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. 2004 Jan 26;2004(1):CD002848. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002848.pub2

Treanor 1995.

Methods Randomization: block 2:1 (Rochester), 1:1 (Philadelphia), no further details
Allocation concealment: no details
Blinding: double, no further details
Data collection: 18 June 1992 to 15 June 1993
Intention to treat: no information
Interim analysis: no information
Exclusion from analysis: 13/325 did not complete the study because of relocation out of the area or negative compliance
Follow‐up period: 7 days after vaccination, 1 winter season after vaccination
Participants Age: 2 to 8 months
Health status: healthy
Breastfeeding: < 50%
Immunization status: no other vaccine given within 7 days of rotavirus vaccination
Interventions 1. Bovine + human (WI79‐9), 10^7.3 PFU, 3 doses (n = 207).
2. Placebo (cell culture media and cherry syrup), 2.5 ml, 3 doses (n = 118)
30 ml soy or milk formula or 400 mg sodium bicarbonate in 30 ml soy formula given before vaccine or placebo
Outcomes 1. Safety: clinical symptoms within 7 days of vaccination
2. Efficacy: gastroenteritis (rotavirus or other) within 1 winter season
Notes Study location: USA
Breastfeeding and bottle feeding withheld for 1 h before and after RV
Clinical symptoms: clinical evaluation (gastroenteritis defined as ≥ 1 watery stool or ≥ 3 liquid stools and\or ≥ 1 vomiting episode in 24 h); severity score measured by Clark 1988 (modified Duffy 1986) scale
Laboratory studies: stool analysis by ELISA, gel electrophoresis, and PCR
Other vaccines given at least 7 days after RV