Table of contents
- Trial overview
- Who participated
- What was measured
- Study phase and design
- Trial status and size
- Key medical terms
Trial overview
This clinical research studied A/TEXAS/50/2012 (H3N2) – DERIVED STRAIN USED (NYMC X-223) in the setting of influenza immune response after vaccination.[1] The trial focused on whether blood samples showed antibodies against influenza strains from the current season, past seasons, and strains that were circulating in the community.[1]
The study title was Immune responses in health care personnel, which shows that the main purpose was to observe how vaccination-related immunity appeared in this group.[1] The brief summary also says the study aimed to assess the presence and titer of antibodies in pre- and post-vaccination serum samples.[1]
Who participated
The target population was health care personnel.[1] This means the study involved people working in health care settings, a group that may have regular exposure to influenza.
The trial enrolled 1500 participants, which is a large group for a clinical study.[1] A larger number of participants helps researchers observe immune response patterns in more people.
What was measured
The main outcome was humoral immunity to influenza virus strains included in the vaccines of the current and past seasons, as well as circulating influenza strains.[1] Humoral immunity means the antibody response in the blood.
Researchers used serum samples and measured antibodies with hemagglutination inhibition (HI) testing.[1] The trial also states that microneutralization or neutralization test (NT) could be used.[1] These are laboratory tests that help show whether antibodies can block the virus.
Study phase and design
The trial was a Phase 3 study.[1] Phase 3 studies usually involve larger groups and help researchers understand how a study intervention performs in a broader population.
The study type was interventional, meaning participants received a planned intervention so researchers could measure the effect.[1] In this trial, the intervention listed was Influenza, Inactivated, Split Virus or Surface Antigen, given as 0.5 ml intramuscularly.[1]
Trial status and size
The trial status was completed, which means the planned study work was finished.[1] Completion is important because it means the data collection phase ended and the results could be reviewed.
With 1500 enrolled participants, this was a substantial study for evaluating influenza-related immune responses in health care personnel.[1]
Key medical terms
Serum sample means a blood sample used for laboratory testing.[1] In this trial, researchers compared samples taken before and after vaccination.
Antibody titer means the amount of antibodies found in the blood.[1] Higher titers can suggest a stronger immune response.
Circulating influenza strains are flu strains currently spreading in the community.[1] The study checked whether the immune response covered these strains as well as vaccine strains from different seasons.



