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Safety and Pharmacokinetic Study of Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF)/Elvitegravir (EVG) Administered Rectally

A Phase 1 Open Label Safety and Pharmacokinetic Study of Rectal Administration of a Tenofovir Alafenamide/Elvitegravir Insert at Two Dose Levels

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04047420
Enrollment
23
Registered
2019-08-06
Start date
2019-12-11
Completion date
2021-04-07
Last updated
2023-12-22

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Conditions

HIV Infections

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics of rectal administration of a tenofovir alafenamide (TAF)/elvitegravir (EVG) insert at two dose levels in HIV-uninfected individuals.

Detailed description

This study will evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics of rectal administration of a tenofovir alafenamide (TAF)/elvitegravir (EVG) insert at two dose levels in HIV-uninfected individuals. All participants will receive a single TAF/EVG Insert at Study Visit 3. After a washout period of at least 7 days, participants will receive two TAF/EVG Inserts at Study Visit 7. The inserts will be administered rectally by study staff. After each dosing visit, samples will be collected over a 3-day period. Participants will attend 10 study visits and will be followed for approximately 6 to 13 weeks. Study visits may include physical and rectal examinations; collection of blood, urine, rectal and vaginal fluid; and interviews. The total duration of the study will be approximately 11 months.

Interventions

DRUGTAF/EVG Insert

TAF/EVG Insert (20/16 mg) administered rectally by study staff

Sponsors

CONRAD
CollaboratorOTHER
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Lead SponsorNIH

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Individuals who are 18 years of age or older at Screening, verified per site standard operating procedure (SOP) * Able and willing to provide written informed consent to be screened for and enrolled in MTN-039 * HIV-1/2 uninfected at Screening and Enrollment, per applicable algorithm in the study protocol and willing to receive HIV test results * Able and willing to provide adequate locator information, as defined in site SOP * Able to communicate in spoken and written English * Available for all visits and able and willing to comply with all study procedural requirements * In general good health at Screening and Enrollment, as determined by the site Investigator of Record (IoR) or designee * At Screening, history of consensual receptive anal intercourse (RAI) at least once in lifetime per participant report * Willing not to take part in other research studies involving drugs, medical devices, genital or rectal products, or vaccines for the duration of study participation (including the time between Screening and Enrollment) * Willing to comply with abstinence and other protocol requirements as outlined in the study protocol * For participants of childbearing potential: a negative pregnancy test at Screening and Enrollment * For participants of childbearing potential: Per participant report at Enrollment, using an effective method of contraception for at least 30 days (inclusive) prior to Enrollment and intending to use an effective method for the duration of study participation. Effective methods include: * Hormonal methods * Intrauterine device (IUD) inserted at least 30 days prior to Enrollment (but not past the maximum length of recommended usage according to package instructions) * Sterilization (of participant or partner, as defined in site SOPs) * Sexually abstinent as defined by abstaining from penile-vaginal intercourse for 90 days prior to Enrollment and intending to remain abstinent for the duration of study participation; this includes having sex exclusively with individuals assigned female sex at birth

Exclusion criteria

* At Screening: * Hemoglobin Grade 1 or higher\* * Platelet count Grade 1 or higher\* * Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine transaminase (ALT) Grade 1 or higher\* * Serum creatinine greater than 1.3 times the site laboratory upper limit of normal (ULN) * International normalized ratio (INR) greater than 1.5 times the site laboratory ULN * History of inflammatory bowel disease by participant report * Positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test result * \*As per the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Pediatric Adverse Events Corrected Version 2.1, July 2017. * Note: Otherwise eligible participants with an exclusionary test result (other than HIV) can be re-tested during the screening process. If a participant is re-tested and a non-exclusionary result is documented within 45 days of providing informed consent for screening, the participant may be enrolled. * Anticipated use of and/or unwillingness to abstain from the following medications during study participation: * Anticoagulant medications * Non-study rectally-administered medications and any products containing nonoxynol-9 (N-9) * Known adverse reaction to any of the components of the study product * Use of approved or other investigational pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention within 3 months prior to Enrollment, and/or anticipated use and/or unwillingness to abstain from PrEP during trial participation * Use of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for potential HIV exposure within 6 months prior to Enrollment * Condomless RAI and/or penile-vaginal intercourse with a partner who is known to be HIV-positive or whose status is unknown in the 6 months prior to Enrollment * History of transactional sex in the 12 months prior to Enrollment * Non-therapeutic injection drug use or use of non-therapeutic, non-injection stimulant drugs in the 12 months prior to Enrollment * Participation in research studies involving drugs, medical devices, genital or rectal products, or vaccines within 30 days of the Enrollment Visit * Per participant report, medical records, clinical diagnosis and/or diagnostic testing at either Screening or Enrollment: * Diagnosis or treatment of an anogenital sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the 3 months prior to enrollment (including window between Screening and Enrollment). * Symptoms, clinical or laboratory diagnosis of active pharyngeal, anorectal, or reproductive tract infection (RTI) requiring treatment per current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines (http://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment). * Current symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI). * Infections requiring treatment include Neisseria gonorrhea (GC), Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infection, syphilis, active herpes simplex virus (HSV) lesions, or symptomatic genital warts, chancroid, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), bacterial vaginosis (BV), symptomatic vaginal candidiasis, and trichomoniasis. * Note: Otherwise eligible participants with an exclusionary UTI, BV and/or candida finding may be re-tested during the screening process. * For participants of childbearing potential: Pregnant or breastfeeding at either Screening or Enrollment or planning to become pregnant during study participation * Note: A documented negative pregnancy test performed by study staff is required for inclusion; however, a self-reported pregnancy is adequate for exclusion from screening/enrollment into the study. * For participants of childbearing potential: Last pregnancy outcome 90 days or less prior to Screening * Has any other condition that, in the opinion of the IoR/designee, would preclude informed consent, make study participation unsafe, complicate the interpretation of study outcome data, or otherwise interfere with achieving the study objectives including any significant uncontrolled active or chronic medical condition.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Tenofovir Diphosphate (TFV-DP) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Cell IsolatesSamples collected at 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose
Tenofovir (TFV) Concentration in BloodSamples collected at baseline (pre dose), 1, 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at baseline (pre dose), 1, 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose
Tenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal FluidSamples collected at 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose
Tenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue HomogenatesSamples collected at 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose
Number of Participants With Grade 2 and Higher Adverse Events (AEs)Measured from Enrollment through Final Contact at Visit 11 with a median (IQR) of 76 (47, 292) days. COVID restrictions delayed first dosing 9-10 months in 5 participants. Follow-up time from first dosing was a median (IQR) of 34 (22, 39) days.Graded per the Division of AIDS (DAIDS) Table for Grading Adult and Pediatric Adverse Events, Corrected Version 2.1, July 2017 and/or Addenda 1, 2 and 3 (Female Genital \[Dated November 2007\], Male Genital \[Dated November 2007\] and Rectal \[Clarification Dated May 2012\] Grading Tables for Use in Microbicide Studies).
Elvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in BloodSamples collected at baseline (pre dose), 1, 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at baseline (pre dose), 1, 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose
Elvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal FluidSamples collected at 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose
Elvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue HomogenatesSamples collected at 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose
Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in BloodSamples collected at baseline (pre dose), 1, 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at baseline (pre dose), 1, 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose
Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal FluidSamples collected at 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose
Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue HomogenatesSamples collected at 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Participant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Feeling When Inserted24 hours after each dose (Visits 4 and 8) (up to 9 weeks after first dose)Response for How did it feel to have the insert inside you?
Participant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal Insert24 hours after each dose (Visits 4 and 8) (up to 9 weeks after first dose)Responses for questions related to problems with Rectal Insert
Participant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Ease of Use24 hours after each dose (Visits 4 and 8) (up to 9 weeks after first dose)Response for Overall, how easy or difficult was it to use the study product when inserted by clinic staff?

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

A total of 23 participants were eligible and enrolled. Two participants terminated early due to Refused participation, so 21 participants received the one insert dose. After the one insert dose, two additional participants terminated early due to Refused participation, so 19 participants received the two insert dose.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF)/Elvitegravir (EVG) Insert
On the first dosing visit (Visit 3), participants will receive a single TAF/EVG Insert for rectal administration. On the second dosing visit (Visit 7), after a washout period of at least 7 days, participants will receive two TAF/EVG Inserts for rectal administration. Each participant will be on study for approximately 6-13 weeks. TAF/EVG Insert: TAF/EVG Insert (20/16 mg) administered rectally by study staff
23
Total23

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Enrollment (Pre-dose) PeriodRefused Participation2
Washout PeriodRefused Participation2

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF)/Elvitegravir (EVG) Insert
Age, Continuous34.0 years
Age, Customized
24 years or Under
6 Participants
Age, Customized
25-29 years
2 Participants
Age, Customized
30-34 years
4 Participants
Age, Customized
35-39 years
3 Participants
Age, Customized
40-44 years
4 Participants
Age, Customized
45-49 years
1 Participants
Age, Customized
50+ years
3 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
21 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Participant BMI (kg/m^2)30.8 kg/m^2
Participant Height (cm)175.0 cm
Participant Weight (kg)93.0 kg
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Asian
0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Black or African American
8 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Mixed
1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Other
1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
White
13 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
Birmingham
12 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
Pittsburgh
11 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
17 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
6 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Gender
Female
6 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Gender
Gender Nonconforming/Gender Variant
0 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Gender
Male
15 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Gender
Multiple Genders
1 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Gender
Prefer Not to Answer
0 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Gender
Self-identify
0 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Gender
Transgender Female
1 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Gender
Transgender Male
0 Participants
Sexual Orientation
Additional Category
1 Participants
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual
6 Participants
Sexual Orientation
Gay/Lesbian/Homosexual
11 Participants
Sexual Orientation
Not sure
0 Participants
Sexual Orientation
Prefer not to Answer
0 Participants
Sexual Orientation
Queer
0 Participants
Sexual Orientation
Straight/Heterosexual
5 Participants
Sexual Orientation
Two Spirit
0 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 230 / 210 / 19
other
Total, other adverse events
3 / 234 / 214 / 19
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 230 / 210 / 19

Outcome results

Primary

Elvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Blood

Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at baseline (pre dose), 1, 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose

Time frame: Samples collected at baseline (pre dose), 1, 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)

Population: Baseline data were collected once at the enrollment visit prior to receiving both one insert and two inserts.~Participants had post dose blood samples collected at 1, 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours (One insert (n=21); Two inserts (n=19))).~Missed sample collection (One insert (24-hour missed (n=1)); Two inserts (48-hour missed (n=1) and 72-hour missed (n=1))).~Unable to draw sample (One insert (72-hours (n=1))).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Blood6 hours postdosing713.0 pg/mL
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Blood24 hours postdosing39.0 pg/mL
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Blood2 hours postdosing1230 pg/mL
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Blood48 hours postdosingNA pg/mL
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Blood1 hour postdosing1010.0 pg/mL
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Blood72 hours postdosingNA pg/mL
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Blood4 hours postdosing1080.0 pg/mL
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in BloodBaseline (Enrollment Visit)NA pg/mL
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Blood72 hours postdosingNA pg/mL
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Blood1 hour postdosing1510.0 pg/mL
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Blood2 hours postdosing2140.0 pg/mL
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Blood4 hours postdosing1740.0 pg/mL
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Blood24 hours postdosing76.0 pg/mL
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Blood48 hours postdosingNA pg/mL
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Blood6 hours postdosing1290.0 pg/mL
Primary

Elvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Fluid

Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose

Time frame: Samples collected at 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)

Population: Participants are randomly assigned 1:1 to post dose rectal fluid sampling at either 2, 6, and 48 hours (One insert (n=10); Two inserts (n=9)) or 4, 24, and 72 hours (One insert (n=11); Two inserts (n=10)).~Missed sample collection (One insert (24-hour missed (n=1) but replaced by 48-hour sample); Two inserts (48-hour missed (n=1))).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Fluid2 hours postdosing67542.0 ng/mL
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Fluid4 hours postdosing125676.0 ng/mL
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Fluid6 hours postdosing4095.5 ng/mL
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Fluid24 hours postdosing2233.5 ng/mL
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Fluid48 hours postdosing16.9 ng/mL
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Fluid72 hours postdosing5.9 ng/mL
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Fluid48 hours postdosing36.4 ng/mL
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Fluid2 hours postdosing176672.0 ng/mL
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Fluid24 hours postdosing2596.5 ng/mL
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Fluid4 hours postdosing93888.5 ng/mL
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Fluid72 hours postdosing29.1 ng/mL
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Fluid6 hours postdosing7791.0 ng/mL
Primary

Elvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates

Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose

Time frame: Samples collected at 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)

Population: Participants are randomly assigned 1:1 to post dose rectal tissue sampling at either 2 and 48 hours (One insert (n=10)); Two inserts (n=9)) or 24 and 72 hours (One insert (n=11); Two inserts (n=10)).~Missed sample collection (One insert (24-hour missed (n=1)); Two inserts (48-hour missed (n=1) and 72-hour missed (n=1))).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates2 hours postdosing5.4 ng/mg
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates24 hours postdosingNA ng/mg
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates48 hours postdosingNA ng/mg
One InsertElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates72 hours postdosingNA ng/mg
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates72 hours postdosingNA ng/mg
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates2 hours postdosing9.0 ng/mg
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates48 hours postdosingNA ng/mg
Two InsertsElvitegravir (EVG) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates24 hours postdosing0.1 ng/mg
Primary

Number of Participants With Grade 2 and Higher Adverse Events (AEs)

Graded per the Division of AIDS (DAIDS) Table for Grading Adult and Pediatric Adverse Events, Corrected Version 2.1, July 2017 and/or Addenda 1, 2 and 3 (Female Genital \[Dated November 2007\], Male Genital \[Dated November 2007\] and Rectal \[Clarification Dated May 2012\] Grading Tables for Use in Microbicide Studies).

Time frame: Measured from Enrollment through Final Contact at Visit 11 with a median (IQR) of 76 (47, 292) days. COVID restrictions delayed first dosing 9-10 months in 5 participants. Follow-up time from first dosing was a median (IQR) of 34 (22, 39) days.

Population: All participants with dosing of one insert or two inserts.

ArmMeasureGroupCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
One InsertNumber of Participants With Grade 2 and Higher Adverse Events (AEs)Participants experiencing grade 2+ AEYes1 Participants
One InsertNumber of Participants With Grade 2 and Higher Adverse Events (AEs)Participants experiencing grade 2+ AENo20 Participants
One InsertNumber of Participants With Grade 2 and Higher Adverse Events (AEs)GastritisYes0 Participants
One InsertNumber of Participants With Grade 2 and Higher Adverse Events (AEs)GastritisNo21 Participants
One InsertNumber of Participants With Grade 2 and Higher Adverse Events (AEs)Reactogenicity eventYes1 Participants
One InsertNumber of Participants With Grade 2 and Higher Adverse Events (AEs)Reactogenicity eventNo20 Participants
Two InsertsNumber of Participants With Grade 2 and Higher Adverse Events (AEs)Reactogenicity eventYes0 Participants
Two InsertsNumber of Participants With Grade 2 and Higher Adverse Events (AEs)Participants experiencing grade 2+ AEYes1 Participants
Two InsertsNumber of Participants With Grade 2 and Higher Adverse Events (AEs)GastritisNo18 Participants
Two InsertsNumber of Participants With Grade 2 and Higher Adverse Events (AEs)Participants experiencing grade 2+ AENo18 Participants
Two InsertsNumber of Participants With Grade 2 and Higher Adverse Events (AEs)Reactogenicity eventNo19 Participants
Two InsertsNumber of Participants With Grade 2 and Higher Adverse Events (AEs)GastritisYes1 Participants
Primary

Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Blood

Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at baseline (pre dose), 1, 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose

Time frame: Samples collected at baseline (pre dose), 1, 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)

Population: Baseline data were collected once at the enrollment visit prior to receiving both one insert and two inserts.~Participants had post dose blood samples collected at 1, 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours (One insert (n=21); Two inserts (n=19))).~Missed sample collection (One insert (24-hour missed (n=1)); Two inserts (48-hour missed (n=1) and 72-hour missed (n=1))).~Unable to draw sample (One insert (72-hours (n=1))).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in BloodBaseline (Enrollment visit)NA pg/mL
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Blood1 hour postdosing29500.0 pg/mL
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Blood2 hours postdosing14000.0 pg/mL
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Blood4 hours postdosing747.0 pg/mL
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Blood6 hours postdosing56.0 pg/mL
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Blood24 hours postdosingNA pg/mL
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Blood48 hours postdosingNA pg/mL
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Blood72 hours postdosingNA pg/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Blood6 hours postdosing95.0 pg/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Blood1 hour postdosing40400.0 pg/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Blood48 hours postdosingNA pg/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Blood2 hours postdosing26200.0 pg/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Blood24 hours postdosingNA pg/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Blood4 hours postdosing1350.0 pg/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Blood72 hours postdosingNA pg/mL
Primary

Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Fluid

Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose

Time frame: Samples collected at 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)

Population: Participants are randomly assigned 1:1 to post dose rectal fluid sampling at either 2, 6, and 48 hours (One insert (n=10); Two inserts (n=9)) or 4, 24, and 72 hours (One insert (n=11); Two inserts (n=10)).~Missed sample collection (One insert (24-hour missed (n=1) but replaced by 48-hour sample); Two inserts (48-hour missed (n=1))).~Rejected samples, no results (One insert (2-hours (n=1), 4-hours (n=2), and 6-hours (n=2)); Two inserts (6-hours (n=1) and 48-hours (n=1))).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Fluid2 hours postdosing1394.0 ng/mL
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Fluid4 hours postdosing1279.0 ng/mL
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Fluid6 hours postdosing10.8 ng/mL
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Fluid24 hours postdosingNA ng/mL
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Fluid48 hours postdosingNA ng/mL
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Fluid72 hours postdosingNA ng/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Fluid48 hours postdosingNA ng/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Fluid2 hours postdosing531.0 ng/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Fluid24 hours postdosing0.6 ng/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Fluid4 hours postdosing954.0 ng/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Fluid72 hours postdosingNA ng/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Fluid6 hours postdosing12.4 ng/mL
Primary

Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates

Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose

Time frame: Samples collected at 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)

Population: Participants are randomly assigned 1:1 to post dose rectal tissue sampling at either 2 and 48 hours (One insert (n=10)); Two inserts (n=9)) or 24 and 72 hours (One insert (n=11); Two inserts (n=10)).~Missed sample collection (One insert (24-hour missed (n=1)); Two inserts (48-hour missed (n=1) and 72-hour missed (n=1))).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates2 hours postdosingNA ng/mg
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates24 hours postdosingNA ng/mg
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates48 hours postdosingNA ng/mg
One InsertTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates72 hours postdosingNA ng/mg
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates72 hours postdosingNA ng/mg
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates2 hours postdosingNA ng/mg
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates48 hours postdosingNA ng/mg
Two InsertsTenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates24 hours postdosingNA ng/mg
Primary

Tenofovir Diphosphate (TFV-DP) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Cell Isolates

Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose

Time frame: Samples collected at 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)

Population: Participants are randomly assigned 1:1 to post dose rectal tissue sampling at either 2 and 48 hours (One insert (n=10)); Two inserts (n=9)) or 24 and 72 hours (One insert (n=11); Two inserts (n=10)).~Missed sample collection (One insert (24-hour missed (n=1)); Two inserts (48-hour missed (n=1) and 72-hour missed (n=1))).~Rejected samples, no results (One insert (2-hours (n=2) and 48-hours (n=2)); Two inserts (48-hours (n=1) and 72-hours (n=1))).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
One InsertTenofovir Diphosphate (TFV-DP) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Cell Isolates2 hours postdosing8219.0 fmol/10^6 Cells
One InsertTenofovir Diphosphate (TFV-DP) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Cell Isolates24 hours postdosing2315.5 fmol/10^6 Cells
One InsertTenofovir Diphosphate (TFV-DP) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Cell Isolates48 hours postdosing2459.0 fmol/10^6 Cells
One InsertTenofovir Diphosphate (TFV-DP) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Cell Isolates72 hours postdosing149.0 fmol/10^6 Cells
Two InsertsTenofovir Diphosphate (TFV-DP) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Cell Isolates72 hours postdosing2022.0 fmol/10^6 Cells
Two InsertsTenofovir Diphosphate (TFV-DP) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Cell Isolates2 hours postdosing6230.0 fmol/10^6 Cells
Two InsertsTenofovir Diphosphate (TFV-DP) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Cell Isolates48 hours postdosing2822.0 fmol/10^6 Cells
Two InsertsTenofovir Diphosphate (TFV-DP) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Cell Isolates24 hours postdosing6727.0 fmol/10^6 Cells
Primary

Tenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Blood

Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at baseline (pre dose), 1, 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose

Time frame: Samples collected at baseline (pre dose), 1, 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)

Population: Baseline data were collected once at the enrollment visit prior to receiving both one insert and two inserts.~Participants had post dose blood samples collected at 1, 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours (One insert (n=21); Two inserts (n=19))).~Missed sample collection (One insert (24-hour missed (n=1)); Two inserts (48-hour missed (n=1) and 72-hour missed (n=1))).~Unable to draw sample (One insert (72-hours (n=1))).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in BloodBaseline (Enrollment visit)NA pg/mL
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Blood1 hour postdosing1290.0 pg/mL
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Blood2 hours postdosing2080.0 pg/mL
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Blood4 hours postdosing2380.0 pg/mL
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Blood6 hours postdosing1780.0 pg/mL
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Blood24 hours postdosing1105.0 pg/mL
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Blood48 hours postdosing570.0 pg/mL
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Blood72 hours postdosing340.5 pg/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Blood6 hours postdosing3420.0 pg/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Blood1 hour postdosing2140.0 pg/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Blood48 hours postdosing1085.0 pg/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Blood2 hours postdosing3700.0 pg/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Blood24 hours postdosing1910.0 pg/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Blood4 hours postdosing4080.0 pg/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Blood72 hours postdosing687.0 pg/mL
Primary

Tenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Fluid

Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose

Time frame: Samples collected at 2, 4, 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)

Population: Participants are randomly assigned 1:1 to post dose rectal fluid sampling at either 2, 6, and 48 hours (One insert (n=10); Two inserts (n=9)) or 4, 24, and 72 hours (One insert (n=11); Two inserts (n=10)).~Missed sample collection (One insert (24-hour missed (n=1) but replaced by 48-hour sample); Two inserts (48-hour missed (n=1))).~Rejected samples, no results (One insert (2-hours (n=1), 4-hours (n=2), and 6-hours (n=2)); Two inserts (6-hours (n=1) and 48-hours (n=1))).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Fluid2 hours postdosing18086.0 ng/mL
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Fluid4 hours post dosing85434.0 ng/mL
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Fluid6 hours postdosing9794.0 ng/mL
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Fluid24 hours postdosing2909.0 ng/mL
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Fluid48 hours postdosing924.0 ng/mL
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Fluid72 hours postdosing380.0 ng/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Fluid48 hours postdosing1057.0 ng/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Fluid2 hours postdosing43188.0 ng/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Fluid24 hours postdosing8276.5 ng/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Fluid4 hours post dosing100834.5 ng/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Fluid72 hours postdosing545.5 ng/mL
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Fluid6 hours postdosing10214.5 ng/mL
Primary

Tenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates

Based on laboratory evaluations on samples collected at 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours post dose

Time frame: Samples collected at 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours after each dose (up to 9 weeks after first dose)

Population: Participants are randomly assigned 1:1 to post dose rectal tissue sampling at either 2 and 48 hours (One insert (n=10)); Two inserts (n=9)) or 24 and 72 hours (One insert (n=11); Two inserts (n=10)).~Missed sample collection (One insert (24-hour missed (n=1)); Two inserts (48-hour missed (n=1) and 72-hour missed (n=1))).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates2 hours postdosing15.4 ng/mg
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates24 hours postdosing1.5 ng/mg
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates48 hours postdosing2.3 ng/mg
One InsertTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates72 hours postdosingNA ng/mg
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates72 hours postdosing1.0 ng/mg
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates2 hours postdosing28.4 ng/mg
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates48 hours postdosing3.3 ng/mg
Two InsertsTenofovir (TFV) Concentration in Rectal Mucosal Tissue Homogenates24 hours postdosing10.2 ng/mg
Secondary

Participant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Ease of Use

Response for Overall, how easy or difficult was it to use the study product when inserted by clinic staff?

Time frame: 24 hours after each dose (Visits 4 and 8) (up to 9 weeks after first dose)

Population: All participants who completed the follow-up computer-administered self-interview (CASI) questionnaire at 24 hours post-dosing.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Ease of UseDifficult0 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Ease of UseVery easy14 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Ease of UseEasy7 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Ease of UseDecline to answer0 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Ease of UseVery difficult0 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Ease of UseDecline to answer0 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Ease of UseVery difficult0 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Ease of UseDifficult0 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Ease of UseEasy8 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Ease of UseVery easy11 Participants
Secondary

Participant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Feeling When Inserted

Response for How did it feel to have the insert inside you?

Time frame: 24 hours after each dose (Visits 4 and 8) (up to 9 weeks after first dose)

Population: All participants who completed the follow-up computer-administered self-interview (CASI) questionnaire at 24 hours post-dosing.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Feeling When InsertedComfortable10 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Feeling When InsertedVery uncomfortable0 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Feeling When InsertedUncomfortable2 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Feeling When InsertedDecline to answer1 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Feeling When InsertedVery comfortable8 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Feeling When InsertedDecline to answer0 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Feeling When InsertedVery comfortable8 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Feeling When InsertedComfortable10 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Feeling When InsertedUncomfortable1 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Feeling When InsertedVery uncomfortable0 Participants
Secondary

Participant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal Insert

Responses for questions related to problems with Rectal Insert

Time frame: 24 hours after each dose (Visits 4 and 8) (up to 9 weeks after first dose)

Population: All participants who completed the follow-up computer-administered self-interview (CASI) questionnaire at 24 hours post-dosing.

ArmMeasureGroupCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last study visit, have you experienced any diarrhea?Yes1 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertDid you have any problems using the study insert after it was inserted?No20 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertDid you have any problems using the study insert after it was inserted?Yes1 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertDid you have any problems using the study insert after it was inserted?Decline to answer0 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertDid you experience any leakage after you used the insert?No20 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertDid you experience any leakage after you used the insert?Yes1 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertDid you experience any leakage after you used the insert?Decline to answer0 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last study visit, have you experienced any soiling of your underwear or linens?No20 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last study visit, have you experienced any soiling of your underwear or linens?Yes1 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last study visit, have you experienced any soiling of your underwear or linens?Decline to answer0 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last study visit, have you experienced any diarrhea?No20 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last study visit, have you experienced any diarrhea?Decline to answer0 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last visit, have you experienced any other stomach or abdominal problems?No12 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last visit, have you experienced any other stomach or abdominal problems?Yes9 Participants
One InsertParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last visit, have you experienced any other stomach or abdominal problems?Decline to answer0 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last study visit, have you experienced any diarrhea?Decline to answer0 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last study visit, have you experienced any soiling of your underwear or linens?Yes1 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertDid you have any problems using the study insert after it was inserted?No19 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last visit, have you experienced any other stomach or abdominal problems?Yes10 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertDid you have any problems using the study insert after it was inserted?Yes0 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last study visit, have you experienced any soiling of your underwear or linens?Decline to answer0 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertDid you have any problems using the study insert after it was inserted?Decline to answer0 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last visit, have you experienced any other stomach or abdominal problems?No9 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertDid you experience any leakage after you used the insert?No18 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last study visit, have you experienced any diarrhea?No18 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertDid you experience any leakage after you used the insert?Yes1 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last study visit, have you experienced any diarrhea?Yes1 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertDid you experience any leakage after you used the insert?Decline to answer0 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last visit, have you experienced any other stomach or abdominal problems?Decline to answer0 Participants
Two InsertsParticipant Self-report Rectal Insert Acceptability - Problems With Rectal InsertSince your last study visit, have you experienced any soiling of your underwear or linens?No18 Participants

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