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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT07047716

NCT07047716 Study of Lenacapavir as a Once-Yearly Injection for HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

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NCT ID NCT07047716
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Gilead Sciences
Condition HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 350 participants
Start Date 2025-07-22
Primary Completion 2028-09

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 16 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Lenacapavir InjectionLenacapavir Tablet

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 350 participants in total. It began in 2025-07-22 with a primary completion date of 2028-09.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical study is to learn more about the study drug lenacapavir (LEN), safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (how LEN is absorbed, modified, distributed, and removed from the body of the participants) of once-yearly intramuscular for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in people with an indication for PrEP. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) and the safety and tolerability of intramuscular (IM) every 12 months (Q12M) LEN for PrEP among people with an indication for PrEP.

Eligibility Criteria

Key Inclusion Criteria: * At least 16 years of age at screening. * Receptive anal or vaginal sex in the past 6 months and at least 1 of the following: 1. Condomless receptive sex (vaginal or anal) with 1 or more sex partners of unknown HIV status during the past 6 months 2. For a person who has engaged in anal sex in the past 6 months: diagnosis of syphilis, gonorrhea, or chlamydia in the past 6 months 3. For a person who has engaged in vaginal sex in the past 6 months: diagnosis of syphilis or gonorrhea in the past 6 months 4. Sex with partner known to be living with HIV with an unknown or detectable viral load in the past 6 months * Negative local rapid fourth generation HIV-1/2 antibody (Ab)/antigen (Ag) test, central fourth generation HIV-1/2 Ab/Ag, and HIV-1 RNA quantitative nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) at screening. Key Exclusion Criteria: * Current signs or symptoms suggesting HIV infection * Acute viral hepatitis A, B, or C or evidence of chronic hepatitis B or C infection * Severe hepatic impairment or a history of or current clinical decompensated liver cirrhosis (eg, ascites, encephalopathy, variceal bleeding) * Past or current participation in HIV vaccine or HIV broadly neutralizing antibody study unless participant provides documentation of receipt of placebo (ie, not active product) * Prior use of oral LEN in the past 90 days or subcutaneous LEN in the past 18 months Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Gilead Clinical Study Information Center

✉ GileadClinicalTrials@gilead.com

📞 1-833-445-3230 (GILEAD-0)

Principal Investigator

Gilead Study Director

STUDY DIRECTOR

Gilead Sciences

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07047716 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 16 Years or older, studying HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07047716 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 350 participants.

Is NCT07047716 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07047716 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at GileadClinicalTrials@gilead.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07047716 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Birmingham, United States, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07047716 clinical trial?

NCT07047716 is sponsored by Gilead Sciences. The principal investigator is Gilead Study Director at Gilead Sciences. The trial plans to enroll 350 participants.

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