Study of RSV vaccine immune response persistence and revaccination safety in adult lung and kidney transplant recipients

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What is this study about?

This study focuses on Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections in adults who have received lung transplants or kidney transplants. The treatment being studied is Arexvy, which is a vaccine that helps protect against RSV. This vaccine is given as an injection into the muscle and contains parts of the virus that have been specially prepared to help the immune system recognize and fight RSV infection.

The purpose of this study is to understand how long the protection from the vaccine lasts in transplant recipients and to evaluate the effects of giving an additional dose of the vaccine. The study will follow participants who previously received either one or two doses of the vaccine in an earlier study. These participants will receive one additional dose of the vaccine and will be monitored for up to 24 months.

During the study, researchers will collect blood samples to measure the body’s immune response to the vaccine. They will also monitor the participants’ health and record any side effects that may occur after vaccination. The study is specifically designed for transplant recipients who are taking medications to prevent organ rejection and have stable organ function.

1 Initial vaccination visit

You will receive a single dose of Arexvy vaccine through an injection in your muscle

The vaccine contains a modified form of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) protein and is designed to protect against RSV infections

You will need to stay at the clinic for observation after the injection

You will receive a paper diary to record any reactions for the next 7 days

2 First week monitoring

Record any injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, or swelling) in your diary for 7 days

Note any general symptoms (such as fever, headache, tiredness) in your diary for 7 days

Contact medical staff if you experience any concerning symptoms

3 30-day follow-up

Attend a follow-up visit for blood sample collection

Medical staff will review any health changes since vaccination

Your vaccination diary will be collected and reviewed

4 6-month check

Visit the clinic for a health assessment

Provide blood samples to check your immune response

Medical staff will record any significant health events

5 Long-term monitoring

Continue regular clinic visits until study end (December 2026)

Your immune response will be monitored through blood samples

Medical staff will track your overall health status

For transplant patients: regular checks of kidney or lung function will continue

Who Can Join the Study?

  • Must be a previous participant of the RSV OA=ADJ-023 study who received 1 or 2 doses of the RSV vaccine and has available immune response data
  • Must be able to follow study requirements, including:
    – Completing diary cards
    – Attending follow-up visits
    – Having access to phone or electronic communications
    – Maintaining regular contact during the study
  • Must provide written or witnessed informed consent before any study procedures
  • Female participants must be either:
    – Not able to have children (due to hysterectomy – removal of uterus, bilateral oophorectomy – removal of both ovaries, bilateral salpingectomy – removal of both fallopian tubes, or post-menopause), or
    – Using adequate birth control from 1 month before to 1 month after receiving study treatment
    – Have a negative pregnancy test before receiving study treatment
  • Must have received a compatible kidney or lung transplant more than 12 months before study treatment
  • Must be taking medications to prevent transplant rejection
  • For kidney transplant recipients: Must have stable kidney function (less than 20% variation in kidney function tests between last two measurements)
  • For lung transplant recipients: Must have stable lung function based on breathing tests (FEV1 – amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled in one second) compared to measurements after transplant

Who Cannot Join the Study?

  • Patients who have not participated in the parent study of RSV vaccine in transplant patients
  • People who have not received a kidney transplant or lung transplant
  • Individuals younger than 18 years old
  • Those who have known allergies to any components of the RSV vaccine
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • People who have received another vaccine within 14 days before this study
  • Individuals with severe allergic reactions to previous vaccinations
  • Those with active, uncontrolled medical conditions that could interfere with the study
  • People participating in other clinical trials
  • Individuals who have received blood products or immunoglobulins (antibodies given as medicine) within 3 months before the study
  • Those with a weakened immune system not related to their transplant
  • People with fever (temperature above 38°C/100.4°F) within 72 hours before vaccination

Where you can join this trial?

Verified and Recommended Sites

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Verified Sites

Site Name City Country Status
Bellvitge University Hospital L'hospitalet De Llobregat Spain
Hospital Clinico San Carlos Madrid Spain

Other Sites

Site Name City Country Status
Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranon Madrid Spain
Hospital Universitario 12 De Octubre Madrid Spain
Fondazione IRCCS Ca Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Milan Italy
Ospedale San Raffaele S.r.l. Milan Italy
Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Pavia Italy
Hospital Clinic De Barcelona Barcelona Spain
Justus-Liebig-Universitaet Giessen Giessen Germany
Istituto Mediterraneo Per I Trapianti E Terapie Ad Alta Specializzazione S.r.l. Palermo Italy
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Trial status

Country Status Recruitment Start
Germany Germany
Not yet recruiting
14.11.2025
Italy Italy
Recruiting
14.11.2025
Spain Spain
Not recruiting
14.11.2025

Trial locations

RSVPreF3 vaccine

This is an adjuvanted vaccine designed to protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) types A and B. The vaccine works by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies that help fight RSV infections. It’s being studied specifically in people who have received kidney or lung transplants. The vaccine aims to create long-lasting protection against RSV, which can be particularly dangerous for transplant recipients due to their weakened immune systems.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections – A viral respiratory infection that affects the lungs and breathing passages. The virus enters the body through the nose or mouth, causing inflammation and swelling of the small airways (bronchioles) in the lungs. Initially, symptoms resemble a common cold with runny nose and cough, but can progress to include wheezing and difficulty breathing. The infection typically spreads through close contact with infected people or contaminated surfaces. The body usually clears the virus within a week or two, though some symptoms may persist longer. RSV infections can occur multiple times throughout life as immunity is not permanent.

Trial ID:
2024-519730-23-00
Protocol code:
224083
Trial Phase:
Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II)

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