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This study is a multi-centre, blinded, randomized controlled trial. LTCF residents ≥ 65 years who have received three doses of mRNA vaccine will be randomized to vaccination with a fourth dose of Pfizer-BioNtech mRNA- COVID-19 vaccine or to vaccination with a control (Prevnar-13 vaccine).
The primary objective of this study is to test whether vaccinating LTCF residents ≥65 years with a fourth dose of Pfizer-BioNtech mRNA- COVID-19 vaccine as compared to control (PCV13) leads to an increase in detectable neutralizing antibodies. Participants will be randomized to receive either the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine or the Pnemoccocal Prevnar-13 vaccine at baseline after bloodwork is drawn. Another blood sample will be taken 28 days later. After completion of the study, participants in the control group (pneumococcal Prevnar-13 vaccine) will be given a fourth dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and will have their blood drawn 28 days post-vaccination.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Pfizer-BioNtech mRNA- COVID-19 | Experimental | Eligible participants will be vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNtech mRNA- COVID-19. A 0.3ml dose of the vaccine will be administered intramuscularly. |
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| Pneumococcal Prevnar-13 | Active Comparator | Eligible participants will be vaccinated with Pfizer Prevar-13 (pneumococcal vaccine) in a blinded manner such that the vaccination with Pfizer-BioNtech mRNA- COVID-19 will be mimicked. That is, a 0.5ml dose of the vaccine will be administered intramuscularly. After completion of the study participants in the control arm will be given a fourth dose of Pfizer-BioNtech mRNA- COVID-19. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mRNA- COVID-19 | Drug | Pfizer-BioNtech mRNA- COVID-19 0.3ml dose administered intramuscularly |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Detection of neutralizing antibodies | The primary outcome of this study will be detectable neutralizing antibody to the Omicron strain of SARS-CoV-2. | 28 days |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Total IgG spike response | Secondary Outcome measured using in-house assay for IgG spike protein response | 28 Days |
| Total IgM spike response | Secondary Outcome measured using in-house assay for IgM spike protein response |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Mark Loeb, MD | Contact | 905-525-9140 | 26066 | loebm@mcmaster.ca |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Mark Loeb, MD | McMaster University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| McMaster University | Hamilton | Ontario | L8S 4K1 | Canada |
Personal identification information removed and assigned a number. Information linked ID to identifying information stored securely at McMaster. Only vaccine administration will have access to identifying information. No personal identification will be published.
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000086382 | COVID-19 |
| D018352 | Coronavirus Infections |
| ID | Term |
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| D011024 | Pneumonia, Viral |
| D011014 | Pneumonia |
| D012141 | Respiratory Tract Infections |
| D007239 | Infections |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000090983 | 2019-nCoV Vaccine mRNA-1273 |
| D022242 | Pneumococcal Vaccines |
| ID | Term |
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| D000087503 | mRNA Vaccines |
| D000087504 | Nucleic Acid-Based Vaccines |
| D014614 | Vaccines, Synthetic |
| D011994 | Recombinant Proteins |
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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Participants, investigators, laboratory staff, safety monitoring committee and research assistants will be blinded. To maintain blinding of the participants, those allocated to the control will receive .5ml Prevnar-13 vaccine to mimic mRNA vaccine. Study vaccine will be administered by unblinded nurses.
| Prevnar13 | Drug | Pfizer Prevnar-13 pneumococcal vaccine 0.5ml dose administered intramuscularly |
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| 28 Days |
| IgA spike antibodies titre | Secondary Outcome measured using in-house assay for IgA spike protein titre | 28 Days |
| Anti-RBD antibody titre | Secondary Outcome measured using in-house assay for Anti-RBD antibody titre | 28 Days |
| ADCC Response | Secondary Outcome measured using in-house assay for ADCC response | 28 Days |
| D014777 |
| Virus Diseases |
| D003333 | Coronaviridae Infections |
| D030341 | Nidovirales Infections |
| D012327 | RNA Virus Infections |
| D008171 | Lung Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
| D011506 | Proteins |
| D000602 | Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins |
| D014612 | Vaccines |
| D001688 | Biological Products |
| D045424 | Complex Mixtures |
| D000086663 | COVID-19 Vaccines |
| D014765 | Viral Vaccines |
| D000941 | Antigens |
| D001685 | Biological Factors |
| D022541 | Streptococcal Vaccines |
| D001428 | Bacterial Vaccines |