An observational study in HIV Prevention, sponsored by Orlando Immunology Center. Terminated at 1 site in United States. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-02-14.
Sponsored by Orlando Immunology Center · Observational
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate uptake and retention of long acting cabotegravir (LA-CAB) also known as Apretude versus daily oral tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) also known as Truvada for PrEP among high-risk women in metro-Orlando through week 48 (to also include reasons for lack of retention in PrEP care)
This is a 48-week, open-label, single center pharmacist-run study to assess PrEP uptake and persistence among women at high-risk of HIV-1 acquisition in metro-Orlando at a community-based organization called Let's Beehive. All participants in the study will chose whether they want to start IM LA-CAB (with or without the oral lead-in) vs. daily oral TDF/FTC for PrEP. The study will include a Screening Phase (up to 56 days), and an open-label phase (Day 1 up to Week 48). Approximately 50 women defined as "high-risk" for HIV-1 infection who have a confirmed negative HIV test will be enrolled. All insured participants will be responsible for using their insurance plan to obtain coverage for their chosen PrEP medication, in addition to any labs required by the study. This expectation is clearly outlined in the informed consent. The study team will work with participants to minimize their co-pays for study medications and labs through the use of manufacturer and other external assistance programs. For participants who are under-or-uninsured, the study sponsor will provide financial coverage for approximately 20 participants (10 on LA-CAB and 10 on TDF/FTC) to receive PrEP medication and undergo study-required laboratory testing at no cost.
Orlando Immunology Center is the lead sponsor of 3 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.
Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.
Cisgender women at high-risk of HIV acquisition residing in metro-Orlando
Must be at "high-risk" of sexually acquired HIV-1 infection which will be defined as any condomless vaginal or anal sex in the past 6 months plus ≥1 of the following:
An individual of child-bearing potential (IOCBP) is eligible to participate if they are not pregnant [as confirmed by a negative serum human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) test at screening and a negative urine hCG test at Day 1 (a local serum hCG test at Day 1 is allowed if it can be done, and results obtained, within 24 hours prior to Day 1)], not lactating, and at least one of the following conditions applies:
Non-reproductive potential defined as:
Pre-menopausal IOCBP with one of the following:
Documented tubal ligation Documented hysteroscopic tubal occlusion procedure with follow-up confirmation of bilateral tubal occlusion Hysterectomy Documented Bilateral Oophorectomy Post-menopausal IOCBP defined as 12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea [in questionable cases a blood sample with simultaneous follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and estradiol levels consistent with menopause (refer to laboratory reference ranges for confirmatory levels)]. IOCBP on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and whose menopausal status is in doubt will be required to use one of the highly effective contraception methods if they wish to continue their HRT during the study. Otherwise, they must discontinue HRT to allow confirmation of post-menopausal status prior to study enrollment.
Reproductive potential and agrees to follow one of the options listed in the Modified List of Highly Effective Methods for Avoiding Pregnancy in IOCBP (see Appendix 7) from at least 14 days prior to the first dose of study medication. Participants will be counseled on the recommendation to continue use of a highly effective method of contraception for at least 14 days after discontinuation of oral CAB and at least 52 weeks after discontinuation of LA-CAB due to the unknown risk to the fetus. This discussion will be recorded in the participant's source notes.
The investigator is responsible for ensuring that subjects understand how to properly use these methods of contraception. All subjects participating in the study should be counseled on safer sexual practices including the use and benefit/risk of effective barrier methods (e.g., male condom) and on the risk of STI transmission to an uninfected partner.
Exclusion Criteria:
Subjects positive for HbsAg are excluded. Subjects negative for anti-HBs but positive for anti-HBc (negative HbsAg status) and positive for HBV DNA are excluded.
Note: Subjects positive for anti-HBc (negative HbsAg status) and positive for antiHBs (past and/or current evidence) are immune to HBV and are not excluded. AntiHBc must be either total anti-HBc or anti-HBc immunoglobulin G (IgG), and NOT anti-HBc IgM.
-Evidence of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection based on the results of testing at Screening for Hepatitis C antibody (HCV Ab) and HCV RNA as follows:
Subjects positive for HCV Ab and HCV RNA are excluded Subjects positive for HCV Ab with a negative HCV RNA test are permitted to enroll
Participants receiving any prohibited medication and who are unwilling or unable to switch to an alternative medication Participants with a current or anticipated need for chronic systemic anticoagulation or a history of known or suspected bleeding disorder, including a history of prolonged bleeding
**Please note this protocol does not exclude participants who have previously received PrEP medications including IM LA-CAB or oral TDF/FTC
High-risk women who choose to initiate intramuscular q8week LA-CAB (Apretude) with or without oral lead in for HIV PrEP
Drug: LA-CAB
High-risk women who choose to initiate daily oral TDF/FTC (Truvada) for HIV PrEP
Drug: TDF/FTC
Intramuscular LA-CAB for PrEP
Also known as: Apretude
Oral TDF/FTC for PrEP
Also known as: Truvada
Uptake of LA-CAB vs. TDF/FTC for PrEP
proportion of women who initiate LA-CAB vs. TDF/FTC for PrEP
Time frame: 48 weeks
Persistence on LA-CAB vs. TDF/FTC for PrEP
proportion of women who remain on LA-CAB vs. TDF/FTC for PrEP
Time frame: 48 weeks
Persistence on LA-CAB vs. TDF/FTC for PrEP
proportion of women who remain on LA-CAB vs. TDF/FTC for PrEP
Time frame: 24 weeks
Uptake of LA-CAB vs. TDF/FTC for PrEP
proportion of women who initiate LA-CAB vs. TDF/FTC for PrEP
Time frame: 24 weeks
HIV incidence
proportion of women with new HIV infections (will be stratified by intervention group)
Time frame: 24 weeks
HIV incidence
proportion of women with new HIV infections (will be stratified by intervention group)
Time frame: 48 weeks
Awareness of and willingness to initiate PrEP
Proportion of participants who are aware of LA-CAB and daily oral TDF/FTC (based on responses to PrEP awareness and willingness survey)
Time frame: Baseline
Preference for chosen PrEP modality
Proportion of participants who elect to initiate LA-CAB vs. daily oral TDF/FTC for PrEP and reasons why (based on responses to PrEP preference survey)
Time frame: Baseline and time of PrEP modality switch
Safety and tolerability of LA-CAB vs. TDF/FTC for PrEP
Incidence and severity of AEs and laboratory abnormalities, Investigator assessment of causality of AEs and laboratory abnormalities (drug-relatedness), Proportion of subjects who discontinue PrEP medications due to Aes
Time frame: 24 weeks
Safety and tolerability of LA-CAB vs. TDF/FTC for PrEP
Incidence and severity of AEs and laboratory abnormalities, Investigator assessment of causality of AEs and laboratory abnormalities (drug-relatedness), Proportion of subjects who discontinue PrEP medications due to Aes
Time frame: 48 weeks
PrEP satisfaction
Proportion of participants who are satisfied with their chosen PrEP modality (based on responses to PrEP satisfaction survey)
Time frame: 24 weeks
PrEP satisfaction
Proportion of participants who are satisfied with their chosen PrEP modality (based on responses to PrEP satisfaction survey)
Time frame: 48 weeks
PrEP Adherence
Proportion of participants with 100% adherence (target adherence defined as "within window, on-time LA-CAB injection") to LA-CAB vs. at least 6/7 weekly doses of TDF/FTC
Time frame: 24 weeks
PrEP Adherence
Proportion of participants with 100% adherence (target adherence defined as "within window, on-time LA-CAB injection") to LA-CAB vs. at least 6/7 weekly doses of TDF/FTC
Time frame: 48 weeks
Bacterial STI incidence
Proportion of participants with new STIs (based on proportion with positive results for chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, and syphilis)
Time frame: 24 weeks
Bacterial STI incidence
Proportion of participants with new STIs (based on proportion with positive results for chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, and syphilis)
Time frame: 48 weeks
Treatment-emergent resistance among those who acquire HIV infection
Proportion of participants with treatment-emergent resistance associated mutations (RAMs) on LA-CAB vs. daily oral TDF/FTC
Time frame: 24 weeks
Treatment-emergent resistance among those who acquire HIV infection
Proportion of participants with treatment-emergent resistance associated mutations (RAMs) on LA-CAB vs. daily oral TDF/FTC
Time frame: 48 weeks
Perception and experience with healthcare provider (HCP) and PrEP delivery setting
Proportion of participants who are satisfied with the PrEP delivery experience (based on responses to a PrEP care experience survey)
Time frame: 24 weeks
Perception and experience with healthcare provider (HCP) and PrEP delivery setting
Proportion of participants who are satisfied with the PrEP delivery experience (based on responses to a PrEP care experience survey)
Time frame: 48 weeks
HCP (healthcare provider) implementation processes and workload in this unique PrEP delivery model
Descriptive summary of responses to HCP implementation survey
Time frame: 24 weeks
HCP (healthcare provider) implementation processes and workload in this unique PrEP delivery model
Descriptive summary of responses to HCP implementation survey
Time frame: 48 weeks
Plan to share: No
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