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria

2.1.2.1 Age 12 to 26 years

2.1.2.2 Females and males

2.1.2.3 HIV-positive

2.1.2.4 CD4 cell count and HIV-1 RNA level parameters

- CD4 cell count greater than or equal to 500 cells/mm(3)

- HIV-1 RNA level by RT PCR less than or equal to 20,000 copies/ml.

2.1.2.5 Not receiving antiretroviral treatment with CD4 and viral load parameters as
outlined in 2.1.2.4.

2.1.2.6 Patients greater than or equal to 18 years willing to provide informed consent or
parent/guardian willing to provide informed consent for minor children less than 18 years
of age.

2.1.2.7 Informed assent for patients 12-17 years of age (Optional at the discretion of the
Principal Investigator and Parent/Guardian based on maturity level of minor)

2.1.2.8 Willing to use acceptable forms of contraception, if applicable, or abstinence to
prevent pregnancy.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

2.1.2.9 Any of the following hematologic abnormalities:

- Hemoglobin less than 10.0 g/dL

- Neutrophil count less than 1500/mm(3)

- Platelet count less than 75,000/mm(3)

- PT or PTT greater than or equal to 1.5 times ULN (with the exception of patients with
known clotting disorders or known lupus anticoagulant).

2.1.2.10 Any of the following hepatic abnormalities

- ALT/SGPT and/or AST/SGOT greater than 2.5 times ULN

- Total bilirubin greater than 1.5 times ULN unless attributable to protease inhibitor
therapy.

2.1.2.11 Positive tests (antibody and/or antigen) for hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses,
unless the result is consistent with prior vaccination or prior infection with full
recovery.

2.1.2.12 Acute infection requiring therapy at time of enrollment. Participants may be
eligible for study after being on stable and appropriate anti-infective therapy.

2.1.2.13 Chemotherapy for active cancer.

2.1.2.14 Pregnancy or breastfeeding.

2.1.2.15 Use of immunosuppressive or immunomodulating agents within 8 weeks prior to study
enrollment. Note: patients receiving oral corticosteroids for management of asthma or
contact hypersensitivity for less than or equal to 14 days in duration will be allowed to
enroll as long as it has been greater than or equal to 30 days since oral corticosteroid
administration.

2.1.2.16 Known immediate hypersensitivity to yeast or any of the vaccine components.

2.1.2.17 Use of investigational agents within 4 weeks prior to study enrollment.

2.1.2.18 Active external genital warts requiring treatment or CIN2/3

2.1.2.19 Any clinically significant diseases (other than HIV infection) or findings during
study screening that, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator or Lead Associate
Investigator may interfere with the study.

Cohort 3 Inclusion and Exclusion Eligibility Criteria:

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

2.1.3.1 Age 12 to 26 years

2.1.3.2 Females and males

2.1.3.3 HIV-negative

2.1.3.4 Patients greater than or equal to 18 years willing to provide informed consent or
parent/guardian willing to provide informed consent for minor children less than 18 years
of age.

2.1.3.5 Informed assent for patients 12-17 years of age (Optional at the discretion of the
Principal Investigator and Parent/Guardian based on maturity level of minor)

2.1.3.6 Willing to use acceptable forms of contraception, if applicable, or abstinence to
prevent pregnancy.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

2.1.3.7 Any of the following hematologic abnormalities:

- Hemoglobin less than 10.0 g/dL

- Neutrophil count less than 1500/mm(3)

- Platelet count less than 75,000/mm(3)

- PT or PTT greater than or equal to 1.5 times ULN (with the exception of patients with
known clotting disorders or known lupus anticoagulant).

2.1.3.8 Any of the following hepatic abnormalities

- ALT/SGPT and/or AST/SGOT greater than 2.5 times ULN

- Total Bilirubin greater than 1.5 times ULN unless attributable to protease inhibitor
therapy.

2.1.3.9 Positive tests (antibody and/or antigen) for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C
viruses, unless the result is consistent with prior vaccination or prior infection with
full recovery.

2.1.3.10 Acute infection requiring therapy at time of enrollment. Participants may be
eligible for study after being on stable and appropriate anti-infective therapy.

2.1.3.11 Chemotherapy for active cancer.

2.1.3.12 Pregnancy or breastfeeding

2.1.3.13 Use of immunosuppressive or immunomodulating agents within 8 weeks prior to study
enrollment. Note: patients receiving oral corticosteroids for management of asthma or
contact hypersensitivity for less than or equal to 14 days in duration will be allowed to
enroll as long as it has been greater than or equal to 30 days since oral corticosteroid
administration.

2.1.3.14 Known immediate hypersensitivity to yeast or any of the vaccine components.

2.1.3.15 Use of investigational agents within 4 weeks prior to study enrollment.

2.1.3.16 Active external genital warts requiring treatment or CIN2/3

2.1.3.17 Any clinically significant diseases or findings during study screening that, in
the opinion of the Principal Investigator or Lead Associate Investigator may interfere with
the study.
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