New vaginal insert could block HIV and herpes

NCT ID NCT06087913

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tested a vaginal insert containing two drugs (tenofovir alafenamide and elvitegravir) to see if it is safe and how it works in the body. The insert is designed to be used before sex to prevent HIV and herpes infection. 68 healthy women took part, using the insert daily for 3 days then every other day for 14 days. The goal was to check safety and drug levels, not to prove the insert prevents infection yet.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CAPRISA eThekwini Clinical Research Site

    Durban, South Africa

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School Clinical Research Clinic (EVMS CRC)

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23507, United States

  • Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

    Thika, Kenya

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