Recruiting PHASE1, PHASE2 HIV Infections

Tests treatment safety and results for HIV Infections

Official title Pharmacokinetics, Safety, Tolerability of Dolutegravir/Rilpivirine in Pediatrics

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05674656

What this study is testing

What is Dolutegravir/Rilpivirine FDC?

Dolutegravir/Rilpivirine FDC is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for hiv infections.

Also referred to as JULUCA.

Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.

What it's testing
The purpose of this study is to provide data on the pharmacokinetic (PK), safety, tolerability, efficacy and acceptability of this fixed dose combination (FDC) single tablet 2-drug regimen for virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA [Ribonucleic Acid] \< 50 [cells per milliliter] c/mL) children 6 to less than 12 years of age, weighing at least 25 kilogram (kg).
  • Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 6 to 12

You may be able to join if

  • Human immuno virus Type-1 (HIV-1) infected child 6 years to less than 12 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent form .
  • Body weight greater than or equal to 25 kilogram (kg) at entry.
  • Confirmed HIV-1-infection
  • Participant has taken the same Antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimen in the 6 months (180 days) prior to Screening, as determined by the site...
  • Has a plasma HIV-1 Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) result less than 50 copies/mL at Screening

You likely can't join if

  • Documented resistance (ever) to Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) or integrase inhibitors
  • Documented HIV-1 RNA result greater than or equal to the lower limit of detection of the assay based on a specimen collected in the 12 months (365...
  • Any change (ever) of any Antiretroviral (ARV) agent due to virologic failure, as determined by the site investigator based on...
  • Has a history (ever) of allergy to DTG, RPV, or any other component of JULUCA as determined by the site investigator based on...
  • Has a history (ever) of congestive heart failure, symptomatic arrhythmia, or any clinically significant cardiac disease as determined by the site...
  • Has a history (ever) of unstable liver disease (defined by the presence of ascites, encephalopathy, coagulopathy, hypoalbuminemia, esophageal or...
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Human immuno virus Type-1 (HIV-1) infected child 6 years to less than 12 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent form .
  • Body weight greater than or equal to 25 kilogram (kg) at entry.
  • Confirmed HIV-1-infection
  • Participant has taken the same Antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimen in the 6 months (180 days) prior to Screening, as determined by the site investigator based on participant/parent/guardian report and available medical...
  • Has a plasma HIV-1 Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) result less than 50 copies/mL at Screening
  • Has at least one documented plasma HIV-1 RNA result less than the lower limit of detection of the assay from a specimen collected in the 6-12 months (180-365 days) prior to Screening OR Has at least one documented...
  • For participants of reproductive potential (defined as having reached menarche), not pregnant based on testing performed at Screening (i.e., from a specimen collected within 30 days prior to entry) and at Baseline/Day 1.
  • For participants of reproductive potential who are engaging in sexual activity that could lead to pregnancy, willing to use two methods of contraception while receiving study drug and for approximately one month after...
  • For participants of reproductive potential, not breastfeeding based on participant/parent/ guardian report at Baseline/Day 1.
What rules you out
  • Documented resistance (ever) to Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) or integrase inhibitors
  • Documented HIV-1 RNA result greater than or equal to the lower limit of detection of the assay based on a specimen collected in the 12 months (365 days) prior to Screening
  • Any change (ever) of any Antiretroviral (ARV) agent due to virologic failure, as determined by the site investigator based on participant/parent/guardian report and available medical records
  • Has a history (ever) of allergy to DTG, RPV, or any other component of JULUCA as determined by the site investigator based on participant/parent/guardian report and available medical records.
  • Has a history (ever) of congestive heart failure, symptomatic arrhythmia, or any clinically significant cardiac disease as determined by the site investigator based on participant/ parent/guardian report and available...
  • Has a history (ever) of unstable liver disease (defined by the presence of ascites, encephalopathy, coagulopathy, hypoalbuminemia, esophageal or gastric varices, or persistent jaundice), cirrhosis, or known biliary...
  • Has any of the following as determined by the site investigator based on participant/ parent/guardian report and available medical records: Current clinical evidence of pancreatitis; Currently active AIDS-defining (WHO...
  • Has an anticipated need for any HCV therapy during the first 24 weeks of study and for HCV therapy based on interferon or any drugs that have a potential for adverse drug: drug interactions with study treatment...
  • Receipt of the following as determined by the site investigator based on participant/ parent/guardian report and available medical records: Any investigational agent within 90 days prior to entry; Any prohibited...
  • Receipt (ever) of an ART regimen that included both DTG and RPV, as determined by the site investigator based on participant/parent/guardian report and available medical records
  • Any ≥ grade 3 result for the following based on grading per the Division of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Pediatric Adverse Events: Haemoglobin (\<8.5 gram per...
  • Has the following combination of laboratory test results at screening: Alanine transaminase [ALT] greater than or equal to 3 x ULN and total bilirubin greater than or equal to 1.5 x ULN and direct bilirubin greater than...
  • Evidence of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection based on the results of testing at Screening.
  • QTc \>450 milliseconds (msec) at Screening
  • Severe acute malnutrition (Body Mass Index [BMI] for age \<-3 or nutritional oedema)
  • Has any documented or suspected clinically significant medical or psychiatric condition or any other condition that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would make participation in the study unsafe, complicate...
  • The child is a ward of State or government.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Long Beach, California, United States
  • Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
  • Miami, Florida, United States
  • Tampa, Florida, United States
  • Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  • Houston, Texas, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 6 years to 12 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Long Beach, California, United States; Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States; Miami, Florida, United States; Tampa, Florida, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States and 1 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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