Human Immunodeficiency Virus-type 1 InfectionPhase 3SALIFNCT01709084
A Clinical Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate/Emtricitabine/Rilpivirine (TDF/FTC/RPV) Versus TDF/FTC/Efavirenz (TDF/FTC/EFV) in Patients With Undetectable Plasma HIV-1 RNA on Current First-line Treatment
A Phase 3 study testing Rilpivirine, Efavirenz and Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus-type 1 Infection, run by Janssen-Cilag International NV at 18 sites in 6 countries.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate noninferiority (a new treatment is equivalent to standard treatment) in terms of the percentage of patients who have plasma human immunodeficiency virus-type 1 (HIV-1) ribonucleic acid (RNA) levels less than 400 copies per mL after 48 weeks of randomized treatment with… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus-type 1 Infection
- What is being tested?
- Rilpivirine, Efavirenz and Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 426 participants
- Where
- 18 sitesin 6 countries
- Study dates
- 2 Oct 2013to 2 Jul 2020
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Documented human immunodeficiency virus-type 1 (HIV-1) infection Patients who have been receiving first line highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for at least 1 year before the screening visit Patients who have been taking the same ARV combination for at least 8 weeks before the screening visit and are expected to continue on this regimen throughout the screening period.
- Patients who prefer to change the current HAART regimen for reasons of simplification and/or toxicity of nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (N[t]RTI) Plasma HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies per mL and CD4+ cell count higher than 200 per mm3 at the screening visit Agrees to protocol-defined use of effective contraception
Who cannot join
- History of virologic failure (2 consecutive plasma HIV-1 ribonucleic acid (RNA) more than or equal to 400 copies per mL) while on previous or current ART History of immunologic failure (2 consecutive CD4+ cell counts during HAART treatment falling below the pre-HAART level) History of any primary N[t]RTI or NNRTI mutations Has a previously documented HIV-2 infection Significantly decreased hepatic function or hepatic insufficiency or diagnosed with acute clinical viral hepatitis Diagnosed with Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection Severe laboratory abnormalities Creatinine clearance less than 50 mL per minute Addicted to drug, including alcohol or recreational drugs
Trial locations and contacts
18 sites in 6 countries.
18 sites in 6 countries
South Africa5 sites
Study site
Bloemfontein
Study site
Johannesburg
Study site
Soweto
Study site
Wentworth, Durban
Study site
Westville, KwaZulu
Kenya4 sites
Study site
Eldoret
Study site
Kangemi, Nairobi
Study site
Nairobi
Study site
Nyanza
Thailand3 sites
Study site
Amphur Mueang Nonthaburi
Study site
Bangkok
Study site
Chiang Mai
About this study
Official title: A Phase 3b, Randomized, Open-label Clinical Study to Demonstrate Non-inferiority in Virologic Response Rates of HIV-1 RNA Suppression <400 Copies/mL of TDF/FTC/RPV Versus TDF/FTC/EFV in First-line Antiretroviral NNRTI-based Suppressed Patients. Switching At Low HIV-1 RNA Into Fixed Dose Combinations (SALIF)
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate noninferiority (a new treatment is equivalent to standard treatment) in terms of the percentage of patients who have plasma human immunodeficiency virus-type 1 (HIV-1) ribonucleic acid (RNA) levels less than 400 copies per mL after 48 weeks of randomized treatment with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine/rilpivirine (TDF/FTC/RPV) versus TDF/FTC/efavirenz (TDF/FTC/EFV).
Read the detailed description
This is a 48-week, multicenter (study conducted at multiple sites), multinational (conducted at different countries), open-label (all people know the identity of the intervention), randomized (the study medication is assigned by chance) study to assess whether tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine/rilpivirine (TDF/FTC/RPV) shows noninferior response rates of human immunodeficiency virus-type 1 (HIV-1) ribonucleic acid (RNA) suppression less than 400 copies per mL, compared with TDF/FTC/efavirenz (TDF/FTC/EFV). The study consists of 3 phases including, the screening phase (of 6 weeks), treatment phase (of 48 weeks), and follow up phase (of 30 to 35 days after the last dose of study medication). During the 48 weeks treatment phase, patients currently with HIV-1 RNA suppression less than 50 copies per mL on their first-line antiretroviral regimen, will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio, in 2 groups, ie, Group 1 (treatment group) and Group 2 (control group). Both these groups will receive a fixed dose combination (FDC) regimen (ie, FDC tablet: one tablet per day) of either TDF/FTC/RPV in Group 1 or TDF/FTC/EFV in Group 2. Patients will return for study visits at Week 4, 12, 24, 36, and 48 during the treatment period, and then every 24 weeks thereafter during the extended treatment period until the last patient has his or her Week 48 (or treatment discontinuation) visit. Safety evaluations for adverse events, clinical laboratory (central and local) tests, electrocardiogram, vital signs, and physical examination will be performed throughout the study. The treatment duration for each patient will be expected to be between 48 and 108 weeks.
- Being tested
- Rilpivirine, Efavirenz, Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, Emtricitabine
- Keywords
- Human immunodeficiency virus-type 1 infection, HIV-1, Infectious diseases, Ribonucleic acid, RNA, Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, Emtricitabine, Rilpivirine, Efavirenz, Edurant, TMC278, R278474, Fixed dose combination
- Medical subject headings
- Communicable Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
RilpivirineDrug
Also called EDURANT
Type=exact number, unit=mg, number=25, form=tablet, route=oral. Rilpivirine will be administered in a fixed dose combination along with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine, as a single dose tablet.
EfavirenzDrug
Type=exact number, unit=mg, number=600, form=tablet, route=oral. Efavirenz will be administered in a fixed dose combination along with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine, as a single dose tablet.
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarateDrug
Type=exact number, unit=mg, number=300, form=tablet, route=oral. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate will be administered in a fixed dose combination along with rilpivirine and emtricitabine in Group 1, and along with efavirenz and emtricitabine in Group 2.
EmtricitabineDrug
Type=exact number, unit=mg, number=200, form=tablet, route=oral. Emtricitabine will be administered in a fixed dose combination along with rilpivirine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in Group 1, and along with efavirenz and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in Group 2.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Experimental | Patients will receive fixed dose combination (FDC) tablet of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine/rilpivirine with a meal, until Week 48. Receives: Drug: Rilpivirine; Drug: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate; Drug: Emtricitabine |
| Group 2 | Active comparator | Patients will receive FDC tablet of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine /efavirenz on an empty stomach at bedtime, until Week 48. Receives: Drug: Efavirenz; Drug: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate; Drug: Emtricitabine |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage of Participants With Plasma Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Type 1 Ribonucleic Acid (HIV-1 RNA) Levels Less Than (<) 400 Copies Per Milliliter (Copies/mL) at Week 48
Percentage of Participants with viral load (plasma HIV-1 RNA levels) less than 400 copies per mL at Week 48, obtained by the modified Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Snapshot method.
Measured: Week 48
Secondary outcomes (5)
Percentage of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA Levels < 50 Copies/mL at Week 48
Percentage of Participants with plasma HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL, obtained by the modified Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Snapshot method.
Measured: Week 48
Percentage of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA Levels More Than or Equal to (>=) 400 Copies/mL at Week 48 Based on Time to Loss of Virologic Response (TLOVR) [Non-virologic Failure Censored] Imputation Method.
Percentage of participants with plasma HIV-1 RNA levels analysed based on time to loss of virologic response (TLOVR) imputation method which is defined as confirmed plasma HIV-1 RNA >=400 copies/mL, excluding participants who discontinued the study with HIV-1 RNA suppression <400 copies/mL.
Measured: Week 48
Percentage of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA Levels >= 50 Copies Per Milliliter (Copies/mL) at Week 48 Based on Time to Loss of Virologic Response (TLOVR) [Non-virologic Failure Censored] Imputation Method.
Percentage of participants with plasma HIV-1 RNA levels analysed based on TLOVR imputation method which is defined as confirmed plasma HIV-1 RNA >=50 copies/mL, excluding participants who discontinued the study with HIV-1 RNA suppression <50 copies/mL.
Measured: Week 48
Percentage of Participant With Treatment Adherence Based on Tablet Count
In both treatment groups adherence rates assessed by tablet count, the majority of participants had an adherence of >95% (97% and 98% in RPV and EFV treated treatment groups respectively).
Measured: Up to 48 Weeks
Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (N[t]RTI) or Nucleoside/Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NNRTI) Mutations
To compare the loss of treatment options, the number of participants with treatment-emergent N[t]RTI or NNRTI mutations, as defined by IAS-USA (2014), after virologic failure were compared between the treatment groups.
Measured: Up to Week 48
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Oct 2012 (estimated)
- Study start2 Oct 2013
- Primary completion22 Oct 2015
- Study completion2 Jul 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for Human Immunodeficiency Virus-type 1 InfectionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 426 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Janssen-Cilag International NV
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Janssen-Cilag International NV Clinical Trial, Study director, Janssen-Cilag International NV
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01709084
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CR100875
- Other IDs
- TMC278IFD3002
- Acronym
- SALIF
- Status last verified
- Jan 2021
- First submitted
- 16 Oct 2012
- Last updated
- 11 Feb 2021
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Feb 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase 3b, Randomized, Open-label Clinical Study to Demonstrate Non-inferiority in Virologic Response Rates of HIV-1 RNA Suppression <400 Copies/mL of TDF/FTC/RPV Versus TDF/FTC/EFV in First-line Antiretroviral NNRTI-based Suppressed Patients. Switching At Low HIV-1 RNA Into Fixed Dose Combinations (SALIF)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01709084
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SALIF / CR100875
- Keywords
- Human immunodeficiency virus-type 1 infection, HIV-1, Infectious diseases, Ribonucleic acid, RNA, Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, Emtricitabine, Rilpivirine
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 426 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Janssen-Cilag International NVIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 2 Oct 2013 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 22 Oct 2015 (actual)
- Study completion
- 2 Jul 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Oct 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 5 Jan 2017
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate noninferiority (a new treatment is equivalent to standard treatment) in terms of the percentage of patients who have plasma human immunodeficiency virus-type 1 (HIV-1) ribonucleic acid (RNA) levels less than 400 copies per mL after 48 weeks of randomized treatment with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine/rilpivirine (TDF/FTC/RPV) versus TDF/FTC/efavirenz (TDF/FTC/EFV).
Detailed description
This is a 48-week, multicenter (study conducted at multiple sites), multinational (conducted at different countries), open-label (all people know the identity of the intervention), randomized (the study medication is assigned by chance) study to assess whether tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine/rilpivirine (TDF/FTC/RPV) shows noninferior response rates of human immunodeficiency virus-type 1 (HIV-1) ribonucleic acid (RNA) suppression less than 400 copies per mL, compared with TDF/FTC/efavirenz (TDF/FTC/EFV). The study consists of 3 phases including, the screening phase (of 6 weeks), treatment phase (of 48 weeks), and follow up phase (of 30 to 35 days after the last dose of study medication). During the 48 weeks treatment phase, patients currently with HIV-1 RNA suppression less than 50 copies per mL on their first-line antiretroviral regimen, will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio, in 2 groups, ie, Group 1 (treatment group) and Group 2 (control group). Both these groups will receive a fixed dose combination (FDC) regimen (ie, FDC tablet: one tablet per day) of either TDF/FTC/RPV in Group 1 or TDF/FTC/EFV in Group 2. Patients will return for study visits at Week 4, 12, 24, 36, and 48 during the treatment period, and then every 24 weeks thereafter during the extended treatment period until the last patient has his or her Week 48 (or treatment discontinuation) visit. Safety evaluations for adverse events, clinical laboratory (central and local) tests, electrocardiogram, vital signs, and physical examination will be performed throughout the study. The treatment duration for each patient will be expected to be between 48 and 108 weeks.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Experimental | Drug: Rilpivirine, Drug: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, Drug: EmtricitabinePatients will receive fixed dose combination (FDC) tablet of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine/rilpivirine with a meal, until Week 48. |
| Group 2 | Active comparator | Drug: Efavirenz, Drug: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, Drug: EmtricitabinePatients will receive FDC tablet of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine /efavirenz on an empty stomach at bedtime, until Week 48. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Documented human immunodeficiency virus-type 1 (HIV-1) infection Patients who have been receiving first line highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for at least 1 year before the screening visit Patients who have been taking the same ARV combination for at least 8 weeks before the screening visit and are expected to continue on this regimen throughout the screening period.
- Patients who prefer to change the current HAART regimen for reasons of simplification and/or toxicity of nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (N[t]RTI) Plasma HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies per mL and CD4+ cell count higher than 200 per mm3 at the screening visit Agrees to protocol-defined use of effective contraception
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- History of virologic failure (2 consecutive plasma HIV-1 ribonucleic acid (RNA) more than or equal to 400 copies per mL) while on previous or current ART History of immunologic failure (2 consecutive CD4+ cell counts during HAART treatment falling below the pre-HAART level) History of any primary N[t]RTI or NNRTI mutations Has a previously documented HIV-2 infection Significantly decreased hepatic function or hepatic insufficiency or diagnosed with acute clinical viral hepatitis Diagnosed with Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection Severe laboratory abnormalities Creatinine clearance less than 50 mL per minute Addicted to drug, including alcohol or recreational drugs
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| RilpivirineAlso: EDURANTType=exact number, unit=mg, number=25, form=tablet, route=oral. Rilpivirine will be administered in a fixed dose combination along with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine, as a single dose tablet. | Drug | Group 1 |
| EfavirenzType=exact number, unit=mg, number=600, form=tablet, route=oral. Efavirenz will be administered in a fixed dose combination along with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine, as a single dose tablet. | Drug | Group 2 |
| Tenofovir disoproxil fumarateType=exact number, unit=mg, number=300, form=tablet, route=oral. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate will be administered in a fixed dose combination along with rilpivirine and emtricitabine in Group 1, and along with efavirenz and emtricitabine in Group 2. | Drug | Group 1, Group 2 |
| EmtricitabineType=exact number, unit=mg, number=200, form=tablet, route=oral. Emtricitabine will be administered in a fixed dose combination along with rilpivirine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in Group 1, and along with efavirenz and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in Group 2. | Drug | Group 1, Group 2 |
Primary outcome
Percentage of Participants With Plasma Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Type 1 Ribonucleic Acid (HIV-1 RNA) Levels Less Than (<) 400 Copies Per Milliliter (Copies/mL) at Week 48
Time frame: Week 48
Percentage of Participants with viral load (plasma HIV-1 RNA levels) less than 400 copies per mL at Week 48, obtained by the modified Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Snapshot method.
5 secondary outcomes
Percentage of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA Levels < 50 Copies/mL at Week 48
Time frame: Week 48
Percentage of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA Levels More Than or Equal to (>=) 400 Copies/mL at Week 48 Based on Time to Loss of Virologic Response (TLOVR) [Non-virologic Failure Censored] Imputation Method.
Time frame: Week 48
Percentage of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA Levels >= 50 Copies Per Milliliter (Copies/mL) at Week 48 Based on Time to Loss of Virologic Response (TLOVR) [Non-virologic Failure Censored] Imputation Method.
Time frame: Week 48
Percentage of Participant With Treatment Adherence Based on Tablet Count
Time frame: Up to 48 Weeks
Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (N[t]RTI) or Nucleoside/Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NNRTI) Mutations
Time frame: Up to Week 48
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Feb 2021.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Janssen-Cilag International NV Clinical Trial study director
Janssen-Cilag International NV
18 sites in 6 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Rilpivirine, Efavirenz and Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus-type 1 Infection, run by Janssen-Cilag International NV at 18 sites in 6 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Feb 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 18 sites in South Africa, Kenya, Thailand, Cameroon, Senegal and 1 more country. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 5 Jan 2017). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Percentage of Participants With Plasma Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Type 1 Ribonucleic Acid (HIV-1 RNA) Levels Less Than (<) 400 Copies Per Milliliter (Copies/mL) at Week 48 (time frame: Week 48). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Feb 2021.