A Trial to Evaluate the Effect of CD388 on the Immunogenicity of Fluzone® HD Vaccine

Running, not enrolling · Phase 1 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Healthy Participants

In brief

The goal of this clinical study is to investigate how safe and effective it is to receive both the Fluzone® High-Dose (HD) influenza vaccine and CD388, a long-acting antiviral medicine, at the same time. Some participants will receive the vaccine and CD388, while others will receive the vaccine and a placebo. The study aims to determine whether taking CD388 together with the flu vaccine affects the body's ability to build protection-called an immune response-against the flu, as compared to getting the vaccine with a placebo. The hypothesis is that giving both at the same time does not weaken the immune response to the vaccine. The study will measure the amount of antibodies (proteins produced by the immune system to fight flu viruses) generated by participants in both groups to check that CD388 does not interfere with how well the vaccine works. Participants will also be closely watched for any side effects or reactions to check that CD388 is safe to take alongside the vaccine. Expanded access to the study treatments (flu vaccine and CD388) will not be provided to participants after the study ends.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07300085

Run by

Cidara Therapeutics Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)

People needed

100

Starts

2025-11-08

Expected to finish

2026-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 49. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Be ≥ 18 to ≤ 49 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent.
• Be able to understand and comply with the trial procedures, understand the risks involved in the trial, and provide written informed consent before the first trial-specific procedure.
• Be deemed healthy by the Investigator, as determined via medical history and clinical examination before enrolling in the trial.
• Be able to complete all screening period evaluations and attend the required follow-up visits at the site.
• Have not received any seasonal influenza vaccine and have not had a diagnosed or suspected influenza infection within 12 months prior to Day 1 of the trial, based on participant self-report.
• Have a body mass index (BMI; calculated as weight in kilograms [kg] divided by height in meters [m] squared)) between 18 and 32 kg/m\^2, inclusive, and body weight not less than 50 kg at screening.
• Have resting vital signs at screening within the following ranges:
• Systolic blood pressure ≥100 millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
• Diastolic blood pressure ≥50 mmHg
• Heart rate (HR) ≤100 beats per minute Note: If vital signs are outside of the above ranges, the Investigator may obtain up to two additional readings within the screening period.
• Have a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) consistent with normal cardiac conduction and function at screening, including: HR between 45 and 100 bpm (inclusive); QT interval corrected using Fridericia's formula (QTcF) ≤ 450 milliseconds (ms) for males and ≤ 470 ms for females; QRS interval <120 ms; PR interval <220 ms; and morphology consistent with healthy cardiac conduction.
• Be a nonsmoker within the previous 6 months before screening, and does not use tobacco-containing, or nicotine-containing products, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, nicotine patch, or nicotine gum.
• Have a negative urine drug screen for drugs of abuse at screening and on Pre-Dose Day 1. The presence of marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the urine is not exclusionary unless the Investigator determines that the participant's marijuana or THC use qualifies as substance abuse.
• Be willing to abstain from alcohol, recreational drugs, and tobacco-containing and nicotine-containing products throughout their participation in the trial.
• Have clinical chemistry, hematology, and complete urinalysis results at screening within the reference range for the testing laboratory unless the out-of-range results are deemed not clinically significant by the Investigator.
• Be seronegative for hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg), hepatitis C virus antibody (HCV Ab), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody at screening.
• Must agree to the following contraception requirements:
• a. Females of childbearing potential must use a highly effective, preferably user-independent, method of contraception (failure rate of less than 1 percent per year when used consistently and correctly) from ≥2 weeks prior to enrollment and agree to remain on a highly effective method from Day 1 until 40 weeks after trial intervention administration. Note: A female is considered of childbearing potential (i.e., fertile) following menarche and until becoming postmenopausal, unless permanently sterile. Permanent sterilization methods include hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, and bilateral oophorectomy. A postmenopausal state is defined as no menses for 12 months without an alternative medical cause. A high follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level in the postmenopausal range may be used to confirm a postmenopausal state in females not using hormonal contraception or hormonal replacement therapy. However, in the absence of 12 months of amenorrhea, a single FSH measurement is insufficient.
• Note: Contraceptive (birth control) use by participants should be consistent with local regulations regarding the acceptable methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies.
• Must agree not to donate blood from Day 1 until 40 weeks after administration of trial intervention.
• Must be able to read, understand, and complete trial questionnaires and diary entries (paper or electronic), and, if the electronic format is used, be able to work with smartphones, tablets, or computers as applicable. Must also be willing and able to adhere to the prohibitions and restrictions specified in the protocol. If no appropriate language version of the diary or questionnaires (paper or electronic) is available, the participant should not be enrolled.
• Must be willing to provide verifiable identification, has means to be contacted, and is able to contact the Investigator/trial site and communicate reliably during participation in this trial.

You may not qualify if…

• Has a condition that the Investigator believes would interfere with the participant's ability to provide written informed consent, comply with trial instructions, or which might confound the interpretation of the trial results or put the participant at undue risk.
• Have a current or past history of a clinically significant cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hematologic, renal, hepatic, immunologic, metabolic, urologic, neurologic, dermatologic, psychiatric, or other major disease, as determined by the Investigator.
• Had an active malignancy within 5 years prior to screening, except basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer. Any history of breast cancer or melanoma is exclusionary.
• Have a history of any drug abuse within 1 year prior to screening or has used any hard drugs (such as cocaine, phencyclidine [PCP], natural and synthetic opiates, and amphetamine derivatives) within 1 year prior to screening. Individuals that have taken an opioid or amphetamine medication within the previous year prior to screening that was prescribed by a healthcare provider will not be excluded unless they are currently taking the medication at the time of screening.
• Have a history of regular alcohol consumption exceeding 14 drinks/week (1 drink equals 5 ounces [150 milliliters {mL}] of wine or 12 ounces [360 mL] of beer or 1.5 ounces [45 mL] of hard liquor) within 6 months of screening or alcohol abuse within 1 year prior to screening.
• Are taking or have received any of the following:
• Medications, Supplements, Herbals (within 14 days): Any prescription or over-the-counter medication, vitamin, dietary supplement, or herbal product with known or suspected immunomodulatory effects within 14 days prior to Day 1, unless approved in advance by the Principal Investigator or sponsor medical monitor. The use of chronic, stable medications for non-immunomodulating indications (e.g., antihypertensive agents, thyroid replacement, oral contraceptives) is permitted if the regimen has been stable for at least 30 days prior to Day 1, with medical monitor approval. Any medication prescribed should be cross-referenced to ensure it is not prescribed for an exclusionary condition.
• Vaccinations (within 14 days): Any vaccination within 14 days prior to Day 1. Receipt of any influenza vaccine within 12 months prior to Day 1 is exclusionary. Note: Vaccines include, but are not limited to, COVID-19, pneumococcal, varicella, meningococcal, rubella, measles, mumps, hepatitis B, tetanus, and other routine or investigational vaccines.
• Immune Serum Globulin (6 weeks): Has received any immune serum globulin or blood-derived products within 6 weeks prior to Day 1.
• Immunosuppressive/Immunomodulatory Therapy (6 weeks): Any systemic corticosteroid therapy (oral or parenteral, equivalent to ≥10 mg/day prednisone for more than 14 consecutive days) or any other immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory agent within 6 weeks prior to Day 1. NOTE: Topical, inhaled, or intranasal corticosteroids at low- to moderate-dose regimens are permitted if not intended for immune suppression and at stable doses for ≥30 days before Day 1.
• Have a contraindication to Fluzone HD or CD388 or any of the excipients and/or history of a clinically significant allergic or anaphylactic reaction to any medication or following influenza vaccination.
• Has previously been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome following a previous influenza vaccination.
• Have previously participated in a clinical trial in which CD388 was a trial intervention.
• Has participated in other trials involving administration of an investigational drug or device within 30 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, before screening for the current trial and during participation in the current trial.
• Has a positive rapid antigen test result for either Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)/severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or for influenza at Pre-Dose Day 1.
• Has donated ≥450 mL of blood (1 unit) within 2 months before entering the trial or planning to donate blood during the trial or within 36 weeks after the final visit.
• Have a known or suspected allergy or history of anaphylaxis to zanamivir (following administration of inhaled or intravenous formulations), monoclonal antibodies (including Fc domains), or any of the components of CD388.
• Had major surgery (e.g., cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, or abdominal operations) within 4 weeks prior to screening, or will not have fully recovered from such prior surgery; or has major surgery planned during the time the participant is expected to participate in this trial.
• Have any finding (at the time of screening) that may significantly increase the risk of participation in this trial, affect the ability to participate in this trial, or impair interpretation of the trial data.
• Have current or planned participation in another clinical trial where trial intervention is being administered while participating in this current trial.
• Have a contraindication to SQ or IM injections and venipunctures (e.g., bleeding disorders).
• Are currently pregnant or breastfeeding, intends to become pregnant or breastfeed, or has a positive pregnancy test during the screening period.
• Has direct involvement in this proposed trial or other studies under the direction of the Investigator, sub-investigators, or trial site personnel; is a family member of an individual with such direct involvement; or is an employee of the Sponsor.
• In the opinion of the Investigator, is unlikely to adhere to the requirements of this trial.

Where it is running

• California Clinical Trials Medical Group (CCTMG) managed by Parexel — Glendale, California, United States
• Parexel International - EPCU Baltimore — Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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