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Once-daily Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment Regimen Administration in HIV-1 Infected Children in Burkina Faso (ANRS 12103 BURKINAME)

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
HIV Infections
AIDS
Registration Number
NCT00122538
Lead Sponsor
French National Agency for Research on AIDS and Viral Hepatitis
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to try a known antiretroviral combination in HIV- infected children with only one intake a day, in order to simplify the prescription and improve adherence to treatment. This is what is called a phase II clinical trial, only recruiting and following a small number of children (50) during one year to evaluate the quantity of drug in the blood just before it is taken and one to three hours after it is taken. The other important objective is to study the tolerance of drugs in that mode of prescription of the triple combination.

Detailed Description

The data relating to pharmacology tolerance and efficacy of the once-daily combination of 3TC + ddI + EFV have never been studied.

This regimen may lead to a better treatment of the HIV-1 infected children in developing countries, as well as in Europe. Because of its simplicity it would facilitate observance that is one of the essential parameters of efficacy of treatments.

The main objectives are those of a phase II clinical trial:

* Assess the virological and immunological efficacy of a once daily HAART regimen comprising lamivudine (3TC) + didanosine (ddI) + efavirenz (EFV) \[pediatric reference\];

* Analyse the pharmacological characteristics of this combination in children;

* Assess the tolerance;

* Study the appearance of resistance;

* Evaluate the observance to treatment.

50 HIV-1 infected children aged 30 months to 15 years whose clinical and immunological state (stage B or C) requires antiretroviral treatment, will be included in the study. They should be naive of any ARV treatment (except the treatment received in the framework of PMTCT (Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission).

Data Collection and Development of the Study:

* Monthly clinical examination;

* RNA HIV-1 and CD4 counts;

* Pharmacological dosages;

* Haematology and biochemistry surveillance;

* Genotypic resistance at inclusion; and, in case of unsuccess or failure,

* Assessment of observance according to alternate methods.

Laboratory examinations will be carried out at Centre Muraz except for genotyping and for pharmacological tests sent to Montpellier Teaching Hospital (France).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
52
Inclusion Criteria
  • HIV-1 infected children
  • Weight over 12 kgs
  • Age over 30 months
  • Clinical stage requiring HAART
  • Naive to antiretroviral treatment (except PMTCT prophylaxis)
  • Mother's or tutor's informed consent signed
Exclusion Criteria
  • HIV-2 or dual HIV infection
  • Previous antiretroviral therapy
  • Children unable to swallow pills
  • Known resistance to non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of patients with HIV RNA less than 400 copies per ml and less than 50 copies per ml at month 12 (M12)12 and 24 months
Cmin and Cmax for the three drugs15 days
Grade 3 or 4 undesirable effects frequencythrough out the trial
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of patients with CD4 greater than 25 percent at M12 and M2412 and 24 months
Amplitude of viral load reduction12 and 24 months
Slope of CD4 compared with the initial values12 and 24 months
Percentage of patients lost to follow-up12 and 24 months
Percentage of deaths and of B or C classing eventsThrough out the trial
Percentage of treatment interruptionThrough out the trial
Percentage and type of resistance mutations12 and 24 months
Percentage of patients forgetting more than one pill within the last three daysThrough out the trial

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Service de pediatrie, CHU Sanou Souro

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Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

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