Trial Outcomes & Findings for Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir Combination as Second-line ART: a Randomised Controlled Trial (NCT NCT03991013)

NCT ID: NCT03991013

Last Updated: 2024-10-01

Results Overview

Proportion of participants with HIV viral load \<50 copies/mL at 24 weeks analysed by modified intention to treat (ITT) and according to the FDA snapshot algorithm

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

192 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

24 weeks

Results posted on

2024-10-01

Participant Flow

Stage 1 of the ARTIST study was a single-arm prospective cohort study of second-line TLD regimen with supplementary dolutegravir dose (50 mg twice daily) for two weeks in patients failing a NNRTI-based regimen. After completion of stage 1, the study progressed to enrol 130 participants in stage 2.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Stage 2: Supplementary Dose
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 2: Placebo Dose
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Placebo: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 1: TLD Regimen With Supplementary Dolutegravir Dose
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Overall Study
STARTED
65
65
62
Overall Study
COMPLETED
64
63
62
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
2
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Denominators indicate the numbers of participants with available viral sequences.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Stage 2: Supplementary Dose
n=65 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 2: Placebo Dose
n=65 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Placebo: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 1: TLD Regimen With Supplementary Dolutegravir Dose
n=62 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Total
n=192 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
38 years
n=65 Participants
39 years
n=65 Participants
37 years
n=62 Participants
38 years
n=192 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
42 Participants
n=65 Participants
47 Participants
n=65 Participants
43 Participants
n=62 Participants
132 Participants
n=192 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
23 Participants
n=65 Participants
18 Participants
n=65 Participants
19 Participants
n=62 Participants
60 Participants
n=192 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black
65 Participants
n=65 Participants
65 Participants
n=65 Participants
62 Participants
n=62 Participants
192 Participants
n=192 Participants
Weight
74 kg
n=65 Participants
80 kg
n=65 Participants
71 kg
n=62 Participants
77 kg
n=192 Participants
BMI
28.4 kg/m2
n=65 Participants
30.1 kg/m2
n=65 Participants
27.8 kg/m2
n=62 Participants
29.0 kg/m2
n=192 Participants
CD4 cell count
246 cells/μL
n=65 Participants
250 cells/μL
n=65 Participants
259 cells/μL
n=62 Participants
246 cells/μL
n=192 Participants
HIV-1 RNA
4.12 log10 copies/mL
n=65 Participants
4.01 log10 copies/mL
n=65 Participants
3.98 log10 copies/mL
n=62 Participants
4.02 log10 copies/mL
n=192 Participants
Time receiving first-line ART
77 months
n=65 Participants
93 months
n=65 Participants
62 months
n=62 Participants
88 months
n=192 Participants
Two fully active NRTIs
2 Participants
n=63 Participants • Denominators indicate the numbers of participants with available viral sequences.
2 Participants
n=57 Participants • Denominators indicate the numbers of participants with available viral sequences.
6 Participants
n=56 Participants • Denominators indicate the numbers of participants with available viral sequences.
10 Participants
n=176 Participants • Denominators indicate the numbers of participants with available viral sequences.
Resistance to 1 NRTI
15 Participants
n=63 Participants • Denominators indicate the numbers of participants with available viral sequences
10 Participants
n=57 Participants • Denominators indicate the numbers of participants with available viral sequences
14 Participants
n=56 Participants • Denominators indicate the numbers of participants with available viral sequences
39 Participants
n=176 Participants • Denominators indicate the numbers of participants with available viral sequences
Resistance to both NRTIs
46 Participants
n=63 Participants • Denominators indicate the numbers of participants with available viral sequences
45 Participants
n=57 Participants • Denominators indicate the numbers of participants with available viral sequences
36 Participants
n=56 Participants • Denominators indicate the numbers of participants with available viral sequences
127 Participants
n=176 Participants • Denominators indicate the numbers of participants with available viral sequences
TFV-DP concentration
948 fmol/punch
n=65 Participants
1052 fmol/punch
n=65 Participants
1186 fmol/punch
n=62 Participants
960 fmol/punch
n=192 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Population: mITT analysis excludes those switching study drug for reasons of stopping contraception or desire to become pregnant, becoming pregnant, transfer out for nonclinical reasons, and death from non-HIV and nondrug causes.

Proportion of participants with HIV viral load \<50 copies/mL at 24 weeks analysed by modified intention to treat (ITT) and according to the FDA snapshot algorithm

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Stage 2: Supplementary Dose
n=64 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 2: Placebo Dose
n=65 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Placebo: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 1: TLD Regimen With Supplementary Dolutegravir Dose
n=62 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Virological Suppression at 24 Weeks
55 Participants
53 Participants
53 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Population: Sensitivity analysis excludes those excluded from mITT analysis, as well as loss to follow-up, missing viral load within the window, switching study drug for reasons other than treatment failure, and evidence of poor adherence (tenofovir diphosphate \<350 fmol/punch).

Proportion of participants with HIV viral load \<50 copies/mL at 24 weeks using pre-specified sensitivity analyses

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Stage 2: Supplementary Dose
n=64 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 2: Placebo Dose
n=61 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Placebo: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 1: TLD Regimen With Supplementary Dolutegravir Dose
n=60 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Virological Suppression at 24 Weeks (Sensitivity Analysis)
55 Participants
53 Participants
53 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: mITT analysis excludes those switching study drug for reasons of stopping contraception or desire to become pregnant, becoming pregnant, transfer out for nonclinical reasons, and death from non-HIV and nondrug causes.

Proportion of participants with HIV viral load \<50 copies/mL at 12 weeks analysed by modified ITT.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Stage 2: Supplementary Dose
n=64 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 2: Placebo Dose
n=65 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Placebo: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 1: TLD Regimen With Supplementary Dolutegravir Dose
n=60 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Virological Suppression at 12 Weeks (Modified ITT)
53 Participants
55 Participants
45 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Population: If any HIV-1 RNA after week 12 was ≥50 copies/mL, or if there was \<1 log10 decline in HIV-1 RNA from baseline, or if HIV-1 RNA was suppressed and sub- sequently rebound to ≥50 copies/mL, enhanced adherence counseling was performed, and HIV-1 RNA measurement was repeated after 2 weeks. If the repeat HIV-1 RNA was ≥500 copies/mL, a genotypic antiretroviral resistance test was performed.

To describe dolutegravir resistance or emergent resistance mutations to tenofovir or lamivudine in participants eligible for genotypic resistance testing by 24 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Stage 2: Supplementary Dose
n=3 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 2: Placebo Dose
n=3 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Placebo: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 1: TLD Regimen With Supplementary Dolutegravir Dose
n=1 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Antiretroviral Resistance Mutations by Genotypic Resistance Testing
0 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Change in CD4 count from screening to week 24

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Stage 2: Supplementary Dose
n=65 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 2: Placebo Dose
n=65 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Placebo: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 1: TLD Regimen With Supplementary Dolutegravir Dose
n=62 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
CD4 Change at 24 Weeks
88 cells/μL
Interval 45.0 to 138.0
75 cells/μL
Interval 18.0 to 127.0
99 cells/μL
Interval 36.0 to 163.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 weeks

To describe grade 3 or 4 adverse events and serious adverse events

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Stage 2: Supplementary Dose
n=65 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 2: Placebo Dose
n=65 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Placebo: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 1: TLD Regimen With Supplementary Dolutegravir Dose
n=62 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Adverse Events
4 Participants
5 Participants
12 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 weeks

To describe all-cause mortality.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Stage 2: Supplementary Dose
n=65 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 2: Placebo Dose
n=65 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Placebo: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 1: TLD Regimen With Supplementary Dolutegravir Dose
n=62 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
All-cause Mortality
1 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Population: We monitored adherence with tenofovir diphosphate (TFV-DP) concentrations using stored dried blood spot specimens.

To describe tenofovir-diphosphate (TFV-DP) concentrations (ng/mL) at 24 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Stage 2: Supplementary Dose
n=63 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 2: Placebo Dose
n=64 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Placebo: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 1: TLD Regimen With Supplementary Dolutegravir Dose
n=62 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Adherence to Treatment
1354 fmol/punch
Interval 930.0 to 1873.0
1393 fmol/punch
Interval 1098.0 to 1811.0
1186 fmol/punch
Interval 859.0 to 1905.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: First 28 days

To evaluate the geometric mean ratio (GMR) of dolutegravir trough concentrations on day 7 versus day 28

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Stage 2: Supplementary Dose
n=13 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 2: Placebo Dose
n=11 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Placebo: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 1: TLD Regimen With Supplementary Dolutegravir Dose
n=12 Participants
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Geometric Mean Ratio (GMR) of Dolutegravir Trough Concentrations on Day 7 Versus Day 28
1.654 ratio
Interval 1.404 to 1.948
0.637 ratio
Interval 0.485 to 0.837
1.654 ratio
Interval 1.404 to 1.948

Adverse Events

Stage 2: Supplementary Dose

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Stage 2: Placebo Dose

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 5 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Stage 1: TLD Regimen With Supplementary Dolutegravir Dose

Serious events: 9 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Stage 2: Supplementary Dose
n=65 participants at risk
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 2: Placebo Dose
n=65 participants at risk
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Placebo: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 1: TLD Regimen With Supplementary Dolutegravir Dose
n=62 participants at risk
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Infections and infestations
severe COVID-19
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/62 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
Psychiatric disorders
acute psychosis
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/62 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
fractured tibia
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
1.6%
1/62 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
thrombocytopenia
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
1.6%
1/62 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
Renal and urinary disorders
urinary tract infection
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
1.6%
1/62 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
incident pulmonary tuberculosis
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
1.6%
1/62 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
stab chest
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
1.6%
1/62 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
Renal and urinary disorders
acute kidney injury
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
1.6%
1/62 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
Gastrointestinal disorders
gastritis
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
1.6%
1/62 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
Gastrointestinal disorders
perianal abscess
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
1.6%
1/62 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
condylomata acuminata
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
1.6%
1/62 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Stage 2: Supplementary Dose
n=65 participants at risk
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 2: Placebo Dose
n=65 participants at risk
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Placebo: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a matching placebo taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Stage 1: TLD Regimen With Supplementary Dolutegravir Dose
n=62 participants at risk
Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet daily with an additional dolutegravir 50 mg dose taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days. Dolutegravir 50 mg: Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir fixed-dose combination tablet with a lead-in supplementary dose of 50 mg dolutegravir taken 12 hours later for the first 14 days, with continuation of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir for the duration of the study (48 weeks).
Psychiatric disorders
acute psychosis
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/62 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
incident pulmonary tuberculosis
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/62 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
Endocrine disorders
raised random glucose
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
3.1%
2/65 • Number of events 2 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/62 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
Renal and urinary disorders
acute kidney injury
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
3.1%
2/65 • Number of events 2 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
1.6%
1/62 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
Nervous system disorders
headache
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/62 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
neutropenia
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
1.6%
1/62 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
Cardiac disorders
raised blood pressure
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/65 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.
1.6%
1/62 • Number of events 1 • 48 weeks
Adverse events were evaluated and graded at all study visits according to the Division of AIDS Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Paediatric Adverse Events.

Additional Information

Prof Graeme Meintjes

University of Cape Town

Phone: +27 (0) 21 4066075

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place