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PrEP and dPEP: Doxycycline Post-exposure Prophylaxis for Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Kenyan Women Using HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Doxycycline for HIV Infections and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 449 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a randomized clinical trial of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (dPEP) to reduce bacterial STIs among Kenyan women taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The overarching goal is to assess the effectiveness of dPEP on incidence of STIs while also balancing acceptability, cost, and impact on tetracycline resistance to inform public health policy. Participants will be randomized to receive dPEP and standard of care or the standard of care only. Questionnaires, focus group discussions, SMS, and in-depth interviews will be used to study acceptability and changes sexual behavior due to dPEP.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
200 mg of doxycycline to be taken orally within 24 hours and up to 72 hours after each condomless sex act