A Study to Investigate if Long Acting Cabotegravir (CAB) and Lenacapavir (LEN) Injections Are Tolerable and Acceptable When Administered to Healthy Adults Without HIV

Phase 1

Recruiting

• Conditions: HIV Infections
• Interventions: Drug: Cabotegravir long-acting; Drug: Lenacapavir long-acting

• Registration Number: NCT06970223
• Lead Sponsor: ViiV Healthcare

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the tolerability and acceptability of injection site reactions (ISRs) of two long-acting (LA) injectables. Additional characteristics of the ISRs will be investigated and described as well as safety outcomes.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-04
• Study First Submitted: 2025-04-11
• Study Start: 2025-04-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-05
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-14
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-14
• Primary Completion: 2025-07-30
• Study Completion: 2026-07-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Participants are eligible to be included in the study only if all the following criteria apply:

1. At the time of obtaining informed consent, 18 years of age.

2. Body weight 50 kg and BMI within the range 18 to 32 kg/m2 (inclusive).

3. Participants who are overtly healthy as determined by medical evaluation by a responsible and experienced physician, including medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests and cardiac monitoring.

4. A participant with a significant clinical abnormality or laboratory parameter(s) which is/are not specifically listed in the inclusion or exclusion criteria, outside the reference range for the population being studied may be included if the investigator determines and documents that the finding is unlikely to introduce additional risk factors and will not interfere with the study procedures. A single repeat of a procedure or lab parameter is allowed to determine eligibility.

5. Male or female at birth (transgender individuals are not excluded but LEN may interfere with gender affirming hormones including increasing thrombotic risk. This should be discussed with Medical Monitor).

6. All participants are expected to use barrier methods for HIV/STI prevention and should be counselled accordingly at all visits.

7. Contraceptive use by men and women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies.

8. Participants assigned female at birth are eligible to participate if they are not pregnant or breast/chest-feeding, and at least 1 of the following conditions applies:

   • Is not a person of childbearing potential (POCBP) OR
   • Is a POCBP and using a contraceptive method that is highly effective, with a failure rate of <1%. The investigator should evaluate the effectiveness of the contraceptive method in relationship to the first dose of study intervention.

9. A POCBP must have a negative highly sensitive pregnancy test (urine and/or serum as required) within the 21 days before the dose of study intervention.

10. Must be capable of giving written informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in this protocol.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants are excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply:

1. History or presence of cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematologic, or neurological disorders capable of significantly altering the absorption, metabolism, or elimination of drugs; constituting a risk when taking the study intervention or interfering with the interpretation of data. The investigator may contact the ViiV healthcare (VH) medical monitor to discuss the inclusion of participants who have a history of specific conditions that are not expected to interfere with their participation in the study.
2. Suspected or known active, serious infection(s).
3. Abnormal blood pressure as determined by the investigator.
4. History of any malignancy within the past 5 years. Exceptions are squamous and basal cell carcinomas of the skin and carcinoma in situ of the cervix, or malignancy which is considered cured with minimal risk of recurrence. Participants under evaluation for possible malignancy are not eligible.
5. Breast cancer within the past 10 years
6. Current or chronic history of liver disease or known hepatic or biliary abnormalities (with the exception of Gilbert's syndrome or asymptomatic gallstones).
7. The participant has an underlying skin disease or disorder (i.e., infection, inflammation, dermatitis, eczema, drug rash, drug allergy, psoriasis, food allergy, urticaria) that would interfere with assessment of injection sites.
8. Current or anticipated need for chronic anti-coagulation.
9. Participants considered to have insufficient musculature to allow safe intramuscular (e.g., gluteus medius, vastus lateralis) or sufficient subcutaneous thickness to allow subcutaneous administration in the opinion of the investigator.
10. Any Positive Treponeme Specific Serologic testing (positive T. Pallidum antibody immunoassay + Rapid plasma reagin [RPR] or positive T. Pallidum antibody immunoassay + Treponema pallidum particle agglutination [TPPA]) is exclusionary.
11. Presence of HBsAg, or positive hepatitis C antibody test result at Screening or within 3 months prior to first dose of study treatment.
12. Have a history of osteoporosis or bone fragility fractures.
13. Participants who, in the investigator's judgment, poses a significant suicidality risk. Participant's history of suicidal behaviour and/or suicidal ideation should be considered when evaluating for suicide risk.
14. Any preexisting physical or mental condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator or the Medical Monitor, may interfere with the participant's ability to comply with the dosing schedule and/or protocol evaluations or which may compromise the safety of the participant.
15. Participants receiving any protocol-prohibited medication and who are unwilling or unable to switch to an alternate medication.
16. Treatment with any of the following agents within 60 days of screening: radiation therapy, cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents, any systemic immune suppressant.
17. Past or intended use of over-the-counter or prescription medication including herbal medications within 7 days prior to dosing.
18. Use of glucocorticoids (through any route).
19. Exposure to more than 4 new investigational products within 12 months prior to the first dosing day.
20. Current enrolment or past participation in another investigational study in which an investigational intervention (e.g., drug, human blood product, monoclonal antibody, vaccine, invasive device) was administered within 1 month, 5 half-lives or twice the duration of the biological effect of the test agent prior to screening (whichever is longer).
21. Any acute laboratory abnormality at Screening, which, in the opinion of the investigator, would preclude the participant's participation in the study of an investigational compound.
22. Any verified Grade 4 laboratory abnormality, with the exception of Grade 4 triglycerides or lipid abnormalities. A single repeat test is allowed during the screening period to verify a result.
23. ALT greater than or equal to (>=) 1.5x ULN. A single repeat test is allowed within a single Screening period to determine eligibility.
24. Total bilirubin >=1.5x ULN (isolated total bilirubin greater than [>] 1.5xULN is acceptable if total bilirubin is fractionated and direct bilirubin less than [<] 35%). A single repeat test is allowed within a single screening period to determine eligibility.
25. Creatinine clearance (eGFR) of <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 via CKD-EPI method.
26. Positive HIV antibody/antigen test (HIV-1, HIV-2) at screening or enrolment. Participants will be advised regarding safer sex. In the event a participant acquires HIV during the study they will be required to withdraw from the study and will be referred urgently to an HIV treatment center for further management.
27. Clinically significant cardiovascular disease, as defined by history/evidence of congestive heart failure, symptomatic arrhythmia, angina/ischemia, coronary artery bypass grafting surgery or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty or any clinically significant cardiac disease.
28. Grade 3 or Grade 4 proteinuria or glycosuria at screening that is unexplained or not clinically manageable.
29. Participant is unlikely to adhere to the study procedures, keep appointments, is planning to relocate during the study, or remain on study through to its conclusion.
30. Alcohol or substance use that, in the opinion of the study investigator and medical monitor, would interfere with the conduct of the study (e.g., provided by self-report, or found upon medical history and examination or in available medical records).
31. Participant has an implant/enhancement (including fillers) at the area of proposed injection; or tattoo or other dermatological condition overlying the area for IM or SC injection (e.g., gluteus medius, vastus lateralis or anterior abdominal wall) or any other area which may significantly interfere with interpretation of injection site reactions.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
CAB LA/LEN LA Group	Cabotegravir long-acting	Participants receive the CAB LA injection at Day 1 followed by the LEN LA injections at Day 15.
LEN LA/CAB LA Group	Cabotegravir long-acting	Participants receive the LEN LA injections at Day 1 followed by the CAB LA injection at Day 15.
CAB LA/LEN LA Group	Lenacapavir long-acting	Participants receive the CAB LA injection at Day 1 followed by the LEN LA injections at Day 15.
LEN LA/CAB LA Group	Lenacapavir long-acting	Participants receive the LEN LA injections at Day 1 followed by the CAB LA injection at Day 15.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Percentage of participants reporting very acceptable or totally acceptable local reactions	7 days after each injection (injections administered on Day 1 and Day 15)	The analysis is performed using the 21-item perception of injection (PIN) questionnaire which includes 21 items grouped into 4 multi-item domains: 'Acceptance of ISR' scale score (2 items); 'Bother from ISR' scale score (6 items); 'Leg movement' scale score (4 items); 'Sleep' scale score (4 items); and 5 standalone items: pain during injection; anxiety before injection; anxiety after injection; willingness to be injected in the future; and overall satisfaction with mode of administration. Participant responses are scored on a 5-point Likert scale, where 1 represents the least favorable perception of injection and 5 the most favorable, with domain scores calculated as the mean of all items in that domain.; "Acceptance of ISR" is reported in this outcome measure for 2 scores: "very acceptable ISR: and "totally acceptable ISR".

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Number of participants with change in laboratory parameters over time	Up to 6 months post any injection compared to Baseline (Day 1)
Percentage of participants reporting very acceptable or totally acceptable local reactions at days 43 and 190	At Day 43 (28 days after second injection) and Day 190 (26 weeks after second injection)	The analysis is performed using the 21-item PIN questionnaire which includes 21 items grouped into 4 multi-item domains: 'Acceptance of ISR' scale score (2 items); 'Bother from ISR' scale score (6 items); 'Leg movement' scale score (4 items); 'Sleep' scale score (4 items); and 5 standalone items: pain during injection; anxiety before injection; anxiety after injection; willingness to be injected in the future; and overall satisfaction with mode of administration. Participant responses are scored on a 5-point Likert scale, where 1 represents the least favorable perception of injection and 5 the most favorable, with domain scores calculated as the mean of all items in that domain.; "Acceptance of ISR" is reported in this outcome measure for 2 scores: "very acceptable ISR: and "totally acceptable ISR".
Mean injection site reaction scores, over time, post-injection, at days 8 and 22	At Day 8 and Day 22 (7 days after each injection visit)	The analysis is performed using the 21-item PIN questionnaire which includes 21 items grouped into 4 multi-item domains: 'Acceptance of ISR' scale score (2 items); 'Bother from ISR' scale score (6 items); 'Leg movement' scale score (4 items); 'Sleep' scale score (4 items); and 5 standalone items: pain during injection; anxiety before injection; anxiety after injection; willingness to be injected in the future; and overall satisfaction with mode of administration. Participant responses are scored on a 5-point Likert scale, where 1 represents the least favorable perception of injection and 5 the most favorable, with domain scores calculated as the mean of all items in that domain.
Number of participants with laboratory abnormalities	Up to 6 months post any injection
Median injection site reaction scores, over time, post-injection, at days 8 and 22	At Day 8 and Day 22 (7 days after each injection visit)	The analysis is performed using the 21-item PIN questionnaire which includes 21 items grouped into 4 multi-item domains: 'Acceptance of ISR' scale score (2 items); 'Bother from ISR' scale score (6 items); 'Leg movement' scale score (4 items); 'Sleep' scale score (4 items); and 5 standalone items: pain during injection; anxiety before injection; anxiety after injection; willingness to be injected in the future; and overall satisfaction with mode of administration. Participant responses are scored on a 5-point Likert scale, where 1 represents the least favorable perception of injection and 5 the most favorable, with domain scores calculated as the mean of all items in that domain.
Mean injection site reaction scores, over time, post-injection, at days 43 and 190	At Day 43 (28 days after second injection) and Day 190 (26 weeks after second injection)	The analysis is performed using the 21-item PIN questionnaire which includes 21 items grouped into 4 multi-item domains: 'Acceptance of ISR' scale score (2 items); 'Bother from ISR' scale score (6 items); 'Leg movement' scale score (4 items); 'Sleep' scale score (4 items); and 5 standalone items: pain during injection; anxiety before injection; anxiety after injection; willingness to be injected in the future; and overall satisfaction with mode of administration. Participant responses are scored on a 5-point Likert scale, where 1 represents the least favorable perception of injection and 5 the most favorable, with domain scores calculated as the mean of all items in that domain.
Percentage of participants with ISRs overall and by severity	Up to 6 months post any injection	The ISRs severity is graded using the Division of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (DAIDS) criteria Version 2.1 where grades are defined based on numeric criteria as follows Grade 1: mild; Grade 2: moderate; Grade 3: severe or medically significant; Grade 4: potentially life-threatening. A higher grade indicates greater severity.
Maximum change in toxicity grade from baseline in laboratory values	Up to 6 months post any injection compared to Baseline (Day 1)	Toxicity is graded using the DAIDS criteria Version 2.1 where grades were defined based on numeric criteria as follows Grade 1: mild; Grade 2: moderate; Grade 3: severe or medically significant; Grade 4: potentially life-threatening. A higher grade indicates greater severity.
Median injection site reaction scores, over time, post-injection, at days 43 and 190	At Day 43 (28 days after second injection) and Day 190 (26 weeks after second injection)	The analysis is performed using the 21-item PIN questionnaire which includes 21 items grouped into 4 multi-item domains: 'Acceptance of ISR' scale score (2 items); 'Bother from ISR' scale score (6 items); 'Leg movement' scale score (4 items); 'Sleep' scale score (4 items); and 5 standalone items: pain during injection; anxiety before injection; anxiety after injection; willingness to be injected in the future; and overall satisfaction with mode of administration. Participant responses are scored on a 5-point Likert scale, where 1 represents the least favorable perception of injection and 5 the most favorable, with domain scores calculated as the mean of all items in that domain.
Change in the intensity of post-injection site pain assessed over time	At days 1, 2, 5 and 8 for the first injection and days 15, 16, 19, and 22 for the second injection	The analysis is performed using the numerical rating scale (NRS), which is a visual analogue scale that assesses the maximum level of pain experienced with injections ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (extreme pain). An NRS related to each injection is self-administered electronically at the clinic visits at the same timepoints after each injection
Percentage of participants with specific ISRs of interest	Up to 6 months post any injection	The ISRs of interest are nodules (maximum diameter and visibility over time), pigmentation changes (assessed surface area, distinction of hyperpigmentation vs hypopigmentation), and induration/ swelling (visibility over time).
Mean duration of ISRs	Up to 6 months post any injection
Median duration of ISRs	Up to 6 months post any injection
Percentage of participants with adverse events (AEs) overall and by severity	Up to 6 months post a single dose of CAB LA and LEN LA sequentially administered	An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of a study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention. The AEs severity is graded using the DAIDS criteria Version 2.1 where grades were defined based on numeric criteria as follows Grade 1: mild; Grade 2: moderate; Grade 3: severe or medically significant; Grade 4: potentially life-threatening. A higher grade indicates greater severity.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

GSK Investigational Site; 🇺🇸 Long Beach, California, United States