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Evaluating the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Raltegravir in Infants

Completed
Conditions
HIV Infections
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01828073
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to determine the washout pharmacokinetics (PK) and safety of in utero/intrapartum exposure to maternal raltegravir (RAL) in infants born to pregnant women with HIV infection who received RAL 400 mg twice daily. The study also provided data for the development of an infant RAL starting dosing regimen for IMPAACT P1110 (NCT01780831).

Detailed Description

Study participants were enrolled in two cohorts.

* Cohort 1 enrolled mother-infant pairs in which the infant was expected to be ≥2000 grams at birth (i.e. full term) at time of enrollment and the mother was living with HIV and received RAL 400 mg twice daily for at least 2 weeks prior to delivery and continued to receive antiretroviral (ARV) drugs during labor.

* Cohort 2 enrolled mother-infant pairs in which the infant was expected to be ≤2500 grams at birth \[i.e. low birth weight (LBW)\] at time of enrollment and the mother was living with HIV and received at least one dose of RAL 400 mg within 2 to 24 hours prior to delivery.

Cohorts 1 and 2 provided pharmacokinetics and safety data of in utero and intrapartum exposure to maternal RAL in full-term and LBW infants, respectively. Also, the study data were pooled with data from IMPAACT P1066 (NCT00485264) (Cohorts IV and V) and P1026s (NCT00042289) to determine the starting RAL dosing regimen for full-term and LBW infants in IMPAACT P1110 (NCT01780831).

The study initially opened accrual to Cohort 1 under protocol Version 1.0. Upon completion of accrual and follow-up of Cohort 1, the protocol was amended and accrual to and follow-up of Cohort 2 was under protocol Version 2.0.

No study-specific treatment was given to the participants during this study. The women (mothers) received RAL for clinical indications outside of the study. Infants received standard of care ARV therapy for prophylaxis of perinatal transmission of HIV as prescribed by their primary care physicians.

Cohort 1 mother-infant pairs were enrolled prior to delivery. The women were followed-up until discharge from the labor/delivery unit. Infants were followed from birth through 20 weeks after birth. If infant was eligible for PK sampling (see "Eligibility" section), blood samples were collected at 1-5, 8-14, 18-24, and 30-36 hours after birth. Protocol defined infant safety evaluations were at birth, and at 8-14 hours, 30-36 hours, 1 week and 20 weeks after birth.

Cohort 2 mother-infant pairs were enrolled prior to delivery or within 48 hours after delivery. The women were followed-up until discharge from the labor/delivery unit. Infants were followed from birth/entry through 6 weeks after birth. If infant was eligible for PK sampling, blood samples were collected at 1-6, 12-24, 36-48, 72-84, and 108-132 hours and 7-14 days after birth. Protocol defined infant safety evaluations were at entry/birth, and at 36-48 hours, 72-84 hours, 1 week and 6 weeks after birth.

For both cohorts, all infants regardless of whether they were eligible for PK sampling were included in the safety analyses. Infant safety data included adverse birth outcomes, signs/symptoms, diagnoses and chemistry/hematology test results. Protocol required chemistry tests were AST, ALT, serum creatinine, total bilirubin and direct bilirubin. Protocol required hematology tests were CBC with differential and platelet count. Also included in the safety data were additional laboratory events done outside of the study but considered by the site as relevant information.

For both cohorts, maternal blood and cord blood for RAL concentration testing were collected at delivery when specimen collection was possible. The optional genotypic testing (i.e. testing was done only if the mother consented) was limited to infants who were eligible for PK sampling. Information obtained about the effect of UGT1A1 polymorphisms on the PK of RAL was thought to provide a better understanding of the effect of genetics on the metabolism of RAL in neonates.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

M-I pairs enrolled prior to delivery

  • Documentation of HIV-1 infection.
  • Viable singleton or multiple birth pregnancy based on clinical or other obstetrical measurements with infant birth weight anticipated to be less than or equal to 2,500 grams
  • RAL is currently used as part of maternal ARV regimen and planned to continue through labor and delivery
  • Willing and intends to deliver at the study-affiliated clinic or hospital
  • Willing and able to sign informed consent for participation of herself and her infant. Participant must be of an age to provide legal informed consent as defined by the country in which she resides. If not, informed consent must be signed by a legal guardian.

Cohort 2: Maternal Study

Exclusion Criteria

M-I pairs enrolled prior to delivery

  • Receipt of disallowed medications (phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin) within 4 weeks prior to enrollment or intent to be on any of the disallowed medications prior to delivery.

Cohort 2: Infant PK Blood Sampling Eligibility Criteria: M-I pairs enrolled prior to delivery

Infants were enrolled prior to delivery so there were no infant study eligibility criteria. Only infants who met the following criteria were eligible for PK blood sampling:

  • Infant born to woman who received at least one dose of RAL within 2 to 24 hours prior to delivery. Dose administered to mother must have been at least 2 hours prior to delivery to allow time for adequate absorption and distribution.
  • Infant birth weight less than or equal to 2,500 grams
  • Infant not receiving disallowed medications (phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin) as described in the protocol. If these medications are required for the infant's care, the infant will be ineligible for further PK sampling. PK data will be obtained up to the time of the introduction of the disallowed medication.
  • Infant less than or equal to 48 hours of age
  • Infant does not have any severe congenital malformation or other medical condition not compatible with life or that would interfere with study participation or interpretation, as judged by the examining clinician

Cohort 2: Maternal Study Inclusion Criteria: M-I pairs enrolled after delivery

  • Documentation of HIV-1 infection.
  • Received at least one dose of RAL within 2 to 24 hours prior to delivery
  • Willing and able to sign informed consent for participation of herself and her infant. Participant must be of an age to provide legal informed consent as defined by the country in which she resides. If not, informed consent must be signed by a legal guardian.

Cohort 2: Maternal Study Exclusion Criteria: M-I pairs enrolled after delivery

  • Receipt of disallowed medications (phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin) within 4 weeks prior to delivery

Cohort 2: Infant Study Inclusion Criteria: M-I pairs enrolled after delivery

  • Infant birth weight less than or equal to 2,500 grams
  • Infant less than or equal to 48 hours of age

Cohort 2: Infant Study Exclusion Criteria: M-I pairs enrolled after delivery

  • Received disallowed medications (phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin)
  • Infant has a severe congenital malformation or other medical condition not compatible with life or that would interfere with study participation or interpretation, as judged by the examining clinician

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Cohort 1: Full term infants exposed in utero to maternal RALRaltegravirInfants, who were expected to be ≥2000 grams at birth (i.e. full-term) at time of enrollment, born to women with HIV-1 infection who received RAL 400 mg twice daily for at least two weeks prior to delivery and continued to receive ARVs during labor. The group also includes the mothers of these infants.
Cohort 2: LBW infants exposed in utero to maternal RALRaltegravirInfants, who were expected to be ≤2500 grams at birth (i.e. LBW) at time of enrollment, born to women with HIV-1 infection who received at least one dose of RAL 400 mg within 2 to 24 hours prior to delivery. The group also includes the mothers of these infants.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
PK Parameter: Neonatal RAL Elimination Half-life (T1/2)Infant blood specimens were collected at 1-5, 8-14, 18-24, and 30-36 hours after birth for Cohort 1; and at 1-6, 12-24, 36-48, 72-84, and 108-132 hours after birth, and on day 7-14 for Cohort 2.

Time required for neonatal plasma concentration to decrease by one-half. T1/2 was estimated using the terminal 3 concentration-time points for each infant when available.

Infant Total BilirubinMeasured at 8-14 hours (Visit 1), 30-36 hours (Visit 2) and 1-2 weeks (Visit 3) after birth for Cohort 1; and at 36-48 hours (Visit 1), 72-84 hours (Visit 2) and 1 week (Visit 3)after birth for Cohort 2.

Total bilirubin measured from infant blood specimens.

Number of Infants Who Received Treatment to Reduce Bilirubin or for JaundiceAssessed from entry through around week 1 after birth

Assessment if infant received exchange transfusion, Phototherapy, or other treatment to reduce bilirubin or for jaundice

Ratio of Cord Blood to Maternal Blood RAL ConcentrationsMaternal blood samples were scheduled to be collected within 1 hour after delivery and cord blood sample were collected immediately after cord was clamped

Ratio of the neonatal cord blood RAL concentration to the mother's plasma RAL concentration at birth

Number of Infants Who Met Composite Safety Endpoint (Grade 3/4 Adverse Event, Adverse Birth Outcome, Death)Assessed at entry through Week 20 for Cohort 1 infants and through Week 6 for Cohort 2 infants.

An infant was said to have met the composite safety endpoint if any of the following was observed:

* adverse events (AEs) of Grade 3 or 4 as defined in DAIDS AE Grading Table

* adverse birth outcomes including stillbirth and low birth weight (LBW), or

* death.

Stillbirth could only be observed on infants enrolled prior to delivery. Cohort 2 enrolled LBW infants and prematurity and growth restriction which were highly linked to LBW were considered as baseline events and not AEs or adverse birth outcome for Cohort 2 infants.

Infant Direct BilirubinMeasured at 8-14 hours (Visit 1), 30-36 hours (Visit 2) and 1-2 weeks (Visit 3) after birth for Cohort 1; and at 36-48 hours (Visit 1), 72-84 hours (Visit 2) and 1 week (Visit 3)after birth for Cohort 2.

Direct bilirubin measured from infant blood specimens.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Neonatal RAL Elimination (T1/2) by UGT1A1 Genotype Group (Normal VS Mutation)Genotype was assessed close to birth and if this is not possible at 1-2 wks after birth. PK samples were collected at 1-5, 8-14, 18-24 and 30-36 hrs after birth for Cohort 1; 1-6, 12-24, 36-48, 72-84 and 108-132 hrs after birth, and day 7-14 for Cohort 2.

Neonatal RAL elimination was the time required for neonatal plasma concentration to decrease by one-half. Genotyping for polymorphisms of UGT1A1 were performed on infants who were eligible for PK sampling and were consented by their mothers/guardians(i.e. genotyping was optional) . The goal of the genotypic analysis is to determine if certain polymorphisms, particularly those with the UGT1A1\*28/\*28 genotype have slower RAL elimination than those with the UGT1A1\*1/\*1 genotype.

Trial Locations

Locations (19)

Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital NICHD CRS

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Chiang Mai, Thailand

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital CRS

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Memphis, Tennessee, United States

University of California, UC San Diego CRS- Mother-Child-Adolescent HIV Program

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La Jolla, California, United States

Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center NICHD CRS

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Bronx, New York, United States

Jacobi Med. Ctr. Bronx NICHD CRS

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Bronx, New York, United States

Hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceicao NICHD CRS

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Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil

Hospital Federal dos Servidores do Estado NICHD CRS

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Johns Hopkins Univ. Baltimore NICHD CRS

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Boston Medical Center Ped. HIV Program NICHD CRS

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC)

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Moshi, Tanzania

Univ. of California San Francisco NICHD CRS

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San Francisco, California, United States

Usc La Nichd Crs

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Los Angeles, California, United States

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA NICHD CRS

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Los Angeles, California, United States

Univ. of Florida Jacksonville NICHD CRS

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Miller Children's Hosp. Long Beach CA NICHD CRS

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Long Beach, California, United States

Seattle Children's Research Institute CRS

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Seattle, Washington, United States

Hosp. Geral De Nova Igaucu Brazil NICHD CRS

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Univ. of Sao Paulo Brazil NICHD CRS

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Sao Paulo, Brazil

Soweto IMPAACT CRS

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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