The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of motavizumab compared to placebo when administered monthly to preterm infants during their first RSV season for the reduction of the incidence of serious early childhood wheezing from their 2nd through 3rd birthdays.
The primary objective of this study is assess the efficacy of motavizumab compared to placebo when administered monthly by intramuscular (IM) injection during the first RSV season for the reduction of the incidence of serious early childhood wheezing in preterm infants between their 2nd and 3rd birthdays.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
15 mg/kg administered by IM injection every 30 days during the RSV season for a total of 5-6 injections
15 mg/kg administered by IM injection every 30 days during the RSV season for a total of 5-6 injections
The incidence of serious early childhood wheezing episodes
Time frame: Between 2nd and 3rd birthdays
Frequency of medically-attended lower respiratory tract wheezing events
Time frame: During 2nd and 3rd birthday
Frequency of medically-attended lower respiratory tract wheezing events from randomization through 3 years of age
Time frame: From randomization through 3 yrs.
Incidence of serious RSV disease
Time frame: Through Day 150
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