"The Once A Day Protease Inhibitor Regimens"

December 12, 2013 updated by: Roberto Arduino, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

"PIQD: The Once a Day Protease Inhibitor Regimens." Ritonavir Boosted Atazanavir vs. Ritonavir Boosted Fosamprenavir Used in Combination With Tenofovir and Emtricitabine in HIV-1 Infected Antiretroviral Treatment-Naïve Patients.

Atazanavir (ATV) and fosamprenavir (fAPV) are new protease inhibitors that can be administered once-a-day and boosted with ritonavir (r). Prior studies have demonstrated that both are effective in treatment of ARV-naïve HIV-infected people. This study was designed to demonstrate if a HAART regimen containing ATV/r is not inferior to a HAART regimen containing fAPV/r, in ARV-naïve patients over a 96-week period.

This is a phase IV, single center, randomized, open label, 2-arm clinical trial in ARV therapy-naïve patients with HIV-1 RNA >1,000 copes/mL and CD4 cell count <350 cells/mm3. Patients will be randomized to receive tenofovir and emtricitabine plus either ATV (300mg qd) and ritonavir (100mg qd) or fAPV (1400mg qd) and ritonavir (200mg qd).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Over the past decade, there have been significant advances toward fighting the progression of HIV disease. Current treatment strategies consist of utilization of potent combination antiretroviral therapy to suppress HIV replication below detectable limits limiting the potential for the emergence of resistant viruses, boosting CD4 cell counts and thereby delaying disease progression. Treatment of HIV-1 infection with Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) regimens containing a protease inhibitor (PI) and two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTIs) has been shown to prolong survival and decrease disease progression. Despite these potent antiretroviral agents, current available therapies continue to fail in some patients. Poor adherence to complex treatment regimens remains a significant cause of suboptimal viral suppression leading to emerge of resistant virus. Atazanavir and fosamprenavir were recently FDA approved protease inhibitors. The efficacy and safety profile of these two drugs have been established in clinical trials enrolling antiretroviral therapy naïve and protease inhibitor experienced patients. Atazanavir and fosamprenavir are the only protease inhibitors approved for a once a day regimen and this may set a new standard for treatment of antiretroviral therapy naïve HIV infected patients. Adherence to the medicines, a key component of treatment success, could be significantly improved by using these once daily regimens. However, no head-to-head trials comparing the safety and efficacy of fosamprenavir and atazanavir have been published. This prospective, randomized, open label 2-arm study will compare these two protease inhibitors for therapy of antiretroviral treatment-naïve HIV-infected patients. Patients who are successfully screened for eligibility will be randomized to receive tenofovir and emtricitabine plus either atazanavir (300mg qd) and ritonavir (100mg qd) or fosamprenavir (1400mg qd) and ritonavir (200mg qd). Participants will undergo assessment on day 1 and attend study visits at weeks 6, 12 and every 3 months until the completion of the study on week 96. "Antiretroviral Medication Self-Report" and "3-Day HIV Medication Self-Report" questionnaires will be applied at weeks 6, 12 and every 3 month, thereafter, until week 96. "Changes in Body Appearance" questionnaire will be applied at baseline and weeks 24, 48, 72, and 96.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

76

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77009
        • Thomas Street Health Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years of age or older.
  • Patient agrees to participate in the study by giving written informed consent.
  • Documentation of HIV infection.
  • No prior treatment with any anti-retroviral agent.
  • CD4 cell count < 350 cells x mm3 or with an AIDS defining condition.
  • Viral load > 1,000 copies/mL

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Less than 18 years old.
  • Current pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Any previous antiretroviral regimen.
  • Severe hepatic impairment that precludes the use of either study drug. This will be defined as any laboratory value of Grade 3 or 4 on the ACTG scale.
  • Use of any contra-indicated medication as defined in the package insert for each drug.
  • Any condition that, in the judgment of the investigator, precludes successful participation in the study.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: NONE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
ACTIVE_COMPARATOR: Atazanavir oral once daily
HIV treatment
Drug: ritonavir-boosted atazanavir
100 mg ritonavir plus 300 mg atazanavir in combination with tenofovir-emtricitabine fixed dose combination given once daily.
Other Names:
  • Reyataz plus Norvir
ACTIVE_COMPARATOR: Fosamprenavir oral once daily
HIV treatment
Drug: ritonavir-boosted fosamprenavir
100 mg ritonavir plus 1,400 mg fosamprenavir in combination with tenofovir-emtricitabine fixed dose combination given once daily.
Other Names:
  • Lexiva plus Norvir

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Proportion of Patient With Viral Load Less Than 400 Copies/mL
Time Frame: 24 weeks
24 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
CD4 Cell Count Change From Baseline During Treatment.
Time Frame: 24 weeks.
24 weeks.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Roberto C Arduino, MD, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2004

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

March 1, 2010

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

March 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 18, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 18, 2005

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

October 19, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

January 15, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 12, 2013

Last Verified

December 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HSC-MS-03-315

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