Interventional Study of Mucosal and Antimicrobial Responses to Repeated Vaginal Applications of Tenofovir Gel in HIV Uninfected Women
Information source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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Condition(s) targeted: HIV Infections
Intervention: Tenofovir gel (Drug); Tenofovir gel placebo (Drug)
Phase: Phase 1
Status: Completed
Sponsored by: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s): Marla Keller, MD, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University Betsy Herold, MD, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Summary
Topical microbicides, substances that kill microbes, are being studied to prevent sexual
transmission of HIV and other disease-causing agents. In the future, topical microbicides
may be applied vaginally to prevent both acquisition and transmission of HIV and other
sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The purpose of this study is to assess whether there
is a measurable response to daily applications of a topical microbicide, 1% tenofovir gel,
in women at low risk for HIV infection.
Clinical Details
Official title: Effect of Repeated Applications of Tenofovir Gel on Mucosal Mediators of Immunity and Intrinsic Antimicrobial Activity of Cervicovaginal Secretions in Women at Low Risk for HIV-1 Infection
Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Prevention
Primary outcome: Changes in cytokines, chemokines, and other mediators of innate immunity through examination of cervicovaginal secretions
Secondary outcome: Changes in antimicrobial activity of cervicovaginal secretions
Detailed description:
A new approach to HIV prevention currently being studied is the use of topical microbicides.
This study will measure the mucosal response to daily intravaginal applications of 1%
tenofovir gel versus placebo in two groups of women at low risk for HIV infection.
The duration of this study for each participant is 21 days. Study participants will be
randomly assigned to one of two study groups. Group 1 participants will apply 1% tenofovir
gel daily for 14 consecutive days between menses. Group 2 participants will apply placebo
gel for 14 consecutive days between menses.
Study visits will occur on Days 3, 7, 14, and 21. Study entry will occur 2 to 6 days
following the menses and within 30 days of screening. Medical and sexual history, a pelvic
exam, cervicovaginal lavage sample collection, blood collection, vaginal pH testing, STI
testing, and adverse effect reporting will occur at all visits. All participants will be
asked to complete a diary throughout the study; this diary will be reviewed at all study
visits. A Pap smear will be obtained at screening if documentation of a negative Pap smear
result within the last year is not available.
Eligibility
Minimum age: 18 Years.
Maximum age: 50 Years.
Gender(s): Female.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Normal menstrual history with regular cycles and with a minimum of 21 days between
menses
- Sexually abstinent or in a stable, mutually monogamous relationship with a partner
who is HIV uninfected
- Agree to abstain from sexual intercourse and to not use vaginal products within 48
hours of study entry and for the duration of the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- HIV infected
- Sexually transmitted infection within 6 months of study entry
- Use of nontherapeutic intravenous drugs within 12 months of study entry
- Menopausal
- Currently using hormonal contraception or have used hormonal contraception within 2
months of study entry
- Menstruating at screening or enrollment visits
- Positive urine culture
- Positive chlamydia, gonorrhea, or trichomonas result at screening
- Abnormal Pap smear
- Clinically detectable genital abnormality. More information on this criterion can be
found in the protocol.
- History of toxic shock syndrome or a history of symptoms suggesting toxic shock
syndrome
- History of intermenstrual bleeding within 3 months of study entry
- Previous gynecologic surgery or have received treatment for syphilis, genital herpes,
chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, or genital warts within 6 months of study entry
- Received treatment for Candida, bacterial vaginosis, or urinary tract infection
within 1 month of study entry
- Have douched or used vaginal products, including lubricants, feminine hygiene
products, vaginal drying agents, and sex toys within 48 hours of study entry
- Acute or chronic hepatitis B virus infection
- Liver or kidney abnormalities
- Oral antibiotics within 7 days of study entry
- Pregnant, less than 6 months postpartum, or breastfeeding
Locations and Contacts
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - East Campus GCRC (Herold) Non-Network CRS, Bronx, New York 10461, United States
Additional Information
Click here for more information about tenofovir
Related publications: Bateman C. Tenofovir gel--the new HIV prevention 'banker'? S Afr Med J. 2007 Jul;97(7):496, 498. Review. Mayer KH, Maslankowski LA, Gai F, El-Sadr WM, Justman J, Kwiecien A, Mâsse B, Eshleman SH, Hendrix C, Morrow K, Rooney JF, Soto-Torres L; HPTN 050 Protocol Team. Safety and tolerability of tenofovir vaginal gel in abstinent and sexually active HIV-infected and uninfected women. AIDS. 2006 Feb 28;20(4):543-51.
Last updated: September 23, 2013
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