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A Clinical Study to Assess the Efficacy of Weekly Doxycycline Prophylaxis to Reduce Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) in Young African Women
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Summary
This study is for people who may get sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Approximately 580 African adolescent and young adult women ages 13-34 in Africa will be included in this study. Study participation is approximately 52 weeks (1 year). Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive doxycycline prophylaxis or standard of care.
Official title: Weekly Doxycycline Prophylaxis for Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Young African Women
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
13 Years - 34 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
580
Start Date
2026-11-30
Completion Date
2029-07-10
Last Updated
2026-10-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Doxycycline hyclate
Two 100 mg doxycycline hyclate immediate-release (IR) tablets (total dose: 200 mg) administered orally once weekly. Weekly dosing for approximately 51 weeks.
Standard of Care for STI prevention
No study product. Participants receive local standard of care for STI prevention
Locations (4)
Gaborone CRS (Site ID 12701)
Gaborone, Botswana
Eswatini Prevention Center CRS (Site ID 31994)
Mbabane, Eswatini
Malawi CRS (Site ID 12001)
Lilongwe, Malawi
MU-JHU Research Collaboration (MUJHU CARE LTD) CRS (Site ID 30293)
Kampala, Uganda