Trial Outcomes & Findings for Adherence and Acceptability to and Blood Levels of Tenofovir Gel and Tablets in HIV Uninfected Women (NCT NCT00592124)

NCT ID: NCT00592124

Last Updated: 2021-10-19

Results Overview

Participant self-reported product use. For each woman, adherence to each regimen was computed by dividing the number of daily doses she reported having taken by the number of doses expect if she were fully adherent.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

168 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Measured through Week 21

Results posted on

2021-10-19

Participant Flow

Participants in this study were selected from a total of 7 multinational clinical research sites, with first enrollment taking place on 4 March 2009 and last on 3 February 2010.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
O, V, OV
Oral tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) for Weeks 1 through 6, vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 8 through 13, and oral TDF and vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 15 through 20 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: 300 mg tablet daily Tenofovir gel: 1 gm/100 ml of 1% gel vaginally daily
V, O, OV
Vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 1 through 6, oral TDF for Weeks 8 through 13, and oral TDF and vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 15 through 20 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: 300 mg tablet daily Tenofovir gel: 1 gm/100 ml of 1% gel vaginally daily
OV, O, V
Oral TDF and vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 1 through 6, oral TDF for Weeks 8 through 13, and vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 15 through 20 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: 300 mg tablet daily Tenofovir gel: 1 gm/100 ml of 1% gel vaginally daily
OV, V, O
Oral TDF and vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 1 through 6, vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 8 through 13, and oral TDF for Weeks 15 through 20 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: 300 mg tablet daily Tenofovir gel: 1 gm/100 ml of 1% gel vaginally daily
O, OV, V
Oral TDF for Weeks 1 through 6, oral TDF and vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 8 through 13, and vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 15 through 20 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: 300 mg tablet daily Tenofovir gel: 1 gm/100 ml of 1% gel vaginally daily
V, OV, O
Vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 1 through 6, oral TDF and vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 8 through 13, and oral TDF for Weeks 15 through 20 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: 300 mg tablet daily Tenofovir gel: 1 gm/100 ml of 1% gel vaginally daily
Overall Study
STARTED
28
29
30
27
27
27
Overall Study
COMPLETED
24
24
24
24
24
24
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
4
5
6
3
3
3

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Race categories applicable to USA participants only.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
O, V, OV
n=24 Participants
Oral tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) for Weeks 1 through 6, vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 8 through 13, and oral TDF and vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 15 through 20 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: 300 mg tablet daily Tenofovir gel: 1 gm/100 ml of 1% gel vaginally daily
V, O, OV
n=24 Participants
Vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 1 through 6, oral TDF for Weeks 8 through 13, and oral TDF and vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 15 through 20 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: 300 mg tablet daily Tenofovir gel: 1 gm/100 ml of 1% gel vaginally daily
OV, O, V
n=24 Participants
Oral TDF and vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 1 through 6, oral TDF for Weeks 8 through 13, and vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 15 through 20 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: 300 mg tablet daily Tenofovir gel: 1 gm/100 ml of 1% gel vaginally daily
OV, V, O
n=24 Participants
Oral TDF and vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 1 through 6, vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 8 through 13, and oral TDF for Weeks 15 through 20 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: 300 mg tablet daily Tenofovir gel: 1 gm/100 ml of 1% gel vaginally daily
O, OV, V
n=24 Participants
Oral TDF for Weeks 1 through 6, oral TDF and vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 8 through 13, and vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 15 through 20 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: 300 mg tablet daily Tenofovir gel: 1 gm/100 ml of 1% gel vaginally daily
V, OV, O
n=24 Participants
Vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 1 through 6, oral TDF and vaginal tenofovir gel application for Weeks 8 through 13, and oral TDF for Weeks 15 through 20 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: 300 mg tablet daily Tenofovir gel: 1 gm/100 ml of 1% gel vaginally daily
Total
n=144 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
32.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.6 • n=24 Participants
29.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.3 • n=24 Participants
29.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.5 • n=24 Participants
31.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.4 • n=24 Participants
31.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.5 • n=24 Participants
31.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.2 • n=24 Participants
30.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.1 • n=144 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
24 Participants
n=24 Participants
24 Participants
n=24 Participants
24 Participants
n=24 Participants
24 Participants
n=24 Participants
24 Participants
n=24 Participants
24 Participants
n=24 Participants
144 Participants
n=144 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
0 Participants
n=144 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=24 Participants
2 Participants
n=24 Participants
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
2 Participants
n=24 Participants
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
1 Participants
n=24 Participants
6 Participants
n=144 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
11 Participants
n=24 Participants
10 Participants
n=24 Participants
12 Participants
n=24 Participants
10 Participants
n=24 Participants
13 Participants
n=24 Participants
11 Participants
n=24 Participants
67 Participants
n=144 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
12 Participants
n=24 Participants
12 Participants
n=24 Participants
12 Participants
n=24 Participants
12 Participants
n=24 Participants
11 Participants
n=24 Participants
12 Participants
n=24 Participants
71 Participants
n=144 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
1 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
1 Participants
n=72 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
2 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
1 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
3 Participants
n=72 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=72 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
7 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
4 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
9 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
4 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
6 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
5 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
35 Participants
n=72 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
5 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
6 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
3 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
6 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
5 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
7 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
32 Participants
n=72 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=72 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
1 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
0 Participants
n=12 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
1 Participants
n=72 Participants • Race categories applicable to USA participants only.
Region of Enrollment
United States
12 participants
n=24 Participants
12 participants
n=24 Participants
12 participants
n=24 Participants
12 participants
n=24 Participants
12 participants
n=24 Participants
12 participants
n=24 Participants
72 participants
n=144 Participants
Region of Enrollment
South Africa
8 participants
n=24 Participants
8 participants
n=24 Participants
8 participants
n=24 Participants
8 participants
n=24 Participants
8 participants
n=24 Participants
8 participants
n=24 Participants
48 participants
n=144 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Uganda
4 participants
n=24 Participants
4 participants
n=24 Participants
4 participants
n=24 Participants
4 participants
n=24 Participants
4 participants
n=24 Participants
4 participants
n=24 Participants
24 participants
n=144 Participants
Are you currently married?
Yes
9 Participants
n=24 Participants
9 Participants
n=24 Participants
8 Participants
n=24 Participants
10 Participants
n=24 Participants
9 Participants
n=24 Participants
12 Participants
n=24 Participants
57 Participants
n=144 Participants
Are you currently married?
No
15 Participants
n=24 Participants
15 Participants
n=24 Participants
16 Participants
n=24 Participants
14 Participants
n=24 Participants
15 Participants
n=24 Participants
12 Participants
n=24 Participants
87 Participants
n=144 Participants
Do you currently have a male sex partner?
Yes
15 Participants
n=24 Participants
15 Participants
n=24 Participants
16 Participants
n=24 Participants
13 Participants
n=24 Participants
14 Participants
n=24 Participants
12 Participants
n=24 Participants
85 Participants
n=144 Participants
Do you currently have a male sex partner?
No
9 Participants
n=24 Participants
9 Participants
n=24 Participants
8 Participants
n=24 Participants
11 Participants
n=24 Participants
10 Participants
n=24 Participants
12 Participants
n=24 Participants
59 Participants
n=144 Participants
What is your household(s) average monthly income?
495.40 US Dollars
n=24 Participants • Four participants did not provide information on household income.
773.01 US Dollars
n=23 Participants • Four participants did not provide information on household income.
417.18 US Dollars
n=24 Participants • Four participants did not provide information on household income.
490.80 US Dollars
n=23 Participants • Four participants did not provide information on household income.
368.10 US Dollars
n=23 Participants • Four participants did not provide information on household income.
306.75 US Dollars
n=23 Participants • Four participants did not provide information on household income.
495.40 US Dollars
n=140 Participants • Four participants did not provide information on household income.
What is your highest education level?
No Schooling
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
1 Participants
n=24 Participants
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
1 Participants
n=144 Participants
What is your highest education level?
Primary School, Not Complete
1 Participants
n=24 Participants
3 Participants
n=24 Participants
1 Participants
n=24 Participants
2 Participants
n=24 Participants
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
1 Participants
n=24 Participants
8 Participants
n=144 Participants
What is your highest education level?
Primary School, Complete
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
1 Participants
n=24 Participants
2 Participants
n=24 Participants
1 Participants
n=24 Participants
1 Participants
n=24 Participants
2 Participants
n=24 Participants
7 Participants
n=144 Participants
What is your highest education level?
Secondary School, Not Complete
7 Participants
n=24 Participants
5 Participants
n=24 Participants
4 Participants
n=24 Participants
6 Participants
n=24 Participants
7 Participants
n=24 Participants
8 Participants
n=24 Participants
37 Participants
n=144 Participants
What is your highest education level?
Secondary School, Complete
8 Participants
n=24 Participants
3 Participants
n=24 Participants
6 Participants
n=24 Participants
4 Participants
n=24 Participants
6 Participants
n=24 Participants
2 Participants
n=24 Participants
29 Participants
n=144 Participants
What is your highest education level?
Attended College or University
8 Participants
n=24 Participants
12 Participants
n=24 Participants
11 Participants
n=24 Participants
11 Participants
n=24 Participants
9 Participants
n=24 Participants
11 Participants
n=24 Participants
62 Participants
n=144 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

Population: For each woman, adherence to each regimen was computed by dividing the number of daily doses she reported having taken by the number of expected doses if she were fully adherent.

Participant self-reported product use. For each woman, adherence to each regimen was computed by dividing the number of daily doses she reported having taken by the number of doses expect if she were fully adherent.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=144 Participants
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=144 Participants
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
n=144 Participants
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Self-reported Adherence to Each Regimen
94 percentage of expected doses
Standard Deviation 10.8
93.8 percentage of expected doses
Standard Deviation 10.2
93.9 percentage of expected doses
Standard Deviation 10.1

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=141 Participants
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=139 Participants
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
n=142 Participants
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Proportion of Participants Who Indicate They Would be "Unlikely" Use Study Product in the Future
Likely
115 Participants
130 Participants
117 Participants
Proportion of Participants Who Indicate They Would be "Unlikely" Use Study Product in the Future
Unlikely
26 Participants
9 Participants
25 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

Population: Serum TFV and Tissue TFV measures do not include participants from South Africa clinical sites.

PK measures, including maximum concentrations (Cmax) in serum, tissue, and cervicovaginal lavage.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=144 Participants
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=144 Participants
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
n=144 Participants
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Systemic and Local PK Among Three Regimens of Tenofovir (Oral, Vaignal, and Dual Use)
Serum TFV Cmax
337 ng/mL, ng/mg, ng/mL
Interval 257.0 to 447.0
332 ng/mL, ng/mg, ng/mL
Interval 257.0 to 406.0
3.9 ng/mL, ng/mg, ng/mL
Interval 2.2 to 7.9
Systemic and Local PK Among Three Regimens of Tenofovir (Oral, Vaignal, and Dual Use)
Tissue TFV
104 ng/mL, ng/mg, ng/mL
Interval 40.0 to 268.0
0.15 ng/mL, ng/mg, ng/mL
Interval 0.15 to 0.2
113 ng/mL, ng/mg, ng/mL
Interval 27.0 to 265.0
Systemic and Local PK Among Three Regimens of Tenofovir (Oral, Vaignal, and Dual Use)
Cervicovaginal lavage
1600000 ng/mL, ng/mg, ng/mL
Interval 500000.0 to 6500000.0
5380 ng/mL, ng/mg, ng/mL
Interval 6.0 to 201560.0
3100000 ng/mL, ng/mg, ng/mL
Interval 600000.0 to 8100000.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

This number represents how often participant used study product during the preceding 3 weeks and is measured twice during each 6 week product period.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=283 3-week periods
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=282 3-week periods
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
n=285 3-week periods
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Frequency of Product Use
Never
0 3-week periods
1 3-week periods
3 3-week periods
Frequency of Product Use
Less than once/week
1 3-week periods
1 3-week periods
0 3-week periods
Frequency of Product Use
1-3 times/week
7 3-week periods
5 3-week periods
9 3-week periods
Frequency of Product Use
4-6 times/week
48 3-week periods
59 3-week periods
41 3-week periods
Frequency of Product Use
Once/day
227 3-week periods
216 3-week periods
232 3-week periods

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

Population: This outcome is based on evaluable participants.

This represents the longest number of days in a row during the past 3 weeks that a participant missed using the study product.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=283 3-week periods
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=282 3-week periods
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
n=284 3-week periods
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Number of Days Product Missed
0.9 days
Standard Deviation 1.9
0.9 days
Standard Deviation 2.3
0.9 days
Standard Deviation 2.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

Population: This outcome is based on evaluable participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=144 Participants
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=144 Participants
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
n=144 Participants
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Proportion of Women Who Report Taking at Least 90% of Expected Daily Doses
Yes
114 Participants
114 Participants
122 Participants
Proportion of Women Who Report Taking at Least 90% of Expected Daily Doses
No
30 Participants
30 Participants
22 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

This represents the rate during the past 3 weeks at which participants engaged in vaginal sex.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=264 3-week periods
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=272 3-week periods
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
n=271 3-week periods
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Frequency of Sexual Activity
Less than once/week
18 3-week periods
14 3-week periods
10 3-week periods
Frequency of Sexual Activity
1-3 times/week
170 3-week periods
179 3-week periods
184 3-week periods
Frequency of Sexual Activity
4-6 times/week
58 3-week periods
55 3-week periods
48 3-week periods
Frequency of Sexual Activity
Once/day
11 3-week periods
18 3-week periods
17 3-week periods
Frequency of Sexual Activity
More than once/day
7 3-week periods
6 3-week periods
12 3-week periods

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=266 3-week periods
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=272 3-week periods
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
n=271 3-week periods
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Frequency of Male Condom Use
Never
71 3-week periods
80 3-week periods
69 3-week periods
Frequency of Male Condom Use
Rarely
19 3-week periods
21 3-week periods
28 3-week periods
Frequency of Male Condom Use
Sometimes
22 3-week periods
24 3-week periods
15 3-week periods
Frequency of Male Condom Use
Most of the time
26 3-week periods
27 3-week periods
28 3-week periods
Frequency of Male Condom Use
Always
128 3-week periods
120 3-week periods
131 3-week periods

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

Population: Last instance of vaginal intercourse on the same day as tablet use

These summaries represent counts and percentages of participants using tablet before last instance of vaginal sex.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=254 Sexual encounters
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=266 Sexual encounters
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Tablet Usage Before Sex
Yes
150 Sexual encounters
186 Sexual encounters
Tablet Usage Before Sex
No
104 Sexual encounters
80 Sexual encounters

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

Population: Last instances of vaginal sexual intercourse wherein tablets were used before the encounters. Timing data was not provided for four sexual encounters.

Median and inter-quartile range of the time between product usage and instance of vaginal intercourse (given tablet was used before the encounter).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=148 Sexual Encounters
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=184 Sexual Encounters
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Length of Time Vaginal Sexual Intercourse Took Place After Using Tablet.
60.0 minutes
Interval 45.0 to 180.0
90.0 minutes
Interval 60.0 to 180.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

Population: Last instance of vaginal intercourse on the same day as tablet use

These summaries represent counts and percentages of participants using tablet after last instance of vaginal sex.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=255 Sexual Encounters
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=266 Sexual Encounters
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Tablet Usage After Sex
Yes
105 Sexual Encounters
83 Sexual Encounters
Tablet Usage After Sex
No
150 Sexual Encounters
183 Sexual Encounters

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

Population: Last instances of vaginal sexual intercourse wherein tablets were used after the encounters. Timing data was not provided for two sexual encounters.

Median and inter-quartile range of the time between product usage and instance of vaginal intercourse (given tablet was used after the encounter).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=103 Sexual Encounters
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=83 Sexual Encounters
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Length of Time Vaginal Sexual Intercourse Took Place Before Using Tablet.
90.0 minutes
Interval 45.0 to 180.0
120.0 minutes
Interval 60.0 to 240.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

Population: Last instance of vaginal intercourse on the same day as gel use

These summaries represent counts and percentages of participants using gel before last instance of vaginal sex.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=253 Sexual Encounters
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=262 Sexual Encounters
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Gel Usage Before Sex
Yes
142 Sexual Encounters
151 Sexual Encounters
Gel Usage Before Sex
No
111 Sexual Encounters
111 Sexual Encounters

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

Population: Last instances of vaginal sexual intercourse wherein gel was used before the encounters.

Median and inter-quartile range of the time between product usage and instance of vaginal intercourse (given gel was used before the encounter).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=142 Sexual Encounters
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=151 Sexual Encounters
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Length of Time Vaginal Sexual Intercourse Took Place After Using Gel.
60.0 minutes
Interval 30.0 to 180.0
60.0 minutes
Interval 30.0 to 180.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

Population: Last instance of vaginal intercourse on the same day as gel use

These summaries represent counts and percentages of participants using gel after last instance of vaginal sex.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=254 Sexual Encounters
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=261 Sexual Encounters
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Gel Usage After Sex
Yes
112 Sexual Encounters
114 Sexual Encounters
Gel Usage After Sex
No
142 Sexual Encounters
147 Sexual Encounters

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

Population: Last instances of vaginal sexual intercourse wherein gel was used after the encounters.

Median and inter-quartile range of the time between product usage and instance of vaginal intercourse (given gel was used after the encounter).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=112 Sexual Encounters
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=114 Sexual Encounters
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Length of Time Vaginal Sexual Intercourse Took Place Before Using Gel.
75.0 minutes
Interval 52.5 to 180.0
120.0 minutes
Interval 60.0 to 240.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

Population: Participants who completed a product sharing assessment at the end of the 6-week product use period.

Number and percentage of participants who had a product sharing event during the 6-week product use period, where a sharing event includes 1) being asked for the study product, or 2) selling, trading, or giving away study product, or 3) having someone take the study product from the participant.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=139 Participants
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=142 Participants
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
n=141 Participants
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Reported Sharing of Product
2 Participants
0 Participants
3 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured through Week 21

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=168 Participants
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Oral Tenofovir
n=168 Participants
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
n=168 Participants
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Grade 3 or Higher Toxicity for Systemic and Local Effects as Defined by the Protocol
5 Participants
5 Participants
3 Participants

Adverse Events

Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 86 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Oral Tenofovir

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 89 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Vaginal Tenofovir

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 64 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=168 participants at risk
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir).
Oral Tenofovir
n=168 participants at risk
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
n=168 participants at risk
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Drug eruption
0.60%
1/168 • 21 Weeks
0.00%
0/168 • 21 Weeks
0.00%
0/168 • 21 Weeks
Nervous system disorders
Migraine
0.00%
0/168 • 21 Weeks
0.60%
1/168 • 21 Weeks
0.00%
0/168 • 21 Weeks
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Spontaneous abortion
0.00%
0/168 • 21 Weeks
0.60%
1/168 • 21 Weeks
0.00%
0/168 • 21 Weeks
Infections and infestations
Malaria
0.00%
0/168 • 21 Weeks
0.60%
1/168 • 21 Weeks
0.00%
0/168 • 21 Weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Post procedural complication
0.00%
0/168 • 21 Weeks
0.00%
0/168 • 21 Weeks
0.60%
1/168 • 21 Weeks

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Vaginal and Oral Tenofovir
n=168 participants at risk
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir) and tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir).
Oral Tenofovir
n=168 participants at risk
TDF 300 mg tablet (oral tenofovir)
Vaginal Tenofovir
n=168 participants at risk
Tenofovir 1% gel (vaginal tenofovir)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
6.0%
10/168 • 21 Weeks
5.4%
9/168 • 21 Weeks
1.8%
3/168 • 21 Weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
14.3%
24/168 • 21 Weeks
14.9%
25/168 • 21 Weeks
3.0%
5/168 • 21 Weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
4.2%
7/168 • 21 Weeks
7.1%
12/168 • 21 Weeks
1.2%
2/168 • 21 Weeks
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
7.1%
12/168 • 21 Weeks
10.1%
17/168 • 21 Weeks
6.0%
10/168 • 21 Weeks
Infections and infestations
Vulvovaginal candidiasis
1.8%
3/168 • 21 Weeks
5.4%
9/168 • 21 Weeks
1.2%
2/168 • 21 Weeks
Investigations
Blood phosphorus decreased
3.0%
5/168 • 21 Weeks
6.5%
11/168 • 21 Weeks
3.6%
6/168 • 21 Weeks
Investigations
Haemoglobin decreased
4.8%
8/168 • 21 Weeks
4.8%
8/168 • 21 Weeks
6.5%
11/168 • 21 Weeks
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypophosphataemia
15.5%
26/168 • 21 Weeks
15.5%
26/168 • 21 Weeks
10.7%
18/168 • 21 Weeks
Nervous system disorders
Headache
8.3%
14/168 • 21 Weeks
4.8%
8/168 • 21 Weeks
1.8%
3/168 • 21 Weeks
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Vaginal discharge
6.0%
10/168 • 21 Weeks
7.7%
13/168 • 21 Weeks
4.2%
7/168 • 21 Weeks
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Vulvovaginal pruritus
9.5%
16/168 • 21 Weeks
5.4%
9/168 • 21 Weeks
7.7%
13/168 • 21 Weeks

Additional Information

Craig W. Hendrix, MD

Johns Hopkins University

Phone: 1 410 955-9707

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place