A Study of MK-8527 to Prevent Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) (MK-8527-010)

Study Summary

Researchers are looking for new medicines to prevent HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1) infection. The goals of this study are to learn: * If taking MK-8527 once a month works to prevent HIV-1 infection better than a standard (usual) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) taken once a day * About the safety of MK-8527 and if people tolerate it

Conditions

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

Interventions / Drugs

MK-8527 Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil (FTC/TDF)Placebo matched to MK-8527 Placebo matched to FTC/TDF

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Sponsor

Study Details

Enrollment4580 participants

Primary Completion—

Lead SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Data Retrieved2026-04-11 02:55:36.205863+00:00

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