Phase III Trials Of Cellulose Sulfate Microbicide For HIV Prevention Closed

... CONRAD, a reproductive health research organization, has announced that it has halted a Phase III clinical trial of cellulose sulfate -- a topical microbicide gel being tested for HIV prevention in women -- because preliminary results indicated that cellulose sulfate could lead to an increased risk of HIV infection in women who use the compound. [click link for full article] ...