A Pilot Study to Characterize the Pharmacokinetics of Raltegravir in the Cervicovaginal Fluids of HIV-infected Women

October 21, 2011 updated by: Kristine Patterson, MD

A Phase IV, Open-Label, Single-Sequence Pilot Study to Characterize the Pharmacokinetics of a 400mg Oral Dose of Raltegravir in the Cervicovaginal Fluids of HIV-Infected Women

The purpose of this research sub-study is to learn about the levels of an antiretroviral (ARV) medication called Raltegravir, and response to HIV virus in the genital tract of HIV-positive women.

We would like to see how this study medication is tolerated, and how the body processes the study medication in women who are HIV-positive. More specifically, we are interested in how Isentress® might penetrate into the female cervicovaginal secretions thereby potentially reducing the amount of HIV in those secretions. A reduction in the amount of HIV in genital secretions may prevent female subjects from transmitting HIV to their sexual partners. This information will help the research team know how a medication such as Isentress® might be used to prevent the sexual transmission of HIV.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Purpose: This study aims to characterize the pharmacokinetics of raltegravir in cervicovaginal fluids of HIV-infected women, and compare this to the blood plasma pharmacokinetics being obtained in the main study, CID 0706.

Participants: Six HIV-positive women from the CID 0706 study Procedures: During the pharmacokinetic visit to obtain blood plasma in the CID 0706 study, women will be asked to self-collect cervicovaginal samples using a vaginal aspirator at the following timepoints: pre-dose and 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 hours after raltegravir 400mg dose administration.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • North Carolina
      • Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27514
        • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

14 years to 45 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

UNC ID Clinic, Durham County Health Department, Wake County Health Department

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • HIV-1 infection documented by HIV serology or detectable viral load
  • Self-described as African-American
  • Less than 7 days cumulative of prior HIV therapy
  • Plasma HIV RNA PCR equal to or greater than 1000 copies/mL within 90 days prior to study entry
  • Able to provide informed consent
  • In the opinion of the investigator, able to comply with study medication and procedures
  • ALT (SGPT) < or equal to 3.0 x ULN within 45 days prior to study entry
  • GRF > 60 as calculated by MDRD within 45 days prior to study entry
  • All women of reproductive potential (who have not reached menopause or undergone hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, or tubal ligation) must have a negative serum or urine β-HCG pregnancy test performed within 48 hours before entry.

All study volunteers must agree not to participate in a conception process (e.g., active attempt to become pregnant or to impregnate, sperm donation, in vitro fertilization) and, if participating in sexual activity that could lead to pregnancy, the female study volunteer/male partner must use at least one reliable method of contraception (e.g., condoms, with or without a spermicidal agent; a diaphragm or cervical cap with spermicide; an IUD; or hormonal-based contraception), simultaneously while receiving the protocol-specified medication(s) and for 6 weeks after stopping the medication(s).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
  • Prior receipt of Raltegravir
  • Any condition which in the opinion of the investigator is likely to interfere with follow-up or ability to take the study medication appropriately
  • A positive test for bacterial vaginosis, syphilis, gonorrhea, Chlamydia, HSV-2 (active lesions), or trichomonas at entry or week 2 of the main study, CID 0706

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Sub-study Group A
Six HIV-positive African American women from the main study, CID 0706
Drug: Raltegravir (Isentress®)
400 mg p.o. BID x 7 days
Other Names:
  • MK-0518
  • ISENTRESS

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
To characterize the pharmacokinetics of raltegravir in cervicovaginal fluids of HIV-infected women, and compare this to the blood plasma pharmacokinetics being obtained in the main study, CID 0706.
Time Frame: Single Time Point Measurement at 4 Weeks after ART Initiation
Single Time Point Measurement at 4 Weeks after ART Initiation

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Kristine Patterson, MD

Collaborators

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Angela DM Kashuba, PharmD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 15, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 16, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

October 17, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 25, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 21, 2011

Last Verified

October 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CID 0706 Sub-study A

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