R-PrEP: Time to Protection and Adherence Requirements of Raltegravir With or Without Lamivudine in Protection From HIV Infection

Sponsor
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT03205566
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This study evaluates whether a 7-day course of Raltegravir 400mg bd or Raltegravir 400mg/lamivudine 150mg bd can prevent HIV from infecting genital tissue and will relate the level of drug in the blood to the level of drug in genital tissue and to the ability to of HIV to infect genital tissue. As well as determining whether these regimes can provide ex vivo protection against HIV, this study will also determine speed to provision of protection and a 48 hour PK/PD decay profile of Raltegravir following drug cessation after attaining steady state concentrations. The results will also inform all future HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis studies of Raltegravir and form the basis for large scale clinical trials without the need for tissue sampling. To date, efficacy studies assessing PrEP regimens have utilized HIV-acquisition endpoints with the consequence being such studies are required to be large in subject number in order to power observations. In addition the study will provide for the first time data on HIV protection rather than just Raltegravir drug levels in tissue, and allow assessment of the possibility of Raltegravir being used as an intermittent dosing regimen in PrEP.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Drug: Raltegravir 400Mg Tab
  • Drug: Lamivudine 150Mg Tablet
Phase 4

Detailed Description

This is a multi-site, open-label, randomised, pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) trial whereby 36 individuals (18 women and 18 men) will be randomised according to gender 1:1:1:1:1:1 to one of 6 arms (A 1 A 2 A 3 B 1 B 2 B 3). The result being 3 women and 3 men will be in each arm. The letter dictates the ART regimen order and the number dictates the time points that tissue sampling will occur on and off ART. Two ART regimes will be investigated and all individuals will receive both regimes separated by a one month wash out.

Arm A (A 1 A 2 A 3): will start with 7 days Raltegravir 400mg bd and then have a one month wash out before then starting 7 days Raltegravir 400mg /lamivudine 150mg bd.

Arm B (B 1 B 2 B 3): will start with 7 days Raltegravir 400mg /lamivudine 150mg bd and then have a one month wash out before then starting 7 days Raltegravir 400mg bd. This will remove sequential selection bias. All individuals will receive tissue sampling at baseline for ex vivo analysis to ensure biopsies are infectable on challenge assays. Sampling from women will avoid menstruation and if possible focus on the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Individuals will receive another set of tissue sampling during and after ART in phase 1, have a 4 week wash out period and then have another set of sampling during and after ART in phase 2. Individuals will therefore have 5 sets of sampling during the trial.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
38 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Crossover Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Prevention
Official Title:
The Time to Protection and Adherence Requirements of Raltegravir With or Without Lamivudine in Protection From HIV Infection
Actual Study Start Date :
Sep 19, 2017
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Sep 24, 2018
Actual Study Completion Date :
Sep 24, 2018

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Active Comparator: Arm A Raltegravir, then Raltegravir/Lamivudine

7 days Raltegravir 400mg bd followed by minimum 4 weeks wash out and then 7 days Raltegravir 400mg/lamivudine 150mg (oral tablets) bd.

Drug: Raltegravir 400Mg Tab
bd for 7 days
Other Names:
  • Isentress
  • Drug: Lamivudine 150Mg Tablet
    + Raltegravir 400Mg tablet bd for 7 days
    Other Names:
  • Epivir
  • Active Comparator: Arm B Raltegravir/Lamivudine, then Raltegravir

    Raltegravir 400mg + Lamivudine 150mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days followed by a minimum of 4 weeks wash out and then 7 days Raltegravir 400mg bd.

    Drug: Raltegravir 400Mg Tab
    bd for 7 days
    Other Names:
  • Isentress
  • Drug: Lamivudine 150Mg Tablet
    + Raltegravir 400Mg tablet bd for 7 days
    Other Names:
  • Epivir
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. The Level of Raltegravir Alone or Raltegravir /Lamivudine Required in the Plasma, Vagina and Rectum for 100% ex Vivo Protection From HIV [Through Study completion, an average of 55 days]

      The level of Raltegravir alone or Raltegravir /lamivudine required in the plasma, vagina and rectum for 100% ex vivo protection from HIV . High viral dose challenge: ex vivo challenge of tissue with 104 TCID50/mL HIV-1BaL Low viral dose challenge: ex vivo challenge of tissue with 102 TCID50/mL HIV-1BaL

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. The Time From First Dose of Drug to Maximum Mucosal ex Vivo Protection From HIV. [Up to 7 days from first dose]

      Time in days from first receipt of antiretroviral (Raltegravir 400mg +/-lamivudine) until maximal ex vivo protection (against high or low titre of HIV-1BaL) was observed.

    2. Number of Adverse Events Based on PE, Blood Test and Event Reporting on Raltegravir Based PrEP, in HIV Negative Individuals [Through Study completion, an average of 55 days]

      Subject safety and tolerability will be determined by physical examination, blood tests and adverse event reporting. FBC, U&E and LFTs will be carried out at baseline and thereafter as symptom directed. Adverse event review. If significant adverse events have been reported, these will be clinically followed in accordance to the instruction of the study physician.

    3. The Time to Cessation of Mucosal ex Vivo Protection From HIV After Stopping ART at Steady State. [5 days post last dose]

      Time in days from stopping antiretroviral (Raltegravir 400mg +/-lamivudine) until ex vivo protection (against high or low viral titre of HIV-1BaL) was no longer observed.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years to 60 Years
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    Yes
    Inclusion Criteria:
    1. The ability to understand and sign a written informed consent form prior to participation in any screening procedures and must be willing to comply with all trial requirements.

    2. Male or non-pregnant, non-lactating females

    3. Age between 18 to 60 years, inclusive.

    4. Body Mass Index (BMI) of 16 to 35 kg/m2, inclusive.

    5. Negative antibody/antigen combined test for HIV.

    6. Absence of any significant health problems (in the opinion of the investigator) on the basis of the screening procedures; including medical history, physical examination, vital signs.

    7. Women participating in sexual intercourse that could result in pregnancy -must use an adequate form of contraception throughout the study and for two weeks after the study. This includes intrauterine device, condoms, anatomical sterility in self or partner. Oral hormonal methods and implant contraceptives are allowed but only in combination with the additional protection of a barrier method.

    8. Female participants may not use any vaginal products or objects or have vaginal sex for 48 hours before and after the collection of vaginal fluid and vaginal biopsies. This list includes tampons, female condoms, cotton wool, rags, diaphragms, cervical caps (or any other vaginal barrier method),douches, lubricants, vibrators/dildos, and drying agents.

    9. Males participating in sexual intercourse that could result in pregnancy must use condoms during the duration of the study.

    10. Men and women cannot use anal products or objects including but not exclusive to douches, lubricants and vibrators/dildos, butt plugs or urethral sounds or have receptive anal intercourse for 48 hours before and after the collection of rectal biopsies.

    11. Willing to abstain from multivitamins and antacids for the study duration.

    Exclusion Criteria:
    1. Any significant acute or chronic medical illness.

    2. Evidence of organ dysfunction or any clinically significant deviation from normal in physical examination, vital signs or clinical laboratory determinations.

    3. Positive blood screen for syphilis, hepatitis B (HBs Ag) and/or C antibodies.

    4. Positive blood screen for HIV antibodies.

    5. Positive screen for sexually transmitted infections at screening visit

    6. High-risk behaviour for HIV infection which is defined as having one of the following within three months before trial day 0 (first dose): had unprotected vaginal or anal sex with a known HIV infected person or a casual partner. engaged in sex work for money or drugs. acquired a bacterial sexually transmitted disease in the past 3 months. having a known HIV positive partner either currently or in the previous six months Females who are pregnant or breast-feeding.

    7. Clinically significant laboratory abnormalities (according to normal range as defined by central laboratory).

    8. Participation in a clinical trial of an Investigational product within 1 month of planned baseline enrolment in this study.

    9. Ingestion of H2 receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitor drugs in the preceding 14 days

    10. Current of planned use of anti-epileptics

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Harrison Wing, Guy's Hospital London United Kingdom SE1 9RT

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

    Investigators

    • Study Director: Julie Fox, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    More Information

    Publications

    Responsible Party:
    Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT03205566
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 202316
    First Posted:
    Jul 2, 2017
    Last Update Posted:
    Mar 16, 2021
    Last Verified:
    Feb 1, 2021
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    No
    Plan to Share IPD:
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
    No
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details Potential participants were identified via study poster, internal recruitment emails, and via a list of individuals who had consented to be contacted for further research. Potential participants would contact the team, trial discussed & information sheet provided. If still interested, would be consented and screening visit booked.
    Pre-assignment Detail Once participants were consented to the study, they undertook a screening visits to confirm eligibility. If eligibility was not confirmed, the participant was deemed a screen failure and not randomised to the trial.
    Arm/Group Title Raltegravir, Then Raltegravir/Lamivudine Raltegravir Lamivudine, Then Raltegravir
    Arm/Group Description Raltegravir 400mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days. Washout minimum of 28 days Raltegravir 400mg plus lamivudine 150mg taken twice a day for 7 days Raltegravir 400mg + Lamivudine 150mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days. Washout minimum 28 days Raltegravir 400Mg Tab: bd for 7 days
    Period Title: Phase 1
    STARTED 19 19
    COMPLETED 18 18
    NOT COMPLETED 1 1
    Period Title: Phase 1
    STARTED 18 18
    COMPLETED 18 18
    NOT COMPLETED 0 0

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Raltegravir, Then Raltegravir Plus Lamivudine Raltegravir Lamivudine, Then Raltegravir Total
    Arm/Group Description Raltegravir 400mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days. Washout period 28 days Raltegravir 400mg + Lamivudine 150mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days. Raltegravir 400mg + Lamivudine 150mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days. Washout period 28 days Raltegravir 400Mg Tab: bd for 7 days Total of all reporting groups
    Overall Participants 19 19 38
    Age (Count of Participants)
    <=18 years
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Between 18 and 65 years
    19
    100%
    19
    100%
    38
    100%
    >=65 years
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
    26.9
    (6.5)
    30.9
    (8.0)
    29
    (7.5)
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    10
    52.6%
    10
    52.6%
    20
    52.6%
    Male
    9
    47.4%
    9
    47.4%
    18
    47.4%
    Race (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    American Indian or Alaska Native
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Asian
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Black or African American
    3
    15.8%
    5
    26.3%
    8
    21.1%
    White
    16
    84.2%
    10
    52.6%
    26
    68.4%
    More than one race
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    0
    0%
    4
    21.1%
    4
    10.5%
    Region of Enrollment (Count of Participants)
    United Kingdom
    19
    100%
    19
    100%
    38
    100%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title The Level of Raltegravir Alone or Raltegravir /Lamivudine Required in the Plasma, Vagina and Rectum for 100% ex Vivo Protection From HIV
    Description The level of Raltegravir alone or Raltegravir /lamivudine required in the plasma, vagina and rectum for 100% ex vivo protection from HIV . High viral dose challenge: ex vivo challenge of tissue with 104 TCID50/mL HIV-1BaL Low viral dose challenge: ex vivo challenge of tissue with 102 TCID50/mL HIV-1BaL
    Time Frame Through Study completion, an average of 55 days

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Excludes two participants who were withdrawn from the study due to not meeting study inclusion criteria, but who were nonetheless included in safety analyses as they received at least one dose of study medication
    Arm/Group Title Raltegravir Raltegravir During Combination Treatment Lamivudine During Combination Treatment
    Arm/Group Description Raltegravir 400mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days. Raltegravir 400Mg Tab: bd for 7 days Raltegravir 400mg + Lamivudine 150mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days. Raltegravir 400Mg Tab: bd for 7 days Lamivudine 150Mg Tablet: + Raltegravir 400Mg tablet bd for 7 days Raltegravir 400mg + Lamivudine 150mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days. Raltegravir 400Mg Tab: bd for 7 days Lamivudine 150Mg Tablet: + Raltegravir 400Mg tablet bd for 7 days
    Measure Participants 36 36 36
    Plasma: High Dose Challenge in rectal tissue
    NA
    (NA)
    669.90
    (231.40)
    265.10
    (76.50)
    Plasma: Low viral dose challenge in rectal tissue
    979.8
    (306.5)
    669.90
    (231.40)
    265.10
    (76.50)
    Rectal: high viral dose challenge in rectal tissue
    NA
    (NA)
    862.35
    (237.60)
    1722.02
    (235.10)
    Rectal: Low viral dose challenge in rectal tissue
    729.36
    (218.10)
    862.35
    (237.60)
    1722.02
    (235.10)
    Plasma: high viral dose challenge in vaginal tissu
    NA
    (NA)
    828.60
    (510.30)
    266.40
    (101.60)
    Plasma: low viral dose challenge in vaginal tissue
    979.8
    (306.5)
    281.60
    (99.10)
    169.10
    (19.30)
    Plasma: high dose in vaginal tissue
    NA
    (NA)
    648.24
    (432.90)
    1557.80
    (206.30)
    Plasma: low dose in vaginal tissue
    607.60
    (157.28)
    273.02
    (88.40)
    1437.80
    (133.30)
    2. Secondary Outcome
    Title The Time From First Dose of Drug to Maximum Mucosal ex Vivo Protection From HIV.
    Description Time in days from first receipt of antiretroviral (Raltegravir 400mg +/-lamivudine) until maximal ex vivo protection (against high or low titre of HIV-1BaL) was observed.
    Time Frame Up to 7 days from first dose

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Excludes two participants who were withdrawn from the study due to not meeting study inclusion criteria, but who were nonetheless included in safety analyses as they received at least one dose of study medication
    Arm/Group Title Raltegravir Raltegravir Lamivudine
    Arm/Group Description Raltegravir 400mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days. Raltegravir 400Mg Tab: bd for 7 days Raltegravir 400mg + Lamivudine 150mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days. Raltegravir 400Mg Tab: bd for 7 days Lamivudine 150Mg Tablet: + Raltegravir 400Mg tablet bd for 7 days
    Measure Participants 36 36
    Time from first dose of drug to maximum rectal ex vivo protection from high titer HIV infection
    3
    (0.58)
    2
    (0)
    Time from first dose of drug to maximum rectal ex vivo protection from low titer HIV infection
    2
    (0)
    2
    (0)
    Time from first dose of drug to maximum rectal ex vivo protection from High titer HIV infection
    2.67
    (0.67)
    3
    (0.68)
    Time from first dose of drug to maximum vaginal ex vivo protection from low titer HIV infection
    3
    (0.45)
    3.67
    (0.61)
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title Number of Adverse Events Based on PE, Blood Test and Event Reporting on Raltegravir Based PrEP, in HIV Negative Individuals
    Description Subject safety and tolerability will be determined by physical examination, blood tests and adverse event reporting. FBC, U&E and LFTs will be carried out at baseline and thereafter as symptom directed. Adverse event review. If significant adverse events have been reported, these will be clinically followed in accordance to the instruction of the study physician.
    Time Frame Through Study completion, an average of 55 days

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Includes two participants who were withdrawn from the study due to not meeting study inclusion criteria, but who were nonetheless included in safety analyses as they received at least one dose of study medication
    Arm/Group Title Arm A Raltegravir Arm B Raltegravir Lamivudine
    Arm/Group Description Raltegravir 400mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days. Raltegravir 400Mg Tab: bd for 7 days Raltegravir 400mg + Lamivudine 150mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days. Raltegravir 400Mg Tab: bd for 7 days Lamivudine 150Mg Tablet: + Raltegravir 400Mg tablet bd for 7 days
    Measure Participants 38 38
    Number [Adverse event]
    12
    15
    4. Secondary Outcome
    Title The Time to Cessation of Mucosal ex Vivo Protection From HIV After Stopping ART at Steady State.
    Description Time in days from stopping antiretroviral (Raltegravir 400mg +/-lamivudine) until ex vivo protection (against high or low viral titre of HIV-1BaL) was no longer observed.
    Time Frame 5 days post last dose

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Excludes two participants who were withdrawn from the study due to not meeting study inclusion criteria, but who were nonetheless included in safety analyses as they received at least one dose of study medication
    Arm/Group Title Raltegravir Raltegravir Lamivudine
    Arm/Group Description Raltegravir 400mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days. Raltegravir 400Mg Tab: bd for 7 days Raltegravir 400mg + Lamivudine 150mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days. Raltegravir 400Mg Tab: bd for 7 days Lamivudine 150Mg Tablet: + Raltegravir 400Mg tablet bd for 7 days
    Measure Participants 36 36
    Time to cessation of rectal ex vivo protection from high HIV dose challenge post ART at steady state
    3.33
    (0.69)
    NA
    (NA)
    Time to cessation of rectal ex vivo protection from low HIV dose challenge post ART at steady state
    NA
    (NA)
    NA
    (NA)
    Time to cessation of vaginal ex vivo protection from high HIVdose challenge post ART at steady state
    4
    (1.13)
    NA
    (NA)
    Time to cessation of vaginal ex vivo protection from low HIV dose challenge post ART at steady state
    5
    (1.26)
    NA
    (NA)

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame Adverse event data was collected for the duration each subject participated in the trial, this being from enrollment to final visit, which is approximately 55 days.
    Adverse Event Reporting Description All adverse event data that was captured as part of trial participation, including that of individuals withdrawn from the trial, were used in analysis
    Arm/Group Title Arm A Raltegravir Arm B Raltegravir Lamivudine
    Arm/Group Description Raltegravir 400mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days. Raltegravir 400Mg Tab: bd for 7 days Raltegravir 400mg + Lamivudine 150mg tablet, taken twice a day for 7days. Raltegravir 400Mg Tab: bd for 7 days Lamivudine 150Mg Tablet: + Raltegravir 400Mg tablet bd for 7 days
    All Cause Mortality
    Arm A Raltegravir Arm B Raltegravir Lamivudine
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 0/38 (0%) 0/38 (0%)
    Serious Adverse Events
    Arm A Raltegravir Arm B Raltegravir Lamivudine
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 0/38 (0%) 0/38 (0%)
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    Arm A Raltegravir Arm B Raltegravir Lamivudine
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 12/38 (31.6%) 15/38 (39.5%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Abnormal LFTs 1/38 (2.6%) 0/38 (0%)
    Neck lump right side 0/38 (0%) 1/38 (2.6%)
    Swollen neck glands 1/38 (2.6%) 1/38 (2.6%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Acid Reflux 0/38 (0%) 1/38 (2.6%)
    Diarrhoea 2/38 (5.3%) 3/38 (7.9%)
    Impacted tooth 0/38 (0%) 1/38 (2.6%)
    Loose Stool 0/38 (0%) 2/38 (5.3%)
    Nausea 1/38 (2.6%) 0/38 (0%)
    General disorders
    Chills 0/38 (0%) 1/38 (2.6%)
    Dehydration 1/38 (2.6%) 0/38 (0%)
    Fatigue 2/38 (5.3%) 1/38 (2.6%)
    Rectal Pain 1/38 (2.6%) 0/38 (0%)
    Infections and infestations
    Viral illness with abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, fever 1/38 (2.6%) 0/38 (0%)
    Fever 0/38 (0%) 2/38 (5.3%)
    Flu 1/38 (2.6%) 0/38 (0%)
    Tonsillitis 2/38 (5.3%) 0/38 (0%)
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Fluoxetine Overdose 0/38 (0%) 1/38 (2.6%)
    Investigations
    Rectal Discomfort and PR bleeding 0/38 (0%) 1/38 (2.6%)
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Painful left toe 1/38 (2.6%) 1/38 (2.6%)
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Perianal lump 1/38 (2.6%) 1/38 (2.6%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache 1/38 (2.6%) 3/38 (7.9%)
    Dizziness 0/38 (0%) 1/38 (2.6%)
    Light headedness 0/38 (0%) 1/38 (2.6%)
    Psychiatric disorders
    Insomnia 0/38 (0%) 1/38 (2.6%)
    Nightmares and vivid dreams 0/38 (0%) 5/38 (13.2%)
    Sleep disturbance 0/38 (0%) 1/38 (2.6%)
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Runny nose 4/38 (10.5%) 0/38 (0%)
    Cold 2/38 (5.3%) 0/38 (0%)
    Cough 1/38 (2.6%) 0/38 (0%)
    Nose bleed 0/38 (0%) 1/38 (2.6%)
    Sore Throat 2/38 (5.3%) 0/38 (0%)
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Folliculitis 0/38 (0%) 1/38 (2.6%)
    Vascular disorders
    Spotting 0/38 (0%) 2/38 (5.3%)

    Limitations/Caveats

    [Not Specified]

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    Certain Agreements

    All Principal Investigators ARE employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

    There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Dr Julie Fox
    Organization Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
    Phone 020 7188 7188
    Email julie.fox@gstt.nhs.uk
    Responsible Party:
    Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT03205566
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 202316
    First Posted:
    Jul 2, 2017
    Last Update Posted:
    Mar 16, 2021
    Last Verified:
    Feb 1, 2021