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Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1, HumanPhase 3NCT02431247

A Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Darunavir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (D/C/F/TAF) Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Versus a Regimen Consisting of Darunavir/Cobicistat FDC With Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate FDC in Treatment-naive HIV Type 1 Infected Subjects

A Phase 3 study testing Darunavir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide FDC, DRV/COBI FDC and FTC/TDF FDC in people with Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1, Human, run by Janssen Sciences Ireland UC at 80 sites in 10 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate non-inferiority in efficacy of a darunavir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (D/C/F/TAF) fixed dose combination (FDC) tablet versus Darunavir/Cobicistat (DRV/COBI) FDC coadministered with Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (FTC/TDF) FDC in human… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1, Human
What is being tested?
Darunavir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide FDC, DRV/COBI FDC and FTC/TDF FDC
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
725 participants
Where
80 sitesin 10 countries
Study dates
6 Jul 2015to 30 Sep 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

  • Subject must be antiretroviral (ARV) treatment-naive (never treated with an ARV including post-exposure prophylaxis and pre-exposure prophylaxis); no prior use of any approved or experimental anti- human immunodeficiency virus (anti-HIV) drug for any length of time
  • Screening plasma HIV-1 ribonucleic acid (RNA) level greater than or equal to >=1,000 copies per milliliter (copies/mL)
  • Cluster of Differentiation 4+ (CD4+) cell count >50 cells/microliter (cells/mcL)
  • Screening HIV-1 genotype report must show full sensitivity to DRV, TDF and FTC
  • Screening eGFRcreatinine >=70 mL/min according to the Cockcroft-Gault formula for creatinine clearance

Who cannot join

  • Subject has been diagnosed with a new acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-defining condition within the 30 days prior to screening
  • Subject has proven or suspected acute hepatitis within 30 days prior to screening
  • Subject is hepatitis C or hepatitis B positive
  • Subject has a history of cirrhosis

Trial locations and contacts

80 sites in 10 countries.

80 sites in 10 countries

United States29 sites
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    Bakersfield, California

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    Berkley, Michigan

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    Birmingham, Alabama

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    Boston, Massachusetts

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    Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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    Cincinnati, Ohio

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    Fort Worth, Texas

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    Ft. Pierce, Florida

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    Hillsborough, New Jersey

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    Houston, Texas

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    Long Beach, California

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    Los Angeles, California

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    Manhasset, New York

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    Miami, Florida

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    Minneapolis, Minnesota

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    Newark, New Jersey

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    North Hollywood, California

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    Orlando, Florida

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    Phoenix, Arizona

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    San Francisco, California

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    Santa Fe, New Mexico

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    Savannah, Georgia

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    Seattle, Washington

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    Somers Point, New Jersey

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    Springfield, Massachusetts

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    St Louis, Missouri

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    Washington D.C., District of Columbia

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    West Palm Beach, Florida

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    Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Other trials in United States

France9 sites
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    Clamart

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    Le Kremlin-Bicêtre

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    Lyon

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    Marseille

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    Montpellier

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    Nantes

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    Paris

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    Strasbourg

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    Tourcoing

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Germany9 sites
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    Berlin

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    Bonn

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    Cologne

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    Essen

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    Frankfurt

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    Freiburg im Breisgau

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    Hamburg

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    Hanover

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    München

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Spain9 sites
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    Alicante

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    Badalona

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    Barcelona

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    Córdoba

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    Elche

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    Madrid

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    Santiago de Compostela

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    Seville

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    Valencia

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Russia8 sites
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    Krasnodar

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    Oryol

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    Saint Petersburg

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    Saratov

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    Smolensk

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    Tolyatti

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    Voronezh

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    Yekaterinburg

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Poland7 sites
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    Bydgoszcz

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    Chorzów

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    Krakow

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    Lodz

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    Szczecin

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    Warsaw

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    Wroclaw

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Belgium3 sites
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    Antwerp

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    Brussels

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    Ghent

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United Kingdom3 sites
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    Brighton

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    Bristol

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    London

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Canada2 sites
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    Montreal, Quebec

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    Toronto, Ontario

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Puerto Rico1 site
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    San Juan

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Active-controlled, Double-blind Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Darunavir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (D/C/F/TAF) Once Daily Fixed Dose Combination Regimen Versus a Regimen Consisting of Darunavir/Cobicistat Fixed Dose Combination Coadministered With Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Fixed Dose Combination in Antiretroviral Treatment-naive Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Infected Subjects

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate non-inferiority in efficacy of a darunavir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (D/C/F/TAF) fixed dose combination (FDC) tablet versus Darunavir/Cobicistat (DRV/COBI) FDC coadministered with Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (FTC/TDF) FDC in human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infected, antiretroviral (ARV) treatment naive adult participants.

Read the detailed description

This is a Phase 3, multicenter (when more than one hospital or medical school team work on a medical research study), randomized (study drug assigned by chance), double-blind (a medical research study in which neither the researchers nor the participant know what treatment the participant is receiving), active-controlled (study in which the experimental treatment or procedure is compared to a standard [control] treatment or procedure) study. The study consists of 5 periods: a Screening period, Double-blind treatment period, Single-arm treatment period, Extension period and a Follow-up period. Participants will receive either darunavir (DRV)/ cobicistat (COBI)/emtricitabine (FTC) /tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) fixed dose combination (D/C/F/TAF FDC) or DRV/COBI FDC along with FTC/TDF FDC. Primarily percentage of participants with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) -1 Ribonucleic acid (RNA) less than (<) 50 copies per milliliter (copies/ml) defined by snapshot analysis will be evaluated. Participants' safety will be monitored throughout the study.

Being tested
Darunavir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide FDC, DRV/COBI FDC, FTC/TDF FDC, D/C/F/TAF FDC - Matching Placebo, FTC/TDF FDC Matching Placebo
Keywords
Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1, Human, Darunavir, Cobicistat, Tenofovir Alafenamide, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
Medical subject headings
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Darunavir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide FDCDrug

    A tablet containing DRV 800 mg, COBI 150 mg, FTC 200 mg and TAF) 10 mg will be administered once daily.

  • DRV/COBI FDCDrug

    A tablet containing DRV 800 mg and COBI 150 mg will be administered once daily.

  • FTC/TDF FDCDrug

    A tablet containing FTC 200 mg and TDF 300 mg will be administered once daily.

  • D/C/F/TAF FDC - Matching PlaceboDrug

    Matching placebo of D/C/F/TAF FDC will be administered once daily.

  • FTC/TDF FDC Matching PlaceboDrug

    Matching placebo of FTC/TDF FDC will be administered once daily.

  • DRV/COBI FDC Matching PlaceboDrug

    Matching placebo of DRV/COBI FDC will be administered once daily.

Study groups in NCT02431247
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Darunavir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir AlafenamideExperimentalSubject will receive a single oral tablet containing darunavir (DRV) 800 milligram (mg)/ cobicistat (COBI) 150 mg/ emtricitabine (FTC) 200 mg/ tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) 10 mg (D/C/F/TAF fixed dose combination [FDC]) once daily along with DRV/COBI FDC-matching and FTC/TDF FDC-matching placebo tablets once daily up to Week 48 analysis unblinding visit (i.e. after last subject has reached Week 48). After Week 48 analysis unblinding visit, subjects will receive a single tablet containing D/C/F/TAF FDC once daily up to Week 96.
Receives: Drug: Darunavir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide FDC; Drug: FTC/TDF FDC Matching Placebo; Drug: DRV/COBI FDC Matching Placebo
DRV/COBI fixed dose combination (FDC) and FTC/TDF FDCActive comparatorSubject will receive DRV 800 mg/COBI 150 mg FDC and FTC 200 mg/TDF 300 mg FDC along with D/C/F/TAF FDC-matching placebo tablet once daily up to Week 48 analysis unblinding (i.e. after last subject has reached Week 48). After Week 48 analysis unblinding, subjects will receive a single tablet containing D/C/F/TAF FDC once daily up to Week 96.
Receives: Drug: DRV/COBI FDC; Drug: FTC/TDF FDC; Drug: D/C/F/TAF FDC - Matching Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Percentage of Participants With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) Less Than (<) 50 Copies Per Milliliter (Copies Per mL) (Virologic Response) at Week 48 Defined by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Snapshot Approach

    Percentage of participants with a HIV-1 RNA < 50 copies per mL were assessed using FDA snapshot approach which defines a participant's virologic response status using only the viral load at the predefined time point within an allowed window of time, along with study drug discontinuation status. The snapshot approach classified participants into 3 outcome categories: 1) virologic success (HIV RNA < 20/50/200 copies per mL at Week 48), 2) virologic failure (HIV RNA greater than or equal to [>=] 20/50/200 copies per mL at Week 48), 3) no viral load data in the Week 48 visit window (discontinued due to adverse event/death/other reason). The missing HIV-1 RNA is considered as non-response.

    Measured: At Week 48

Secondary outcomes (54)
  1. Percentage of Participants With HIV-1 RNA <20 and 200 Copies Per mL at Weeks 48 and 96 Defined by FDA Snapshot Approach

    Percentage of participants with HIV-1 RNA < 20/200 copies per mL using FDA snapshot approach were reported. The snapshot approach classified participants into 3 outcome categories: 1) virologic success (HIV RNA < 20/50/200 copies per mL at Week 48 and 96), 2) virologic failure (HIV RNA >= 20/50/200 copies per mL at Week 48 and 96), 3) no viral load data in the Week 48 and 96 visit window (discontinued due to adverse event/death/other reason). The missing HIV-1 RNA is considered as non-response.

    Measured: At Weeks 48 and 96

  2. Percentage of Participants With HIV-1 RNA < 20, 50, and 200 Copies Per mL at Week 48 and 96 Defined by the Time to Loss of Virologic Response (TLOVR) Algorithm

    Percentage of participants with HIV-1 RNA less than (<) 20, 50, and 200 copies per mL at Weeks 48 and 96 based on TLOVR algorithm were assessed. TLOVR requires sustained HIV-1 RNA < 50 copies per mL; confirmed HIV-1 RNA >= 50 copies per mL is considered as non-response (rebound); participant is considered non-responder after permanent discontinuation.

    Measured: At Week 48 and 96

  3. Change From Baseline in log10 HIV-1 RNA Levels at Week 48

    Change from baseline in log10 HIV-1 RNA levels were reported.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 48

  4. Change From Baseline in Cluster of Differentiation-4 (CD4+) Cell Count at Week 48

    The immunologic change was determined by changes in Cluster of CD4+ cell count. Change from baseline in CD4+ cell count at Week 48 were assessed.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 48

  5. Change From Baseline in Serum Creatinine at Week 48

    Change from baseline in serum creatinine at Week 48 was reported.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 48

  6. Change From Baseline in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Based on Serum Creatinine (eGFRcr) by Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) Formula at Week 48

    Change from baseline in eGFRcr was calculated using the CKD-EPI equation as per which Stage 1 (normal or high GFR [>=90 mL/min]); Stage 2 (Mild CKD [60 to 90 mL/min]); Stage 3 (Moderate CKD [30 to 59mL/min]); Stage 4 (Severe CKD [15 to 29 mL/min]); Stage 5 (End Stage CKD [<15 mL/min]). The eGFRcr was assessed by calculating serum creatinine (Scr) using the equation: eGFRcr milliliter per minute per 1.72 meter square (mL/min/1.73m^2) = 144*(Scr/0.7)^-0.329*0.993^age (Scr =< 0.7 mg/dL) and eGFRcr mL/min/1.73m^2 = 144*(Scr/0.7)^-1.209*0.993^age (Scr >0.7 mg/dL) for female participants and eGFRcr mL/min/1.73m^2 = 141*(Scr/0.9)^-0.411*0.993^age (Scr =<0.9 mg/dL) and eGFRcr mL/min/1.73m^2 = 141*(Scr/0.9)^-1.209*0.993^age (Scr >0.9 mg/dL) for male participants.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 48

  7. Change From Baseline in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Based on Serum Creatinine by (Cockcroft-Gault Formula) at Week 48

    Change from baseline in eGFRcr by cockcroft-gault formula at Week 48. The eGFRcr was assessed by calculated creatinine clearance (CrCl) using the Cockcroft-Gault formula, and was assessed using CrCl [mL/min] = (140 - A) * W / (72 * C) * R. Where A is age at sample date [years], W is body weight at specific visit (kilogram [kg]), C is the serum concentration of creatinine [mg/dL], R = 1 if the participant is male and = 0.85 if female.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 48

  8. Change From Baseline in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Based on Serum Cystatin C (eGFRcyst) by CKD-EPI Formula at Week 48

    Change from baseline in eGFRcyst was calculated using the CKD-EPI equation as per which Stage 1 (normal or high GFR) >= 90 indicates normal kidney function; Stage 2 (Mild CKD): 60 to 89 mL/min indicates mildly reduced kidney function; Stage 3 (Moderate CKD): 30 to 59 mL/min indicates moderately reduced kidney function; Stage 4 (Severe CKD): 15 to 29 mL/min indicates severely reduced kidney function; Stage 5 (End Stage of CKD): <15 mL/min indicate very severe or end stage kidney failure. The eGFRcyst was assessed by calculated serum cystatin C (Scyst) using the equation: eGFRcyst mL/min/1.73m^2 = 133 * (Scyst/0,8)^-0.499 * 0.996^age [* 0.932 if female] (Scyst =<0.8 mg/L) and eGFRcr mL/min/1.73m^2 = 133 * (Scyst/0,8)^-1.328 * 0.996^age [* 0.932 if male] (Scyst >0.8 mg/L).

    Measured: Baseline and Week 48

  9. Percentage of Participants With Grade 3 and 4 Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), and Premature Discontinuations Due to Adverse Events Through Week 48

    AE is any untoward medical occurrence in participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. Events with Grade 3 or higher (3=Severe; 4=life-threatening; 5=fatal) are events that significantly interrupt usual daily activity, require systemic drug therapy/other treatment and are, in many situations, considered unacceptable or intolerable events. SAE is any adverse event (AE) that results in: death, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, is life-threatening experience, is a congenital anomaly/birth defect and may jeopardize participant and/or may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed above.

    Measured: Up to Weeks 48

  10. Change From Baseline in Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio (UPCR) at Week 48

    Change from baseline in UPCR at Week 48 was reported.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 48

  11. Change From Baseline in Urine Albumin to Creatinine Ratio (UACR) at Week 48

    Change from baseline in UACR at Week 48 was reported.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 48

  12. Change From Baseline in Urine Retinol Binding Protein To Creatinine Ratio (URBPCR) at Week 48

    Change from baseline in URBPCR at Week 48 were reported.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 48

  13. Change From Baseline in Urine Beta-2 Microglobulin to Creatinine Ratio (UB2MGCR) at Week 48

    Change from baseline in UB2MGCR at Week 48 were reported.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 48

  14. Percent Change From Baseline in Urine Fractional Excretion of Phosphate (FEPO4) at Week 48

    Percent change from baseline in FEPO4 at Week 48 was reported.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 48

  15. Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time of Administration to 24 Hours Post-dose (AUC0-24h) of Darunavir

    AUC (0-24) is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to 24 hours post-dose.

    Measured: 0 to 24 hours post dose

  16. Predose (Trough) Plasma Concentration (C0h) of Darunavir

    C0h is defined as the predose (trough) plasma concentration or concentration just prior to study drug administration.

    Measured: 30 minutes to 4 hours postdose at Weeks 2, 4, 12, 24 and 48 and at 2 timepoints with at least 2.5 hours in between sampling at Week 8 and 36 (first sample between 1 and 4 hours postdose)

  17. Area Under the Plasma Concentration Time Curve Across the Dosing Interval (AUCtau) of Tenofovir Alafenamide

    The AUCtau is the measure of the plasma drug concentration from time zero to end of dosing interval. It is used to characterize drug absorption.

    Measured: 30 minutes to 4 hours postdose at Weeks 2, 4, 12, 24 and 48 and at 2 timepoints with at least 2.5 hours in between sampling at Week 8 and 36 (first sample between 1 and 4 hours postdose)

  18. Plasma Concentrations 2 Hours After Dosing (C0-2h) of Tenofovir Alafenamide

    C0-2h is defined as the plasma concentrations 2 hours after dosing.

    Measured: 0 to 2 hours post dose

  19. Percent Change From Baseline in Hip and Spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD)

    The BMD is the amount of mineral in gram per square centimeter of bone, which was assessed by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan. Positive values are "best values" and negative values are "worst values" of change. Percent change from baseline in hip and spine BMD was assessed.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 24 and 48

  20. Change From Baseline in BMD T-score of Hip and Spine

    BMD status was assessed using BMD T-scores; normal bone status was defined by a BMD T-score >= -1, osteopenia by a T-score >= -2.5 to <-1.0, and osteoporosis by a T-score <-2.5.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 24 and 48

  21. Change From Baseline in Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Levels at Weeks 24 and 48

    Change from baseline in ALP at Weeks 24 and 48 was reported.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 24 and 48

  22. Change From Baseline in Levels of Serum Procollagen 1 N-Terminal Propeptide (P1NP) at Weeks 24 and 48

    Change from baseline in serum P1NP at Weeks 24 and 48 were reported.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 24 and 48

  23. Change From Baseline in Levels of Serum Collagen Type 1 Beta Carboxy Telopeptide (CTX) at Weeks 24 and 48

    Change from baseline in serum CTX at Weeks 24 and 48 were reported.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 24 and 48

  24. Change From Baseline in Levels of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) at Weeks 24 and 48

    Change from baseline in PTH at Weeks 24 and 48 were reported.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 24 and 48

  25. Change From Baseline in Levels of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D (25-OH Vitamin D), at Week 24 and 48

    Change from baseline in 25-OH Vitamin D levels at Week 24 and 48 were reported.

    Measured: Baseline, Weeks 24 and 48

  26. Percentage of Participants With HIV-1 RNA <50 Copies Per mL at Week 96 Defined by FDA Snapshot Approach

    Percentage of participants with a HIV-1 RNA < 50 copies per mL were assessed using FDA snapshot approach which defines a participant's virologic response status using only the viral load at the predefined time point within an allowed window of time, along with study drug discontinuation status. The snapshot approach classified participants into 3 outcome categories: 1) virologic success (HIV RNA < 20/50/200 copies per mL at Week 96), 2) virologic failure (HIV RNA greater than or equal to [>=] 20/50/200 copies per mL at Week 96), 3) no viral load data in the Week 96 visit window (discontinued due to adverse event/death/other reason). The missing HIV-1 RNA is considered as non-response.

    Measured: At Week 96

  27. Change From Reference in log10 HIV-1 RNA Levels at Week 96

    Change from reference in log10 HIV-1 RNA levels were reported. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for Test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  28. Change From Reference in CD4+ Cell Count at Week 96

    The immunologic change was determined by changes in cluster of differentiation (CD4+) cell count. Change from reference in CD4+ cell count at Week 96 was assessed. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  29. Percentage of Participants With >95% Treatment Adherence Assessed by Drug Accountability

    Treatment adherence assessed by drug accountability (based on pill count) from start of treatment/switch to last study drug intake by determination of the cumulative treatment adherence in participants who returned all dispensed bottles prior to or at the last visit in the study. Adherent participants were defined as having an adherence >95% as assessed by drug accountability.

    Measured: Baseline to Switch and switch to EOE to Open-Label D/C/F/TAF (Up to 3 years)

  30. Percentage of Participants With Grade 3 and 4 Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), and Premature Discontinuations Due to Adverse Events Through Week 96

    AE is any untoward medical occurrence in participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. Events with Grade 3 or higher (3=Severe; 4=life-threatening; 5=fatal) are events that significantly interrupt usual daily activity, require systemic drug therapy/other treatment and are, in many situations, considered unacceptable or intolerable events. SAE is any adverse event (AE) that results in: death, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, is life-threatening experience, is a congenital anomaly/birth defect and may jeopardize participant and/or may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed above.

    Measured: Up to Week 96

  31. Change From Reference in Serum Creatinine

    Change from reference in serum creatinine was reported. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  32. Change From Reference in eGFRcr by CKD-EPI Formula

    Change from reference in eGFRcr was calculated using the CKD-EPI equation as per Stage 1 (normal or high GFR) to Stage 5 (End Stage of CKD). The eGFRcr was assessed by calculating serum creatinine (Scr) using the CKD-EPI equation: eGFRcr milliliter per minute per 1.72 meter square (mL/min/1.73m^2) = 144 * (Scr/0.7)^-0.329 * 0.993^age (Scr =< 0.7 mg/dL) and eGFRcr mL/min/1.73m^2 = 144 * (Scr/0.7)^-1.209 * 0.993^age (Scr >0.7 mg/dL) for female participants and eGFRcr mL/min/1.73m^2 = 141 x (Scr/0.9)^-0.411 x 0.993^age (Scr =<0.9 mg/dL) and eGFRcr mL/min/1.73m^2 = 141 * (Scr/0.9)^-1.209 x 0.993^age (Scr >0.9 mg/dL) for male participants. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  33. Change From Reference in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Based on Serum Creatinine by Cockcroft-Gault Formula

    Change from reference in eGFRcr by cockcroft-gault formula was reported. The eGFRcr was assessed by calculated creatinine clearance (CrCl) using the Cockcroft-Gault formula, and was assessed using CrCl [mL/min] = (140 - A) * W / (72 * C) * R. Where A is age at sample date [years], W is body weight at specific visit (kilogram [kg]), C is the serum concentration of creatinine [mg/dL], R = 1 if the participant is male and = 0.85 if female. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  34. Change From Reference in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Based on Serum Cystatin C (eGFRcyst) by CKD-EPI Formula

    Change from reference in eGFRcyst was calculated using the CKD-EPI equation as per Stage 1 (normal or high GFR) to Stage 5 (End Stage of CKD): <15 mL/min indicate very severe or end stage kidney failure. The eGFRcyst was assessed by calculated serum cystatin C (Scyst) using the CKD-EPI equation: eGFRcyst mL/min/1.73m^2 = 133 * (Scyst/0,8)^-0.499 * 0.996^age [x 0.932 if female] (Scyst =<0.8 mg/L) and eGFRcr mL/min/1.73m^2 = 133 * (Scyst/0,8)^-1.328 * 0.996^age [* 0.932 if male] (Scyst >0.8 mg/L). Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  35. Change From Reference in UPCR

    Change from reference in UPCR was reported. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF+ FTC/TDF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  36. Change From Reference in UACR

    Change from reference in UACR at Week 96 was reported. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  37. Change From Reference in URBPCR

    Change from reference in URBPCR at Week 96 were reported. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  38. Change From Reference in UB2MGCR

    Change from reference in UB2MGCR was reported. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  39. Percent Change From Reference in Urine FEPO4

    Percent change from reference in FEPO4 at Week 96 were reported. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  40. Percent Change From Reference in Hip and Spine BMD

    The BMD is the amount of mineral in gram per square centimeter of bone, which was assessed by DEXA scan. Positive values are "best values" and negative values are "worst values" of change. Percent change from reference in hip and spine BMD was assessed. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  41. Change From Reference in BMD T-score of Hip and Spine at Week 96

    BMD status was assessed using BMD T-scores; normal bone status was defined by a BMD T-score >= -1, osteopenia by a T-score >= -2.5 to <-1.0, and osteoporosis by a T-score <-2.5. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  42. Change From Reference in ALP Levels

    Change from reference in ALP levels at Week 96 was reported. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  43. Change From Reference in Levels of Serum P1NP

    Change from reference in serum P1NP levels were reported. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  44. Change From Reference in Levels of Serum CTX

    Change from reference in serum CTX levels were reported. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  45. Change From Reference in Levels of PTH

    Change from reference in PTH levels were reported. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  46. Change From Reference in Levels of 25-OH Vitamin D

    Change from reference in 25-OH Vitamin D were reported. Here, reference 1 is the comparative phase baseline value in Week 48 analysis for test group and reference 2 is the last value prior to the switch for Control group.

    Measured: From Reference 1 to Week 96 for D/C/F/TAF Group and Reference 2 to Week 96 for Switch to D/C/F/TAF

  47. Percentage of Participants With HIV RNA <50, <20, and <200 Copies/mL Post-week 96 to End of Extension

    Percentage of participants with HIV RNA <50, <20, and <200 copies/mL post Week 96 to end of extension were reported.

    Measured: Week 96 to end of extension (up to 3 years)

  48. Percentage of Participants With Protocol-defined Virologic Failure (PDVF)

    Percentage of participants with PDVF were reported. Protocol-defined virologic failure was defined as having virologic non-response (HIV-1 RNA <1 log10 reduction from baseline and >=50 copies/mL at the Week 8 visit, confirmed at the next visit), virologic rebound (confirmed HIV-1 RNA >=50 copies/mL after confirmed consecutive HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL or confirmed >1 log10 increase in HIV-1 RNA from nadir), or viremic at final time point (final available on treatment HIV-1 RNA >=400 copies/mL).

    Measured: From Baseline up to Week 96

  49. Percentage of Participants With PDVF Post-week 96 to End of Extension

    Percentage of participants with PDVF were reported. Protocol-defined virologic failure was defined as having virologic non-response (HIV-1 RNA <1 log10 reduction from baseline and >=50 copies/mL at the Week 8 visit, confirmed at the next visit), virologic rebound (confirmed HIV-1 RNA >=50 copies/mL after confirmed consecutive HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL or confirmed >1 log10 increase in HIV-1 RNA from nadir), or viremic at final time point (final available on treatment HIV-1 RNA >=400 copies/mL).

    Measured: Week 96 to end of extension (up to 3 years)

  50. Percentage of Participants With Non-PDVF by Kaplan-Meier Estimates

    Percentage of participants with non-PDVF by Kaplan-Meier Estimates were reported. PDVF was defined as having virologic non-response (HIV-1 RNA <1 log10 reduction from baseline and >=50 copies/mL at the Week 8 visit, confirmed at the next visit), virologic rebound (confirmed HIV-1 RNA >=50 copies/mL after confirmed consecutive HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL or confirmed >1 log10 increase in HIV-1 RNA from nadir), or viremic at final time point (final available on treatment HIV-1 RNA >=400 copies/mL).

    Measured: From Week 96 to end of extension (up to 2 years and 6 months)

  51. Percentage of Participants With Time to Treatment Failure by Kaplan-Meier Estimates

    Percentage of participants with time to treatment failure by Kaplan-Meier Estimates were reported. Treatment failure was defined as having either protocol-defined virologic failure or having discontinued for reasons other than alternate access to D/C/F/TAF (or other ARVs).

    Measured: From Week 96 to end of extension (up to 3 years)

  52. CD4+ Cell Count Post-Week From 96 to End of Extension

    The immunologic change was determined by Cluster of CD4+ cell count. CD4+ cell count post-Week 96 to end of extension were assessed.

    Measured: Week 96 to end of extension (up to 3 years)

  53. Number of Participants With ARV Resistance

    Number of participants with DRV, FTC, TDF/TAF resistance were reported.

    Measured: Baseline to end of extension (up to 4 years)

  54. Percentage of Participants With Grade 3 and 4 AEs, SAEs, and Premature Discontinuations Due to Adverse Events Post-Week 96 to End of Extension

    AE is any untoward medical occurrence in participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. Events with Grade 3 or higher (3=Severe; 4=life-threatening; 5=fatal) are events that significantly interrupt usual daily activity, require systemic drug therapy/other treatment and are, in many situations, considered unacceptable or intolerable events. SAE is any adverse event (AE) that results in: death, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, is life-threatening experience, is a congenital anomaly/birth defect and may jeopardize participant and/or may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed above.

    Measured: From Week 96 to end of extension (up to 3 years)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted30 Apr 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study start6 Jul 2015
  3. Primary completion2 Mar 2017
  4. Study completion30 Sep 2020

Resources

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
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
725 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02431247
Sponsor's protocol ID
CR107277
Other IDs
TMC114FD2HTX3001, 2015-000754-38, 2015
Status last verified
Sep 2022
First submitted
27 Apr 2015
Last updated
28 Sep 2022
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Ackaert O, McDougall D, Perez-Ruixo C, Perez-Ruixo JJ, Jezorwski J, Crauwels HM. Population Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Darunavir and Tenofovir Alafenamide in HIV-1-Infected Patients on the Darunavir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide Single-Tablet Regimen (AMBER and EMERALD Studies). AAPS J. 2021 Jun 7;23(4):82. doi: 10.1208/s12248-021-00607-8.

    PubMed 34100149
  • Orkin C, Eron JJ, Rockstroh J, Podzamczer D, Esser S, Vandekerckhove L, Van Landuyt E, Lathouwers E, Hufkens V, Jezorwski J, Opsomer M; AMBER study group. Week 96 results of a phase 3 trial of darunavir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide in treatment-naive HIV-1 patients. AIDS. 2020 Apr 1;34(5):707-718. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000002463.

    PubMed 31833849
  • Lathouwers E, Wong EY, Brown K, Baugh B, Ghys A, Jezorwski J, Mohsine EG, Van Landuyt E, Opsomer M, De Meyer S; AMBER and EMERALD Study Groups. Week 48 Resistance Analyses of the Once-Daily, Single-Tablet Regimen Darunavir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (D/C/F/TAF) in Adults Living with HIV-1 from the Phase III Randomized AMBER and EMERALD Trials. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2020 Jan;36(1):48-57. doi: 10.1089/AID.2019.0111. Epub 2019 Oct 21.

    PubMed 31516033
  • Rashbaum B, Spinner CD, McDonald C, Mussini C, Jezorwski J, Luo D, Van Landuyt E, Brown K, Wong EY. Darunavir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide in treatment-naive patients with HIV-1: subgroup analyses of the phase 3 AMBER study. HIV Res Clin Pract. 2019 Feb;20(1):24-33. doi: 10.1080/15284336.2019.1608714. Epub 2019 May 29.

    PubMed 31303147
  • Eron JJ, Orkin C, Gallant J, Molina JM, Negredo E, Antinori A, Mills A, Reynes J, Van Landuyt E, Lathouwers E, Hufkens V, Jezorwski J, Vanveggel S, Opsomer M; AMBER study group. A week-48 randomized phase-3 trial of darunavir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide in treatment-naive HIV-1 patients. AIDS. 2018 Jul 17;32(11):1431-1442. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000001817.

    PubMed 29683855

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Darunavir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide FDC, DRV/COBI FDC and FTC/TDF FDC in people with Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1, Human, run by Janssen Sciences Ireland UC at 80 sites in 10 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 5 inclusion and 4 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 28 Sep 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 80 sites in United States, France, Germany, Spain, Russia and 5 more countries. 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 14 Sep 2018). 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 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) Less Than (<) 50 Copies Per Milliliter (Copies Per mL) (Virologic Response) at Week 48 Defined by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Snapshot Approach (time frame: At Week 48). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02431247, which also lists 5 linked publications.

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 28 Sep 2022.

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