Breast milk drug study aims to protect infants

NCT ID NCT06580587

First seen Nov 16, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looked at how the drug MK-8527, which may be used to prevent HIV, passes into breast milk. Thirteen healthy mothers who were at least 6 weeks postpartum took a single dose. Researchers measured drug levels in their breast milk, blood, and whole blood over 120 hours to understand how much a nursing baby might receive.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bio-Kinetic Clinical Applications, LLC dba QPS-MO ( Site 0002)

    Springfield, Missouri, 65802, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Magee-Womens Hospital ( Site 0001)

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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