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Background: China's healthcare system for children faces significant challenges, particularly due to the limited pediatric service capacity of primary healthcare institutions. A shortage of effective and accessible training tools for primary care doctors further hinders progress in addressing this gap. Technological advancements, especially in artificial intelligence, offer a potential solution to improve pediatric care. Artificial intelligence-driven virtual standardized patients (VSPs), leveraging internet and virtual simulation technologies, simulate clinical cases with specific disease characteristics, providing an innovative, efficient, and flexible training method. VSPs are increasingly utilized in medical education, clinical reasoning, and licensure exams. This study focuses on using VSPs to improve the management of common pediatric conditions, which are major health concerns for children and impose significant psychological and financial burdens on families. Methods: This study will involve a three-arm randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual pediatric standardized patient platform in enhancing primary care doctors' management of common pediatric diseases. At least 459 participants, including general practitioners, internal medicine practitioners, surgeons, and pediatricians from more than 10 provinces across China, will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: the virtual patient platform group, the case teaching manual group, or the case teaching video group. Five virtual patient cases covering pneumococcal pneumonia, rotavirus enteritis with hypovolemic shock, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, acute appendicitis, and respiratory failure will be developed, along with corresponding case teaching materials. After a two-week learning period, participants' disease management abilities will be assessed using clinical vignettes. The primary outcome is adherence to best clinical practice guidelines, categorized into full adherence, partial adherence, and nonadherence. Discussion: This study aims to leverage artificial intelligence for capacity enhancement, targeting the shortcomings of primary care pediatrics and using VSP to help enhance primary care pediatrics capacity. It is a randomized controlled trial involving over 300 primary healthcare institutions across more than 10 provinces in China, ensuring broad and representative participation from both developed and underdeveloped regions.
The goal of this clinical study is to compare the immunogenicity and safety of one dose of sIPV in adolescents or adults aged 7-50 years with that of three doses of DTaP-IPV-Hib Pentavalent Vaccine in Infants Aged 3 Months
Hepatitis A virus (HAV) remains a common infection in Thai children. Two HAV vaccines are available: inactivated vaccine (I-HAV, 2 doses) and live-attenuated vaccine (L-HAV, single dose), but neither is included in Thailand's national immunization program. Our previous randomized, active-controlled, open-label, non-inferiority trial trial found that some participants remained seronegative after one L-HAV dose (anti-HAV IgG \<1 S/CO) (preliminary data). This study aims to evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of an additional dose of I-HAV in healthy Thai children and adolescents who did not develop protective antibody levels after a single dose of L-HAV.
The purpose of this study is to assess the immunogenicity and safety of EV71 vaccine (Envacgen®) in Children Aged 6 to \<10 Years compared to Children Aged 2 to \<6 Years.
The Enterovirus genus, belonging to the Picornaviridae family, consists of positively polarized single-stranded RNA viruses classified into the species Enterovirus (EV, comprising Coxsackievirus, Echovirus and Poliovirus) A-J and Rhinovirus (RV) A-C, of which more than 200 different genotypes have been described. Enteroviruses have a global spread and are a common cause of febrile, gastroenteric and exanthematous diseases, usually self-limiting, which are widespread in infants and pediatric populations. However, they can occasionally cause serious diseases, including meningoencephalitis, myelitis, paralysis, myocarditis, sepsis, severe respiratory syndromes, and acute hepatitis. They can be transmitted by respiratory route, with most cases in temperate regions occurring during summer and early autumn. Enteroviruses are characterized by a rapid evolution determined by the high mutation rate (due to the presence of an RNA-dependent RNA-polymerase that lacks proofreading activity) and the high probability of undergoing recombination events. The latter, in particular inter-typical recombination, plays a crucial role in the evolutionary process of Enteroviruses and has been recognized as a major cause of the emergence of strains with higher pathogenicity and/or epidemic potential, although the associated genetic determinants are not known to date. Between July 2022 and April 2023, nine cases of neonatal Echovirus 11 (E-11) infection with severe liver failure and neurological and myocardial involvement were reported in France; seven of these cases resulted in fatal outcomes. Following these reports, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alert that quickly led to the identification of further cases in Italy, Spain, Croatia and the United Kingdom. As EV infections are not subject to systematic surveillance, there is a lack of data on the actual burden of disease associated with these infections. Thus, EV infections are underestimated and, even more so, data on their typing are scarce - if not absent -, which involve second-level analyses that are generally not carried out routinely in clinical microbiological diagnostic laboratories, are rarely available and are not systematically collected, not even at European level. A condition that therefore makes it impossible to estimate either the impact of EV infections in general, and of E-11 in particular, or the risk factors related to the most serious cases and the most significant transmission routes. Moreover, the characteristics of the immunological and inflammatory response to infection remain to be defined. These elements would allow, if available, the formulation of a specific case definition to ensure rapid laboratory confirmation and recognition of the disease.To strengthen knowledge of the spread and impact of enterovirus infections in newborns, with a focus on E-11, by carrying out the following activities, within the scope of the project's proposed objectives: design and pilot implementation (proof of concept) of epidemiological and genomic surveillance systems with potential national application; molecular characterization and evaluation of viral pathogenic features; search for possible immunological markers and host risk factors associated with severe EV disease, including E-11. Specific objectives 1. To implement and validate a protocol for screening activities in neonatal units and neonatal intensive care units aimed at checking for the presence of infections caused by EV and identifying severe forms of infection, with particular attention to E-11. 2. Characterize EV strains, identified within the activities carried out by specific objectives 1, using next-generation sequencing (NGS) approaches to obtain the whole genome sequence and identify possible recombinant forms. Carry out phylogenetic analysis of the obtained sequences compared with those deposited in the main international databases, to define genomes that can be traced back to variant strains or with specific mutations in the genome.
The aims of this prospective multicentric study is to determine the types of enteroviruses (EVs) responsible for hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) or herpangina in children seen within an ambulatory setting : * to detect an EV-A71 epidemic or another type associated with atypical forms of the disease at an early stage * to describe and compare the epidemiological, demographic, clinical and virological characteristics of these infections between the different types of EV.
Motor neuron disease (MND) or ALS is a nervous system disease. ALS leads to a loss of movement ability that eventually leads to death. At the moment, there is no known treatment for ALS. Early diagnosis in individuals improves clinical care and facilitates timely entry into clinical trials. However, current methods for diagnosis are primarily clinical, and to date, no cost-effective biomarkers have been developed. Our objective is to identify a robust non-invasive neurophysiological-based system that can be used both as a biomarker of disease onset, and a measurement of progression using quantitative EEG and surface EMG (bipolar and high-density). The investigators postulate that analysing the joint recordings of EEG and EMG (bipolar or high-density) can give measures that better distinguish healthy people and ALS patient subgroups and that the findings can be developed as biomarkers of early diagnosis and disease progression.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of co-administration of nOPV1 + nOPV2 in infants, relative to those receiving monovalent nOPV vaccines alone and whether two and/or three doses of co-administered nOPV1 and nOPV2 are non-inferior to corresponding doses of nOPV1 alone and nOPV2 alone.
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate immune persistence at 30 and 36 Months of Age and Pertussis Breakthrough Infections between 19 and 36 Months of Age following two regiments of DTaP-IPV/Hib Pentavalent Vaccine in Healthy 2-Month-Old Infants and Children in China.
This is a phase I/II randomized, double-blind, and positive-controlled study. Participants in the phase I toddler group will receive 1 dose of either high dose VLP-Polio (Dose H) or control vaccine in a ratio of 3:1. The phase I infant cohort will have 4 arms randomly assigned to receive either investigational vaccine (Low-adjuvant dose VLP-Polio, Medium dose VLP-Polio, or High dose VLP-Polio or control vaccine in a ratio of 3:1. Phase II infant cohort will have 4 arms randomly assigned to receive either investigational vaccine (Low-adjuvant dose VLP-Polio, Medium dose VLP-Polio, or High dose VLP-Polio or control vaccine in a ratio of 3:1. Each infant participant will be administrated 3 doses of the assigned vaccine with 28 days apart, and the booster dose will be given when the infant is 12-18 months old. Enrollment of Phase I and Phase II will be staggered in descending order of age group but ascending order of dosing levels. Blood and mucosal samples will be collected for immunogenicity evaluation over the time course of the study.
The goal of this study is to compare the immunogenicity and safety of sIPV administered via subcutaneous and intramuscular injection routes
RACSMEI addresses the high burden of infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries, including Cambodia, where limited surveillance and laboratory capacity often obscure etiologies and transmission dynamics. This knowledge gap hinders the design of effective prevention and control strategies. RACSMEI will improve understanding across multiple pathogens using a multidisciplinary One Health approach. We will answer key questions on burden, ecology, transmission and population immune status to inform targeted and culturally appropriate interventions. The project combines a nationally representative One Health survey, social-science methods, and multiplex, diverse diagnostics to efficiently test for 57 priority pathogens, including zoonotic and vector-borne agents, vaccine-preventable and elimination-targeted diseases, enteric, respiratory, and environmentally transmitted pathogens and selected neglected tropical diseases and parasites relevant to Cambodia. Mathematical modelling will reconstruct and forecast transmission dynamics and assess the potential impact of future public-health strategies. By integrating intersectoral data and innovative methods, RACSMEI will generate actionable evidence for public-health authorities, support precision One Health interventions, and help reduce disease burden in affected communities. The project also aims to ensure the transferability of methods and insights to other countries facing similar challenges.
The main objectives of this study are to : * evaluate the safety and tolerability of trivalent novel oral poliovirus vaccines (tnOPV) in healthy adults, young children, and neonates, relative to those receiving control vaccines; * evaluate the safety and tolerability of combined novel oral poliovirus vaccine type 1 (nOPV1) + novel oral poliovirus vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) in neonates, relative to those receiving the bivalent (types 1 and 3) oral poliovirus vaccine (bOPV) control. * compare type-specific cumulative seroconversion rates of poliovirus neutralizing antibody (NAb) titers, among all tnOPV dose combinations, following 4 vaccinations in healthy neonates; * evaluate the type-specific cumulative seroconversion rate of poliovirus NAb titers among healthy neonates following 4 doses of combined nOPV1+nOPV2.
This study is a randomized, blinded study to evaluate the lot-to-lot consistency of immunogenicity, safety, and immune persistence of three consecutive manufacturing lots of EV71 vaccine, in 1500 children aged 6-35 months. The primary immunogenicity endpoint is the anti-EV71 neutralizing antibody geometric mean titer (GMT) 30 days after the final dose. The secondary immunogenicity endpoints are the geometric mean fold increases and seroconversion rates of anti-EV71 neutralizing antibodies 30 days after the final dose. The immune persistence endpoints are the seropositive rates as well as GMT of anti-EV71 neutralizing antibodies 12 and 24 months after the final dose. The safety endpoints are the number of adverse events/reactions within 30 minutes after each dose, the number of solicited adverse events/reactions within 7 days after each dose, the number of unsolicited adverse events/reactions within 30 days after each dose, and the number of serious adverse events (SAE) from the first dose to 6 months post the final dose.
This single-arm pilot study evaluates the effects of whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) exercise on neuromuscular and physical function in adults with neuromuscular disease (NMD). Due to motor unit impairments, NMD patients often cannot tolerate traditional exercise. WB-EMS bypasses voluntary activation limits by directly stimulating muscle contractions. Up to 50 adults with conditions like ALS, SMA, and MG will undergo 20-minute supervised WB-EMS sessions (1-2 times weekly for 4-8 weeks) using the Katalyst system. Outcomes include neural excitability (TMS), motor unit behavior (EMG, NCS), functional tests (walk, balance, strength), and patient-reported fatigue, pain, and quality of life. Strict safety monitoring and exclusion criteria are in place. This study will provide preliminary data on WB-EMS as a potential exercise modality for NMD.
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of using the Nomad powered KAFO in people who have had a musculoskeletal or neurological injury that has affected their ability to walk. The main questions it aims to answer are to quantify the effectiveness of the Nomad in improving mobility, balance, frequency of falls, and quality of life in individuals with lower-extremity impairments compared to their own brace, over three months of daily home and community use. Participants will: * Wear a sensor that records everyday activities and mobility. * Perform measures of mobility and different activities of participation using their own brace. * Perform measures of mobility and different activities of participation using the Nomad powered KAFO
The purpose of this study is to evaluate immunogenicity, safety and lot-to-lot consistency of LBVD in comparison to co-administration of Pentavalent vaccine and Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Inactivated) in separate injections at four weeks after completion of three-dose primary series at 6-10-14 weeks of age when administered to healthy infants
This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, controlled Phase III clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of the bivalent enterovirus-inactivated vaccine (Vero cell) in healthy children aged 6 to 71 months. The main questions it aims to answer are: * The primary vaccine efficacy of the investigational vaccine against Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease(HFMD) caused by CA16 infection compared to the control vaccine. * The neutralizing antibody levels against EV71 in the trial group are non-inferior to those in the control group after two doses of vaccination. Researchers will compare the bivalent enterovirus-inactivated vaccine (Vero cell) to the EV71-inactivated vaccine (Vero cell) to prevent HFMD and Herpangina(HA). Participants will be randomly assigned to the trial group and the control group in a 1:1 ratio to receive two doses of the investigational vaccine or the control EV71 vaccine, with a one-month interval between doses.
The purpose of this clinical trial is to assess the safety and tolerability (primary objective), immunogenicity (primary and secondary objectives), fecal shedding of vaccine viruses (secondary objective) and the potential for neurovirulence of shed virus (secondary objective) of a novel oral polio type 1 vaccine, nOPV1, as compared to Sabin monovalent type 1 vaccine controls (mOPV1), in healthy young children (192 subjects), infants (720 subjects), and neonates (1320 subjects).
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Background: China's healthcare system for children faces significant challenges, particularly due to the limited pediatric service capacity of primary healthcare institutions. A shortage of effective and accessible training tools for primary care doctors further hinders progress in addressing this gap. Technological advancements, especially in artificial intelligence, offer a potential solution to improve pediatric care. Artificial intelligence-driven virtual standardized patients (VSPs), leveraging internet and virtual simulation technologies, simulate clinical cases with specific disease characteristics, providing an innovative, efficient, and flexible training method. VSPs are increasingly utilized in medical education, clinical reasoning, and licensure exams. This study focuses on using VSPs to improve the management of common pediatric conditions, which are major health concerns for children and impose significant psychological and financial burdens on families. Methods: This study will involve a three-arm randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual pediatric standardized patient platform in enhancing primary care doctors' management of common pediatric diseases. At least 459 participants, including general practitioners, internal medicine practitioners, surgeons, and pediatricians from more than 10 provinces across China, will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: the virtual patient platform group, the case teaching manual group, or the case teaching video group. Five virtual patient cases covering pneumococcal pneumonia, rotavirus enteritis with hypovolemic shock, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, acute appendicitis, and respiratory failure will be developed, along with corresponding case teaching materials. After a two-week learning period, participants' disease management abilities will be assessed using clinical vignettes. The primary outcome is adherence to best clinical practice guidelines, categorized into full adherence, partial adherence, and nonadherence. Discussion: This study aims to leverage artificial intelligence for capacity enhancement, targeting the shortcomings of primary care pediatrics and using VSP to help enhance primary care pediatrics capacity. It is a randomized controlled trial involving over 300 primary healthcare institutions across more than 10 provinces in China, ensuring broad and representative participation from both developed and underdeveloped regions.
The goal of this clinical study is to compare the immunogenicity and safety of one dose of sIPV in adolescents or adults aged 7-50 years with that of three doses of DTaP-IPV-Hib Pentavalent Vaccine in Infants Aged 3 Months
Hepatitis A virus (HAV) remains a common infection in Thai children. Two HAV vaccines are available: inactivated vaccine (I-HAV, 2 doses) and live-attenuated vaccine (L-HAV, single dose), but neither is included in Thailand's national immunization program. Our previous randomized, active-controlled, open-label, non-inferiority trial trial found that some participants remained seronegative after one L-HAV dose (anti-HAV IgG \<1 S/CO) (preliminary data). This study aims to evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of an additional dose of I-HAV in healthy Thai children and adolescents who did not develop protective antibody levels after a single dose of L-HAV.
The purpose of this study is to assess the immunogenicity and safety of EV71 vaccine (Envacgen®) in Children Aged 6 to \<10 Years compared to Children Aged 2 to \<6 Years.
The Enterovirus genus, belonging to the Picornaviridae family, consists of positively polarized single-stranded RNA viruses classified into the species Enterovirus (EV, comprising Coxsackievirus, Echovirus and Poliovirus) A-J and Rhinovirus (RV) A-C, of which more than 200 different genotypes have been described. Enteroviruses have a global spread and are a common cause of febrile, gastroenteric and exanthematous diseases, usually self-limiting, which are widespread in infants and pediatric populations. However, they can occasionally cause serious diseases, including meningoencephalitis, myelitis, paralysis, myocarditis, sepsis, severe respiratory syndromes, and acute hepatitis. They can be transmitted by respiratory route, with most cases in temperate regions occurring during summer and early autumn. Enteroviruses are characterized by a rapid evolution determined by the high mutation rate (due to the presence of an RNA-dependent RNA-polymerase that lacks proofreading activity) and the high probability of undergoing recombination events. The latter, in particular inter-typical recombination, plays a crucial role in the evolutionary process of Enteroviruses and has been recognized as a major cause of the emergence of strains with higher pathogenicity and/or epidemic potential, although the associated genetic determinants are not known to date. Between July 2022 and April 2023, nine cases of neonatal Echovirus 11 (E-11) infection with severe liver failure and neurological and myocardial involvement were reported in France; seven of these cases resulted in fatal outcomes. Following these reports, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alert that quickly led to the identification of further cases in Italy, Spain, Croatia and the United Kingdom. As EV infections are not subject to systematic surveillance, there is a lack of data on the actual burden of disease associated with these infections. Thus, EV infections are underestimated and, even more so, data on their typing are scarce - if not absent -, which involve second-level analyses that are generally not carried out routinely in clinical microbiological diagnostic laboratories, are rarely available and are not systematically collected, not even at European level. A condition that therefore makes it impossible to estimate either the impact of EV infections in general, and of E-11 in particular, or the risk factors related to the most serious cases and the most significant transmission routes. Moreover, the characteristics of the immunological and inflammatory response to infection remain to be defined. These elements would allow, if available, the formulation of a specific case definition to ensure rapid laboratory confirmation and recognition of the disease.To strengthen knowledge of the spread and impact of enterovirus infections in newborns, with a focus on E-11, by carrying out the following activities, within the scope of the project's proposed objectives: design and pilot implementation (proof of concept) of epidemiological and genomic surveillance systems with potential national application; molecular characterization and evaluation of viral pathogenic features; search for possible immunological markers and host risk factors associated with severe EV disease, including E-11. Specific objectives 1. To implement and validate a protocol for screening activities in neonatal units and neonatal intensive care units aimed at checking for the presence of infections caused by EV and identifying severe forms of infection, with particular attention to E-11. 2. Characterize EV strains, identified within the activities carried out by specific objectives 1, using next-generation sequencing (NGS) approaches to obtain the whole genome sequence and identify possible recombinant forms. Carry out phylogenetic analysis of the obtained sequences compared with those deposited in the main international databases, to define genomes that can be traced back to variant strains or with specific mutations in the genome.
The aims of this prospective multicentric study is to determine the types of enteroviruses (EVs) responsible for hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) or herpangina in children seen within an ambulatory setting : * to detect an EV-A71 epidemic or another type associated with atypical forms of the disease at an early stage * to describe and compare the epidemiological, demographic, clinical and virological characteristics of these infections between the different types of EV.
Motor neuron disease (MND) or ALS is a nervous system disease. ALS leads to a loss of movement ability that eventually leads to death. At the moment, there is no known treatment for ALS. Early diagnosis in individuals improves clinical care and facilitates timely entry into clinical trials. However, current methods for diagnosis are primarily clinical, and to date, no cost-effective biomarkers have been developed. Our objective is to identify a robust non-invasive neurophysiological-based system that can be used both as a biomarker of disease onset, and a measurement of progression using quantitative EEG and surface EMG (bipolar and high-density). The investigators postulate that analysing the joint recordings of EEG and EMG (bipolar or high-density) can give measures that better distinguish healthy people and ALS patient subgroups and that the findings can be developed as biomarkers of early diagnosis and disease progression.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of co-administration of nOPV1 + nOPV2 in infants, relative to those receiving monovalent nOPV vaccines alone and whether two and/or three doses of co-administered nOPV1 and nOPV2 are non-inferior to corresponding doses of nOPV1 alone and nOPV2 alone.
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate immune persistence at 30 and 36 Months of Age and Pertussis Breakthrough Infections between 19 and 36 Months of Age following two regiments of DTaP-IPV/Hib Pentavalent Vaccine in Healthy 2-Month-Old Infants and Children in China.
This is a phase I/II randomized, double-blind, and positive-controlled study. Participants in the phase I toddler group will receive 1 dose of either high dose VLP-Polio (Dose H) or control vaccine in a ratio of 3:1. The phase I infant cohort will have 4 arms randomly assigned to receive either investigational vaccine (Low-adjuvant dose VLP-Polio, Medium dose VLP-Polio, or High dose VLP-Polio or control vaccine in a ratio of 3:1. Phase II infant cohort will have 4 arms randomly assigned to receive either investigational vaccine (Low-adjuvant dose VLP-Polio, Medium dose VLP-Polio, or High dose VLP-Polio or control vaccine in a ratio of 3:1. Each infant participant will be administrated 3 doses of the assigned vaccine with 28 days apart, and the booster dose will be given when the infant is 12-18 months old. Enrollment of Phase I and Phase II will be staggered in descending order of age group but ascending order of dosing levels. Blood and mucosal samples will be collected for immunogenicity evaluation over the time course of the study.
The goal of this study is to compare the immunogenicity and safety of sIPV administered via subcutaneous and intramuscular injection routes
RACSMEI addresses the high burden of infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries, including Cambodia, where limited surveillance and laboratory capacity often obscure etiologies and transmission dynamics. This knowledge gap hinders the design of effective prevention and control strategies. RACSMEI will improve understanding across multiple pathogens using a multidisciplinary One Health approach. We will answer key questions on burden, ecology, transmission and population immune status to inform targeted and culturally appropriate interventions. The project combines a nationally representative One Health survey, social-science methods, and multiplex, diverse diagnostics to efficiently test for 57 priority pathogens, including zoonotic and vector-borne agents, vaccine-preventable and elimination-targeted diseases, enteric, respiratory, and environmentally transmitted pathogens and selected neglected tropical diseases and parasites relevant to Cambodia. Mathematical modelling will reconstruct and forecast transmission dynamics and assess the potential impact of future public-health strategies. By integrating intersectoral data and innovative methods, RACSMEI will generate actionable evidence for public-health authorities, support precision One Health interventions, and help reduce disease burden in affected communities. The project also aims to ensure the transferability of methods and insights to other countries facing similar challenges.
The main objectives of this study are to : * evaluate the safety and tolerability of trivalent novel oral poliovirus vaccines (tnOPV) in healthy adults, young children, and neonates, relative to those receiving control vaccines; * evaluate the safety and tolerability of combined novel oral poliovirus vaccine type 1 (nOPV1) + novel oral poliovirus vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) in neonates, relative to those receiving the bivalent (types 1 and 3) oral poliovirus vaccine (bOPV) control. * compare type-specific cumulative seroconversion rates of poliovirus neutralizing antibody (NAb) titers, among all tnOPV dose combinations, following 4 vaccinations in healthy neonates; * evaluate the type-specific cumulative seroconversion rate of poliovirus NAb titers among healthy neonates following 4 doses of combined nOPV1+nOPV2.
This study is a randomized, blinded study to evaluate the lot-to-lot consistency of immunogenicity, safety, and immune persistence of three consecutive manufacturing lots of EV71 vaccine, in 1500 children aged 6-35 months. The primary immunogenicity endpoint is the anti-EV71 neutralizing antibody geometric mean titer (GMT) 30 days after the final dose. The secondary immunogenicity endpoints are the geometric mean fold increases and seroconversion rates of anti-EV71 neutralizing antibodies 30 days after the final dose. The immune persistence endpoints are the seropositive rates as well as GMT of anti-EV71 neutralizing antibodies 12 and 24 months after the final dose. The safety endpoints are the number of adverse events/reactions within 30 minutes after each dose, the number of solicited adverse events/reactions within 7 days after each dose, the number of unsolicited adverse events/reactions within 30 days after each dose, and the number of serious adverse events (SAE) from the first dose to 6 months post the final dose.
This single-arm pilot study evaluates the effects of whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) exercise on neuromuscular and physical function in adults with neuromuscular disease (NMD). Due to motor unit impairments, NMD patients often cannot tolerate traditional exercise. WB-EMS bypasses voluntary activation limits by directly stimulating muscle contractions. Up to 50 adults with conditions like ALS, SMA, and MG will undergo 20-minute supervised WB-EMS sessions (1-2 times weekly for 4-8 weeks) using the Katalyst system. Outcomes include neural excitability (TMS), motor unit behavior (EMG, NCS), functional tests (walk, balance, strength), and patient-reported fatigue, pain, and quality of life. Strict safety monitoring and exclusion criteria are in place. This study will provide preliminary data on WB-EMS as a potential exercise modality for NMD.
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of using the Nomad powered KAFO in people who have had a musculoskeletal or neurological injury that has affected their ability to walk. The main questions it aims to answer are to quantify the effectiveness of the Nomad in improving mobility, balance, frequency of falls, and quality of life in individuals with lower-extremity impairments compared to their own brace, over three months of daily home and community use. Participants will: * Wear a sensor that records everyday activities and mobility. * Perform measures of mobility and different activities of participation using their own brace. * Perform measures of mobility and different activities of participation using the Nomad powered KAFO
The purpose of this study is to evaluate immunogenicity, safety and lot-to-lot consistency of LBVD in comparison to co-administration of Pentavalent vaccine and Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Inactivated) in separate injections at four weeks after completion of three-dose primary series at 6-10-14 weeks of age when administered to healthy infants
This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, controlled Phase III clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of the bivalent enterovirus-inactivated vaccine (Vero cell) in healthy children aged 6 to 71 months. The main questions it aims to answer are: * The primary vaccine efficacy of the investigational vaccine against Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease(HFMD) caused by CA16 infection compared to the control vaccine. * The neutralizing antibody levels against EV71 in the trial group are non-inferior to those in the control group after two doses of vaccination. Researchers will compare the bivalent enterovirus-inactivated vaccine (Vero cell) to the EV71-inactivated vaccine (Vero cell) to prevent HFMD and Herpangina(HA). Participants will be randomly assigned to the trial group and the control group in a 1:1 ratio to receive two doses of the investigational vaccine or the control EV71 vaccine, with a one-month interval between doses.
The purpose of this clinical trial is to assess the safety and tolerability (primary objective), immunogenicity (primary and secondary objectives), fecal shedding of vaccine viruses (secondary objective) and the potential for neurovirulence of shed virus (secondary objective) of a novel oral polio type 1 vaccine, nOPV1, as compared to Sabin monovalent type 1 vaccine controls (mOPV1), in healthy young children (192 subjects), infants (720 subjects), and neonates (1320 subjects).
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