Radiopaque Matrix MK-8591 Implant in Participants at Low-Risk for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Infection (MK-8591-043)

NCT ID: NCT05115838

Last Updated: 2023-11-24

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

WITHDRAWN

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-01-04

Study Completion Date

2025-10-02

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of an islatravir (ISL)-eluting implant. Participants will receive an implant placed in the upper arm for approximately 52 weeks with 8 weeks of follow-up in the Base Study. A subset of participants will also receive a second implant for an additional 12 weeks before 8 weeks of follow-up in the Substudy.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Islatravir 47 mg

Participants receive an ISL 47 mg implant for approximately 52 weeks. A subset of participants will receive a second implant for 12 weeks after removal of the first implant.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Islatravir

Intervention Type DRUG

ISL 47, 52, or 57 mg implantable rod placed subdermally on the upper arm.

Islatravir 52 mg

Participants receive an ISL 52 mg implant for approximately 52 weeks. A subset of participants will receive a second implant for 12 weeks after removal of the first implant.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Islatravir

Intervention Type DRUG

ISL 47, 52, or 57 mg implantable rod placed subdermally on the upper arm.

Islatravir 57 mg

Participants receive an ISL 57 mg implant for approximately 52 weeks. A subset of participants will receive a second implant for 12 weeks after removal of the first implant.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Islatravir

Intervention Type DRUG

ISL 47, 52, or 57 mg implantable rod placed subdermally on the upper arm.

Placebo

Participants receive a placebo implant for approximately 52 weeks. A subset of participants will receive a second implant for 12 weeks after removal of the first implant.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo implantable rod placed subdermally on the upper arm.

Interventions

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Islatravir

ISL 47, 52, or 57 mg implantable rod placed subdermally on the upper arm.

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

Placebo implantable rod placed subdermally on the upper arm.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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MK-8591

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Is in good health
* Is confirmed human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-uninfected
* Is at low risk of HIV infection
* For males, uses contraception in accordance with local regulations regarding contraception use for those participating in clinical trials
* For females, is not pregnant or breastfeeding and one of the following applies:
* Is not a participant of childbearing potential (POCBP)
* Is a POCBP and uses an acceptable contraception method or is abstinent

Exclusion Criteria

* Has an active diagnosis of hepatitis (B or C) due to any cause
* Has a history of malignancy ≤5 years before signing informed consent
* Has a history or current evidence of any condition that might confound study results or interfere with study participation
* Has a history of keloid in upper arm or presence of tattoo, scar, or other physical finding that could interfere with implant placement (the contralateral arm may be used if the findings are limited to 1 arm)
* Is taking or is expected to take immunosuppressants during the study
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

55 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Medical Director

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Related Links

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http://www.merckclinicaltrials.com

Merck Clinical Trials Information

Other Identifiers

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MK-8591-043

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

2021-003414-39

Identifier Type: EUDRACT_NUMBER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

8591-043

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id