MTN-037 was a Phase 1, open-label, sequential dose/volume escalation study designed to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics of PC-1005 (MIV-150/zinc acetate/carrageenan gel) when administered rectally. The study enrolled 12 healthy, HIV-uninfected men and women (cis or transgender) who are 18 years of age or older and who have a history of consensual receptive anal intercourse (RAI). PC-1005 was designed to be a dual compartment gel (vaginal or rectal use), with potential activity against HIV-1, herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), and human papilloma virus (HPV). MTN-037 is the first study to assess the safety and PK of PC-1005 gel applied rectally.
Study product was rectally administered by clinic staff. Each participant received a total of three doses of PC-1005 (1st dose = 4mL, 2nd dose = 16mL, and 3rd dose = 32mL), with a 2-6-week washout period between each dose. Study endpoint assessments were performed within 24-48 hours of each of the three product applications. It is hypothesized that PC-1005 gel will be safe when applied to the rectum and well-tolerated among healthy men and women (cis or transgender).
The study completed follow-up on April 19, 2019. Primary results were presented at the HIV Research for Prevention (HIVR4P) conference held virtually on January 27-28 and February 3-4 in 2021. The primary manuscript is currently in development.
US Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
US National Institute of Mental Health
US National Institutes of Health
Phase 1, open label, sequential dose/volume escalation trial