Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
PHASE1
35 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2009-02-28
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The duration of this study for each participant is 3 weeks. Study participants will be randomly assigned to one of two study groups. Group 1 participants will apply Acidform lubricant twice daily for 14 consecutive days between menses. Group 2 participants will apply HEC gel for 14 consecutive days between menses.
After screening and study entry, study visits will occur on Days 7, 14, and 21. Study entry will occur 2 to 6 days following the menses and within 45 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. Cytobrush collection, vaginal swab, and cervical biopsy will occur at selected 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.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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1
Participants will apply Acidform lubricant twice daily for 14 consecutive days between menses
Acidform Lubricant
5 g application of acid buffered gel (pH = 3.5)
2
Participants will apply HEC gel twice daily for 14 consecutive days between menses
HEC gel
5 g application of hydroxyethylcellulose gel
Interventions
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Acidform Lubricant
5 g application of acid buffered gel (pH = 3.5)
HEC gel
5 g application of hydroxyethylcellulose gel
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Low risk for HIV/STI infection. More information on this criterion can be found in the protocol.
* Agree to abstain from vaginal and anal intercourse and to not use vaginal products within 48 hours prior to study entry and for the duration of the study
Exclusion Criteria
* Menopausal
* Currently using hormonal contraception or have used hormonal contraception within 2 months of study entry
* Menstruating at screening or enrollment visits
* Urinary tract infection at screening
* 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.
* Currently participating in a research study of other vaginal products
* History of intermenstrual bleeding within 3 months prior to study entry
* Previous gynecologic surgery or have received treatment for syphilis, genital herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, or genital warts within 6 months prior to study entry
* Received treatment for Candida, bacterial vaginosis, or urinary tract infection within 1 month prior to study entry
* Have douched or used vaginal products, including lubricants, feminine hygiene products, vaginal drying agents, and sex toys within 48 hours prior to study entry
* Vaginal or anal intercourse during the 48 hours prior to study entry
* Oral antibiotics within 7 days of study entry
* Pregnant, less than 6 months postpartum, or breastfeeding
18 Years
50 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NIH
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Marla Keller, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Locations
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine - East Campus GCRC (Herold) Non-Network CRS
The Bronx, New York, United States
Countries
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References
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Anderson DJ, Williams DL, Ballagh SA, Barnhart K, Creinin MD, Newman DR, Bowman FP, Politch JA, Duerr AC, Jamieson DJ. Safety analysis of the diaphragm in combination with lubricant or acidifying microbicide gels: effects on markers of inflammation and innate immunity in cervicovaginal fluid. Am J Reprod Immunol. 2009 Feb;61(2):121-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2008.00670.x.
Behets FM, Turner AN, Van Damme K, Rabenja NL, Ravelomanana N, Swezey TA, Bell AJ, Newman DR, Williams DL, Jamieson DJ; Mad STI Prevention Group. Vaginal microbicide and diaphragm use for sexually transmitted infection prevention: a randomized acceptability and feasibility study among high-risk women in Madagascar. Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Sep;35(9):818-26. doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e318175d8ab.
Williams DL, Newman DR, Ballagh SA, Creinin MD, Barnhart K, Weiner DH, Bell AJ, Jamieson DJ. Phase I safety trial of two vaginal microbicide gels (Acidform or BufferGel) used with a diaphragm compared to KY jelly used with a diaphragm. Sex Transm Dis. 2007 Dec;34(12):977-84. doi: 10.1097/olq.0b013e31813347e9.
Keller MJ, Carpenter CA, Lo Y, Einstein MH, Liu C, Fredricks DN, Herold BC. Phase I randomized safety study of twice daily dosing of acidform vaginal gel: candidate antimicrobial contraceptive. PLoS One. 2012;7(10):e46901. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0046901. Epub 2012 Oct 8.
Other Identifiers
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10740
Identifier Type: REGISTRY
Identifier Source: secondary_id
AF 020
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: secondary_id
Keller 069551 AF020
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id