Malonza, Isaac M.Mirembe, FlorenceNakabiito, ClemensiaOdusoga, Lawrence O.Osinupebi, Olubunmi A.Hazari, KamalChitlange, ShantaAlia, Mohamed M.Callahane, MarianneDamme, Lut Van2022-01-212022-01-212005Malonza, I. M., Mirembe, F., Nakabiito, C., Odusoga, L. O., Osinupebi, O. A., Hazari, K., ... & Van Damme, L. (2005). Expanded Phase I safety and acceptability study of 6% cellulose sulfate vaginal gel. Aids, 19(18), 2157-2163.0269-9370https://nru.uncst.go.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1389An expanded Phase I trial was performed to assess the safety and acceptability of 6% cellulose sulfate gel (CS) in comparison with K-Y Jelly. Sexually abstinent (cohort I) and sexually active (cohort II) women in India, Nigeria and Uganda applied 3.5 ml of either 6% CS gel or K-Y Jelly for seven consecutive days. Safety was assessed by symptoms and signs (including colposcopy) of genital irritation, review of adverse events, and by changes in vaginal health as assessed by microscopy.enCellulose sulphateMicrobicideVaginal gelHIV preventionSexually transmitted infectionsPhase I clinical trialArticle