Participant Flow


Recruitment Details

Key information relevant to the recruitment process for the overall study, such as dates of the recruitment period and locations
Potential employers estimated to have at least 60 employees were contacted to determine their interest in participating in the study and were offered an influenza vaccine clinic on site at no cost. A screening questionnaire to determine eligibility was completed. Sites were excluded according to the study inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Pre-Assignment Details

Significant events and approaches for the overall study following participant enrollment, but prior to group assignment
Not applicable.

Reporting Groups

  Description
Arm A (Control) A control arm of usual care offering TIV with baseline advertisement
Arm B (Choice) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with baseline advertisement, including advertisement to highlight the availability of FluMist
Arm C (Choice Plus) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with enhanced advertisement and additional incentives for receiving an influenza vaccination

Participant Flow:   Overall Study

  Arm A (Control) Arm B (Choice) Arm C (Choice Plus)
 STARTED  4078[1] 3757[2] 4387[3]
 Vaccinated  1392[4] 1489[5] 2132[6]
 COMPLETED  1261[7] 1320[8] 1830[9]
 NOT COMPLETED  2817 2437 2557
  Vaccinated; survey not completed   131 169 302
  Employee was not vaccinated.   2686 2268 2255
[1] Started includes all employees at participating sites.
[2] Started includes all employees at participating sites
[3] Started includes all employees at participating sites.
[4] Vaccinated includes all employees who were vaccinated at the employee vaccination clinics.
[5] Vaccinated includes all employees who were vaccinated at the employee vaccination clinics.
[6] Vaccinated includes all employees who were vaccinated at the employee vaccination clinics.
[7] Completed includes vaccinated employees who completed surveys.
[8] Completed includes vaccinated employees who completed surveys.
[9] Completed includes vaccinated employees who completed surveys.

Baseline Characteristics


Analysis Population Description -- Explanation of how the number of participants for analysis was determined.

Reporting Groups

Description
Arm A (Control) A control arm of usual care offering TIV with baseline advertisement
Arm B (Choice) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with baseline advertisement, including advertisement to highlight the availability of FluMist
Arm C (Choice Plus) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with enhanced advertisement and additional incentives for receiving an influenza vaccination

Baseline Measures

  Arm A (Control) Arm B (Choice) Arm C (Choice Plus) Total
Number of Participants
[units: Participants]
1392 1489 2132 4411
Age, Customized
[units: participants]
       
18 to 49 years 983 988 1398 65.6
≥ 50 years 409 501 734 34.4
Gender, Customized  [1]
[units: participants]
       
Male 748 814 808 47.2
Female 644 675 1324 52.8

Outcome Measures


1. Primary Outcome Measure: Overall vaccination rate, all ages   [ Time Frame: 30Sep2008 through 23Dec2008 ]

Measure Type Primary
Measure Name Overall vaccination rate, all ages
Measure Description
Time Frame 30Sep2008 through 23Dec2008
Safety Issue? No

Population Description

Explanation of how the number of participants for analysis was determined. Includes whether analysis was per protocol, intention to treat, or another method. Also provides relevant details such as imputation technique, as appropriate.
All employees at participating sites, including those who were vaccinated and those who were not

Reporting Groups

  Description
Arm A (Control) A control arm of usual care offering TIV with baseline advertisement
Arm B (Choice) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with baseline advertisement, including advertisement to highlight the availability of FluMist
Arm C (Choice Plus) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with enhanced advertisement and additional incentives for receiving an influenza vaccination

Measured Values

  Arm A (Control) Arm B (Choice) Arm C (Choice Plus)
Number of Participants Analyzed
[units:participants]
4078 3757 4387
Overall vaccination rate, all ages
[units: Percentage of participants]
41.6 45.1 51.0

No statistical analysis provided for Overall vaccination rate, all ages

2. Primary Outcome Measure: Overall vaccination rate, employees 18 to 49 years of age   [ Time Frame: 30Sep2008 through 23Dec2008 ]

Measure Type Primary
Measure Name Overall vaccination rate, employees 18 to 49 years of age
Measure Description
Time Frame 30Sep2008 through 23Dec2008
Safety Issue? No

Population Description

Explanation of how the number of participants for analysis was determined. Includes whether analysis was per protocol, intention to treat, or another method. Also provides relevant details such as imputation technique, as appropriate.
All vaccinated employees at participating sites, including those who completed surveys and those who did not

Reporting Groups

  Description
Arm A (Control) A control arm of usual care offering TIV with baseline advertisement
Arm B (Choice) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with baseline advertisement, including advertisement to highlight the availability of FluMist
Arm C (Choice Plus) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with enhanced advertisement and additional incentives for receiving an influenza vaccination

Measured Values

  Arm A (Control) Arm B (Choice) Arm C (Choice Plus)
Number of Participants Analyzed
[units:participants]
983 988 1398
Overall vaccination rate, employees 18 to 49 years of age
[units: Percentage of participants]
38.5 40.9 46.1

No statistical analysis provided for Overall vaccination rate, employees 18 to 49 years of age

3. Secondary Outcome Measure: Change in influenza vaccination rate from baseline season to intervention season in the total population   [ Time Frame: 2007-2008 season through 2008-2009 season ]

Measure Type Secondary
Measure Name Change in influenza vaccination rate from baseline season to intervention season in the total population
Measure Description Rate difference by arm from baseline to intervention season
Time Frame 2007-2008 season through 2008-2009 season
Safety Issue? No

Population Description

Explanation of how the number of participants for analysis was determined. Includes whether analysis was per protocol, intention to treat, or another method. Also provides relevant details such as imputation technique, as appropriate.
All vaccinated employees at participating sites, including those who completed surveys and those who did not

Reporting Groups

  Description
Arm A (Control) A control arm of usual care offering TIV with baseline advertisement
Arm B (Choice) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with baseline advertisement, including advertisement to highlight the availability of FluMist
Arm C (Choice Plus) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with enhanced advertisement and additional incentives for receiving an influenza vaccination

Measured Values

  Arm A (Control) Arm B (Choice) Arm C (Choice Plus)
Number of Participants Analyzed
[units:participants]
1392 1489 2132
Change in influenza vaccination rate from baseline season to intervention season in the total population
[units: percentage points]
4.7 4.8 12.7

No statistical analysis provided for Change in influenza vaccination rate from baseline season to intervention season in the total population

4. Secondary Outcome Measure: Change in influenza vaccination rate from baseline season to intervention season in employees 18-49 years of age   [ Time Frame: 2007-2008 season through 2008-2009 season ]

Measure Type Secondary
Measure Name Change in influenza vaccination rate from baseline season to intervention season in employees 18-49 years of age
Measure Description Rate difference by arm from baseline to intervention season
Time Frame 2007-2008 season through 2008-2009 season
Safety Issue? No

Population Description

Explanation of how the number of participants for analysis was determined. Includes whether analysis was per protocol, intention to treat, or another method. Also provides relevant details such as imputation technique, as appropriate.
All vaccinated employees 18-49 years of age at participating sites, including those who completed surveys and those who did not

Reporting Groups

  Description
Arm A (Control) A control arm of usual care offering TIV with baseline advertisement
Arm B (Choice) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with baseline advertisement, including advertisement to highlight the availability of FluMist
Arm C (Choice Plus) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with enhanced advertisement and additional incentives for receiving an influenza vaccination

Measured Values

  Arm A (Control) Arm B (Choice) Arm C (Choice Plus)
Number of Participants Analyzed
[units:participants]
983 988 1398
Change in influenza vaccination rate from baseline season to intervention season in employees 18-49 years of age
[units: percentage points]
3.7 2.4 9.7

No statistical analysis provided for Change in influenza vaccination rate from baseline season to intervention season in employees 18-49 years of age

5. Secondary Outcome Measure: Percent of eligible participants 18-49 years of age choosing FluMist during intervention season   [ Time Frame: 30Sep2008 through 23Dec2008 ]

Measure Type Secondary
Measure Name Percent of eligible participants 18-49 years of age choosing FluMist during intervention season
Measure Description
Time Frame 30Sep2008 through 23Dec2008
Safety Issue? No

Population Description

Explanation of how the number of participants for analysis was determined. Includes whether analysis was per protocol, intention to treat, or another method. Also provides relevant details such as imputation technique, as appropriate.
All vaccinated employees 18-49 years of age at participating sites, including those who completed surveys and those who did not

Reporting Groups

  Description
Arm A (Control) A control arm of usual care offering TIV with baseline advertisement
Arm B (Choice) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with baseline advertisement, including advertisement to highlight the availability of FluMist
Arm C (Choice Plus) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with enhanced advertisement and additional incentives for receiving an influenza vaccination

Measured Values

  Arm A (Control) Arm B (Choice) Arm C (Choice Plus)
Number of Participants Analyzed
[units:participants]
983 988 1398
Percent of eligible participants 18-49 years of age choosing FluMist during intervention season
[units: percent]
0.8 19.1 26.8

No statistical analysis provided for Percent of eligible participants 18-49 years of age choosing FluMist during intervention season

6. Secondary Outcome Measure: Characteristics of participants 18-49 years of age choosing FluMist vs TIV: Race   [ Time Frame: 30Sep2008 through 23Dec2008 ]

Measure Type Secondary
Measure Name Characteristics of participants 18-49 years of age choosing FluMist vs TIV: Race
Measure Description Percent of participants 18-49 years of age who chose FluMist vs TIV for influenza vaccination and who self-identified as white
Time Frame 30Sep2008 through 23Dec2008
Safety Issue? No

Population Description

Explanation of how the number of participants for analysis was determined. Includes whether analysis was per protocol, intention to treat, or another method. Also provides relevant details such as imputation technique, as appropriate.
All participants who completed surveys and were eligible to receive FluMist

Reporting Groups

  Description
Vaccinated with FluMist Characteristics of vaccinated employees 18-49 years of age who were eligible for FluMist and chose vaccination with FluMist, and who self-identified as white
Vaccinated with TIV Characteristics of vaccinated employees 18-49 years of age who were eligible for FluMist and chose vaccination with TIV, and who self-identified as white.

Measured Values

  Vaccinated with FluMist Vaccinated with TIV
Number of Participants Analyzed
[units:participants]
399 1990
Characteristics of participants 18-49 years of age choosing FluMist vs TIV: Race
[units: percent]
67.8 71.8

No statistical analysis provided for Characteristics of participants 18-49 years of age choosing FluMist vs TIV: Race

7. Secondary Outcome Measure: Characteristics of participants 18-49 years of age choosing FluMist vs TIV: Education   [ Time Frame: 30Sep2008 through 23Dec2008 ]

Measure Type Secondary
Measure Name Characteristics of participants 18-49 years of age choosing FluMist vs TIV: Education
Measure Description Percent of participants 18-49 years of age who chose FluMist vs TIV for influenza vaccination and who self-identified as college graduates.
Time Frame 30Sep2008 through 23Dec2008
Safety Issue? No

Population Description

Explanation of how the number of participants for analysis was determined. Includes whether analysis was per protocol, intention to treat, or another method. Also provides relevant details such as imputation technique, as appropriate.
All participants who completed surveys and were eligible to receive FluMist

Reporting Groups

  Description
Vaccinated with FluMist Characteristics of vaccinated employees 18-49 years of age who were eligible for FluMist and chose vaccination with FluMist, and who self-identified as college graduates.
Vaccinated with TIV Characteristics of vaccinated employees 18-49 years of age who were eligible for FluMist and chose vaccination with TIV, and who self-identified as college graduates.

Measured Values

  Vaccinated with FluMist Vaccinated with TIV
Number of Participants Analyzed
[units:participants]
399 1990
Characteristics of participants 18-49 years of age choosing FluMist vs TIV: Education
[units: percent]
73.4 52.8

No statistical analysis provided for Characteristics of participants 18-49 years of age choosing FluMist vs TIV: Education

8. Secondary Outcome Measure: Characteristics of participants 18-49 years of age choosing FluMist vs TIV: Gender   [ Time Frame: 30Sep2008 through 23Dec2008 ]

Measure Type Secondary
Measure Name Characteristics of participants 18-49 years of age choosing FluMist vs TIV: Gender
Measure Description Percent of participants 18-49 years of age who chose FluMist vs TIV for influenza vaccination and who self-identified as male.
Time Frame 30Sep2008 through 23Dec2008
Safety Issue? No

Population Description

Explanation of how the number of participants for analysis was determined. Includes whether analysis was per protocol, intention to treat, or another method. Also provides relevant details such as imputation technique, as appropriate.
All participants who completed surveys and were eligible to receive FluMist

Reporting Groups

  Description
Vaccinated with FluMist Characteristics of vaccinated employees 18-49 years of age who were eligible for FluMist and chose vaccination with FluMist, and who self-identified as male.
Vaccinated with TIV Characteristics of vaccinated employees 18-49 years of age who were eligible for FluMist and chose vaccination with TIV, and who self-identified as male.

Measured Values

  Vaccinated with FluMist Vaccinated with TIV
Number of Participants Analyzed
[units:participants]
399 1990
Characteristics of participants 18-49 years of age choosing FluMist vs TIV: Gender
[units: percent]
49.9 49.7

No statistical analysis provided for Characteristics of participants 18-49 years of age choosing FluMist vs TIV: Gender

Serious Adverse Events


Time Frame September 2008 - December 2008
Additional Description Participants received commercial vaccine per routine care at employer clinics; no investigational treatment was given. Safety data were not collected. Any participant who experienced an adverse event associated with a MedImmune commercial vaccine was to be advised to notify the MedImmune Patient Safety Department. No such events were reported.

Reporting Groups

  Description
Arm A (Control) A control arm of usual care offering TIV with baseline advertisement
Arm B (Choice) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with baseline advertisement, including advertisement to highlight the availability of FluMist
Arm C (Choice Plus) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with enhanced advertisement and additional incentives for receiving an influenza vaccination

Serious Adverse Events

  Arm A (Control) Arm B (Choice) Arm C (Choice Plus)
Total, serious adverse events      
# participants affected / at risk 0/0 0/0 0/0

Other Adverse Events


Time Frame September 2008 - December 2008
Additional Description Participants received commercial vaccine per routine care at employer clinics; no investigational treatment was given. Safety data were not collected. Any participant who experienced an adverse event associated with a MedImmune commercial vaccine was to be advised to notify the MedImmune Patient Safety Department. No such events were reported.

Frequency Threshold

Threshold above which other adverse events are reported 1%

Reporting Groups

  Description
Arm A (Control) A control arm of usual care offering TIV with baseline advertisement
Arm B (Choice) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with baseline advertisement, including advertisement to highlight the availability of FluMist
Arm C (Choice Plus) An intervention arm offering choice of TIV or FluMist with enhanced advertisement and additional incentives for receiving an influenza vaccination

Other Adverse Events

  Arm A (Control) Arm B (Choice) Arm C (Choice Plus)
Total, other (not including serious) adverse events      
# participants affected / at risk 0/0 0/0 0/0

Certain Agreements

Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.
There IS an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.
The agreement is:
unchecked The only disclosure restriction on the PI is that the sponsor can review results communications prior to public release and can embargo communications regarding trial results for a period that is less than or equal to 60 days. The sponsor cannot require changes to the communication and cannot extend the embargo.
unchecked The only disclosure restriction on the PI is that the sponsor can review results communications prior to public release and can embargo communications regarding trial results for a period that is more than 60 days but less than or equal to 180 days . The sponsor cannot require changes to the communication and cannot extend the embargo.

Limitations and Caveats

Limitations of the study, such as early termination leading to small numbers of participants analyzed and technical problems with measurement leading to unreliable or uninterpretable data
The study was conducted during a single season, data to evaluate effects of the intervention by race were unavailable, baseline vaccination data were available at the company level only, and vaccines received outside the workplace were not assessed.

Results Point of Contact

Name/Title: Seth Toback, MD
Organization: MedImmune, LLC
Phone 301-398-0000 
E-mail: [email protected]
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