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Cabotegravir long-acting

Phase 1

HIV Infections | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |GSK plc|Last Updated: Nov 28, 2025

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment65

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Cabotegravir long-acting · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT06970223A Study to Investigate if Long Acting Cabotegravir (CAB) and Lenacapavir (LEN) Injections Are Tolerable and Acceptable When Administered to Healthy Adults Without HIVHIV Infections
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING65 Analytics
PHASE1ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Study to Investigate if Long Acting Cabotegravir (CAB) and Lenacapavir (LEN) Injections Are Tolerable and Acceptable When Administered to Healthy Adults Without HIV
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

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 Endpoints

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)
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)
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)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
CAB LA/LEN LA GroupEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive the CAB LA injection at Day 1 followed by the LEN LA injections at Day 15.
LEN LA/CAB LA GroupEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive the LEN LA injections at Day 1 followed by the CAB LA injection at Day 15.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Cabotegravir long-actingDRUGA single CAB LA injection administered intramuscularly.
Lenacapavir long-actingDRUGTwo LEN LA injections administered subcutaneously.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

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 de...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Cabotegravir long-acting

What is Cabotegravir long-acting used for in HIV Infections?

Cabotegravir long-acting is an investigational small molecule being studied for the prevention of HIV Infections. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development as a long-acting injectable formulation. The drug is being evaluated in healthy adults without HIV to assess whether the injections are tolerable and acceptable.

What does Cabotegravir long-acting target?

Cabotegravir long-acting is an integrase inhibitor that targets the HIV integrase enzyme, which is essential for viral replication. By blocking this enzyme, the drug prevents the virus from integrating its genetic material into human DNA, thereby inhibiting HIV from multiplying. This mechanism is being studied for its potential in HIV prevention.

Who makes Cabotegravir long-acting?

Cabotegravir long-acting is being developed by GSK plc, a global biopharma company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker GSK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and tolerability for HIV prevention.

What phase is Cabotegravir long-acting in?

Cabotegravir long-acting is currently in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The ongoing Phase 1 trial is assessing the tolerability and acceptability of the long-acting injections in healthy adults without HIV.

What clinical trials is Cabotegravir long-acting in?

Cabotegravir long-acting is being studied in a Phase 1 clinical trial with the identifier NCT06970223. This active, not recruiting study enrolls 65 healthy adults without HIV in the United States. The trial is randomized and controlled, evaluating whether long-acting cabotegravir and lenacapavir injections are tolerable and acceptable.

Is Cabotegravir long-acting the same as cabotegravir?

Cabotegravir long-acting is a formulation of cabotegravir, an integrase inhibitor. The long-acting version is designed for extended-release dosing via injection, whereas other formulations may be taken orally. In the current trial, it is being studied in combination with lenacapavir injections for HIV prevention.