Phase 2 Dose and Formulation Confirmation of Quad-NIV in Older Adults

This randomized, observer-blind, active-controlled, Phase 2 trial was conducted at multiple sites. The composition of the Quad-NIV Influenza Vaccines used in this trial included recombinant H1, H3, and two B hemagglutinin proteins for the 2018-2019 Northern Hemisphere influenza virus strains. Approximately 1375 healthy male and female subjects ≥ 65 years were randomized into 7 treatment groups (group A to group G), receiving various formulations of Quad-NIV, with or without Matrix-M1 adjuvant or one of two active comparator influenza vaccines. Within each site, randomization was stratified by history of receipt of 2017-2018 influenza vaccine. Subjects received two injections 28 days apart. On Day 0, subjects received one of the five Quad-NIV formulations or one of the two comparator influenza vaccines. On Day 28, subjects received either placebo or a licensed influenza vaccine rescue dose, depending on his or her initial randomization. Subjects were followed for safety for approximately 6 months, with primary immunogenicity results at Day 28.