Status:

UNKNOWN

Lopinavir/r/ Lamivudine/ Abacavir as an Easy to Use Paediatric Formulation

Lead Sponsor:

Drugs for Neglected Diseases

Collaborating Sponsors:

UNITAID

AMS-PHPT Research Platform (Program for HIV Prevention and Treatment)

Conditions:

HIV

Eligibility:

All Genders

4+ years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

A phase I/II, open label, randomized crossover pharmacokinetic, safety and acceptability study of the Abacavir/Lamivudine/ Lopinavir/Ritonavir (30/15/ 40/10mg ;4-in-1) Fixed-Dose Combination vs. Lopin...

Detailed Description

The primary objective is to estimate the population average exposure to LPV, ABC and 3TC provided by the 4-in-1 formulation in HIV-infected children dosed per WHO weight bands. The secondary objectiv...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Children \> 4 weeks old and weighing ≥3 and \<25 kg at the time of enrolment
  • Past or current documentation of a confirmed diagnosis of HIV infection defined as two positive assays from two different samples. The two results may be in any combination of the following:
  • At any age: HIV-1 DNA PCR positive
  • Documented past HIV-1 RNA viral load \> 1,000 copies/mL plasma
  • At any age \>18 months of age: HIV-1 antibody reactive on two different rapid tests based on national testing algorithm
  • ARV treatment eligible children with LPV-based treatment indication\* as defined by country-specific guidelines or the WHO paediatric treatment guidelines and confirmed by the investigator
  • HIV RNA viral load \<1000 copies/mL (suppressed) at the screening visit\*
  • Inability to swallow LPV/r tablets
  • Parent or guardian able and willing to provide written informed consent.
  • For lowest weight band (≥3 and ≤ 5.9kgs) ONLY: under treatment for at least 3 weeks but not more than 12 weeks.
  • Does not apply to the youngest children (≥3 and ≤ 5.9kgs)

Exclusion

  • Planned or concurrent use of NNRTIs, integrase inhibitors, entry inhibitors, or Protease Inhibitors (PIs) other than LPV/r.
  • Treatment failure with proven resistances to PIs.
  • Contraindication to use of PIs
  • Clinical condition requiring the use of a prohibited medication (see section 7.6) in association with LPV/r, ABC/3TC (Refer to section 7.2- 7.3 of the IB)
  • Pulmonary Tuberculosis and any clinically significant disease or finding during screening that, in the investigator's opinion, would compromise participation in this study.
  • Treatment with experimental drugs (except for LPV/r Pellets) for any indication within 30 days prior to study entry
  • Anticipated transfer of care to a non-participating health facility during the study period

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 4 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03836833

Start Date

June 4 2019

End Date

December 1 2019

Last Update

June 7 2019

Active Locations (3)

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1

Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Uganda

Kampala, Uganda

2

Joint Clinical research Centre

Kampala, Uganda

3

Epicentre Mbarara Research Centre

Mbarara, Uganda