Japanese Encephalitis Study



INTRODUCTION
Japanese Encephalitis can be caught from a single mosquito bite and can cause death or permanent brain injury



STUDY OUTLINE
This study will help determine if the vaccine can be sold and prescribed by doctors in Australia for children



JE INFORMATION
Internet resources for further information about Japanese Encephalitis and similar trials conducted overseas



STUDY BROCHURE
More information about this research study and the new Japanese Encephalitis vaccine being developed for children













Study Outline

Stage
Screening*
Day 0
Day 28
(1 month)
Day 56
(2 months)
Travel
Day 210
(7 months)
Travel
Clinic Visit
X
X
X
X

X**

Vaccine

X
X




Blood Test
X

X
X

X

Receive Diary

X
X




* Screening is usually done 1-14 days prior, however can be combined with Day 0 visit.
** Day 210 (7 month) clinic visit can be done by phone in exceptional cases

  • You do not pay for the vaccine, tests or visits
  • You will need to keep a home diary to record any effects of the vaccine
  • Other necessary travel vaccines may be given except one week before and one week after each vaccination on day 0 and 28
  • This website is just to give you preliminary information
  • The study staff will explain everything in great detail, before you decide if you wish to participate
  • You can withdraw at any time with no explanation
  • This study is being undertaken under the guidance / supervision of an Ethical Research Committee
  • This Research will assist others


Volunteer Eligibility

Only the study doctor can determine eligibility, but your child (male or female) may be eligible to volunteer if:

  • They are 2 months to 17 years old.
  • They are in good health.
  • They have not had a vaccine against Japanese Encephalitis, Yellow Fever, Dengue, or West Nile Virus prior to the study.
  • They are planning to travel to an area where Japanese Encephalitis is endemic.
  • There is plenty of time before departure to schedule other travel vaccines around the study vaccine.




Dr Deborah Mills

For more information about volunteering, you can call me, Dr Deb, on 07 3221 9066 or email info@jestudy.com.au







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