The primary objectives of this study are to evaluate the safety, tolerability, immunologic noninferiority (for shared serotypes) and immunologic superiority (for novel serotypes) of VAX-31 compared to PCV21 and PCV20 in adults ≥50 years of age, and to bridge the immune responses induced by VAX-31 in adults 50-64 years of age to adults 18-49 years of age.
Phase 3 trials are pivotal studies with large patient populations (hundreds to thousands) designed to prove efficacy and safety for FDA submission. A successful Phase 3 readout is typically the last major hurdle before a New Drug Application (NDA) or BLA filing.
Enrollment is complete. The trial is in its follow-up or data collection phase — a readout may occur on or near the primary completion date.
Vaxcyte Inc (PCVX) is the sponsoring company for this trial. BiotechSign currently grades this company D (37/100) based on composite catalyst signals across its full pipeline. This trial is one data point in that overall catalyst picture.