A Study to Demonstrate the Efficacy of GSK Biologicals' Influenza Vaccine in Adults

Summary

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy of GSK Biologicals' influenza vaccine (Fluarix™) administered intramuscularly in adults.

Timeline

Start

2006-09

Primary completion

2007-06

Completion

2007-06

Publications

• Vesikari T, Beran J, Durviaux S, Stainier I, El Idrissi M, Walravens K, Devaster JM. Use of real-time polymerase chain reaction (rtPCR) as a diagnostic tool for influenza infection in a vaccine efficacy trial. J Clin Virol. 2012 Jan;53(1):22-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2011.10.013. Epub 2011 Nov 11.
• Beran J, Vesikari T, Wertzova V, Karvonen A, Honegr K, Lindblad N, Van Belle P, Peeters M, Innis BL, Devaster JM. Efficacy of inactivated split-virus influenza vaccine against culture-confirmed influenza in healthy adults: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. J Infect Dis. 2009 Dec 15;200(12):1861-9. doi: 10.1086/648406.

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