Phase 3 Open-Label Study to Evaluate Switching From Optimized Stable Antiretroviral Regimens Containing Darunavir to Elvitegravir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (E/C/F/TAF) Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Plus Darunavir (DRV) in Treatment Experienced HIV-1 Positive Adults

Overview

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (E/C/F/TAF) fixed dose combination (FDC) plus darunavir (DRV) relative to current antiretroviral regimens (ARV) in virologically suppressed, HIV-1 positive participants with HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL at Week 24. This study consists of 48 weeks of open-label phase followed by an optional Extension Phase in which all the participants will receive E/C/F/TAF+DRV.

Full Title of Study: “A Phase 3 Open-Label Study to Evaluate Switching From Optimized Stable Antiretroviral Regimens Containing Darunavir to Elvitegravir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (E/C/F/TAF) Single Tablet Regimen (STR) Plus Darunavir (DRV) in Treatment Experienced HIV-1 Positive Adults”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Interventional
  • Study Design
    • Allocation: Randomized
    • Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
    • Primary Purpose: Treatment
    • Masking: None (Open Label)
  • Study Primary Completion Date: July 21, 2015

Interventions

  • Drug: E/C/F/TAF
    • 150/150/200/10 mg FDC tablet administered orally once daily
  • Drug: DRV
    • 800 mg tablet administered orally once daily
  • Drug: Baseline DRV- containing ARV regimen
    • Participants will take their baseline DRV- containing ARV regimen as prescribed.

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Experimental: Cohort 1
    • Participants will receive E/C/F/TAF FDC + DRV once daily with food for 48 weeks. Based on safety and efficacy data from Cohort 1 at Week 4, the participants will be randomized into Cohort 2. The participants in Cohort 1 will continue receiving E/C/F/TAF FDC + DRV through 48 weeks.
  • Experimental: Cohort 2, Treatment Group 1
    • Participants will be randomized to receive E/C/F/TAF FDC+DRV once daily with food for 48 weeks.
  • Active Comparator: Cohort 2, Treatment Group 2
    • Participants will be randomized to continue on their baseline DRV-containing ARV regimen for 48 weeks.

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • Percentage of Participants in Each Treatment Arm in Cohort 2 With HIV-1 RNA < 50 Copies/mL at Week 24
    • Time Frame: Week 24
    • The percentage of participants achieving HIV-1 RNA < 50 copies/mL at Week 24 was analyzed using the snapshot algorithm, which defines a patient’s virologic response status using only the viral load at the predefined time point within an allowed window of time, along with study drug discontinuation status.

Secondary Measures

  • Percentage of Participants in Each Treatment Arm in Cohort 2 With HIV-1 RNA < 50 Copies/mL at Week 48
    • Time Frame: Week 48
    • The percentage of participants achieving HIV-1 RNA < 50 copies/mL at Week 48 was analyzed using the snapshot algorithm, which defines a patient’s virologic response status using only the viral load at the predefined time point within an allowed window of time, along with study drug discontinuation status.
  • Change From Baseline in CD4+ Cell Count at Week 24
    • Time Frame: Baseline; Week 24
  • Change From Baseline in CD4+ Cell Count at Week 48
    • Time Frame: Baseline; Week 48

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Key Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ability to understand and sign a written informed consent form – History of at least two prior antiretroviral regimens, and history of resistance to at least two different classes of antiretroviral agents – Plasma HIV-1 RNA levels < 50 copies/mL at screening. Virologically suppressed on the current antiretroviral regimen containing darunavir 600 mg twice a day or 800 mg once daily continuously for ≥ 4 months preceding the screening visit and have maintained documented undetectable plasma HIV-1 RNA levels (< 50 copies/mL) and must have documentation of genotype/phenotype prior to current regimen which shows no darunavir associated resistance mutation. – Currently receiving raltegravir, elvitegravir, or dolutegravir (50 mg once daily, but not twice daily), or have never received integrase inhibitor, or have documentation of genotype/phenotype within 12 months prior to current regimen which must show no evidence of resistance to integrase inhibitors – Normal ECG – Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥ 50 mL/min according to the Cockcroft Gault formula for creatinine clearance – Hepatic transaminases (AST and ALT) ≤ 5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) – Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 mg/dL, or normal direct bilirubin – Adequate hematologic function (absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1,000/mm^3; platelets ≥ 50,000/mm^3; hemoglobin ≥ 8.5 g/dL) – Serum amylase ≤ 5 × ULN (individuals with serum amylase > 5 × ULN will remain eligible if serum lipase is ≤ 5 × ULN) – A female individual is eligible to enter the study if it is confirmed that she is: – Not pregnant or nursing – Of non-childbearing potential (i.e., women who have had a hysterectomy, have had both ovaries removed or medically documented ovarian failure, or are postmenopausal women > 54 years of age with cessation (for ≥ 12 months) of previously occurring menses), or – Of childbearing potential and agrees to utilize highly effective contraception methods or be non-heterosexually active or practice sexual abstinence from screening throughout the duration of study treatment and for 30 days following the last study drug dose. – Female individuals who utilize hormonal contraceptive as one of their birth control methods must have used the same method for at least three months prior to study dosing. – Male individuals must agree to utilize a highly effective method of contraception during heterosexual intercourse or be non-heterosexually active, or practice sexual abstinence from first dose throughout the study period and for 30 days following the last study drug dose. – Male individuals must agree to refrain from sperm donation from first dose until at least 30 days after the last study drug dose. Key Exclusion Criteria:

  • A new AIDS-defining condition diagnosed within the 30 days prior to screening (except CD4 cell count and/or percentage criteria) – Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive – Individuals receiving drug treatment for Hepatitis C, or individuals who are anticipated to receive treatment for Hepatitis C during the course of the study. – Must not have Q151M, T69ins, or > 3 thymidine analogue mutations (TAMS) present on documented historic genotype report – Individuals experiencing decompensated cirrhosis – Females who are breastfeeding – Positive serum pregnancy test – Have an implanted defibrillator or pacemaker – Current alcohol or substance use that may interfere with individual's study compliance – A history of malignancy within the past 5 years or ongoing malignancy other than cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), basal cell carcinoma, or resected, non-invasive cutaneous squamous carcinoma. – Active, serious infections (other than HIV-1 infection) requiring parenteral antibiotic or antifungal therapy within 30 days prior to Day 1 visit – Any other clinical condition or prior therapy that would make the individual unsuitable for the study or unable to comply with dosing requirements – Participation in any other clinical trial (including observational trials) without prior approval from the sponsor is prohibited while participating in this trial – Individuals receiving ongoing therapy with any of the disallowed medications, including drugs not to be used with elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, TAF, or DRV; or individuals with any known allergies to the study drugs. Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: N/A

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Gilead Sciences
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Sponsor
  • Overall Official(s)
    • Gilead Study Director, Study Director, Gilead Sciences

References

Huhn GD, Tebas P, Gallant J, Wilkin T, Cheng A, Yan M, Zhong L, Callebaut C, Custodio JM, Fordyce MW, Das M, McCallister S. A Randomized, Open-Label Trial to Evaluate Switching to Elvitegravir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide Plus Darunavir in Treatment-Experienced HIV-1-Infected Adults. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2017 Feb 1;74(2):193-200. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000001193.

Greg Huhn, Pablo Tebas, Joel Gallant et al. Strategic Simplification: the Efficacy and Safety of Switching to Elvitegravir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (E/C/F/TAF) Plus Darunavir (DRV) in Treatment-Experienced HIV-1-Infected Adults (NCT01968551). IDWeek; 2015 San Diego, CA Oct. 7-11.

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