Preparedness Study - HPV Vaccine
Sexual Transmission of Infection

About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Sexual Transmission of Infection focused on measuring Vaccine, Placebo, sexually transmitted infection (STI), HIV, Human Immunodeficiency, Gardasil, HPV, human papillomavirus
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women ages 16-24 years of age residing in a region of South Africa with a high HIV incidence and prevalence
- HIV negative
- has ever had vaginal intercourse
- has never had Papanicolaou smear (Pap) testing or has only had normal Pap test results
- fully understands study procedures, risks involved in the study, and voluntarily agrees to participate by giving written informed consent
- agrees to refrain from douching/vaginal cleansing and using vaginal medications or preparations for 2 calendar days prior to the Day 1 visit as well as other future visits that include collection of cervical specimens
- agrees to refrain from sexual intercourse for 2 calendar days prior to the Day 1 visit as well as other future visits that include collection of cervical specimens
- agrees to utilize effective contraception during sexual intercourse (excluding the rhythm method, withdrawal alone, and emergency contraception) during the vaccination period.
- Informed consent procedures for females <18 years of age: Informed consent and informed assent will be obtained from parents/legal guardians and adolescents respectively, prior to participation. The consent form will include information about the study and individual request for consent of participants to participate in the study. It will be emphasized that participation is voluntary and that participants are free to withdraw from the study at any stage without any disadvantage to them. An assessment of understanding will be conducted at screening to ensure that consent is informed.
Exclusion Criteria:
- have a history of severe allergic reaction
- have a known allergy to any vaccine component (e.g., aluminum, yeast, or BENZONASE)
- are currently immuno-compromised
- have received a marketed HPV vaccine, or are pregnant and lactating
Sites / Locations
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
- Stellenbosch University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
Gardasil Vaccine Administration
Placebo Administration
Gardasil Vaccine Administration. Family Health International (FHI) statisticians randomly assigned each participant an allocation number and then subsequently assigned a unique vial identification number for the vial of vaccine the participant should receive at each visit. A single participant could not be assigned more than 1 allocation number.
Placebo Administration. Family Health International (FHI) statisticians randomly assigned each participant an allocation number and then subsequently assigned a unique vial identification number for the vial of vaccine the participant should receive at each visit. A single participant could not be assigned more than 1 allocation number.