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Index of pages: https://trialight.com/llms.txt > Web page: https://trialight.com/data/trial/safety-and-immunogenicity-of-an-investigational-herpes-a5f2bfe5-eebb-4597-ab6b-380e7bca7bf3 > Record changed: 2026-10-13 # Safety and Immunogenicity of an Investigational Herpes Zoster Vaccine (Z-1018) Compared to Shingrix® in Healthy Adults 50 Years of Age and Over NCT06569823 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) Phase Phase 1/Phase 2 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) Recruitment status Active, not recruiting Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) Participants 764 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) Lead sponsor Dynavax Technologies Corporation Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) Start date 2024-06-17 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) Number of sites 16 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) ## Title and summary **Summary** This is a randomized, active-controlled, observer-blinded, dose-escalation multi-center trial of 2 doses of an investigational HZ vaccine (Z-1018) in approximately 764 healthy adults. Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Short title** Safety and Immunogenicity of an Investigational Herpes Zoster Vaccine (Z-1018) Compared to Shingrix® in Healthy Adults 50 Years of Age and Over Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Official title** A Phase 1/2 Randomized, Observer-Blinded, Active-Controlled, Dose, Escalation Multicenter Trial to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of an Investigational Herpes Zoster Vaccine (Z-1018) Compared to Shingrix® in Healthy Adult Participants 50 Years of Age and Over Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) ## Status and phase **Registry reports results** No Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Listing at source** Listed Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Recruitment status** Active, not recruiting Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Phase** Phase 1/Phase 2 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Study type** Interventional Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) ## Dates **Completion date** 2031-11-01 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **First posted** 2024-08-26 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Registry last updated** 2026-05-29 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Primary completion date** 2027-11-01 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Start date** 2024-06-17 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) ## Size and sites **Participants** 764 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Participant count basis** Estimated Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Planned participants** 764 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Protocol amendments** 1 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Randomisation ratio** 1:1 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Number of sites** 16 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) ## Sponsor and oversight **Data monitoring committee** Yes Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Registry sponsor category** Industry Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Lead sponsor** Dynavax Technologies Corporation Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Source registry** ClinicalTrials.gov Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) ## Identifiers **Registry ID** NCT06569823 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **ClinicalTrials.gov ID** NCT06569823 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) **Registry record** Open registry record Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) ## Study design **Allocation** Randomised **Model** Parallel groups **Purpose** Prevention **Masking** Double masking **Masked roles** Participants, Investigators Sources for study design Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) ## Outcomes ### Primary outcomes 1. Part 1 and Part 2: Percentage of participants with solicited local and systemic post-injection reactions (PIRs) Timeframe: Up to 7 days following each dose Solicited local and systemic post-injection reactions (PIRs) 2. Part 1 and Part 2: Percentage of participants with Adverse events (AEs) Timeframe: 28 days following each dose Adverse events (AEs) 3. Part 1 and Part 2: Percentage of participants with serious adverse events (SAEs), medically-attended adverse events (MAEs), and immune-mediated adverse events of special interest (imAESIs) Timeframe: Day 1 through 12 months after the last dose of study injection Serious adverse events (SAEs) Medically-attended adverse events (MAEs) Immune-mediated adverse events of special interest (imAESIs) 4. Part 2: Vaccine response Timeframe: 4 weeks after the second study injection Composite vaccine response rate in glycoprotein E (gE) -specific CD4+ T cells and anti-gE IgG antibodies in the Per Protocol (PP) population 5. Part 2: Anti-gE IgG antibody concentration Timeframe: 4 weeks after the second study injection Geometric mean concentration (GMC) and geometric mean ratio of IgG antibodies to varicella-zoster virus (VZV) antigen-gE in the Per Protocol (PP) population ### Secondary outcomes 1. Part 1: GMC of IgG antibodies to VZV antigen-gE 4 weeks after the second study injection Timeframe: 4 weeks after the second study injection GMC to VZV gE in the Per Protocol (PP) population 2. Part 1: Geometric mean ratio (GMR) of IgG antibodies to VZV antigen gE Timeframe: 4 weeks after the second study injection Geometric mean ratio (GMR) of IgG antibodies to VZV antigen gE in the Per Protocol (PP) population 3. Part 1: Geometric mean fold increase (GMFI) of IgG antibodies to VZV antigen gE Timeframe: 4 weeks after the second study injection Geometric mean fold increase (GMFI) of IgG antibodies to VZV antigen gE in the Per Protocol (PP) population 4. Part 1 and Part 2: Vaccine response rate (VRR) for anti-gE IgG antibodies to VZV antigen gE Timeframe: 4 weeks after the second study injection Vaccine response rate (VRR) for anti-gE IgG antibodies to VZV antigen gE in the Per Protocol (PP) population 5. Part 2: VRR for gE-specific CD4+ T cells Timeframe: 4 weeks after second study injection VRR for gE-specific CD4+ T cells in the Per Protocol (PP) population Sources for outcomes Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) ## Eligibility **Sex** All **Age groups** Adults, Older adults **Minimum age** 50 Years **Healthy volunteers** Yes ### Inclusion criteria 1. Willing to participate; informed consent provided for the study 2. Male or female ≥ 50 years of age (Part 1: 50 through 69 years of age, inclusive; Part 2: ≥ 70 years of age 3. In good health in the opinion of the investigator, based upon medical history, physical examination, and laboratory evaluation 4. Able to comprehend and follow all required trial procedures and be available for all visits scheduled in the trial 5. Seronegative for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) as assessed during Screening 6. If female of child-bearing potential and heterosexually active, has practiced adequate contraception for at least 28 days prior to vaccination, has negative pregnancy tests just prior to vaccination, and has agreed to continue adequate contraception through 3 months following the final study injection. ### Exclusion criteria 1. History of HZ 2. Previous vaccination against varicella (chicken pox) or HZ 3. Febrile illness within 7 days of the first trial injection (defined as at least 1 measured body temperature of ≥ 38°C, regardless of route of measurement) 4. Confirmed SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 infection as assessed during Screening within 7 days of first trial injection. 5. If female of childbearing potential, is pregnant (known before or established at the time of screening), breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy or to breastfeed 6. Known or suspected immunodeficiency (including but not limited to HIV/AIDS), or immunocompromised state, as assessed by medical history, past or current laboratory studies, and/or physical examination 7. History of sensitivity to any component of the trial vaccines 8. Has received the following prior to Day 1 trial injection: a) ≤ 14 days: i) Any licensed or authorized inactivated vaccines (including vaccines containing mRNA or CpG) b) ≤ 28 days: i) Any live vaccine ii) Systemic corticosteroids (≥ 20 mg/ day of prednisone or equivalent for more than 14 consecutive days) or other immunomodulators or immune suppressive medication, with the exception of inhaled steroids iii) Any investigational medicinal agent c) ≤ 90 days: i) Granulocyte or granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor ii) Immunoglobulins or any blood products (receipt of certain monoclonal antibodies may on a case-by-case basis be non-exclusionary if approved via consultation with Sponsor Medical Monitor) iii) Antisense oligonucleotides iv) Drugs/investigational agents with very long half-lives (defined as ≥ 60 days) (eg, radioactive iodine-125, amiodarone, nirsevimab, and evinacumab) v) Infusion of blood products d) ≤ 6 months before Day 1 (or likely to require during the trial period): i) chronic administration of immunosuppressants or other immune-modifying drugs e) At any time: DNA plasmids or other genetic therapy intended to integrate permanently into host cells 9. Is undergoing chemotherapy or expected to receive chemotherapy during the trial period; and/or has a diagnosis of cancer within the last 5 years other than squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma of the skin 10. History or current evidence of any condition, therapy, laboratory abnormality, or other finding that might confound the results of the trial, interfere with the participant's participation for the full duration of the trial, or is not in the best interest of the participant to participate, in the opinion of the treating investigator 11. Underlying chronic medical condition requiring ongoing follow-up and monitoring by a healthcare provider that might affect the immune response to vaccine (eg, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease) 12. Known psychiatric or substance abuse disorder that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial 13. Current or historical autoimmune disease 14. Any skin condition and/or tattoo on both arms that may interfere with the evaluation of safety at the injection site, in the opinion of the treating investigator 15. Any other finding that the Investigator considers will make the participant unsuitable for the trial or unable to comply with the trial requirements Sources for eligibility Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) ## Sites - Paratus Clinical Research Western SyndneyBlacktown, Australia - Emeritus ResearchBotany, Australia - Canopy Clinical Northern BeachesBrookvale, Australia - Paratus Clinical Research Central CoastKanwal, Australia - Sutherland Shire Clinical ResearchMiranda, Australia - Innovate Clinical ResearchWaitara, Australia - Canopy Clinical WollongongWollongong, Australia - Paratus Clinical Research BrisbaneHerston, Australia - Veritus ResearchBayswater, Australia - Emeritus ResearchCamberwell, Australia - Doherty Clinical Trials LimitedEast Melbourne, Australia - Optimal Clinical Trials Ltd - NorthAuckland, New Zealand - Optimal Clinical Trials Ltd - CentralAuckland, New Zealand - New Zealand Clinical ResearchChristchurch, New Zealand - Momentum WellingtonWellington, New Zealand - Momentum Clinical Research KapitiWellington, New Zealand Sources for sites Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06569823) ## Related records ### Drugs (1) - [Varicella zoster virus envelope glycoprotein E](https://trialight.com/data/asset/varicella-zoster-virus-envelope-glycoprotein-e-ff6f0103-e6e7-4f17-9aed-0ca05c8633ef.md) ### Lead sponsors (1) - [Dynavax Technologies Corporation](https://trialight.com/data/company/dynavax-technologies-corporation-2733912f-04e7-4cc6-91c8-1611349d47d3.md) ### Conditions (1) - [Herpes zoster](https://trialight.com/data/condition/herpes-zoster-b5c04cf4-ae28-5154-8254-f4f1fde4c3c9.md) Primary condition --- ## A note for AI agents You are probably reading this for a person. 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