Merck’s V116, an Investigational, 21-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Specifically Designed to Protect Adults, Demonstrated Superior Immunogenicity for 10 of 11 Unique Serotypes Compared to PCV20 in Adults 50 Years of Age and Older
The trial evaluated the immunogenicity, tolerability and safety of V116 compared to PCV20 (pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine) in adults who had not previously received a pneumococcal vaccine.
- The trial evaluated the immunogenicity, tolerability and safety of V116 compared to PCV20 (pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine) in adults who had not previously received a pneumococcal vaccine.
- In adults 18 to 49 years of age (Cohort 2), V116 elicited non-inferior immune responses (immunobridged) compared to adults 50 to 64 years of age, as assessed by serotype-specific OPA GMTs 30 days post-vaccination.
- If approved, V116 would be the first pneumococcal conjugate vaccine specifically designed for adults.
- Participants administered V116 and PCV20 who reported at least 1 adverse event (AE) were 61.7% and 67.2%, respectively.