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Pandemic vaccine testing: Combining conventional and challenge studies.

Tobias Gerhard^1,2, Brian L Strom^1,3, Nir Eyal^4,5,6

¹Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.

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Summary

Human challenge trials and randomized controlled trials should be combined for COVID vaccine assessment. This approach can also inform strategies for future pandemic vaccines, enhancing public health preparedness.

Keywords:

adaptive clinical trials as topic coronavirus ethics randomized controlled trials as topic vaccines

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Area of Science:

Vaccinology
Clinical Trial Design
Epidemiology

Background:

Human challenge trials (HCTs) were initially considered as alternatives to conventional randomized controlled trials (RCTs) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The limitations of using HCTs or RCTs in isolation for vaccine evaluation became apparent.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a combined approach integrating HCTs and RCTs for evaluating COVID-19 vaccines.
To explore novel methodologies for combining data from both trial designs.
To enhance vaccine assessment strategies for current and future pandemics.

Main Methods:

Review of existing trial methodologies for vaccine assessment.
Development of five distinct models for integrating HCT and RCT data.
Elaboration of a novel method combining data from both designs to answer a single research question.

Main Results:

The study outlines five potential frameworks for synergistically combining HCT and RCT data.
A novel approach is detailed, leveraging integrated data for a unified research question.
The proposed combined designs offer a more comprehensive evaluation of vaccine efficacy and safety.

Conclusions:

Integrating human challenge trials and randomized controlled trials offers a robust strategy for COVID-19 vaccine assessment.
This combined methodology is crucial for evaluating current vaccines and developing effective vaccines for future pandemics.
The proposed novel integration method provides a powerful tool for advancing vaccinology and pandemic preparedness.