Dose Study of Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (JHP/Dose)
Information source: JHP Pharmaceuticals LLC
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on February 07, 2013 Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.
Condition(s) targeted: Tuberculosis Infection
Intervention: To confirm the potency of Aplisol formulated with newly produced Tuberculin PPD compared to PPD-S2 standard. (Biological); Reactivity of Aplisol compared to reference standard PPD-S2. (Biological)
Phase: Phase 2
Status: Recruiting
Sponsored by: JHP Pharmaceuticals LLC Overall contact: Cyndy Hughes, Phone: 919-876-9300, Email: Cyndy.Hughes@INCResearch.com
Summary
Dose comparison study of tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD)Aplisol with the
standard tuberculin purified derivative (PPD-S2).
Clinical Details
Official title: Dose Comparison Study of Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (PPD)With Standard Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative.
Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Bio-equivalence Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver), Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
Primary outcome: Confirm the potency of Aplisol equipotent to PPD-S2.
Secondary outcome: Assess tolerability of Aplisol with new tuberculin PPD
Detailed description:
JHP proposes to demonstrate clinical comparability of Aplisol formulated from the new
Tuberculin PPD drug substance to the standard PPD-S2.
Eligibility
Minimum age: 18 Years.
Maximum age: 60 Years.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Males or nonpregnant females age 18 to 60 years
2. Documented PPD reactivity of 5 to 21 mm in the past, documented in a medical
record. Self-reported PPD reactivity will be accepted if medical records cannot be
obtained.
3. Give written informed consent to participate
4. Generally healthy, as determined by medical history and targeted physical
examination, if indicated
5. Possess 2 forearms that are free of burns, scars, eczema, or any physical deformity,
which could impair injection of study preparation or the readings of the injections
6. Comprehension of the study requirements; expressed availability for the required
study period, including readings at the nominal time points of 48 and 72 hours
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Prior PPD test within the past 30 days
2. Subject is of childbearing potential and unable to use contraceptives; is planning
pregnancy; is pregnant or lactating
3. History of anaphylactic reaction, severe positive tuberculin reaction (eg,
ulceration, necrosis) or other severe reaction to PPD in the past
4. Subject received a Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination in the past, or was
born or lived outside the US as a child and is uncertain of his/her BCG vaccination
status
5. Presence of conditions that may suppress TST reactivity
Locations and Contacts
Cyndy Hughes, Phone: 919-876-9300, Email: Cyndy.Hughes@INCResearch.com
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, Tyler, Texas 75708, United States; Recruiting Joe Santor, Pharm D., Phone: 903-877-7632, Email: clin.res@uthct.edu David Griffith, M.D., Principal Investigator
Additional Information
Starting date: May 2012
Last updated: September 18, 2012
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