Perturbing of HIV Reservoir With Immune Stimulation

August 3, 2022 updated by: David Smith, University of California, San Diego

Perturbing the HIV Reservoir With Immune Stimulation

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of Pneumococcus and Influenza vaccines on the HIV transcriptional activity in individuals who are virologically suppressed for at least 48 weeks on similar ART. The proposed study is a randomized double-blinded control trial conducted over 28 weeks. Randomized interventions will be injections of Influenza vaccine, Pneumococcal vaccine, and Placebo. Each participant will receive each injection but in a randomized order.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Title: Perturbing the HIV Reservoir

Sample Size: 56

Study Population: HIV-infected individuals between 18 and 65 years old who started similar antiretroviral therapy (ART) during chronic infection and remained virally suppressed for at least 48 weeks before enrollment. Participants will have CD4 >250 cells/μl at enrollment and a CD4 nadir >100 cells/μl.

Participating Sites: UCSD's Antiviral Research Center (AVRC)

Study Design: The proposed study is a randomized double-blinded control trial conducted over 28 weeks. Randomized interventions will be injections of Influenza vaccine, Pneumococcal vaccine, and Placebo. Each participant will receive each injection but in a randomized order.

Schedule of Evaluations: Study evaluations will be based on three 30 day cycles (Influenza vaccine, Pneumococcus vaccine, Placebo in random order) over 28 weeks of the RCT. Pre injection: one paired blood and genital secretion sample will be collected before each injection. Post-injection: paired blood and genital secretion samples will be collected on days 2, 4, 7, 14 and 30 after each injection.

Study Duration: 240 weeks

Study Regimen/Intervention: This is a double blind RCT of two vaccines (Pneumovax®23 and Fluarix®) plus placebo (sterile saline injection). Study participants will be followed for 28 weeks after enrollment. During this 28-week period, blood and genital secretion samples will be collected on day 0 and five subsequent time points after each injection (days 2, 4, 7, 14 and 30). Injections (vaccine or placebo) will be administered 12 weeks apart and in a random order, to minimize a possible bias due to the order of the vaccines.

Primary Objective: To determine the impact of Pneumococcus and Influenza vaccines on the HIV transcriptional activity in individuals who are virologically suppressed for at least 48 weeks on similar ART.

Primary Outcome: Average level of CD4+ T cell-associated HIV RNA transcription measured at days 2, 4, 7, 14 and 30 after each injection.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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54

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • San Diego, California, United States, 92103-8208
        • UCSD AntiViral Research Center (AVRC)

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria

  1. Documented HIV-1 infection more than 365 days ago (HIV antibody or viral load positive).
  2. Capable of signing written informed consent.
  3. Documented viral s suppression for at least 48 weeks (≤50 copies/mL)
  4. Men and women between 18 and 65 years of age.
  5. Read and comprehend English.
  6. Documented CD4 count at enrollment (>250 cells/µl)
  7. Reported CD4 nadir >100 cells/µl.
  8. Received seasonal flu vaccination at least 6 weeks prior to first trial injection (and not more recently)
  9. Received vaccination for pneumococcal disease at least 12 months prior to first trial injection (and not more recently)
  10. Started ART during chronic infection (> 6 months from estimated date of injection)

Exclusion Criteria

  1. Uncontrolled psychiatric condition.
  2. Under the influence of drug(s) or alcohol at time of screening.
  3. Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would limit follow-up and adequate consent.
  4. History of allergic reactions to any of the proposed vaccines or egg allergy.
  5. History of Gullian Barre syndrome
  6. Receiving immunosuppressive medications.
  7. Pregnancy or lactation.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Triple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Other: Pneumococcal, then Influenza, then Placebo vaccination
Participants first received a 0.5 mL injection of Pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumovax-23®). After a washout period of at least 6 weeks, they then received a 0.5 mL injection of Influenza vaccine (Fluarix®, GSK). After another washout period of at least 6 weeks, the participant received a 0.5 mL injection of saline (placebo).
Biological: Fluarix
Intramuscular injection with Fluarix® .
Biological: Pneumovax
Intramuscular injection with Pneumovax.
Other: Placebo
Intramuscular injection with sterile saline (placebo).
Other: Pneumococcal, then Placebo, then Influenza vaccination
Participants first received a 0.5 mL injection of Pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumovax-23®). After a washout period of at least 6 weeks, they then received a 0.5 mL injection of saline (placebo). After another washout period of at least 6 weeks, the participant received a 0.5 mL injection of Influenza vaccine (Fluarix®, GSK).
Biological: Fluarix
Intramuscular injection with Fluarix® .
Biological: Pneumovax
Intramuscular injection with Pneumovax.
Other: Placebo
Intramuscular injection with sterile saline (placebo).
Other: Influenza, then Pneumococcal, then Placebo vaccination
Participants first received a 0.5 mL injection of Influenza vaccine (Fluarix®, GSK). After a washout period of at least 6 weeks, they then received a 0.5 mL injection of Pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumovax-23®). After another washout period of at least 6 weeks, the participant received a 0.5 mL injection of saline (placebo).
Biological: Fluarix
Intramuscular injection with Fluarix® .
Biological: Pneumovax
Intramuscular injection with Pneumovax.
Other: Placebo
Intramuscular injection with sterile saline (placebo).
Other: Influenza, then Placebo, then Pneumococcal vaccination
Participants first received a 0.5 mL injection of Influenza vaccine (Fluarix®, GSK). After a washout period of at least 6 weeks, they then received a 0.5 mL injection of saline (placebo). After another washout period of at least 6 weeks, the participant received a 0.5 mL injection of Pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumovax-23®).
Biological: Fluarix
Intramuscular injection with Fluarix® .
Biological: Pneumovax
Intramuscular injection with Pneumovax.
Other: Placebo
Intramuscular injection with sterile saline (placebo).
Other: Placebo, then Pneumococcal, then Influenza vaccination
Participants first received a 0.5 mL injection of saline (placebo). After a washout period of at least 6 weeks, they then received a 0.5 mL injection of Pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumovax-23®). After another washout period of at least 6 weeks, the participant received a 0.5 mL injection of Influenza vaccine (Fluarix®, GSK).
Biological: Fluarix
Intramuscular injection with Fluarix® .
Biological: Pneumovax
Intramuscular injection with Pneumovax.
Other: Placebo
Intramuscular injection with sterile saline (placebo).
Other: Placebo, then Influenza, then Pneumococcal vaccination
Participants first received a 0.5 mL injection of saline (placebo). After a washout period of at least 6 weeks, they then received a 0.5 mL injection of Influenza vaccine (Fluarix®, GSK). After another washout period of at least 6 weeks, the participant received a 0.5 mL injection of Pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumovax-23®).
Biological: Fluarix
Intramuscular injection with Fluarix® .
Biological: Pneumovax
Intramuscular injection with Pneumovax.
Other: Placebo
Intramuscular injection with sterile saline (placebo).

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change From Vaccination (Day 0) in Mean CD4+ T Cell-associated HIV RNA Transcription at Day 7
Time Frame: Day 0 and Day 7
CD4+ T cell-associated HIV RNA was measured before vaccination on Day 0 and again on Day 7. The Day-0 measure of CD4+ T cell-associated HIV RNA transcription was subtracted from the Day-7 measure.
Day 0 and Day 7

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

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University of California, San Diego

Collaborators

Collaborators

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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

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August 1, 2016

Primary Completion (Actual)

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April 1, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

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January 1, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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February 23, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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March 8, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

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March 14, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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August 24, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 3, 2022

Last Verified

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August 1, 2022

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  • 160089
  • 1R01AI118422-01A1 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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