Actively Recruiting

Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
NCT07186244

Prevention ICONA Dedicated Ensemble

Led by Fondazione ICONA · Updated on 2025-09-22

5000

Participants Needed

53

Research Sites

485 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Despite significant advances in HIV treatment, transmission remains a public health concern. In 2022, there were 1.3 million new HIV infections worldwide and 1,888 new diagnoses in Italy, with sexual transmission being the predominant route. Many individuals are still diagnosed late, and a portion of people living with HIV are unaware of their status. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) has emerged as an effective biomedical strategy to prevent new infections, especially when integrated into comprehensive prevention efforts. Study Objectives The primary objective of this observational study is to establish a large prospective cohort of individuals using PrEP in Italy. The study aims to assess PrEP's effectiveness, tolerability, adherence, and barriers to long-term use in a real-world setting. These data will be instrumental in guiding future strategic interventions to optimize PrEP management and move toward the goal of zero new HIV infections in Italy. Primary Objective * To assess the incidence of new HIV infections among PrEP users in Italy. Secondary Objectives * Incidence of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs); * Tolerability of PrEP; * Psychological and behavioral aspects related to PrEP use; * Adherence and persistence in care; * Use of therapies and prophylaxis for STIs during PrEP use. Study Design and Coordination This is a prospective observational study, promoted by Fondazione ICONA in collaboration with clinical centers and community-based organizations. The coordinating enrolling center is INMI "L. Spallanzani" IRCCS in Rome. Participating Centers: * 49 university and hospital-based centers across Italy; * 4 non-clinical checkpoints offering PrEP screening, prescription, and follow-up. Study Population Adults (≥18 years) who are HIV-negative, sexually active, and considered eligible for PrEP per national or international guidelines, including both new and current PrEP users. Inclusion Criteria * Age ≥18 years; * Negative HIV test at enrollment; * Willingness to initiate or continue PrEP; * Informed consent provided. Exclusion Criteria * HIV infection or strong suspicion of infection; * Contraindications to PrEP medications; Known allergy to PrEP components; Refusal to comply with study procedures.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Prevention ICONA Dedicated Ensemble

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Age 18 years or older
  • Negative HIV antibody/antigen test (4th generation or higher) at enrollment
  • Willingness to start or continue PrEP use
  • Ability to understand study procedures and provide informed consent
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • HIV infection or strong suspicion of HIV infection
  • Contraindications to medications included in the PrEP regimen
  • Known allergy to any components of the PrEP medications
  • Unwillingness to comply with study procedures and follow-up assessments

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 53 locations

1

Ospedale Clinicizzato SS. Annunziata - Scuola di Specializzazione di Malattie Infettive

Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

2

Ospedale Civile Santo Spirito - U.O. Malattie Infettive

Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

3

AOU Consorziale - Policlinico Giovanni XXIII - Struttura Complessa di Malattie Infettive

Bari, Apulia, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

4

A.O.U. Ospedali Riuniti di Foggia - U.O.C. di Malattie Infettive

Foggia, Apulia, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

5

Ospdale San Carlo

Potenza, Basilicate, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

6

Università della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli - Malattie Infettive

Caserta, Campania, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

7

A.O.U. Federico II - U.O.C. di Malattie Infettive

Naples, Campania, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

8

Azienda Ospedaliera dei Colli - Monaldi Cotugno CTO - IV Divisione, U.O.C. di Immunodeficienze e Malattie Infettive di Genere

Naples, Campania, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

9

Presidio Ospedaliero A.O.U. Vanvitelli - U.O. di Malattie Infettive

Naples, Campania, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

10

A.O.U. Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Università degli Studi di Bologna - U.O. di Malattie Infettive

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

11

BLQ Check Point

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Actively Recruiting

12

A.O.U. di Ferrara - Arcispedale Sant'Anna - U.S. Gestione Ambulatorio HIV/AIDS U.O. Malattie Infettive

Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

13

Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena - Clinica di Malattie Infettive e Tropicali

Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Actively Recruiting

14

Azienda Ospedaliera Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova - U.O. Malattie Infettive

Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

15

Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Friuli Centrale (ASU FC) Santa Maria della Misericordia - Clinica Malattie Infettive

Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

16

Università Sapienza Polo Pontino - U.O. di Malattie Infettive

Latina, Lazio, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

17

Circolo Mario Mieli

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Actively Recruiting

18

INMI "L. Spallanzani" IRCCS - U.O.C. Immunodeficienze Virali

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Actively Recruiting

19

Roma Check Point

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Actively Recruiting

20

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore - Istituto di Clinica delle Malattie Infettive

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

21

Università degli Studi "La Sapienza" - Dipartimento di Malattie Infettive e Tropicali

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Actively Recruiting

22

Università degli Studi di Roma, Policlinico "Tor Vergata" - Divisione di Malattie Infettive

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

23

Ospedale Bel Colle Viterbo - U.O.C. Medicina protetta - Malattie infettive

Viterbo, Lazio, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

24

Università di Genova e Ospedale Policlinico San Martino - Clinica di Malattie Infettive

Genoa, Liguria, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

25

ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII , Struttura Complessa Malattie Infettive

Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy

Actively Recruiting

26

Azienda Ospedaliera Spedali Civili di Brescia - I Divisione di Malattie Infettive

Brescia, Lombardy, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

27

Istituti Ospitalieri di Cremona - U.O. Malattie Infettive

Cremona, Lombardy, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

28

ASST di Lecco - Ospedale Alessandro Manzoni - S.C. di Malattie Infettive

Lecco, Lombardy, Italy

Actively Recruiting

29

Associazione Milano Check Point

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Actively Recruiting

30

ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco - Ospedale Luigi Sacco - Dipartimento Malattie Infettive

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Actively Recruiting

31

ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda - S.C. Malattie Infettive

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Actively Recruiting

32

ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo - U.O.C. di Malattie Infettive e Tropicali, Presidio San Paolo

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Actively Recruiting

33

Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico - Divisione di Malattie Infettive

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

34

Ospedale San Raffaele, Università Vita-Salute - Clinica Malattie Infettive

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Actively Recruiting

35

Ospedale Amedeo di Savoia, Università degli Studi di Torino - Clinica di Malattie Infettive

Turin, Piedmont, Italy

Actively Recruiting

36

Policlinico Universitario Duilio Casula, AOU di Cagliari - Medicina Interna e Malattie del Fegato

Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

37

Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Sassari, Malattie Infettive Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Sperimentale

Sassari, Sardinia, Italy

Actively Recruiting

38

ARNAS Garibaldi - P.O. Nesima - U.O.C. di Malattie Infettive

Catania, Sicily, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

39

PO "Umberto I" ASP

Enna, Sicily, Italy

Actively Recruiting

40

Ospedale Paolo Borsellino - Unità Operativa Complessa Malattie Infettive - ASP

Marsala, Sicily, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

41

A.O.U. Policlinico "G. Martino" - U.O.C. di Malattie Infettive

Messina, Sicily, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

42

A.O.U. Policlinico "P. Giaccone" - U.O.C. Malattie Infettive e Centro Regionale di Riferimento AIDS

Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

43

ARNAS Civico di Cristina Benfratelli - Unità Operativa Malattie infettive

Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

44

Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale 8 - Presidio Umberto I - U.O. di Malattie Infettive

Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

45

A.O.U. Ospedali Riuniti Umberto I - Salesi - Lancisi- Università Politecnica delle Marche Servizio Regionale di Immunologia Clinica e Tipizzazione Tessutale

Ancona, The Marches, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

46

Azienda Sanitaria dell'Alto Adige - Malattie Infettive

Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

47

Ospedale Santa Chiara di Trento - Unità Operativa di Malattie Infettive

Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

48

AOUC Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi - S.O.D. di Malattie Infettive e Tropicali

Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

49

Ospedale Santa Maria Annunziata - Azienda Sanitaria di Firenze - U.O. di Malattie Infettive

Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

50

Presidio Ospedaliero di Pistoia - U.O. Malattie Infettive II

Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

51

A.O.U. Senese, Policlinico S. Maria alle Scotte - U.O.C. di Malattie Infettive

Siena, Tuscany, Italy

Not Yet Recruiting

52

Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova - U.O.C. Malattie Infettive

Padova, Veneto, Italy

Actively Recruiting

53

Azienda ULSS 8 Berica - Divisione Malattie Infettive

Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

Actively Recruiting

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Research Team

T

Thomas Masoero Mr., Master of Science

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Masking

N/A

Allocation

N/A

Model

N/A

Primary Purpose

N/A

Number of Arms

1

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