HIV InfectionsURBANNCT03754803
Description of Real World Antiviral Effectiveness and Sustainability of the 2-Drug Regimen Dolutegravir + Lamivudine in Untreated and Pre-treated Patients in Routine Clinical Care in Germany
An observational study of HIV Infections, run by ViiV Healthcare at 18 sites in Germany.
Trial summary
This is a prospective, non-interventional, multi-center study, in participants with clinical indication of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 infection. The aim of the study was to generate the real world evidence for the use of DTG+3TC in routine clinical care in Germany to supplement data obtained from controlled… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- HIV Infections
- What is being tested?
- HIV symptom distress module (SDM) questionnaire and HIV treatment satisfaction questionnaire (TSQ)
- How many people
- 376 participants
- Where
- 18 sitesGermany
- Study dates
- 8 Nov 2018to 6 May 2024
- Phase
- Observational
- 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
Study population: Treatment naïve and pre-treated HIV-1 positive participants from Germany were included in this study.
Who may be able to join
- Participants >= 18 years of age.
- Participants with documented HIV-1 infection.
- Prescription of DTG + 3TC was issued independently from entering this study.
- Participants with the ability to understand informed consent form and other relevant regulatory documents.
Who cannot join
- Any contraindication according to Tivicay or Lamivudine summaries of product characteristics (SmPCs).
- Participants with VL > 500 c/mL.
- Any antiretroviral therapy for the treatment of HIV-1 in addition to DTG and 3TC or the DTG/3TC fixed dose combination (FDC).
- Participants with hepatitis B virus (HBV)- coinfection.
- Participants with current participation in the ongoing non-interventional study TRIUMPH (study number: 202033, NCT number: NCT02342769) or in any interventional clinical trial irrespective of indication.
- Participants who had previously participated in clinical trials assessing DTG+ 3TC.
Trial locations and contacts
18 sites in 1 country.
18 sites in 1 country
Germany18 sites
GSK Investigational Site
Aachen, 52062
GSK Investigational Site
Berlin, 10243
GSK Investigational Site
Berlin, 10629
GSK Investigational Site
Berlin, 10777
GSK Investigational Site
Berlin, 12163
GSK Investigational Site
Berlin, 14057
GSK Investigational Site
Berlin, 14059
GSK Investigational Site
Bochum, 44787
GSK Investigational Site
Cologne, 50668
GSK Investigational Site
Cologne, 50674
GSK Investigational Site
Hamburg, 20146
GSK Investigational Site
Hamburg, 20246
GSK Investigational Site
Mannheim, 68161
GSK Investigational Site
München, 80331
GSK Investigational Site
München, 80335
GSK Investigational Site
München, 80336
GSK Investigational Site
Osnabrück, 49090
GSK Investigational Site
Weimar, 99427
About this study
This is a prospective, non-interventional, multi-center study, in participants with clinical indication of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 infection. The aim of the study was to generate the real world evidence for the use of DTG+3TC in routine clinical care in Germany to supplement data obtained from controlled clinical trials. Treatment naïve and pre-treated HIV-1 positive participants were enrolled in the study. The observation period for the study was 3 years. Data was collected from routine clinical care via electronic data capture (EDC) system.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections
- Being tested
- HIV symptom distress module (SDM) questionnaire, HIV treatment satisfaction questionnaire (TSQ)
- Keywords
- Dolutegravir, Two-drug regimen, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV Symptom Distress Module, Lamivudine, HIV treatment satisfaction questionnaire
- Medical subject headings
- HIV Infections, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
HIV symptom distress module (SDM) questionnaireOther
The SDM is a 20-item self-reported measure that addresses the presence and perceived distress linked to symptoms commonly associated with HIV or its treatment.
HIV treatment satisfaction questionnaire (TSQ)Other
The HIV TSQ is a 10-item-self-reported scale that measures overall satisfaction with treatment and by specific domains e.g., convenience and flexibility.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Total participants | Antiretroviral treatment (ART) naïve and pre-treated HIV-1 positive participants for whom DTG+3TC is indicated according to local label. Receives: Other: HIV symptom distress module (SDM) questionnaire; Other: HIV treatment satisfaction questionnaire (TSQ) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Suppression
Virologic suppression is defined as a viral load (VL) less than (<) 50 copies (c)/mL or, if between 50-200 c/mL, with a subsequent next available measurement <50 c/mL (within 120 days).
Measured: At Year 3
Secondary outcomes (17)
Percentage of Participants With Low Level Viremia
Low level viremia is defined as a VL measurement greater than (>) 50 - <200 c/mL for pre-treated participants. For naive participants, a VL measurement between >50 to <200 c/mL after initial suppression of <50 c/mL was evaluated.
Measured: At Month 6 and years 1, 2 and 3
Percentage of Participants With Virologic Rebound
Virologic rebound is defined as 2 consecutive VL measurements >=200 c/mL after suppression. Baseline represents the last visit before the start of therapy with DTG+3TC.
Measured: From Baseline until Year 3
Percentage of Participants With Treatment Switch Due to Virologic Reasons or Due to Intolerability
The intolerability was determined at the discretion of the physician. Baseline represents the last visit before the start of therapy with DTG+3TC.
Measured: From Baseline until Year 3
Percentage of Participants With Missed Monthly Doses
Participants were prompted to give an estimate of their level of adherence in a single-item question part of their self-assessment questionnaires. 0-2 missed doses, 3-4 missed doses, 5-6 missed doses, and >6 missed doses were reported.
Measured: At years 1, 2 and 3
Number of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
An adverse event was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant or clinical investigation participant administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the treatment. A SAE is any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose results in death, is life threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability/incapacity, or is a congenital anomaly/birth defect or is medically significant.
Baseline represents the last visit before the start of therapy with DTG+3TC.
Measured: From Baseline until Year 3
Frequency of Serious Adverse Events
An adverse event was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant or clinical investigation participant administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the treatment. A SAE is any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose results in death, is life threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability/incapacity, or is a congenital anomaly/birth defect or is medically significant.
Baseline represents the last visit before the start of therapy with DTG+3TC.
Measured: From Baseline until Year 3
Number of Serious and Non-serious Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs)
An ADR is defined as a noxious and unintended response to a medicinal investigational product related to any dose where at least a reasonable possibility, i.e. the relationship cannot be ruled out. A serious ADR is any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose results in death, is life threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability/incapacity, or is a congenital anomaly/birth defect or is medically significant.
Baseline represents the last visit before the start of therapy with DTG+3TC.
Measured: From Baseline until Year 3
Frequency of Any Adverse Drug Reactions
Any = serious and non-serious ADRs. An ADR is defined as a noxious and unintended response to a medicinal investigational product related to any dose where at least a reasonable possibility, i.e. the relationship cannot be ruled out. A serious ADR is any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose results in death, is life threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability/incapacity, or is a congenital anomaly/birth defect or is medically significant.
Baseline represents the last visit before the start of therapy with DTG+3TC.
Measured: From Baseline until Year 3
Discontinuation Rates Due to Adverse Drug Reactions
Baseline represents the last visit before the start of therapy with DTG+3TC.
Measured: From Baseline until Year 3
Percentage of Participants With VL > 50 c/mL With Emergent Resistance Mutations
Newly identified resistance-associated mutations, including those detected before initiating treatment with DTG+3TC and most recent HIV-RNA levels.
Baseline represents the last visit before the start of therapy with DTG+3TC.
Measured: From Baseline until Year 3
Change in Lipid Laboratory Values
The following lipid parameters are presented: total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides.
Baseline represents the last visit before the start of therapy with DTG+3TC.
Measured: At years 1, 2 and 3 compared to Baseline
Percentage of Participants With Reasons for Therapy Switch to DTG+3TC
The primary reasons for therapy switch are side effects of previous ART, low potential for interaction, preference of a 2-drug regime, tolerability profile of DTG+3TC, pill size, easy to take (once daily, independent of meals), patient's preference, and other.
Baseline represents the last visit before the start of therapy with DTG+3TC.
Measured: At Baseline
Percentage of Participants With Reasons for DTG+3TC Therapy Initiation
The primary reasons for therapy switch are low potential for interaction, preference of a 2-drug regime, prevention of potential long-term toxicities of other therapies, tolerability profile of DTG+3TC, easy to take (once daily, independent of meals), and other.
Baseline represents the last visit before the start of therapy with DTG+3TC.
Measured: At Baseline
Change in Treatment Satisfaction
The change in treatment satisfaction is based on the HIV Treatment Satisfaction questionnaire (HIV TSQ). The HIV TSQ is a 10-item-self-reported scale that measures overall satisfaction with treatment and by specific domains e.g., convenience and flexibility. In treatment satisfaction score ranges from 0-60, where higher the score, greater the satisfaction with treatment. Individual item scores which included All rate score ranging from 0 (very dissatisfied, inconvenient, inflexible) to 6 (very satisfied, convenient, flexible), in case of general satisfaction, there will be 10 items which will be summed to produce a score ranging from 0 to 30, with higher the score greater the satisfaction with subscale. For lifestyle scale with 8 items which will be summed to produce a score ranging from 0 to 30, with higher the score greater the satisfaction with subscale.
Baseline represents the last visit before the start of therapy with DTG+3TC.
Measured: At years 1, 2 and 3 compared to Baseline
Change in Symptom Distress
The change in symptom distress is based on the HIV Symptom Distress Module (SDM) questionnaire. The SDM is a 20-item self-reported tool that assesses the presence and distress of symptoms related to HIV or its treatment. It includes sub-scales for treatment satisfaction and individual satisfaction with treatment changes. The treatment satisfaction score sums all items, ranging from +30 (greater improvement) to -30 (greater deterioration). Individual item scores range from +3 (much more satisfied, convenient, flexible) to -3 (much less satisfied, convenient, flexible). General satisfaction and lifestyle scores sum all items, ranging from +15 (greater improvement) to -15 (greater deterioration).
Baseline represents the last visit before the start of therapy with DTG+3TC.
Measured: At years 1, 2 and 3 compared to Baseline
Number of HIV-RNA Monitoring Measures
Baseline represents the last visit before the start of therapy with DTG+3TC.
Measured: From Baseline until Year 3
Percentage of Participants Referred to Another Medical Specialist
Baseline represents the last visit before the start of therapy with DTG+3TC.
Measured: From Baseline until Year 3
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Nov 2018
- Study start8 Nov 2018
- Primary completion6 May 2024
- Study completion6 May 2024
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 HIV InfectionsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by ViiV HealthcareThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 376 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- ViiV Healthcare
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- MUC Research GmbH
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- GSK Clinical Trials, Study director, ViiV Healthcare
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03754803
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 208983
- Acronym
- URBAN
- Status last verified
- Jul 2025
- First submitted
- 11 Oct 2018
- Last updated
- 17 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Sponsor will assess requests from qualified researchers for anonymized individual patient-level data and related study documents. Data sharing is subject to certain criteria, conditions, and exceptions. For further information, refer to https://www.ViiV-studyregister.com/documents/About\_ViiV\_Patient\_Level\_Data\_Sharing\_Final\_25Sep2023.pdf.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Description of Real World Antiviral Effectiveness and Sustainability of the 2-Drug Regimen Dolutegravir + Lamivudine in Untreated and Pre-treated Patients in Routine Clinical Care in Germany
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03754803
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- URBAN / 208983
- Conditions
- HIV Infections
- Keywords
- Dolutegravir, Two-drug regimen, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV Symptom Distress Module, Lamivudine, HIV treatment satisfaction questionnaire
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 376 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- ViiV HealthcareIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- MUC Research GmbH
- Study start
- 8 Nov 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 6 May 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 6 May 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Nov 2018 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 17 Aug 2025
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This is a prospective, non-interventional, multi-center study, in participants with clinical indication of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 infection. The aim of the study was to generate the real world evidence for the use of DTG+3TC in routine clinical care in Germany to supplement data obtained from controlled clinical trials. Treatment naïve and pre-treated HIV-1 positive participants were enrolled in the study. The observation period for the study was 3 years. Data was collected from routine clinical care via electronic data capture (EDC) system.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Total participants | – | Other: HIV symptom distress module (SDM) questionnaire, Other: HIV treatment satisfaction questionnaire (TSQ)Antiretroviral treatment (ART) naïve and pre-treated HIV-1 positive participants for whom DTG+3TC is indicated according to local label. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Treatment naïve and pre-treated HIV-1 positive participants from Germany were included in this study.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Participants >= 18 years of age.
- Participants with documented HIV-1 infection.
- Prescription of DTG + 3TC was issued independently from entering this study.
- Participants with the ability to understand informed consent form and other relevant regulatory documents.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Any contraindication according to Tivicay or Lamivudine summaries of product characteristics (SmPCs).
- Participants with VL > 500 c/mL.
- Any antiretroviral therapy for the treatment of HIV-1 in addition to DTG and 3TC or the DTG/3TC fixed dose combination (FDC).
- Participants with hepatitis B virus (HBV)- coinfection.
- Participants with current participation in the ongoing non-interventional study TRIUMPH (study number: 202033, NCT number: NCT02342769) or in any interventional clinical trial irrespective of indication.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV symptom distress module (SDM) questionnaireThe SDM is a 20-item self-reported measure that addresses the presence and perceived distress linked to symptoms commonly associated with HIV or its treatment. | Other | Total participants |
| HIV treatment satisfaction questionnaire (TSQ)The HIV TSQ is a 10-item-self-reported scale that measures overall satisfaction with treatment and by specific domains e.g., convenience and flexibility. | Other | Total participants |
Primary outcome
Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Suppression
Time frame: At Year 3
Virologic suppression is defined as a viral load (VL) less than (<) 50 copies (c)/mL or, if between 50-200 c/mL, with a subsequent next available measurement <50 c/mL (within 120 days).
17 secondary outcomes
Percentage of Participants With Low Level Viremia
Time frame: At Month 6 and years 1, 2 and 3
Percentage of Participants With Virologic Rebound
Time frame: From Baseline until Year 3
Percentage of Participants With Treatment Switch Due to Virologic Reasons or Due to Intolerability
Time frame: From Baseline until Year 3
Percentage of Participants With Missed Monthly Doses
Time frame: At years 1, 2 and 3
Number of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Time frame: From Baseline until Year 3
Frequency of Serious Adverse Events
Time frame: From Baseline until Year 3
Number of Serious and Non-serious Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs)
Time frame: From Baseline until Year 3
Frequency of Any Adverse Drug Reactions
Time frame: From Baseline until Year 3
Discontinuation Rates Due to Adverse Drug Reactions
Time frame: From Baseline until Year 3
Percentage of Participants With VL > 50 c/mL With Emergent Resistance Mutations
Time frame: From Baseline until Year 3
Change in Lipid Laboratory Values
Time frame: At years 1, 2 and 3 compared to Baseline
Percentage of Participants With Reasons for Therapy Switch to DTG+3TC
Time frame: At Baseline
Percentage of Participants With Reasons for DTG+3TC Therapy Initiation
Time frame: At Baseline
Change in Treatment Satisfaction
Time frame: At years 1, 2 and 3 compared to Baseline
Change in Symptom Distress
Time frame: At years 1, 2 and 3 compared to Baseline
Number of HIV-RNA Monitoring Measures
Time frame: From Baseline until Year 3
Percentage of Participants Referred to Another Medical Specialist
Time frame: From Baseline until Year 3
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Aug 2025.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Sponsor will assess requests from qualified researchers for anonymized individual patient-level data and related study documents. Data sharing is subject to certain criteria, conditions, and exceptions. For further information, refer to https://www.ViiV-studyregister.com/documents/About_ViiV_Patient_Level_Data_Sharing_Final_25Sep2023.pdf.
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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.
GSK Clinical Trials study director
ViiV Healthcare
18 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of HIV Infections, run by ViiV Healthcare at 18 sites in Germany.
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 4 inclusion and 6 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 17 Aug 2025. 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 Germany. 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.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 17 Aug 2025). 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 Sustained Virologic Suppression (time frame: At Year 3). 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 17 Aug 2025.