๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-14

Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Alafenamide (F/TAF) Fixed-Dose Combination Once Daily for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Men and Transgender Women Who Have Sex With Men and Are At Risk of HIV-1 Infection (NCT02842086)

A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Alafenamide (F/TAF) Fixed-Dose Combination Once Daily for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Men and Transgender Women Who Have Sex With Men and Are At Risk of HIV-1 Infection

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase3 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Gilead Sciences

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The primary objective of this study is to assess the rates of HIV-1 infection in Men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) who have sex with men and who are administered daily emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (F/TAF) or emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (F/TDF) with a minimum follow-up of 48 weeks and at least 50% of participants have 96 weeks of follow-up after randomization.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Clinical Research Facility โ€” Beverly Hills, California

Age range: 18 Years

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (93 Sites)

Showing the first 25 of 93 sites.

  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Beverly Hills, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Newport Beach, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Oakland, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Sacramento, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Sacramento, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” San Diego, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” San Francisco, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” San Francisco, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” San Francisco, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Torrance, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Aurora, Colorado
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Denver, Colorado
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” New Haven, Connecticut
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Washington D.C., District of Columbia
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Washington D.C., District of Columbia
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Ft. Pierce, Florida
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Miami, Florida
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Orlando, Florida
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Pensacola, Florida
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” West Palm Beach, Florida
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Atlanta, Georgia

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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