HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)Phase 1NCT07635992
A Clinical Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Effect on HIV Reservoir of Ibalizumab Combined With Chidamide (a Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor) in People Living With HIV
A Phase 1 study testing Ibalizumab Combined with Chidamide in people with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), run by First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University.
Trial summary
HIV viral reservoirs represent the major barrier to curing AIDS, and effectively reducing viral reservoirs in people living with HIV through different strategies has become a research priority in the HIV field. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
- What is being tested?
- Ibalizumab Combined with Chidamide
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 18 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2026to 31 Dec 2028
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Subjects aged 18-65 years.
- Confirmed HIV infection by both initial screening assay and Western blot (WB) confirmatory test.
- Receiving a stable ART regimen for at least 6 months.
- Viral load below the lower limit of detection.
- CD4+ T-cell count >200 cells/mm³.
- Voluntarily signed the informed consent form and able to comply with regular follow-up visits, specimen collection, and monitoring/treatment of study-related adverse events.
- Use effective contraception from 4 weeks prior to study initiation until 4 weeks after study completion.
Who cannot join
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or women planning to become pregnant during the study observation period.
- Subjects with poor treatment adherence.
- Receipt of immunosuppressants, other immunomodulatory agents, or cytotoxic drugs within 6 months prior to screening.
- Presence of severe underlying cardiac, cerebral, hepatic, renal, or other systemic diseases; neutrophil count <1000/mm³; platelet count <75,000/mm³; allergy to the investigational drug; or other contraindications to treatment.
- Presence of progressive (or active) malignancy, including but not limited to advanced, metastatic, or unresectable solid tumors or hematologic malignancies.
- Unwillingness to sign the informed consent form.
About this study
HIV viral reservoirs represent the major barrier to curing AIDS, and effectively reducing viral reservoirs in people living with HIV through different strategies has become a research priority in the HIV field.
Ipilimumab-tovorafenib monoclonal antibody injection (Aituo combination antibody, QL1706) contains two engineered monoclonal antibodies targeting PD-1 and CTLA-4. Chidamide is the first independently developed histone deacetylase inhibitor in China. This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Aituo combination antibody combined with chidamide in people living with HIV.
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This study adopts a modified "1+3+3" dose-escalation design. Initially, one participant will be enrolled at dose level 1 (DL1) for safety observation. If the treatment is well tolerated, the study will proceed to a standard 3+3 design, with sequential dose escalation to DL2 and DL3.
Three dose levels are planned: DL1, the starting dose, consists of ipilimumab-tovorafenib monoclonal antibody injection at 0.3 mg/kg once every 4 weeks ± 1 day for a total of three doses, in combination with chidamide 10 mg orally twice weekly for 12 weeks. DL2 consists of ipilimumab-tovorafenib monoclonal antibody injection at 1 mg/kg once every 4 weeks ± 1 day for a total of three doses, in combination with chidamide 10 mg orally twice weekly for 12 weeks. DL3 consists of ipilimumab-tovorafenib monoclonal antibody injection at 2 mg/kg once every 4 weeks ± 1 day for a total of three doses, in combination with chidamide 10 mg orally twice weekly for 12 weeks.
During dose escalation, progression to the next dose level or discontinuation of escalation will be determined according to the occurrence of dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs). The DLT observation window is 28 days after the first dose. Participants evaluable for DLT are those who complete the observation window or experience a DLT. After completion of dose escalation, the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) will be determined based on safety and tolerability. If the MTD is not reached, DL3 will be selected as the dose for subsequent study.
After determination of the MTD or the subsequent study dose, an additional 11 participants will be enrolled at that dose level to further evaluate safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy. The maximum total sample size of the study will be 29 participants.
- Conditions
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
- Being tested
- Ibalizumab Combined with Chidamide
- 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.
Ibalizumab Combined with ChidamideDrug
Three dose levels are planned: DL1, the starting dose, consists of ipilimumab-tovorafenib monoclonal antibody injection at 0.3 mg/kg once every 4 weeks ± 1 day for a total of three doses, in combination with chidamide 10 mg orally twice weekly for 12 weeks. DL2 consists of ipilimumab-tovorafenib monoclonal antibody injection at 1 mg/kg once every 4 weeks ± 1 day for a total of three doses, in combination with chidamide 10 mg orally twice weekly for 12 weeks. DL3 consists of ipilimumab-tovorafenib monoclonal antibody injection at 2 mg/kg once every 4 weeks ± 1 day for a total of three doses, in combination with chidamide 10 mg orally twice weekly for 12 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Ibalizumab Combined with Chidamide | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Ibalizumab Combined with Chidamide |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Number and proportion of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v5.0
Safety will be assessed by the incidence, severity, seriousness, and relationship to study treatment of treatment-emergent adverse events, including adverse events, serious adverse events, laboratory abnormalities, vital sign abnormalities, and physical examination findings. Adverse events will be graded according to CTCAE v5.0.
Measured: A total of 8 study visits are planned, including Visit 1 (Week -2), Visit 2 (Week 0), Visit 3 (Week 4 ± 1 day), Visit 4 (Week 8 ± 1 day), Visit 5 (Week 12 ± 1 day), Visit 6 (Week 16 ± 1 day), Visit 7 (Week 20 ± 1 day), and Visit 8 (Week 24 ± 1 day).
Number and proportion of participants who discontinue or interrupt study treatment due to adverse events
Tolerability will be assessed by the number and proportion of participants who discontinue, interrupt, or modify study treatment because of adverse events or clinically significant laboratory abnormalities.
Measured: A total of 8 study visits are planned, including Visit 1 (Week -2), Visit 2 (Week 0), Visit 3 (Week 4 ± 1 day), Visit 4 (Week 8 ± 1 day), Visit 5 (Week 12 ± 1 day), Visit 6 (Week 16 ± 1 day), Visit 7 (Week 20 ± 1 day), and Visit 8 (Week 24 ± 1 day).
Secondary outcomes (1)
Change from baseline in HIV reservoir size as measured by total HIV DNA and CA HIV RNA
Exploratory efficacy will be assessed by the change from baseline in HIV reservoir size, measured by total HIV DNA and CA HIV RNA in peripheral blood mononuclear cells at scheduled study visits.
Measured: A total of 8 study visits are planned, including Visit 1 (Week -2), Visit 2 (Week 0), Visit 3 (Week 4 ± 1 day), Visit 4 (Week 8 ± 1 day), Visit 5 (Week 12 ± 1 day), Visit 6 (Week 16 ± 1 day), Visit 7 (Week 20 ± 1 day), and Visit 8 (Week 24 ± 1 day).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Jun 2026
- Study start1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion31 Dec 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)Studies 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 1
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 18 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Biao Zhu, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07635992
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HCIT-003
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 23 May 2026
- Last updated
- 9 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: 1. Participant Privacy and Confidentiality: Although data would be de-identified prior to sharing, the IPD encompass detailed clinical, virologic, and immunologic parameters. Given the specific sensitivities associated with the HIV-infected population and the nature of the medical information, a residual risk of re-identification through the triangulation of indirect identifiers persists. Public sharing of IPD may therefore contravene data protection regulations and the privacy assurances stipulated in the participant informed consent documentation. 2. Limitations of Informed Consent Scope: The informed consent form executed for this study does not explicitly authorize the disclosure of participant-level raw data to third parties or its deposition in public data repositories. The investigators are bound by legal and ethical obligations to utilize the data solely within the parameters approved in the study protocol and the corresponding informed consent.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Clinical Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Effect on HIV Reservoir of Ibalizumab Combined With Chidamide (a Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor) in People Living With HIV
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07635992
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HCIT-003
- Conditions
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 18 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 9 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
HIV viral reservoirs represent the major barrier to curing AIDS, and effectively reducing viral reservoirs in people living with HIV through different strategies has become a research priority in the HIV field.
Ipilimumab-tovorafenib monoclonal antibody injection (Aituo combination antibody, QL1706) contains two engineered monoclonal antibodies targeting PD-1 and CTLA-4. Chidamide is the first independently developed histone deacetylase inhibitor in China. This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Aituo combination antibody combined with chidamide in people living with HIV.
This study adopts a modified "1+3+3" dose-escalation design. Initially, one participant will be enrolled at dose level 1 (DL1) for safety observation. If the treatment is well tolerated, the study will proceed to a standard 3+3 design, with sequential dose escalation to DL2 and DL3.
Three dose levels are planned: DL1, the starting dose, consists of ipilimumab-tovorafenib monoclonal antibody injection at 0.3 mg/kg once every 4 weeks ± 1 day for a total of three doses, in combination with chidamide 10 mg orally twice weekly for 12 weeks. DL2 consists of ipilimumab-tovorafenib monoclonal antibody injection at 1 mg/kg once every 4 weeks ± 1 day for a total of three doses, in combination with chidamide 10 mg orally twice weekly for 12 weeks. DL3 consists of ipilimumab-tovorafenib monoclonal antibody injection at 2 mg/kg once every 4 weeks ± 1 day for a total of three doses, in combination with chidamide 10 mg orally twice weekly for 12 weeks.
During dose escalation, progression to the next dose level or discontinuation of escalation will be determined according to the occurrence of dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs). The DLT observation window is 28 days after the first dose. Participants evaluable for DLT are those who complete the observation window or experience a DLT. After completion of dose escalation, the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) will be determined based on safety and tolerability. If the MTD is not reached, DL3 will be selected as the dose for subsequent study.
After determination of the MTD or the subsequent study dose, an additional 11 participants will be enrolled at that dose level to further evaluate safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy. The maximum total sample size of the study will be 29 participants.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Ibalizumab Combined with Chidamide | Experimental | Drug: Ibalizumab Combined with Chidamide |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Subjects aged 18-65 years.
- Confirmed HIV infection by both initial screening assay and Western blot (WB) confirmatory test.
- Receiving a stable ART regimen for at least 6 months.
- Viral load below the lower limit of detection.
- CD4+ T-cell count >200 cells/mm³.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or women planning to become pregnant during the study observation period.
- Subjects with poor treatment adherence.
- Receipt of immunosuppressants, other immunomodulatory agents, or cytotoxic drugs within 6 months prior to screening.
- Presence of severe underlying cardiac, cerebral, hepatic, renal, or other systemic diseases; neutrophil count <1000/mm³; platelet count <75,000/mm³; allergy to the investigational drug; or other contraindications to treatment.
- Presence of progressive (or active) malignancy, including but not limited to advanced, metastatic, or unresectable solid tumors or hematologic malignancies.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ibalizumab Combined with ChidamideThree dose levels are planned: DL1, the starting dose, consists of ipilimumab-tovorafenib monoclonal antibody injection at 0.3 mg/kg once every 4 weeks ± 1 day for a total of three doses, in combination with chidamide 10 mg orally twice weekly for 12 weeks. DL2 consists of ipilimumab-tovorafenib monoclonal antibody injection at 1 mg/kg once every 4 weeks ± 1 day for a total of three doses, in combination with chidamide 10 mg orally twice weekly for 12 weeks. DL3 consists of ipilimumab-tovorafenib monoclonal antibody injection at 2 mg/kg once every 4 weeks ± 1 day for a total of three doses, in combination with chidamide 10 mg orally twice weekly for 12 weeks. | Drug | Ibalizumab Combined with Chidamide |
Primary outcome
Number and proportion of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v5.0
Time frame: A total of 8 study visits are planned, including Visit 1 (Week -2), Visit 2 (Week 0), Visit 3 (Week 4 ± 1 day), Visit 4 (Week 8 ± 1 day), Visit 5 (Week 12 ± 1 day), Visit 6 (Week 16 ± 1 day), Visit 7 (Week 20 ± 1 day), and Visit 8 (Week 24 ± 1 day).
Safety will be assessed by the incidence, severity, seriousness, and relationship to study treatment of treatment-emergent adverse events, including adverse events, serious adverse events, laboratory abnormalities, vital sign abnormalities, and physical examination findings. Adverse events will be graded according to CTCAE v5.0.
Number and proportion of participants who discontinue or interrupt study treatment due to adverse events
Time frame: A total of 8 study visits are planned, including Visit 1 (Week -2), Visit 2 (Week 0), Visit 3 (Week 4 ± 1 day), Visit 4 (Week 8 ± 1 day), Visit 5 (Week 12 ± 1 day), Visit 6 (Week 16 ± 1 day), Visit 7 (Week 20 ± 1 day), and Visit 8 (Week 24 ± 1 day).
Tolerability will be assessed by the number and proportion of participants who discontinue, interrupt, or modify study treatment because of adverse events or clinically significant laboratory abnormalities.
1 secondary outcome
Change from baseline in HIV reservoir size as measured by total HIV DNA and CA HIV RNA
Time frame: A total of 8 study visits are planned, including Visit 1 (Week -2), Visit 2 (Week 0), Visit 3 (Week 4 ± 1 day), Visit 4 (Week 8 ± 1 day), Visit 5 (Week 12 ± 1 day), Visit 6 (Week 16 ± 1 day), Visit 7 (Week 20 ± 1 day), and Visit 8 (Week 24 ± 1 day).
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. 1. Participant Privacy and Confidentiality: Although data would be de-identified prior to sharing, the IPD encompass detailed clinical, virologic, and immunologic parameters. Given the specific sensitivities associated with the HIV-infected population and the nature of the medical information, a residual risk of re-identification through the triangulation of indirect identifiers persists. Public sharing of IPD may therefore contravene data protection regulations and the privacy assurances stipulated in the participant informed consent documentation. 2. Limitations of Informed Consent Scope: The informed consent form executed for this study does not explicitly authorize the disclosure of participant-level raw data to third parties or its deposition in public data repositories. The investigators are bound by legal and ethical obligations to utilize the data solely within the parameters approved in the study protocol and the corresponding informed consent.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1 study testing Ibalizumab Combined with Chidamide in people with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), run by First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University.
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 7 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Number and proportion of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v5.0 (time frame: A total of 8 study visits are planned, including Visit 1 (Week -2), Visit 2 (Week 0), Visit 3 (Week 4 ± 1 day), Visit 4 (Week 8 ± 1 day), Visit 5 (Week 12 ± 1 day), Visit 6 (Week 16 ± 1 day), Visit 7 (Week 20 ± 1 day), and Visit 8 (Week 24 ± 1 day).). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 9 Jun 2026.