Safety and Acceptability of Carraguard™ Among HIV-negative Couples in Thailand
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2002-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The primary aims of the study were to assess the safety and acceptability of Carraguard
applied vaginally prior to sexual intercourse for six months in both women and men; and to
examine several dimensions of acceptability. Secondary aims were to gauge reactions to a
non-contraceptive microbicide, to assess use dynamics among Thai couples and to observe
preliminary indications of sexually transmitted infections and reproductive tract infections
averted.
The hypothesis was that Carraguard would cause little or no significant irritation, including
lesions; and that women and men would find Carraguard acceptable.
Phase:
Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Population Council
Collaborators:
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chiang Rai District Health Office Chiang Rai Hospital Chiang Rai Municipal Health Office Chiang Rai Public Health Office Ministry of Health, Thailand