The placebo-controlled pivotal clinical efficacy Phase 3 trial plans to enroll a total of approximately 12,460 participants over two years. Participants will be immunized twice with the M-001 influenza vaccine candidate or placebo. Influenza incidence and illness severity will be evaluated throughout the follow-up period of up to two years. Participants will be 50 years and older, with at least half over 65 years of age.~The trial is expected to take place in eastern European countries and begin prior to the 2018/19 Northern Hemisphere flu season.
The pivotal Phase 3 trial plans to enroll a total of approximately 12,460 participants aged 50+ over two years. Participants will be immunized twice with the M-001 universal influenza vaccine candidate or placebo and then followed for up to 2 seasons. The trial will evaluate the number of influenza cases in each group and the severity of illness during the follow up period.