HIV InfectionsPhase 3NCT02938520
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Long-acting Intramuscular Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine for Maintenance of Virologic Suppression Following Switch From an Integrase Inhibitor in HIV-1 Infected Therapy Naive Participants
A Phase 3 study testing Cabotegravir (CAB) tablet, Rilpivirine (RPV) tablet and Cabotegravir - Injectable Suspension (CAB LA) in people with HIV Infections, run by ViiV Healthcare at 108 sites in 11 countries.
Trial summary
The First Long-Acting Injectable Regimen (FLAIR) study is being conducted to establish if human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) infected adult participants whose virus is virologically suppressed on an integrase inhibitor single tablet regimen (INI STR) will remain suppressed after switching to a two-drug… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- HIV Infections
- What is being tested?
- Cabotegravir (CAB) tablet, Rilpivirine (RPV) tablet and Cabotegravir - Injectable Suspension (CAB LA)
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 631 participants
- Where
- 108 sitesin 11 countries
- Study dates
- 27 Oct 2016to 31 Dec 2029
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Inclusion Criteria: - HIV-1 infected, ART-naive men or women aged 18 years or greater at the time of signing the informed consent. - HIV-1 infection as documented by Screening plasma HIV-1 RNA >=1000 c/mL; - Antiretroviral-naive (<=10 days of prior therapy with any antiretroviral agent following a diagnosis of HIV-1 infection). Any previous exposure to an HIV integrase inhibitor or non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor will be exclusionary. - Female Participants: A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant at Screening and first day of Induction Phase (as confirmed by a negative serum human chorionic gonadotrophin [hCG] test), not lactating, and at least one of the following conditions applies: Non-reproductive potential defined as: Pre-menopausal females with one of the following: Documented tubal ligation; Documented hysteroscopic tubal occlusion procedure with follow-up confirmation of bilateral tubal occlusion; Hysterectomy; Documented Bilateral Oophorectomy; Postmenopausal defined as 12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea [in questionable cases a blood sample with simultaneous follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and estradiol levels consistent with menopause. Females on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and whose menopausal status is in doubt will be required to use one of the highly effective contraception methods if they wish to continue their HRT during the study. Otherwise, they must discontinue HRT to allow confirmation of post-menopausal status prior to study enrolment. Reproductive potential and agrees to follow one of the options listed in the Modified List of Highly Effective Methods for Avoiding Pregnancy in Females of Reproductive Potential (FRP) from 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication, throughout the study, and for at least 30 days after discontinuation of all oral study medications and for at least 52 weeks after discontinuation of CAB LA and RPV LA. The investigator is responsible for ensuring that participants understand how to properly use these methods of contraception. All participants in the study should be counseled on safer sexual practices including the use and benefit/risk of effective barrier methods (e.g., male condom) and on the risk of HIV transmission to an uninfected partner. - Capable of giving signed informed consent which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the consent form and in this protocol. - In France, a participant will be eligible for inclusion in this study only if either affiliated to or a beneficiary of a social security category.
Exclusion Criteria: - Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed during the study. - Any evidence at Screening of an active Centers for Disease and Prevention Control (CDC) Stage 3 disease, except cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma not requiring systemic therapy or historic or current cluster of differentiation4+ (CD4+) cell count <200 cells/ cubic millimeter (mm^3) are not exclusionary. - Participants with known moderate to severe hepatic impairment. - Any pre-existing physical or mental condition (including substance abuse disorder) which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may interfere with the participant's ability to comply with the dosing schedule and/or protocol evaluations or which may compromise the safety of the participant. - Participants determined by the Investigator to have a high risk of seizures, including participants with an unstable or poorly controlled seizure disorder. A participant with a prior history of seizure may be considered for enrolment if the Investigator believes the risk of seizure recurrence is low. All cases of prior seizure history should be discussed with the Medical Monitor prior to enrolment. - Participant who, in the investigator's judgment, poses a significant suicide risk. Participant's recent history of suicidal behavior and/or suicidal ideation should be considered when evaluating for suicide risk. - The participant has a tattoo or other dermatological condition overlying the gluteus region which may interfere with interpretation of injection site reactions. - Evidence of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection based on the results of testing at Screening for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), Hepatitis B core antibody (anti HBc), Hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) and HBV dioxyribose nucleic acid (DNA) as follows: Participants positive for HBsAg are excluded; Participants negative for anti-HBs but positive for anti-HBc (negative HBsAg status) and positive for HBV DNA are excluded. Note: Participants positive for anti-HBc (negative HBsAg status) and positive for anti-HBs (past and/or current evidence) are immune to HBV and are not excluded. - Asymptomatic individuals with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection will not be excluded, however Investigators must carefully assess if therapy specific for HCV infection is required; participants who are anticipated to require HCV treatment prior to Week 48 of the Maintenance Phase must be excluded. HCV treatment on study may be permitted post Week 48, following consultation with the Medical Monitor. Participants with HCV co-infection will be allowed entry into Phase 3 studies if: Liver enzymes meet entry criteria; HCV Disease has undergone appropriate work-up, HCV is not advanced, and will not require treatment prior to the Week 48 visit. Additional information (where available) on participants with HCV co-infection at screening should include results from any liver biopsy, fibroscan, ultrasound, or other fibrosis evaluation, history of cirrhosis or other decompensated liver disease, prior treatment, and timing/plan for HCV treatment. In the event that recent biopsy or imaging data is not available or is inconclusive, the Fib-4 score will be used to verify eligibility. A Fib-4 score > 3.25 is exclusionary; Fib-4 scores 1.45 - 3.25 requires Medical Monitor consultation. Fibrosis 4 Score Formula: (Age x AST)/(Platelets x [square root of ALT]). - Unstable liver disease (as defined by any of the following: presence of ascites, encephalopathy, coagulopathy, hypoalbuminemia, esophageal or gastric varices, or persistent jaundice), known biliary abnormalities (with the exception of Gilbert's syndrome or asymptomatic gallstones or otherwise stable chronic liver disease per investigator assessment). - History of liver cirrhosis with or without hepatitis viral co-infection. - Ongoing or clinically relevant pancreatitis. - All participants will be screened for syphilis (rapid plasma reagin [RPR]). Participants with untreated syphilis infection, defined as a positive RPR without clear documentation of treatment, are excluded. Participants with a positive RPR test who have not been treated may be rescreened at least 30 days after completion of antibiotic treatment for syphilis. - Ongoing malignancy other than cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma, basal cell carcinoma, or resected, non-invasive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, or cervical, anal or penile intraepithelial neoplasia; other localized malignancies require agreement between the investigator and the study Medical Monitor for inclusion of the participant prior to enrollment. - Any condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may interfere with the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of the drug or render the participant unable to receive study medication. - History or presence of allergy or intolerance to the study drugs or their components or drugs of their class. In addition, if heparin is used during pharmacokinetic sampling (PK) sampling, participants with a history of sensitivity to heparin or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia must not be enrolled. - Current or anticipated need for chronic anti-coagulation. - Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) >=3 times upper limit normal (ULN). - Clinically significant cardiovascular disease, as defined by history/evidence of congestive heart failure, symptomatic arrhythmia, angina/ischemia, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) or any clinically significant cardiac disease. - Exposure to an experimental drug and/or experimental vaccine within 28 days or 5 half-lives of the test agent, or twice the duration of the biological effect of the test agent, whichever is longer, prior to the first dose of investigational product (IP). - Treatment with any of the following agents within 28 days of Screening: radiation therapy; cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents; tuberculosis (TB) therapy, with the exception of treatment of latent TB with isoniazid; Immunomodulators that alter immune responses (such as chronic systemic corticosteroids, interleukins, or interferons). Note: Participants using short-term (e.g. =<21 day) systemic corticosteroid treatment, topical, inhaled or intranasal corticosteroids are eligible for enrollment. - Treatment with an HIV-1 immunotherapeutic vaccine within 90 days of Screening. - Treatment with any agent, except recognized ART as allowed above, with documented activity against HIV-1 within 28 days of the first dose of IP. - Use of medications which are associated with Torsades de Pointes - Any evidence of primary resistance to non-nuclease reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) (except for K103N which is allowed), or any known resistance to INIs from historical resistance test results. Note: re-tests of Screening genotypes are allowed only at the discretion of the study virologist. - Participants who are HLA-B*5701 positive and are unable to use an nuclease reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI) backbone that does not contain abacavir (participants who are HLA-B*5701 positive may be enrolled if they use a NRTI backbone that does not contain abacavir; HLA-B*5701 positive participants may be excluded from the study if local provision of an alternate NRTI backbone is not possible). - Any verified Grade 4 laboratory abnormality. A single repeat test is allowed during the Screening Phase to verify a result. - Any acute laboratory abnormality at Screening, which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would preclude the participant's participation in the study of an investigational compound. - Participant has estimated creatinine clearance <50 mL/min/1.73m^2 via the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation. - Participants who are currently participating in or anticipate to be selected for any other interventional study.
Trial locations and contacts
108 sites in 11 countries.
108 sites in 11 countries
United States25 sites
GSK Investigational Site
Atlanta, Georgia, 30312
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Augusta, Georgia, 30912-3130
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Aurora, Colorado, 80045
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Austin, Texas, 78705
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Bakersfield, California, 93301
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Bellaire, Texas, 77401
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Birmingham, Alabama, 35294
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Camden, New Jersey, 08103
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Dallas, Texas, 75246
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
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Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
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Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202
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Long Beach, California, 90813
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Longview, Texas, 75605
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Los Angeles, California, 90019
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Los Angeles, California, 90027
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Lynchburg, Virginia, 24501
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Macon, Georgia, 31201
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415
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New York, New York, 10029
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Omaha, Nebraska, 68198
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Orlando, Florida, 32806
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Providence, Rhode Island, 02904
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San Francisco, California, 94109
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Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20005
Spain18 sites
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A Coruña, 15006
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Barcelona, 08025
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Barcelona, 08907
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Bilbao, 48013
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Elche Alicante, 03203
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Ferrol, 15405
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Granada, 18016
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La Laguna Santa Cruz, 38320
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Madrid, 28040
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Madrid, 28041
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Madrid, 28046
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Murcia, 30003
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Murcia, 30120
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Palma de Mallorca, 07010
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Palma de Mallorca, 07198
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San SebastiAn de Los Rey, 28702
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 38010
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Santander, 39008
Russia13 sites
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Kazan', 420061
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Kemerovo, 650056
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Krasnodar, 350015
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Lipetsk, 398043
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Moscow, 115035
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Oryol, 302040
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Saint Petersburg, 190020
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Saint Petersburg, 193167
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Saint Petersburg, 196645
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Saratov, 410009
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Smolensk, 214006
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Toliyatti, 445846
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Yekaterinburg, 620102
Germany11 sites
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Berlin, 10439
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Berlin, 10787
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Bonn, 53127
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Essen, 45122
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Frankfurt, 60590
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Frankfurt, 60596
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Hamburg, 20146
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Hamburg, 20246
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Hanover, 30625
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München, 80336
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München, 80337
France8 sites
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Bobigny, 93009
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Lyon, 69437
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Marseille, 13003
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Paris, 75018
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Paris, 75475
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Paris, 75571
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Paris, 75651
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Paris, 75970
South Africa8 sites
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Bloemfontein, 9301
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Cape Town, 7925
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Durban, 4052
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Durban, 4091
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Johannesburg, 2113
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Middelburg, 1055
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Pretoria, 0087
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Winnie Mandela, 9400
United Kingdom7 sites
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Birmingham, B9 5SS
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Coventry, CV1 4FS
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Leeds Yorkshire, LS1 3EX
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London, E1 1BB
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London, NW3 2QG
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London, W2 1NY
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London, WC1E 6JB
Canada6 sites
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Montreal, Quebec, H2L 4P9
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Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6
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Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8
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Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1K2
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Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2N2
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Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2C7
Italy5 sites
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Brescia, 25123
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Milan, 20127
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Milan, 20157
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Monza MB, 20900
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Roma, 00149
Netherlands4 sites
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Amsterdam, 1105 AZ
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Groningen, 9713 GZ
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Rotterdam, 3079 DZ
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Utrecht, 3584 CX
Japan3 sites
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Aichi, 460-0001
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Osaka, 540-0006
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Tokyo, 162-8655
About this study
Official title: A Phase III, Randomized, Multicenter, Parallel-group, Open-Label Study Evaluating the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Long-Acting Intramuscular Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine for Maintenance of Virologic Suppression Following Switch From an Integrase Inhibitor Single Tablet Regimen in HIV-1 Infected Antiretroviral Therapy Naive Adult Participants
The First Long-Acting Injectable Regimen (FLAIR) study is being conducted to establish if human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) infected adult participants whose virus is virologically suppressed on an integrase inhibitor single tablet regimen (INI STR) will remain suppressed after switching to a two-drug intramuscular (IM) long-acting (LA) regimen of cabotegravir (CAB) and rilpivirine (RPV). In this study, the INI STR will be limited to abacavir/dolutegravir/lamivudine (ABC/DTG/3TC). FLAIR is a Phase 3, multi-phase, randomized, open label, active-controlled, multicenter, parallel-group, non-inferiority study in HIV-1, anti-retroviral therapy (ART)-naïve adult participants. This study is designed to demonstrate the non-inferior antiviral activity of switching to a two drug CAB LA 400 mg + RPV LA 600 mg regimen every 4 weeks (Q4W: monthly) compared to remaining on ABC/DTG/3TC over 48 weeks (4 weeks oral CAB + RPV, 44 weeks LA therapy). Participants who are HLA-B*5701 positive at Screening may enroll into the study and receive DTG plus a non-abacavir containing dual nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) regimen. Eligible participants will enroll into the Induction Phase of the study and receive ABC/DTG/3TC for 20 weeks (Week [-20] to Day 1). Participants who have an HIV 1 ribose nucleic acid (RNA) <50 copies per milliliter (c/mL) at Week (-4) will be randomized (1:1) into the Maintenance Phase at Day 1 to either continue ABC/DTG/3TC or to discontinue ABC/DTG/3TC and begin oral therapy with CAB 30 mg + RPV 25 mg once daily for approximately 4 Weeks, followed by monthly CAB LA + RPV LA injections from visit Week 4b until study completion or withdrawal. Participants who successfully complete Week 100 (without meeting study defined withdrawal criteria and who remain virologically suppressed through Week 96: HIV-1 RNA <50 c/mL) will be given the option to switch to the LA arm in the Extension Phase (using an optional oral lead-in with CAB + RPV) or be withdrawn from the study. Participants will continue to receive injections every 4 weeks during the Extension Phase until CAB LA and RPV LA are either locally approved and commercially available, the participant no longer derives clinical benefit, the participant meets a protocol-defined reason for discontinuation, or until development of either CAB LA or RPV LA is terminated.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections
- Being tested
- Cabotegravir (CAB) tablet, Rilpivirine (RPV) tablet, Cabotegravir - Injectable Suspension (CAB LA), Rilpivirine - Injectable Suspension (RPV LA), ABC/DTG/3TC STR - Tablet
- Keywords
- Antiretroviral agent, Maintenance, rilpivirine, dolutegravir, TMC278, Triumeq, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, once monthly, every 4 weeks, once daily, GSK1265744, CAB, Tivicay, Long-Acting Intramuscular rilpivirine, lamivudine, integrase inhibitor, Long-Acting Intramuscular Cabotegravir, ART naïve, cabotegravir, abacavir
- Medical subject headings
- HIV Infections
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Cabotegravir (CAB) tabletDrug
It is a white oval shaped film coated 30 mg tablets for oral administration. CAB Tablet is composed of cabotegravir sodium, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate, and white film-coat.
Rilpivirine (RPV) tabletDrug
It is a 25 mg tablet with off-white, round, biconvex, film-coated and debossed on one side with "TMC" and the other side with "25". Each tablet contains RPV hydrochloride, and the inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polysorbate 20, povidone K30 and silicified microcrystalline cellulose.
Cabotegravir - Injectable Suspension (CAB LA)Drug
It is a sterile white to slightly pink suspension containing 200 mg/mL of CAB as free acid for administration by intramuscular (IM) injection. Each vial is for single-dose use containing a withdrawable volume of 2.0 mL, and does not require dilution prior to administration. CAB LA is composed of cabotegravir free acid, polysorbate 20, polyethylene glycol 3350, mannitol, and water for injection.
Rilpivirine - Injectable Suspension (RPV LA)Drug
It is a sterile white suspension containing 300 mg/mL of RPV as the free base. The route of administration is by intramuscular (IM) injection. Each vial contains a nominal fill of 2.0 mL, and does not require dilution prior to administration. RPV LA requires refrigeration and must be protected from light. RPV LA is composed of RPV free base, poloxamer 338, sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate, citric acid monohydrate, glucose monohydrate, sodium hydroxide, water for injection.
ABC/DTG/3TC STR - TabletDrug
It is a purple, biconvex, oval, tablet debossed with "572 Tri" on one side, film-coated tablet contains abacavir sulphate equivalent to 600 mg of abacavir, dolutegravir sodium equivalent to 50 mg dolutegravir, and 300 mg of lamivudine. The inactive ABC/DTG/3TC tablet ingredients include D-mannitol, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and sodium starch glycolate.
DTG TabletDrug
It is a yellow, round, biconvex, 50 mg film-coated tablet debossed with "SV 572" on one side and "50" on the other side. Each tablet of DTG also contains the following inactive ingredients: D-mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone K29/32, sodium starch glycolate, and sodium stearyl fumarate.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| CAB LA + RPV LA every 4 weeks | Experimental | After Induction Phase with ABC/DTG/3TC (or DTG + two NRTIs), eligible participants will receive oral CAB 30 mg + RPV 25 mg once daily for approximately four weeks. At visit Week 4b subjects will receive an initial loading dose of CAB LA (600 mg) and RPV LA (900 mg) at Week 4b. From Week 8 onwards, subjects will receive CAB LA (400 mg) + RPV LA (600 mg) injections every 4 weeks. Receives: Drug: Cabotegravir (CAB) tablet; Drug: Rilpivirine (RPV) tablet; Drug: Cabotegravir - Injectable Suspension (CAB LA); Drug: Rilpivirine - Injectable Suspension (RPV LA) |
| ABC / DTG / 3TC (600 mg/50mg/300mg) once daily | Active comparator | After the Induction Phase with ABC/DTG/3TC (or DTG + two NRTIs), eligible participants will continue to receive oral ABC/DTG/3TC (or DTG + two NRTIs) initiated during the Induction Phase for 100 weeks. At the end of the Maintenance Phase, eligible participants receiving ABC/DTG/3TC (or DTG + two NRTIs) have the option to continue in the study by switching to CAB LA + RPV LA in the Extension Phase. These participants will transition to LA dosing at either Week 100 (direct to inject) or Week 104b (if using optional oral lead-in with CAB 30 mg + RPV 25 mg once daily). Receives: Drug: ABC/DTG/3TC STR - Tablet; Drug: DTG Tablet |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage of Participants With Virologic Failure (HIV-1 Ribonucleic Acid [RNA] >=50 Copies Per Millilter [mL]) Using Snapshot Algorithm at Week 48
Percentage of participants with virologic failure endpoint (HIV-1 RNA>=50 c/mL) as per Food and Drug Administration (FDA) snapshot algorithm at Week 48 was assessed to demonstrate the noninferior antiviral activity of switching to intramuscular (IM) CAB LA+RPV LA every 4 weeks compared to continuation of ABC/DTG/3TC regimen over 48 weeks in HIV-1 infected ARTexperienced participants. The HIV-1 RNA >=50 copies/mL per snapshot algorithm was determined by the last on-treatment HIV-1 RNA measurement within the Week 48 analysis visit window (+/- 6 weeks) or at time of discontinuation (if discontinuation occurred prior to Week 48 for reasons other than Adverse Event).
Measured: Week 48
Secondary outcomes (63)
Percentage of Participants With HIV-1 RNA <50 Copies/mL Using Snapshot Algorithm at Week 48
Percentage of participants with plasma HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL at Week 48 using FDA snapshot algorithm was assessed to demonstrate antiviral and immunologic activity of switching to IM CAB LA+RPV LA every 4 weeks compared to continuation of ABC/DTG/3TC. The HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL per snapshot algorithm was determined by last on-treatment HIV-1 RNA measurement within the Week 48 analysis visit window (+/- 6 weeks). Participants with no data in the analysis window were classificated as non-responders.
Measured: Week 48
Number of Participants With HIV-1 RNA <200 Copies/mL Using Snapshot Algorithm at Week 48
Percentage of participants with plasma HIV-1 RNA <200 copies/mL at Week 48 using the snapshot algorithm was assessed based on the antiviral and immunologic activity of switching to IM CAB LA+RPV LA every 4 weeks compared to continuation of ABC/DTG/3TC
Measured: Week 48
Number of Participants With Confirmed Virologic Failure (CVF) During the Maintenance Phase
The CVF is defined as rebound as indicated by two consecutive plasma HIV-1-RNA levels >=200 copies/mL after prior suppression to <200 copies/mL.
Measured: Week 48
Absolute Values for Plasma HIV-1 RNA at Week 48
Plasma for quantitative HIV-1 RNA were collected at indicated time points. Logarithm to base 10 (log10) values for plasma HIV-1 RNA has been presented.
Measured: Week 48
Change From Baseline Values for Plasma HIV-1 RNA at Week 48
Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline was defined as: HIV-1 RNA(log 10) at Week 48 minus HIV-1 RNA(log 10) at Baseline.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Week 48
Absolute Values for CD4+ Lymphocyte Count at Week 48
Blood samples were collected and CD4+ cell count assessment by flow cyclometry was carried out to evaluate the immunologic activity of switching to IM CAB LA+RPV LA every 4 weeks compared to ABC/DTG/3TC
Measured: Week 48
Change From Baseline Values for CD4+ Lymphocyte Count at Week 48
Blood samples were collected and CD4+ cell count assessment by flow cyclometry was carried out to evaluate the immunologic activity of switching to IM CAB LA+RPV LA every 4 weeks compared to ABC/DTG/3TC. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline was defined as post-dose visit value at Week 48 minus Maintenance Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 48
Number of Participants With Disease Progression
Data for participants who experienced disease progression to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Stage III or death has been presented. CDC stage is derived according to lowest post baseline CD4+ T-lympohocyte count and/or occurrence of AIDS-defining conditons (per 2014 CDC criteria).
Measured: Day 1 up to an average of 59 weeks
Number of Participants With Non-serious Adverse Events (Non-SAEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
An AE is any untoward medical occurrence temporally associated with the use of a study treatment, whether or not considered related to study treatment. A SAE is any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose results in death, is life-threatening, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in persistent disability/incapacity, is a congenital anomaly/birth defect, associated with liver injury and impaired liver function or any other situations as per medical or scientific judgment. Safety Population: all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of IP during maintenance phase and assessed according to actual treatment received. All Maintenance Phase AEs was presented including AEs with start date occurring on/after date of 1st dose of randomized treatment, up to and including start date of LTFU antiretroviral therapy for participants who discontinued from Q4W arm. Non-SAE counts in >=5% of participants within any arm is reported
Measured: Day 1 up to an average of 59 Weeks
Number of Participants With Severity of Adverse Events
Severity of adverse events (AEs) were defined as per The Division of acquired immuno deficiency syndrome (DAIDS) Table for Grading the Severity of Adult and Pediatric Adverse Events (DAIDS AE Grading Table) Version 2.0, November 2014. Severity grades for AEs were as Grade 1 (mild), Grade 2 (moderate), Grade 3 (severe), Grade 4 (Potentially life-threatening) and Grade 5 were all deaths related to an AE. All Maintenance Phase adverse events have been presented, which includes AEs with start date occuring on or after the date of first dose of randomized study treatment, up to and including the start date of LTFU antiretroviral therapy for participants who discontinued from the Q4W arm.
Measured: Up to Week 48
Absolute Values for Hematology Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: Basophils, Eosinophils, Leukocytes, Lymphocytes, Neutrophils, Monocytes, and Platelets
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameters including basophil, eosinophils, leukocytes, lymphocytes, neutrophils, monocytes, and platelets at indicated time points.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Hematology Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: Erythrocyte Mean Corpuscular Volume
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameter including erythrocyte mean corpuscular volume at indicated timepoints.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Hematology Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: Erythrocytes
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameters including erythrocytes at indicated timepoints.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Hematology Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: Hemoglobin
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameter including hemoglobin at indicated timepoints.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Hematology Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: Hematocrit
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameters including hematocrit at indicated timepoints.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) and Creatinine Kinase (CK)
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameters including ALT, ALP, AST and CK at indicated timepoints.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameter Over Time Including Week 48: Albumin
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameter-albumin at indicated timepoints.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin and Creatinine
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameters including bilirubin, creatinine and direct bilirubin at indicated timepoints.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameters: Total Carbon-dioxide (CO2), Chloride, Glucose, Phosphate, Potassium, Sodium and Urea Over Time Including Week 48
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameters which includes total CO2, chloride, glucose, phosphate, potassium, sodium and urea at indicated timepoints.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameter Over Time Including Week 48: Lipase
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameter-lipase at indicated timepoints.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameter Over Time Including Week 48: Creatinine Clearance.
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameter-creatinine clearance at indicated timepoints. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) will be estimated by the central laboratory using the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI).
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Fasting Lipid Panel Overtime Including Week 48
Blood samples were collected at Baseline and at Week 48 to assess fasting lipids which included total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL)cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Week 48
Number of Participants With Abnormal Urinalysis Parameter Over Time Including Week 48
The dipstick test gives results in a semi-quantitative manner and results for urinalysis parameters (ketones, glucose, bilirubin, occult blood, nitrite and blood protein) can be read as positive, trace, 1+, 2+, 3+ and 4+ indicating proportional concentrations in the urine sample. The urine parameters were graded according to DAIDS scale where Grade 1 indicates mild (trace to 1+), Grade 2 indicates moderate (2+) and Grade 3 indicates severe (3+ or higher). Only participants with abnormal findings for urinalysis at any visit has been presented.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 24 and 48
Number of Participants With Urine Potential of Hydrogen (pH) Over Time Including Week 48
Urine samples were collected for analysis of urine pH. pH is calculated on a scale of 0 to 14, values on the scale refer to the degree of alkalinity or acidity. A pH of 7 is neutral. A pH of less than 7 is acidic and a pH of greater than 7 is basic. Normal urine has a slightly acidic pH (5.0-6.0).
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 24 and 48
Change From Baseline for Hematology Parameters: Basophil, Eosinophils, Leukocytes, Lymphocytes, Neutrophils, Monocytes, and Platelets
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameters including basophil, eosinophils, leukocytes, lymphocytes, neutrophils, monocytes, and platelets at indicated timepoints. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline was defined as post-dose visit value minus Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline for Hematology Parameters: Erythrocyte Mean Corpuscular Volume
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameter including erythrocyte mean corpuscular volume at indicated timepoints. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline was defined as post-dose visit value minus Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline for Hematology Parameters: Erythrocytes
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameters including erythrocytes at indicated timepoints. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline was defined as post-dose visit value minus Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline for Hematology Parameters: Hematocrit
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameters including hematocrit at indicated timepoints. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline was defined as post-dose visit value minus Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline for Hematology Parameters: Hemoglobin
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameter including hemoglobin at indicated timepoints. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Baseline value is defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline was defined as post-dose visit value minus Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline in Clinical Chemistry Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: ALT, ALP, AST and CK
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameters including ALT, ALP, AST and CK. Baseline values is defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameter Over Time Including Week 48: Albumin
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameter-albumin. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin and Creatinine
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameters including bilirubin, creatinine and direct bilirubin. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Baseline value is defined as the latest pre-treatment assessment with a non-missing value. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameters Over Time Including Week 48
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameters which includes total CO2, chloride, glucose, phosphate, potassium, sodium and urea. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameter Over Time Including Week 48: Lipase
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameter-lipase. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameter Over Time Including Week 48: Creatinine Clearance
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameter-creatinine clearance. GFR will be estimated by the central laboratory using the CKD-EPI. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline Values for Fasting Lipid Panel and Glucose Overtime Including Week 48
Blood samples were collected at Baseline and at Week 48 to assess glucose and fasting lipids which included total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL)cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides. Only fasting data is presented for glucose and lipids. Baseline value is defined as the last available fasting recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at Week 48 visit (if collected while fasting) minus the Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Week 48
Change From Baseline Values in Urine Albumin/Creatinine Ratio and Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio Over Time Including Week 48
Urine biomarker samples were collected for the analysis of urine albumin/creatinine ratio and urine protein/creatinine ratio. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 24 and 48
Change From Baseline Values in Urine Creatinine Over Time Including Week 48
Urine biomarker samples were collected for the analysis of urine creatinine. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 24 and 48
Change From Baseline Values in Urine Phosphate Over Time Including Week 48
Urine biomarker samples were collected for the analysis of urine phosphate. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 24 and 48
Change From Baseline Values in Urine Retinol Binding Protein Over Time Including Week 48
Urine biomarker samples were collected for the analysis of urine retinol binding protein. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Week 48
Change From Baseline Values in Urine Specific Gravity Over Time Including Week 48
Urine biomarker samples were collected for the analysis of urine specific gravity. Urine specific gravity is a measure of the concentration of solutes in the urine and provides information on the kidney's ability to concentrate urine. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value. The urine specific gravity was measured as the ratio of urine density compared with water density.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 24 and 48
Change From Baseline Values in Urine pH Over Time Including Week 48
Urine samples were collected for analysis of urine pH. pH is calculated on a scale of 0 to 14, values on the scale refer to the degree of alkalinity or acidity. A pH of 7 is neutral. A pH of less than 7 is acidic and a pH of greater than 7 is basic. Normal urine has a slightly acidic pH (5.0-6.0). Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 24 and 48
Number of Participants Who Discontinued or Withdrawn Due to AEs Over Time Including Week 48
An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of a study treatment, whether or not considered related to the study treatment. All Maintenance Phase adverse events (start date occurring on or after the date of first dose of randomized study treatment) leading to withdrawal have been presented.
Measured: Up to Week 48
Percentage Change From Baseline in Fasting Lipids Overtime Including Week 48
Blood samples were collected at Baseline and at Week 48 to assess fasting lipids which included total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded fasting value up to and including the date of first Maintenance Phase dose of IP. Percentage change from baseline is calculated as: value at Week 48 (if collected while fasting) minus Baseline value divided by Baseline value multiplied by 100.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Week 48
Number of Participants With Phenotypic Resistance Through Week 48
Plasma samples were collected and analyzed from participants who met confirmed virologic withdrawal criteria. Phenotypic Resistance data for following drugs :CAB,dolutegravir(DTG),elvitegravir (EVG), raltegravir(RAL),delavirdine(DLV),efavirenz(EFV),etravirine(ETR),nevirapine(NVP),RPV,lamivudine(3TC),abacavir(ABC),emtricitabine(FTC),tenofovir(TDF),zidovudine(ZDV),stavudine(d4T),didanosine(ddI),atazanavir(ATV),darunavir(DRV),fosamprenavir(FPV),indinavir(IDV),lopinavir(LPV),nelfinavir(NFV),ritonavir(RTV), saquinavir(SQV) and tipranavir (TPV) in participants meeting CVF criteria is presented.Phenotypic resistance, partially sensitive, and Sensitive were defined based on fold change(FC) value from Monogram as:resistance (FC>clinical higher cutoff/biologic cutoff),partially sensitive (FC=clinical higher cutoff and > clinical lower cutoff),sensitive(FC<=clinical lower cutoff/biologic cutoff). The CVF population comprised of all participants in ITT-E population who met CVF criteria
Measured: Week 48
Number of Participants With Genotypic Resistance Through Week 48
Plasma samples were collected and analyzed from participants who met confirmed virologic withdrawal criteria. Genotypic Resistance data for the following drugs: DTG, EVG, RAL, DLV, EFV, ETR, NVP, RPV, 3TC, ABC, FTC, TDF, ZDV, d4T, ddI, ATV, DRV, FPV, IDV, LPV, NFV, RTV, SQV and TPV in participants meeting CVF criteria has been presented.
Measured: Week 48
Area Under the Curve (AUC) for CAB LA
AUC values are Bayesian pharmacokinetic (PK) parameter estimates obtained from a population PK meta-analysis of the data collected from studies 201584 and 201585# NCT02951052. Blood samples from the current study 201584 were collected at indicated time points to analyse concentration in plasma for CAB LA. The PK Population includes all participants who received CAB and / or RPV and undergo PK sampling during the study, and provide CAB and /or RPV plasma concentration data.
Measured: Pre-dose at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48; 1 Week post-dose at Weeks 5, 41, 2 hours post-dose at Weeks 4 and 48
AUC for RPV LA
AUC values are Bayesian PK parameter estimates obtained from a population PK meta-analysis of the data collected from studies 201584 and 201585# NCT02951052. Blood samples from the current study 201584 were collected at indicated time points to analyse concentration in plasma for RPV LA
Measured: Pre-dose at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48; 1 Week post-dose at Weeks 5, 41, 2 hours post-dose at Weeks 4 and 48
Plasma Trough Concentration (Ctrough) for CAB LA Evaluable
Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis of CAB LA.
Measured: Pre-dose at Weeks 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Ctrough for RPV LA Evaluable
Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis of RPV LA.
Measured: Pre-dose at Weeks 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Maximum Concentration (Cmax) in Plasma for CAB LA Evaluable at Week 41
Blood samples will be collected at indicated time points for PK analysis of CAB LA.
Measured: Week 41- 1 Week post dose
Cmax in Plasma for RPV LA Evaluable at Week 41
Blood samples will be collected at indicated time points for PK analysis of RPV LA.
Measured: Week 41- 1 Week post dose
Change From Week 5 in Dimension Scores Using Perception of Injection Questionnaire (PIN)-Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)
PIN questionnaire explores bother of pain at injection site and injection site reactions (ISR),anxiety before and after injection, willingness to receive HIV injectable treatment and satisfaction with mode of treatment administration of individuals receiving injection and perceptions associated with receiving injections.This measure contains 21 items: pain at injection site, local site reactions, impact on functioning and willingness to pursue injectable treatment outside clinical trial. Scores range from 1 to 5; questions are phrased to ensure that 1:most favorable perception of vaccination, and 5:most unfavorable.Dimension scores include bother from ISR, leg movement, sleep and acceptability.Score of a domain is calculated as mean of all items with domain.Higher scores represent worse perception of injection.LOCF was primary method of analysis
Measured: Weeks 5 and at Weeks 41 and 48
Percentage of Participants With Extremely or Very Acceptable Pain and Local Reaction: Acceptability Score on PIN Questionnaire
PIN questionnaire explores bother of pain at injection site and injection site reactions (ISR),anxiety before and after injection, willingness to receive HIV injectable treatment, following visit and satisfaction with mode of treatment administration of individuals receiving injection and perceptions associated with receiving injections.This measure contains 21 items: pain at injection site, local site reactions, impact on functioning and willingness to pursue injectable treatment outside clinical trial. Scores range from 1 to 5; questions are phrased to ensure that 1:most favorable perception of vaccination, and 5:most unfavorable.Dimension scores include bother from ISR, leg movement, sleep and acceptability.Score of a domain is calculated as mean of all items with domain.Higher scores represent worse perception of injection.LOCF was primary method of analysis.
Measured: Weeks 5, 41 and 48
Change From Baseline in Life Satisfaction (LISAT) Using HIV/AIDs-targeted Quality of Life (HATQoL) Questionnaire
The HATQoL questionnaire was used to assess health related QoL (HRQoL). It comprises of three dimensions: life satisfaction (LISAT), medication worries (MEDWO) and disclosure worries (DISWO). For LISAT domain, each question is scored as 1-5, where 5 corresponds to satisfaction 'all of time' and 1 as 'none of time'. Total score for the LISAT domain (sum of item scores for questions 1a to 1d) is transformed to a 0-100 scale using formula:[100 divided by (20 minus 4)]*(raw total score for LISAT minus 4). Higher the LISAT score, greater satisfaction to life. Transformed dimension score for each domain was summarized and analyzed. LOCF was used as primary method of analysis. Measure type was considered as mean for adjusted mean and dispersion measure as 95% CI. Baseline value is defined as the last available value up to and including the date of first Maintenance phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as value at post-dose visit minus Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 24 and 48
Change From Baseline in HIV Medication, MEDWO Using HATQoL
The HATQoL questionnaire was used to assess HRQoL. It comprises of three dimensions: LISAT, MEDWO and DISWO. For the MEDWO domain, each question is scored as 1-5, where 5 is associated with medication worry 'none of the time' and 1 as 'all of the time'. The total score for the MEDWO domain (sum of item scores for questions 2a to 3e) is transformed to a 0-100 scale using formula: [100 divided by (25 minus 5)]* (raw total score for MEDWO minus 5). Higher MEDWO scores correspond to lower medication worries. Transformed dimension score for each domain was summarized and analyzed. LOCF was used as primary method of analysis. Measure type was considered as mean for adjusted mean and dispersion measure as 95% CI. Baseline value is defined as the last available value up to and including the date of first Maintenance phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as value at post-dose visit minus Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline and at Weeks 24 and 48
Change From Baseline in DISWO Using HATQoL
The HATQoL questionnaire was used to assess HRQoL. It comprises of three dimensions: LISAT, MEDWO and DISWO. For the DISWO domain, each question is scored as 1-5, where 5 is associated with disclosure worry 'none of the time' and 1 as 'all of the time'. The total score for the DISWO domain (sum of item scores for questions 3a to 3e) is transformed to a 0-100 scale using formula: [100 divided by (25 minus 5)]* (raw total score for DISWO minus 5). Higher DISWO total scores correspond to lower disclosure worries. Transformed dimension score for each domain was summarized and analyzed. LOCF was used as primary method of analysis. Measure type was considered as mean for adjusted mean and dispersion measure as 95% CI. Baseline value is defined as the last available value up to and including the date of first Maintenance phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as value at post-dose visit minus Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline and at Weeks 24 and 48
Change From Baseline in Health Status Using 12-item Short Form Survey (SF-12)
The SF-12 questionnaire consists of 7 questions which measures degree of general health status and mental health distress. Each question is scored 0-5, except for question 2 scored 0-3. HRQoL using SF-12 for physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS) were assessed for two treatment groups.Missing component scores was imputed using LOCF.PCS/MCS are calculated using computer software purchased from QualityMetric (http://www.qualitymetric.com).The higher the score, the better will be the health status.Measure type was considered as mean for adjusted mean and dispersion measure as 95% CI. Baseline value is defined as the last available recorded value up to and including the date of first Maintenance phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as value at post-dose visit minus Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline and at Weeks 24 and 48
Change From Baseline in Total Treatment Satisfaction Using HIV Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (HIVTSQs) at Weeks 4b, 24 and 44
HIVTSQs (status version) total treatment satisfaction score is computed with 1-11 items. Items 1-11 are summed to produce score with possible range of 0 to 66. Higher the score, greater improvement in satisfaction with treatment; lower score, greater the deterioration in satisfaction with treatment. A score of 0 represents no change. LOCF was primary method of analysis. Baseline value is defined as the last available value up to and including the date of first Maintenance phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as value at post-dose visit minus Baseline value. Adjusted mean and 95% CI of adjusted mean values has been presented.
Measured: Baseline and at Weeks 4b, 24 and 44
Change in Treatment Satisfaction Over Time Using HIVTSQc at Week 48
HIVTSQc (change version) total treatment satisfaction score is computed with 1-11 items. Items 1-11 are summed to produce score with possible range:-33 to 33. Higher scores represent greater improvement in treatment satisfaction compared to satisfaction with treatment received during the induction phase; lower scores representedeterioration in satisfaction with treatment. A score of 0 represents no change. LOCF was primary method of analysis. Baseline value is defined as the last available value up to and including the date of first Maintenance phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as value at post-dose visit minus Baseline value.
Measured: Week 48
Change From Baseline in Individual Item Scores of HIVTSQs at Weeks 4b, 24 and 44
HIVTSQs (status version) is a 12 item questionnaire. The individual item scores are ratedas 6 (very satisfied, convenient, flexible, etc.) to 0 (very dissatisfied, inconvenient, inflexible, etc.). Higher scores represent greater treatment satisfaction as compared to the past few weeks. LOCF was used as primary method of analysis. Baseline value is defined as the last available value up to and including the date of first Maintenance phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as the value at the post-dose visit minus the Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline and at Weeks 4b, 24 and 44
Change From Baseline in Treatment Acceptance at Weeks 8, 24 and 48 Using "General Acceptance" Dimension of the Chronic Treatment Acceptance (ACCEPT) Questionnaire
ACCEPT questionnaire is generic medication acceptance measure assessing how participants weigh advantages and disadvantages of long-term medication. It consists 25 items, capturing six dimensions. 3 questions focusing on general acceptance of study medication were analyzed. Items scores are rated as 1-5 :1-totally disagree,2-somewhat disagree,3-somewhat agree,4-totally agree and 5-I don't know. The acceptance domain score (ranging from 0 to 100) is calculated using the following formula:100*(mean of recoded items in dimension minus 1) divided by 2.LOCF was primary method of analysis. Measure type is mean for adjusted mean and dispersion measure: 95% CI. Baseline value is defined as the last available value up to and including the date of first Maintenance phase dose of IP. Change from Baseline value is calculated as value at post-dose visit minus Baseline value.
Measured: Baseline and at Weeks 8, 24 and 48
Change From 4b in Tolerability of Injection at Weeks 5, 40 and 41 Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) Within CAB LA+RPV LA Arm
The NRS questionnaire is used to assess the tolerability of injections in CAB LA+RPV LA arm only. The questionnaire consists of one single question and will assess maximum level of pain experienced with the most recent injections ranking from no pain (0) to extreme pain (10). Missing scores was imputed using LOCF.
Measured: Weeks 4b, 5, 40 and 41
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Oct 2016 (estimated)
- Study start27 Oct 2016
- Primary completion30 Aug 2018
- Study completion31 Dec 2029 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (12)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for HIV InfectionsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by ViiV HealthcareThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 631 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- ViiV Healthcare
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- GSK Clinical Trials, Study director, ViiV Healthcare
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02938520
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 201584
- Other IDs
- 2016-001646-25, 2016
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 15 Sep 2016
- Last updated
- 30 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: IPD for this study will be made available via the Clinical Study Data Request site.
Publications
Orkin C, Arasteh K, Gorgolas Hernandez-Mora M, Pokrovsky V, Overton ET, Girard PM, Oka S, Walmsley S, Bettacchi C, Brinson C, Philibert P, Lombaard J, St Clair M, Crauwels H, Ford SL, Patel P, Chounta V, D'Amico R, Vanveggel S, Dorey D, Cutrell A, Griffith S, Margolis DA, Williams PE, Parys W, Smith KY, Spreen WR. Long-Acting Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine after Oral Induction for HIV-1 Infection. N Engl J Med. 2020 Mar 19;382(12):1124-1135. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1909512. Epub 2020 Mar 4.
PubMed 32130806D'Amico R, Han K, Min S, DeMoor R, St Clair M, Ford SL, Harrington C, Bernal-Morell E, Lombaard J, Crauwels H, Kolobova I, Patel N, Jamil N, Van Solingen-Ristea R, Acuipil C, Spreen W. Subcutaneous injections of cabotegravir plus rilpivirine long-acting in virally suppressed adults with HIV-1. AIDS. 2025 Dec 1;39(15):2182-2190. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000004310. Epub 2025 Oct 21.
PubMed 40779489Okesanya OJ, Ayeni RA, Amadin P, Ngwoke I, Amisu BO, Ukoaka BM, Ahmed MM, Oso TA, Musa SS, Lucero-Prisno DE. Advances in HIV Treatment and Vaccine Development: Emerging Therapies and Breakthrough Strategies for Long-Term Control. AIDS Res Treat. 2025 Jul 4;2025:6829446. doi: 10.1155/arat/6829446. eCollection 2025.
PubMed 40655875Elliot ER, Polli JW, Patel P, Garside L, Grove R, Barnett V, Roberts J, Byrapuneni S, Crauwels H, Ford SL, Van Solingen-Ristea R, Birmingham E, D'Amico R, Baugh B, van Wyk J. Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics by Body Mass Index Category in Phase 3/3b Long-Acting Cabotegravir Plus Rilpivirine Trials. J Infect Dis. 2024 Jul 25;230(1):e34-e42. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiad580.
PubMed 39052748Chounta V, Byrnes HF, Henry-Szatkowski M, Browning D, Donatti C, Lambert J. Psychometric Validation of the Perception of Injection (PIN) Questionnaire Using Data From Two Phase III, Open-Label, Active-Controlled, Non-Inferiority Studies in People Living With HIV. Adv Ther. 2023 Dec;40(12):5300-5314. doi: 10.1007/s12325-023-02656-1. Epub 2023 Sep 30.
PubMed 37776478Moreno S, Rivero A, Ventayol P, Falco V, Torralba M, Schroeder M, Neches V, Vallejo-Aparicio LA, Mackenzie I, Turner M, Harrison C. Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine Long-Acting Antiretroviral Therapy Administered Every 2 Months is Cost-Effective for the Treatment of HIV-1 in Spain. Infect Dis Ther. 2023 Aug;12(8):2039-2055. doi: 10.1007/s40121-023-00840-y. Epub 2023 Jul 14.
PubMed 37452174Masia M, Fernandez-Gonzalez M, Agullo V, Mascarell P, Padilla S, Garcia-Abellan J, Gutierrez F. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 RNA Levels in Rectal and Seminal Compartments After Switching to Long-Acting Cabotegravir Plus Rilpivirine: A Longitudinal Study. Clin Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 8;76(3):e748-e751. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciac676.
PubMed 35986671Chounta V, Snedecor SJ, Wu S, Van de Velde N. Indirect comparison of 48-week efficacy and safety of long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine maintenance every 8 weeks with daily oral standard of care antiretroviral therapy in participants with virologically suppressed HIV-1-infection. BMC Infect Dis. 2022 May 4;22(1):428. doi: 10.1186/s12879-022-07243-3.
PubMed 35508986Jeffrey JL, St Clair M, Wang P, Wang C, Li Z, Beloor J, Talarico C, Fridell R, Krystal M, White CT, Griffith S, D'Amico R, Smith K, Van Eygen V, Vingerhoets J, Vandermeulen K, Spreen W, van Lunzen J. Impact of Integrase Sequences from HIV-1 Subtypes A6/A1 on the In Vitro Potency of Cabotegravir or Rilpivirine. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2022 Mar 15;66(3):e0170221. doi: 10.1128/AAC.01702-21. Epub 2022 Jan 3.
PubMed 34978890Orkin C, Bernal Morell E, Tan DHS, Katner H, Stellbrink HJ, Belonosova E, DeMoor R, Griffith S, Thiagarajah S, Van Solingen-Ristea R, Ford SL, Crauwels H, Patel P, Cutrell A, Smith KY, Vandermeulen K, Birmingham E, St Clair M, Spreen WR, D'Amico R. Initiation of long-acting cabotegravir plus rilpivirine as direct-to-injection or with an oral lead-in in adults with HIV-1 infection: week 124 results of the open-label phase 3 FLAIR study. Lancet HIV. 2021 Nov;8(11):e668-e678. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(21)00184-3. Epub 2021 Oct 14.
PubMed 34656207Orkin C, Oka S, Philibert P, Brinson C, Bassa A, Gusev D, Degen O, Garcia JG, Morell EB, Tan DHS, D'Amico R, Dorey D, Griffith S, Thiagarajah S, St Clair M, Van Solingen-Ristea R, Crauwels H, Ford SL, Patel P, Chounta V, Vanveggel S, Cutrell A, Van Eygen V, Vandermeulen K, Margolis DA, Smith KY, Spreen WR. Long-acting cabotegravir plus rilpivirine for treatment in adults with HIV-1 infection: 96-week results of the randomised, open-label, phase 3 FLAIR study. Lancet HIV. 2021 Apr;8(4):e185-e196. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(20)30340-4.
PubMed 33794181Rizzardini G, Overton ET, Orkin C, Swindells S, Arasteh K, Gorgolas Hernandez-Mora M, Pokrovsky V, Girard PM, Oka S, Andrade-Villanueva JF, Richmond GJ, Baumgarten A, Masia M, Latiff G, Griffith S, Harrington CM, Hudson KJ, St Clair M, Talarico CL, Patel P, Cutrell A, Van Eygen V, D'Amico R, Mrus JM, Wu S, Ford SL, Chow K, Roberts J, Wills A, Walters N, Vanveggel S, Van Solingen-Ristea R, Crauwels H, Smith KY, Spreen WR, Margolis DA. Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir + Rilpivirine for HIV Maintenance Therapy: Week 48 Pooled Analysis of Phase 3 ATLAS and FLAIR Trials. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2020 Dec 1;85(4):498-506. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000002466.
PubMed 33136751
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase III, Randomized, Multicenter, Parallel-group, Open-Label Study Evaluating the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Long-Acting Intramuscular Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine for Maintenance of Virologic Suppression Following Switch From an Integrase Inhibitor Single Tablet Regimen in HIV-1 Infected Antiretroviral Therapy Naive Adult Participants
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02938520
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 201584
- Conditions
- HIV Infections
- Keywords
- Antiretroviral agent, Maintenance, rilpivirine, dolutegravir, TMC278, Triumeq, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, once monthly, every 4 weeks, once daily
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 631 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- ViiV HealthcareIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline
- Study start
- 27 Oct 2016 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Aug 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2029 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Oct 2016 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 29 Oct 2019
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The First Long-Acting Injectable Regimen (FLAIR) study is being conducted to establish if human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) infected adult participants whose virus is virologically suppressed on an integrase inhibitor single tablet regimen (INI STR) will remain suppressed after switching to a two-drug intramuscular (IM) long-acting (LA) regimen of cabotegravir (CAB) and rilpivirine (RPV). In this study, the INI STR will be limited to abacavir/dolutegravir/lamivudine (ABC/DTG/3TC). FLAIR is a Phase 3, multi-phase, randomized, open label, active-controlled, multicenter, parallel-group, non-inferiority study in HIV-1, anti-retroviral therapy (ART)-naïve adult participants. This study is designed to demonstrate the non-inferior antiviral activity of switching to a two drug CAB LA 400 mg + RPV LA 600 mg regimen every 4 weeks (Q4W: monthly) compared to remaining on ABC/DTG/3TC over 48 weeks (4 weeks oral CAB + RPV, 44 weeks LA therapy). Participants who are HLA-B*5701 positive at Screening may enroll into the study and receive DTG plus a non-abacavir containing dual nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) regimen. Eligible participants will enroll into the Induction Phase of the study and receive ABC/DTG/3TC for 20 weeks (Week [-20] to Day 1). Participants who have an HIV 1 ribose nucleic acid (RNA) <50 copies per milliliter (c/mL) at Week (-4) will be randomized (1:1) into the Maintenance Phase at Day 1 to either continue ABC/DTG/3TC or to discontinue ABC/DTG/3TC and begin oral therapy with CAB 30 mg + RPV 25 mg once daily for approximately 4 Weeks, followed by monthly CAB LA + RPV LA injections from visit Week 4b until study completion or withdrawal. Participants who successfully complete Week 100 (without meeting study defined withdrawal criteria and who remain virologically suppressed through Week 96: HIV-1 RNA <50 c/mL) will be given the option to switch to the LA arm in the Extension Phase (using an optional oral lead-in with CAB + RPV) or be withdrawn from the study. Participants will continue to receive injections every 4 weeks during the Extension Phase until CAB LA and RPV LA are either locally approved and commercially available, the participant no longer derives clinical benefit, the participant meets a protocol-defined reason for discontinuation, or until development of either CAB LA or RPV LA is terminated.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| CAB LA + RPV LA every 4 weeks | Experimental | Drug: Cabotegravir (CAB) tablet, Drug: Rilpivirine (RPV) tablet, Drug: Cabotegravir - Injectable Suspension (CAB LA), Drug: Rilpivirine - Injectable Suspension (RPV LA)After Induction Phase with ABC/DTG/3TC (or DTG + two NRTIs), eligible participants will receive oral CAB 30 mg + RPV 25 mg once daily for approximately four weeks. At visit Week 4b subjects will receive an initial loading dose of CAB LA (600 mg) and RPV LA (900 mg) at Week 4b. From Week 8 onwards, subjects will receive CAB LA (400 mg) + RPV LA (600 mg) injections every 4 weeks. |
| ABC / DTG / 3TC (600 mg/50mg/300mg) once daily | Active comparator | Drug: ABC/DTG/3TC STR - Tablet, Drug: DTG TabletAfter the Induction Phase with ABC/DTG/3TC (or DTG + two NRTIs), eligible participants will continue to receive oral ABC/DTG/3TC (or DTG + two NRTIs) initiated during the Induction Phase for 100 weeks. At the end of the Maintenance Phase, eligible participants receiving ABC/DTG/3TC (or DTG + two NRTIs) have the option to continue in the study by switching to CAB LA + RPV LA in the Extension Phase. These participants will transition to LA dosing at either Week 100 (direct to inject) or Week 104b (if using optional oral lead-in with CAB 30 mg + RPV 25 mg once daily). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Cabotegravir (CAB) tabletIt is a white oval shaped film coated 30 mg tablets for oral administration. CAB Tablet is composed of cabotegravir sodium, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate, and white film-coat. | Drug | CAB LA + RPV LA every 4 weeks |
| Rilpivirine (RPV) tabletIt is a 25 mg tablet with off-white, round, biconvex, film-coated and debossed on one side with "TMC" and the other side with "25". Each tablet contains RPV hydrochloride, and the inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polysorbate 20, povidone K30 and silicified microcrystalline cellulose. | Drug | CAB LA + RPV LA every 4 weeks |
| Cabotegravir - Injectable Suspension (CAB LA)It is a sterile white to slightly pink suspension containing 200 mg/mL of CAB as free acid for administration by intramuscular (IM) injection. Each vial is for single-dose use containing a withdrawable volume of 2.0 mL, and does not require dilution prior to administration. CAB LA is composed of cabotegravir free acid, polysorbate 20, polyethylene glycol 3350, mannitol, and water for injection. | Drug | CAB LA + RPV LA every 4 weeks |
| Rilpivirine - Injectable Suspension (RPV LA)It is a sterile white suspension containing 300 mg/mL of RPV as the free base. The route of administration is by intramuscular (IM) injection. Each vial contains a nominal fill of 2.0 mL, and does not require dilution prior to administration. RPV LA requires refrigeration and must be protected from light. RPV LA is composed of RPV free base, poloxamer 338, sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate, citric acid monohydrate, glucose monohydrate, sodium hydroxide, water for injection. | Drug | CAB LA + RPV LA every 4 weeks |
| ABC/DTG/3TC STR - TabletIt is a purple, biconvex, oval, tablet debossed with "572 Tri" on one side, film-coated tablet contains abacavir sulphate equivalent to 600 mg of abacavir, dolutegravir sodium equivalent to 50 mg dolutegravir, and 300 mg of lamivudine. The inactive ABC/DTG/3TC tablet ingredients include D-mannitol, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and sodium starch glycolate. | Drug | ABC / DTG / 3TC (600 mg/50mg/300mg) once daily |
| DTG TabletIt is a yellow, round, biconvex, 50 mg film-coated tablet debossed with "SV 572" on one side and "50" on the other side. Each tablet of DTG also contains the following inactive ingredients: D-mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone K29/32, sodium starch glycolate, and sodium stearyl fumarate. | Drug | ABC / DTG / 3TC (600 mg/50mg/300mg) once daily |
Primary outcome
Percentage of Participants With Virologic Failure (HIV-1 Ribonucleic Acid [RNA] >=50 Copies Per Millilter [mL]) Using Snapshot Algorithm at Week 48
Time frame: Week 48
Percentage of participants with virologic failure endpoint (HIV-1 RNA>=50 c/mL) as per Food and Drug Administration (FDA) snapshot algorithm at Week 48 was assessed to demonstrate the noninferior antiviral activity of switching to intramuscular (IM) CAB LA+RPV LA every 4 weeks compared to continuation of ABC/DTG/3TC regimen over 48 weeks in HIV-1 infected ARTexperienced participants. The HIV-1 RNA >=50 copies/mL per snapshot algorithm was determined by the last on-treatment HIV-1 RNA measurement within the Week 48 analysis visit window (+/- 6 weeks) or at time of discontinuation (if discontinuation occurred prior to Week 48 for reasons other than Adverse Event).
63 secondary outcomes
Percentage of Participants With HIV-1 RNA <50 Copies/mL Using Snapshot Algorithm at Week 48
Time frame: Week 48
Number of Participants With HIV-1 RNA <200 Copies/mL Using Snapshot Algorithm at Week 48
Time frame: Week 48
Number of Participants With Confirmed Virologic Failure (CVF) During the Maintenance Phase
Time frame: Week 48
Absolute Values for Plasma HIV-1 RNA at Week 48
Time frame: Week 48
Change From Baseline Values for Plasma HIV-1 RNA at Week 48
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Week 48
Absolute Values for CD4+ Lymphocyte Count at Week 48
Time frame: Week 48
Change From Baseline Values for CD4+ Lymphocyte Count at Week 48
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 48
Number of Participants With Disease Progression
Time frame: Day 1 up to an average of 59 weeks
Number of Participants With Non-serious Adverse Events (Non-SAEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Time frame: Day 1 up to an average of 59 Weeks
Number of Participants With Severity of Adverse Events
Time frame: Up to Week 48
Absolute Values for Hematology Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: Basophils, Eosinophils, Leukocytes, Lymphocytes, Neutrophils, Monocytes, and Platelets
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Hematology Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: Erythrocyte Mean Corpuscular Volume
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Hematology Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: Erythrocytes
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Hematology Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: Hemoglobin
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Hematology Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: Hematocrit
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) and Creatinine Kinase (CK)
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameter Over Time Including Week 48: Albumin
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin and Creatinine
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameters: Total Carbon-dioxide (CO2), Chloride, Glucose, Phosphate, Potassium, Sodium and Urea Over Time Including Week 48
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameter Over Time Including Week 48: Lipase
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameter Over Time Including Week 48: Creatinine Clearance.
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Absolute Values for Fasting Lipid Panel Overtime Including Week 48
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Week 48
Number of Participants With Abnormal Urinalysis Parameter Over Time Including Week 48
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 24 and 48
Number of Participants With Urine Potential of Hydrogen (pH) Over Time Including Week 48
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 24 and 48
Change From Baseline for Hematology Parameters: Basophil, Eosinophils, Leukocytes, Lymphocytes, Neutrophils, Monocytes, and Platelets
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline for Hematology Parameters: Erythrocyte Mean Corpuscular Volume
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline for Hematology Parameters: Erythrocytes
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline for Hematology Parameters: Hematocrit
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline for Hematology Parameters: Hemoglobin
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline in Clinical Chemistry Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: ALT, ALP, AST and CK
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameter Over Time Including Week 48: Albumin
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameters Over Time Including Week 48: Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin and Creatinine
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameters Over Time Including Week 48
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameter Over Time Including Week 48: Lipase
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline Values for Clinical Chemistry Parameter Over Time Including Week 48: Creatinine Clearance
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48
Change From Baseline Values for Fasting Lipid Panel and Glucose Overtime Including Week 48
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Week 48
Change From Baseline Values in Urine Albumin/Creatinine Ratio and Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio Over Time Including Week 48
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 24 and 48
Change From Baseline Values in Urine Creatinine Over Time Including Week 48
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 24 and 48
Change From Baseline Values in Urine Phosphate Over Time Including Week 48
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Weeks 4, 24 and 48
Change From Baseline Values in Urine Retinol Binding Protein Over Time Including Week 48
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and at Week 48
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Jul 2026.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Background: PubMed 32130806Orkin C, Arasteh K, Gorgolas Hernandez-Mora M, Pokrovsky V, Overton ET, Girard PM, Oka S, Walmsley S, Bettacchi C, Brinson C, Philibert P, Lombaard J, St Clair M, Crauwels H, Ford SL, Patel P, Chounta V, D'Amico R, Vanveggel S, Dorey D, Cutrell A, Griffith S, Margolis DA, Williams PE, Parys W, Smith KY, Spreen WR. Long-Acting Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine after Oral Induction for HIV-1 Infection. N Engl J Med. 2020 Mar 19;382(12):1124-1135. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1909512. Epub 2020 Mar 4.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40779489D'Amico R, Han K, Min S, DeMoor R, St Clair M, Ford SL, Harrington C, Bernal-Morell E, Lombaard J, Crauwels H, Kolobova I, Patel N, Jamil N, Van Solingen-Ristea R, Acuipil C, Spreen W. Subcutaneous injections of cabotegravir plus rilpivirine long-acting in virally suppressed adults with HIV-1. AIDS. 2025 Dec 1;39(15):2182-2190. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000004310. Epub 2025 Oct 21.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40655875Okesanya OJ, Ayeni RA, Amadin P, Ngwoke I, Amisu BO, Ukoaka BM, Ahmed MM, Oso TA, Musa SS, Lucero-Prisno DE. Advances in HIV Treatment and Vaccine Development: Emerging Therapies and Breakthrough Strategies for Long-Term Control. AIDS Res Treat. 2025 Jul 4;2025:6829446. doi: 10.1155/arat/6829446. eCollection 2025.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 39052748Elliot ER, Polli JW, Patel P, Garside L, Grove R, Barnett V, Roberts J, Byrapuneni S, Crauwels H, Ford SL, Van Solingen-Ristea R, Birmingham E, D'Amico R, Baugh B, van Wyk J. Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics by Body Mass Index Category in Phase 3/3b Long-Acting Cabotegravir Plus Rilpivirine Trials. J Infect Dis. 2024 Jul 25;230(1):e34-e42. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiad580.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 37776478Chounta V, Byrnes HF, Henry-Szatkowski M, Browning D, Donatti C, Lambert J. Psychometric Validation of the Perception of Injection (PIN) Questionnaire Using Data From Two Phase III, Open-Label, Active-Controlled, Non-Inferiority Studies in People Living With HIV. Adv Ther. 2023 Dec;40(12):5300-5314. doi: 10.1007/s12325-023-02656-1. Epub 2023 Sep 30.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 37452174Moreno S, Rivero A, Ventayol P, Falco V, Torralba M, Schroeder M, Neches V, Vallejo-Aparicio LA, Mackenzie I, Turner M, Harrison C. Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine Long-Acting Antiretroviral Therapy Administered Every 2 Months is Cost-Effective for the Treatment of HIV-1 in Spain. Infect Dis Ther. 2023 Aug;12(8):2039-2055. doi: 10.1007/s40121-023-00840-y. Epub 2023 Jul 14.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 35986671Masia M, Fernandez-Gonzalez M, Agullo V, Mascarell P, Padilla S, Garcia-Abellan J, Gutierrez F. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 RNA Levels in Rectal and Seminal Compartments After Switching to Long-Acting Cabotegravir Plus Rilpivirine: A Longitudinal Study. Clin Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 8;76(3):e748-e751. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciac676.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 35508986Chounta V, Snedecor SJ, Wu S, Van de Velde N. Indirect comparison of 48-week efficacy and safety of long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine maintenance every 8 weeks with daily oral standard of care antiretroviral therapy in participants with virologically suppressed HIV-1-infection. BMC Infect Dis. 2022 May 4;22(1):428. doi: 10.1186/s12879-022-07243-3.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 34978890Jeffrey JL, St Clair M, Wang P, Wang C, Li Z, Beloor J, Talarico C, Fridell R, Krystal M, White CT, Griffith S, D'Amico R, Smith K, Van Eygen V, Vingerhoets J, Vandermeulen K, Spreen W, van Lunzen J. Impact of Integrase Sequences from HIV-1 Subtypes A6/A1 on the In Vitro Potency of Cabotegravir or Rilpivirine. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2022 Mar 15;66(3):e0170221. doi: 10.1128/AAC.01702-21. Epub 2022 Jan 3.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 34656207Orkin C, Bernal Morell E, Tan DHS, Katner H, Stellbrink HJ, Belonosova E, DeMoor R, Griffith S, Thiagarajah S, Van Solingen-Ristea R, Ford SL, Crauwels H, Patel P, Cutrell A, Smith KY, Vandermeulen K, Birmingham E, St Clair M, Spreen WR, D'Amico R. Initiation of long-acting cabotegravir plus rilpivirine as direct-to-injection or with an oral lead-in in adults with HIV-1 infection: week 124 results of the open-label phase 3 FLAIR study. Lancet HIV. 2021 Nov;8(11):e668-e678. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(21)00184-3. Epub 2021 Oct 14.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 33794181Orkin C, Oka S, Philibert P, Brinson C, Bassa A, Gusev D, Degen O, Garcia JG, Morell EB, Tan DHS, D'Amico R, Dorey D, Griffith S, Thiagarajah S, St Clair M, Van Solingen-Ristea R, Crauwels H, Ford SL, Patel P, Chounta V, Vanveggel S, Cutrell A, Van Eygen V, Vandermeulen K, Margolis DA, Smith KY, Spreen WR. Long-acting cabotegravir plus rilpivirine for treatment in adults with HIV-1 infection: 96-week results of the randomised, open-label, phase 3 FLAIR study. Lancet HIV. 2021 Apr;8(4):e185-e196. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(20)30340-4.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 33136751Rizzardini G, Overton ET, Orkin C, Swindells S, Arasteh K, Gorgolas Hernandez-Mora M, Pokrovsky V, Girard PM, Oka S, Andrade-Villanueva JF, Richmond GJ, Baumgarten A, Masia M, Latiff G, Griffith S, Harrington CM, Hudson KJ, St Clair M, Talarico CL, Patel P, Cutrell A, Van Eygen V, D'Amico R, Mrus JM, Wu S, Ford SL, Chow K, Roberts J, Wills A, Walters N, Vanveggel S, Van Solingen-Ristea R, Crauwels H, Smith KY, Spreen WR, Margolis DA. Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir + Rilpivirine for HIV Maintenance Therapy: Week 48 Pooled Analysis of Phase 3 ATLAS and FLAIR Trials. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2020 Dec 1;85(4):498-506. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000002466.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. IPD for this study will be made available via the Clinical Study Data Request site.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Cabotegravir (CAB) tablet, Rilpivirine (RPV) tablet and Cabotegravir - Injectable Suspension (CAB LA) in people with HIV Infections, run by ViiV Healthcare at 108 sites in 11 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 108 sites in United States, Spain, Russia, Germany, France and 6 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 29 Oct 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Percentage of Participants With Virologic Failure (HIV-1 Ribonucleic Acid [RNA] >=50 Copies Per Millilter [mL]) Using Snapshot Algorithm at Week 48 (time frame: Week 48). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02938520, which also lists 12 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Jul 2026.