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A Phase IV, Open-Label Study to Characterize the First-Dose and Multiple-Dose Pharmacokinetics of Raltegravir in the Gastrointestinal Tract of Healthy Male Volunteers
In Brief
A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Raltegravir for Healthy Volunteer. Completed, enrolled 15 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to characterize the way the first commercially available integrase inhibitor, raltegravir, a new class of antiretrovirals that is used to treat HIV, is distributed into the rectal mucosal tissue. This information will generate important information regarding the drug's penetration into lymphoid tissues that are rapidly depleted in HIV infection. Subsequently strategies to prevent the sexual transmission of HIV and for treating HIV-infected individuals will be designed.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
400 mg tablets by mouth BID from Day 1 - Day 7 after enrollment visit