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Virus Therapy

Synthetic MVA-based Vaccine for COVID-19

Claremont, CA
Phase 1 & 2
Waitlist Available
Led By John Zaia
Research Sponsored by GeoVax, Inc.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Must not have
PHASE II: Participants who would be at higher risk for severe COVID-19 according to known risk factors are excluded e.g. type 2 diabetes, obesity (BMI > 35), congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association Class >= I), history of coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, sickle cell disease, smoking, chronic kidney disease, immunocompromised state from solid organ transplant, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
PHASE II: Intensive cytotoxic therapies, B- or T-cell depleting therapies, or checkpoint inhibitors within 30 days of enrollment
Timeline
Screening 3 days
Treatment Varies
Follow Up during 1 year of observation

Summary

This trial is testing a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infection. The vaccine is made of pieces of SARS-CoV-2 DNA placed into a synthetic virus (MVA). The trial will find the safe dose and side effects of the vaccine.

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Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who have received at least two COVID-19 vaccines, haven't had any vaccines in the last month, and are not currently on medications that affect the immune system. They should not have COVID-19 or a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines. People with certain medical conditions or those taking corticosteroids recently are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing COH04S1, a synthetic MVA-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccine designed to prevent COVID-19 infection. It involves determining the safest and most effective dose by comparing it with a placebo (a substance with no therapeutic effect).See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include typical vaccine-related reactions such as soreness at injection site, fever, fatigue, headaches, muscle pain. Severe allergic reactions could occur but are monitored closely due to strict eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I do not have conditions like severe diabetes, obesity, heart failure, or lung disease that increase my risk for severe COVID-19.
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I haven't had strong cancer treatments or immune therapies in the last 30 days.
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Timeline

Screening ~ 3 days
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~during 1 year of observation
This trial's timeline: 3 days for screening, Varies for treatment, and during 1 year of observation for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Antibody levels to SARS CoV-2 Spike protein (Phase II)
Incidence of adverse events (Phase I)
Incidence of adverse events (Phase II)
Secondary study objectives
Antibody to SARS CoV-2 Spike protein (Phase II)
COVID-19 disease that is moderate, severe, or critical (Phase II)
Comparison of immunogenicity and adverse events (Phase I)
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Other study objectives
Incidence of COVID-19 in placebo group (Phase I)
Incidence of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) infection (Phase I)
Phenotype markers on the surface of antigen specific T cells elicited as a result of the COH04S1 vaccination (Phase II)
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Trial Design

5Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Phase II Arm II (high dose COH04S1 booster)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants receive high dose COH04S1 booster IM in non-dominant upper arm on day 1 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity.
Group II: Phase II Arm I (low dose COH04S1 booster)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants receive low dose COH04S1 booster IM in non-dominant upper arm on day 1 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity.
Group III: Phase I Arm I (COH04S1)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants receive COH04S1 IM in the non-dominant upper arm on day 0 and day 28 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity.
Group IV: Phase I Arm II (COH04S1, placebo)Active Control2 Interventions
Participants receive COH04S1 IM in the non-dominant upper arm on day 0 and placebo IM in the non-dominant upper arm on day 28 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity.
Group V: Phase I Arm III (placebo)Placebo Group1 Intervention
Participants receive placebo IM in the non-dominant upper arm on day 0 and day 28 in the absence of unacceptable toxicity.

Find a Location

Closest Location:Research Site - Claremont· Claremont, CA· 1946 miles

Logistics

Participation is compensated

You will be compensated for participating in this trial.

Who is running the clinical trial?

GeoVax, Inc.Lead Sponsor
5 Previous Clinical Trials
316 Total Patients Enrolled
City of Hope Medical CenterOTHER
613 Previous Clinical Trials
1,923,920 Total Patients Enrolled
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
14,047 Previous Clinical Trials
41,147,650 Total Patients Enrolled
John ZaiaPrincipal InvestigatorCity of Hope Medical Center
3 Previous Clinical Trials
124 Total Patients Enrolled
Randy A TaplitzPrincipal InvestigatorCity of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chief Medical OfficerPrincipal InvestigatorGeoVax, Inc.
132 Previous Clinical Trials
22,038 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

COH04S1 (Virus Therapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04639466 — Phase 1 & 2
Coronavirus Disease Research Study Groups: Phase I Arm I (COH04S1), Phase I Arm II (COH04S1, placebo), Phase I Arm III (placebo), Phase II Arm I (low dose COH04S1 booster), Phase II Arm II (high dose COH04S1 booster)
Coronavirus Disease Clinical Trial 2023: COH04S1 Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04639466 — Phase 1 & 2
COH04S1 (Virus Therapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04639466 — Phase 1 & 2
Coronavirus Disease Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04639466 — Phase 1 & 2
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