Trial studying safety and effects for HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Use
Official title PrEP4U: Assessing the Effectiveness of Integrated Same-Day Lenacapavir Initiation and Follow-up Choice on PrEP Persistence
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07335289
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out if letting people pick their follow-up location (home, community, or clinic) helps them keep taking HIV prevention medicine.
- Who it's for
- People who are using or starting HIV prevention medicine called lenacapavir.
- What's involved
- Participants will get a quick HIV test and start the medicine the same day. They will also choose where they want to go for their follow-up visits.
- Time commitment
- The study involves follow-up visits at the location you choose, but the total length is not specified.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- HIV negative
- Eligible for HIV PrEP per CDC guidelines
- Able and willing to provide informed consent
- Willing to receive injectable lenacapavir and adhere to study procedures
- Residing inMassachusetts with expected availability for 6-month follow-up
You likely can't join if
- Known HIV infection at baseline
- Contraindication to lenacapavir injection (e.g., hypersensitivity, significant drug interactions)
- Pregnancy at baseline (participants who become pregnant during the trial may remain enrolled if they choose)
- Participation in another treatment HIV prevention study
- Any condition judged by the investigator to compromise safety or study integrity
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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