RT Journal Article T1 Noninferior Immunogenicity and Consistent Safety of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F Protein Vaccine in Adults 50-59 Years Compared to ≥60 Years of Age A1 Ferguson, Murdo A1 Schwarz, Tino F A1 Núñez, Sebastián A A1 Rodriguez-Garcia, Juan A1 Mital, Marek A1 Zala, Carlos A1 Schmitt, Bernhard A1 Toursarkissian, Nicole A1 Mazarro, Dolores Ochoa A1 Großkopf, Josef A1 Voors-Pette, Christine A1 Mehta, Hemalini A1 Hailemariam, Hiwot Amare A1 de Heusch, Magali A1 Salaun, Bruno A1 Damaso, Silvia A1 David, Marie-Pierre A1 Descamps, Dominique A1 Hill, Judith A1 Vandermeulen, Corinne A1 Hulstrøm, Veronica AB The adjuvanted respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prefusion F protein-based vaccine (RSVPreF3 OA) is approved in adults aged ≥60 years. We evaluated RSVPreF3 OA immunogenicity and safety in adults aged 50-59 years without or with increased risk for RSV disease due to specific chronic medical conditions.This observer-blind, phase 3, noninferiority trial included adults aged 50-59 years, stratified into 2 subcohorts: those with and those without predefined, stable, chronic medical conditions leading to an increased risk for RSV disease. Participants in both subcohorts were randomized 2:1 to receive RSVPreF3 OA or placebo. A control group of adults aged ≥60 years received RSVPreF3 OA. Primary outcomes were RSV-A and RSV-B neutralization titers (geometric mean titer ratios and sero-response rate differences) 1 month post-vaccination in 50-59-year-olds versus ≥60-year-olds. Cell-mediated immunity and safety were also assessed.The exposed population included 1152 participants aged 50-59 years and 381 participants aged ≥60 years. RSVPreF3 OA was immunologically noninferior in 50-59-year-olds versus ≥60-year-olds; noninferiority criteria were met for RSV-A and RSV-B neutralization titers in those with and those without increased risk for RSV disease. Frequencies of RSVPreF3-specific polyfunctional CD4+ T cells increased substantially from pre- to 1 month post-vaccination. Most solicited adverse events had mild-to-moderate intensity and were transient. Unsolicited and serious adverse event rates were similar in all groups.RSVPreF3 OA was immunologically noninferior in 50-59-year-olds compared to ≥60-year-olds, in whom efficacy was previously demonstrated. The safety profile in 50-59-year-olds was consistent with that in ≥60-year-olds.ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05590403. PB Oxford YR 2024 FD 2024-08-05 LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13003/20943 UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13003/20943 LA eng NO Ferguson M, Schwarz TF, Núñez SA, Rodríguez-García J, Mital M, Zala C, et al. Noninferior Immunogenicity and Consistent Safety of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F Protein Vaccine in Adults 50-59 Years Compared to ≥60 Years of Age. Clin Infect Dis. 2024 Aug 5. DS Docusalut RD 31 jul. 2026