Twice-yearly shots to prevent HIV
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests a new HIV prevention medicine called lenacapavir, given as a shot every six months. It's for young people at risk of HIV who haven't used PrEP before or have had gaps in their PrEP use.
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Who can take part
- You are a cisgender man, non-binary person assigned male at birth, transgender woman, or transgender man.
- You are between 16 and 30 years old.
- You have had anal sex with a person assigned male at birth in the last 6 months.
- You weigh at least 35 kilograms (about 77 pounds).
- You have not used HIV PrEP before, or you have had gaps in your PrEP use (like missing refills or being late for shots).
- You test negative for HIV on a rapid test.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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