New injectable HIV prevention program aims to protect latine communities
NCT ID NCT07218211
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a long-acting injectable PrEP (lenacapavir) program designed specifically for Latine gay, bisexual men and transgender women. Researchers want to see if offering the shots at community organizations helps more people stay on HIV prevention compared to standard clinic care. The study involves 100 HIV-negative participants in the southern U.S. and focuses on identifying barriers and facilitators to PrEP use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lenacapavir (long-acting injectable PrEP)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could make it easier for Latine gay, bisexual men and transgender women to stay on HIV prevention, reducing new infections in these communities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study (100 participants) comparing to historical data, not a randomized trial. Results may not apply broadly, and long-term adherence remains uncertain.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be assigned male sex at birth. * Report sexual activity with a someone assigned male at birth OR identify as GBM or TGW; be HIV-negative. * Identify as Hispanic and/or Latine . * Be able to provide informed consent in English or Spanish . * Be 18 years or older . * Weigh at least 77 lbs (35 kg) by self-reported weight. * Interested in PrEP and willing to undergo the study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals living with HIV. * Individuals assigned female sex at birth will be excluded. * Individuals who are currently taking oral PrEP from another source and are not willing to switch to lenacapavir for PrEP for the duration of the study will also be excluded. * Individuals who report a history of severe renal or hepatic disease or with clinical stigmata of either disease on physical exam as assessed by a study clinician will be excluded. * Individuals taking a medication with a significant interaction with lenacapavir will be excluded from the study.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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El Centro Hispano
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27701, United States
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