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Prospective Evaluation of Anti-retroviral Combinations for Treatment Naive, HIV Infected Persons in Resource-limited Settings

Randomized, Open-Label Evaluation of Efficacy of Once-Daily Protease Inhibitor and Once-Daily Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor-Containing Therapy Combinations for Initial Treatment of HIV-1 Infected Persons From Resource-Limited Settings (PEARLS) Trial

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00084136
Acronym
PEARLS
Enrollment
1571
Registered
2004-06-08
Start date
2005-05-31
Completion date
2010-05-31
Last updated
2018-10-10

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Conditions

HIV Infections

Keywords

Treatment Naive, Adherence, Drug Resistance, Treatment Failure

Brief summary

This study compared 3 different three-drug combinations in HIV infected individuals starting their first HIV treatment regimens. Participants were recruited from resource-limited areas in Africa, Asia, South America, Haiti, and also from the United States. The study hypothesis was each of the once daily combinations (PI based, or NNRTI based) would not have inferior efficacy compared to the twice daily NNRTI based combination.

Detailed description

In developed countries, standard effective antiretroviral (ARV) therapy for treatment-naive HIV infected people includes three-drug combinations of two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) with either a protease inhibitor (PI) or a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). However, direct comparisons of ARV efficacy in persons that more closely reflect the worldwide demographics of HIV-1 infection are needed.\> \> Trial participants were recruited in Africa (Malawi, South Africa, Zimbabwe), Asia (India, Thailand), South America (Brazil, Peru), Haiti, and the United States.\> \> All participants were randomly assigned to one of three arms, and random allocation was stratified by 2 factors: country, and screening plasma HIV-1 RNA level (\< 100,000 copies/mL versus \>= 100,000 copies/mL). Participants assigned to the ZDV/3TC+EFV arm received lamivudine/zidovudine twice daily and efavirenz once daily. Participants assigned to the ddI+FTC+ATV arm received emtricitabine, atazanavir, and enteric-coated didanosine once daily. Participants assigned to the TDF/FTC+EFV arm received emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, and efavirenz once daily. \> \> \> Physical exam and blood collection occurred at entry and at most study visits. Participants experiencing virologic failure were offered a switch to another regimen. \> \> On May 23, 2008, the ddI+FTC+ATV was closed following a planned interim review by the study's independent Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB). The DSMB recommendation was based upon compelling evidence that this arm had significantly more virologic failure (and therefore was inferior when) compared to the ZDV/3TC+EFV arm . Participants still receiving ddI+FTC+ATV were offered alternative medications, and all participants continued to be followed. \> \> On November 3, 2009, the DSMB recommended that the study close to all follow-up on May 31, 2010, before the designed termination (based on 30% of participants meeting the primary outcome) was met. The board observed that the recent accumulation of primary efficacy events (i.e. regimen failures) was very slow. Therefore, if the study were to continue another 1-2 years, the precision gained for treatment comparisons would likely be small.

Interventions

DRUGAtazanavir

400 mg taken orally daily

DRUGDidanosine (enteric-coated)

400 mg taken orally daily

DRUGEfavirenz

600 mg taken orally daily

DRUGEmtricitabine

200 mg taken orally daily

DRUGEmtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

200 mg/300 mg taken orally once daily

DRUGLamivudine/Zidovudine

150 mg/300 mg taken orally twice daily

Sponsors

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
CollaboratorNIH
Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections
Lead SponsorNETWORK

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

:\> * HIV-1 infected\> * CD4 count fewer than 300 cells/mm3 \> * Viral load test result\> * Absolute Neutrophil Count at least 750mm3 \> * Hemoglobin at least 7.5 g/dL\> * Platelet count at least 50,000/mm3\> * Calculated creatinine clearance at least 60 mL/min\> * A , A, and alkaline phosphatase \<= 5 times upper limit of normal\> * total bilirubin \<= 2.5 times upper limit of normal\> * Karnofsky performance score of 70 or higher\> * Plans to stay in the area for the duration of the study\> * Agrees to use acceptable forms of contraception for the duration of the study\>

Exclusion criteria

\> * More than 7 days exposure to ARVs (except for single-dose NVP or ZDV for any period for the purpose of pMTCT)\> * Acute therapy for serious medical illnesses within 14 days prior to study entry\> * Certain abnormal laboratory values\> * Radiation therapy or chemotherapy within 45 days prior to study entry. \> * Any immunomodulator, HIV vaccine, or other investigational therapy within 30 days prior to study entry. \> * Current alcohol or drug abuse that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would interfere with study participation\> * Inflamed pancreas within 3 years prior to study entry\> * Allergy/sensitivity to any of the study drugs or their formulations\> * Heart rate less than 40 beats/min\> * History of untreated, active second- or third-degree heart block\> * Currently detained in jail or for treatment of a psychiatric or physical illness\> * Vomiting or inability to swallow medications\> * Pregnancy\>

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Time to Treatment Failure (PI Comparison)Virologic failure starting 14 weeks following randomization; disease progression starting 12 weeks following randomization; and death occurring at any time following randomization. Follow-up until ddI+FTC+ATV arm closed (May 22, 2008).Time from randomization to the earliest of: scheduled week of first plasma sample meeting virologic failure (two consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values 1,000 copies/mL or higher, regardless of whether ARV medications being taken at the time); scheduled week of first AIDS defining diagnosis (WHO Stage 4 (2005), plus microsporidiosis, cyclospora gastroenteritis and Chaga's disease), not attributed to Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (reviewed by chairs); date of death (due to any cause). Plasma drawn every 8 weeks (except confirmation samples could be drawn earlier).
Time to Treatment Failure (NRTI Comparison)Virologic failure starting 14 weeks following randomization; disease progression starting 12 weeks following randomization; and death occurring at any time following randomization. Follow-up through study closure (May 31, 2010).Time from randomization to the earliest of: scheduled week of first plasma sample meeting virologic failure (two consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values 1,000 copies/mL or higher, regardless of whether ARV medications being taken at the time); scheduled week of first AIDS defining diagnosis (WHO Stage 4 (2005) plus microsporidiosis, cyclospora gastroenteritis and Chaga's disease), not attributed to Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (reviewed by chairs); date of death (due to any cause). Plasma drawn every 8 weeks (except confirmation samples could be drawn earlier).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in CD4 Count From Screening to Weeks 24, 48, 96 (PI Comparison)weeks 24, 48 and 96 (including follow-up until ddI+FTC+ARV arm closed - May 22, 2008)Available pre-randomization CD4 cell counts were limited to the single CD4 cell count used for study eligibility (and therefore must have been fewer than 300 cells/mm3).
Time to First Dose Modification or Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Event (PI Comparison)Throughout study follow-up until ddI+FTC+ATV arm closed (May 22, 2008)Time from treatment dispensation to the first occurring of the following: week of first ARV medication change; week of first grade 3 or higher sign/symptom or laboratory abnormality (total bilirubin was excluded) that was at least one grade higher than baseline. Grading used the Division of AIDS (DAIDS) 2004 Severity of Adverse Events Tables.
Plasma HIV-1 Viral Load Fewer Than 400 Copies/ml (PI Comparison)At Weeks 24 and 48 (including only follow-up until ddI+FTC+ARV arm closed - May 22, 2008)Number of participants with plasma HIV-1 Viral load fewer than 400 copies/mL at study visit weeks 24 and 48. Closest observed result between 20 and up to 28 weeks (for week 24), and between 44 and up to 52 (for week 48) used if multiple results available. Missing values excluded, and both study treatment status and history ignored.
Time to Loss of Virologic Response by Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(PI Comparison)Week 48 (using follow-up only until closing of ddI+FTV+ATV arm on May 22,2008)Time from randomization to any of the following events occurring prior to week 48: discontinued ARV regimen (see time to discontinuation of initial ARV therapy above); discontinued study follow-up or died; absence of virologic suppression defined as 2 consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \< 400 copies/mL; two consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \> 400 copies/mL following virologic suppression.
Time to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(PI Comparison)Week 48 (using follow-up only until closing of ddI+FTV+ATV arm on May 22,2008)Time from randomization to any of the following events occurring prior to week 48: changed any ARV medication (including permanent discontinuation of all medications); discontinued study follow-up or died; absence of virologic suppression defined as 2 consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \< 400 copies/mL; two consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \> 400 copies/mL following virologic suppression.
Time to Discontinuation of Initial Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy (NRTI Comparison)Throughout follow-up until study closed (May 31,2010)Time is measured from date of treatment initiation to earliest of the following: date of last participant contact (premature discontinuation of study follow-up); date all ARV medications were held (if all medications held for at least 8 weeks, for any reason); date that any ARV medication was changed (excluding the following single ARV substitutions: stavudine or tenofovir for zidovudine, nevirapine for efavirenz, or didanosine for tenofovir).
Time to Immunologic Failure (NRTI Comparison)At or after Week 48 (including all follow-up through study closure - May 31,2010)Time from randomization to the first scheduled study visit (week 48 or later) with a CD4+ cell count fewer than 100 cells/mm3.
Time to Discontinuation of Initial Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy (PI Comparison)Throughout follow-up until ddI+FTC+ATV arm closed (May 22,2008)Time is measured from date of treatment initiation to earliest of the following: date of last participant contact (premature discontinuation of study follow-up); date all ARV medications were held (if all medications held for at least 8 weeks, for any reason); date that any ARV medication was changed (excluding the following single ARV substitutions: stavudine or tenofovir for zidovudine, nevirapine for efavirenz, or didanosine for tenofovir).
Plasma HIV-1 Viral Load Fewer Than 400 Copies/ml (NRTI Comparison)At Weeks 24 and 48 (including follow-up through to study closure on May 31, 2010)Number of participants with plasma HIV-1 Viral load fewer than 400 copies/mL at study visit weeks 24 and 48. Closest observed result between 20 and up to 28 weeks (for week 24), and between 44 and up to 52 (for week 48) used if multiple results available. Missing values excluded, and both study treatment status and history ignored.
Time to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)Week 48 (using follow-up through study closure on May 31,2010)Time from randomization to any of the following events occurring prior to week 48: discontinued ARV regimen (see time to discontinuation of initial ARV therapy above); discontinued study follow-up or died; absence of virologic suppression defined as 2 consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \< 400 copies/mL; two consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \> 400 copies/mL following virologic suppression.
Time to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 96 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)Week 96 (using follow-up through to study closure on May 31,2010)Time from randomization to any of the following events occurring prior to week 96: discontinued ARV regimen (see time to discontinuation of initial ARV therapy above); discontinued study follow-up or died; absence of virologic suppression defined as 2 consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \< 400 copies/mL; two consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \> 400 copies/mL following virologic suppression.
Time to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)Week 48 using follow-up through study closure on May 31,2010Time from randomization to any of the following events occurring prior to week 48: changed any ARV medication (including permanent discontinuation of all medications); discontinued study follow-up or died; absence of virologic suppression defined as 2 consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \< 400 copies/mL; two consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \> 400 copies/mL following virologic suppression.
Time to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 96 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)Week 96 using follow-up through study closure on May 31,2010Time to any of the following events occurring prior to week 96: changed any ARV medication (including permanent discontinuation of all medications); discontinued study follow-up or died; absence of virologic suppression defined as 2 consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \< 400 copies/mL; two consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \> 400 copies/mL following virologic suppression.
Time to First Dose Modification or Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Event (NRTI Comparison)Throughout study follow-up until study closure (May 31, 2010)Time from treatment dispensation to the first occurring of the following: week of first ARV medication change; week of first grade 3 or higher sign/symptom or laboratory abnormality (total bilirubin was excluded) that was at least one grade higher than baseline. Grading used the Division of AIDS (DAIDS) 2004 Severity of Adverse Events Tables.
Change in CD4 Count From Screening to Weeks 24, 48, 96 (NRTI Comparison)weeks 24, 48 and 96 (including all follow-up through to study closure on May 31, 2010)Available pre-randomization CD4 cell counts were limited to the single CD4 cell count used for study eligibility (and therefore must have been fewer than 300 cells/mm3).
Time to Immunologic Failure (PI Comparison)At or after Week 48 (including only follow-up until ddI+FTV+ATV arm closed - May 22,2008)Time from randomization to the first scheduled study visit (week 48 or later) with a CD4+ cell count fewer than 100 cells/mm3.

Countries

Brazil, Haiti, India, Malawi, Peru, South Africa, Thailand, United States, Zimbabwe

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Study participants were recruited at 43 sites from 9 countries: 28 in the US, 4 in India, 2 each in Brazil, Malawi, Peru and South Africa, and 1 each in Haiti, Thailand and Zimbabwe, between May 2005 to August 2007.

Pre-assignment details

HIV-infected, treatment-naive men and women, at least 18 years of age with CD4+ count \<300 cells/mm\^3.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
ZDV/3TC+EFV
ZDV/3TC+EFV participants will receive lamivudine/zidovudine and efavirenz
519
ddI+FTC+ATV
ddI+FTC+ATV participants will receive emtricitabine, atazanavir, and enteric-coated didanosine \> \> On May 23, 2008, Arm B was closed following a planned interim review by the study's independent Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB). The DSMB recommendation was based upon compelling evidence that Arm B had significantly more virologic failure (and therefore was inferior when) compared to Arm A. Participants still receiving Arm B medications were offered alternatives, and all participants continued to be followed.
526
TDF/FTC+EFV
TDF/FTC+EFV participants will receive emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and efavirenz
526
Total1,571

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
NRTI ComparisonClinic site closed12014
NRTI ComparisonDeath20018
NRTI ComparisonLost to Follow-up14012
NRTI ComparisonNot reason above100
NRTI ComparisonWithdrawal by Subject54038
PI ComparisonClinic site closed100
PI ComparisonDeath1090
PI ComparisonLost to Follow-up1180
PI ComparisonWithdrawal by Subject33300

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicZDV/3TC+EFVddI+FTC+ATVTDF/FTC+EFVTotal
Age, Continuous35 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9
35 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8
35 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9
35 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9
Age, Customized
At least 50 years
34 participants30 participants39 participants103 participants
Age, Customized
Between 18 and 29 years
141 participants146 participants146 participants433 participants
Age, Customized
Between 30 and 39 years
244 participants221 participants225 participants690 participants
Age, Customized
Between 40 and 49 years
100 participants129 participants116 participants345 participants
CD4 count, Categorical
< 50 cells/mm^3
68 participants63 participants69 participants200 participants
CD4 count, Categorical
Between 100 and 199 cells/mm^3
174 participants161 participants193 participants528 participants
CD4 count, Categorical
Between 200 and 249 cells/mm^3
104 participants128 participants107 participants339 participants
CD4 count, Categorical
Between 250 and 299 cells/mm^3
103 participants97 participants75 participants275 participants
CD4 count, Categorical
Between 50 and 99 cells/mm^3
70 participants77 participants82 participants229 participants
CD4 count, Continuous163 cells/mm^3
STANDARD_DEVIATION 85
167 cells/mm^3
STANDARD_DEVIATION 83
155 cells/mm^3
STANDARD_DEVIATION 81
162 cells/mm^3
STANDARD_DEVIATION 83
Plasma HIV-1 RNA, Categorical
<= 400 copies/mL
3 participants6 participants3 participants12 participants
Plasma HIV-1 RNA, Categorical
>= 750,000 copies/mL
35 participants40 participants46 participants121 participants
Plasma HIV-1 RNA, Categorical
Between 400,001 and 749,999 copies/mL
45 participants58 participants55 participants158 participants
Plasma HIV-1 RNA, Categorical
Between 40,001 and 400,000 copies/mL
311 participants283 participants284 participants878 participants
Plasma HIV-1 RNA, Categorical
Between 4001 and 40,000 copies/mL
103 participants119 participants124 participants346 participants
Plasma HIV-1 RNA, Categorical
Between 400 and 4000 copies/mL
22 participants19 participants14 participants55 participants
Plasma HIV-1 RNA, Categorical
Missing
0 participants1 participants0 participants1 participants
Plasma HIV-1 RNA, Continuous5.0 log10 copies/mL5.1 log10 copies/mL5.0 log10 copies/mL5.0 log10 copies/mL
Region of Enrollment
Brazil
79 participants76 participants76 participants231 participants
Region of Enrollment
Haiti
35 participants32 participants33 participants100 participants
Region of Enrollment
India
81 participants86 participants88 participants255 participants
Region of Enrollment
Malawi
74 participants74 participants73 participants221 participants
Region of Enrollment
Peru
42 participants48 participants44 participants134 participants
Region of Enrollment
South Africa
70 participants70 participants70 participants210 participants
Region of Enrollment
Thailand
32 participants33 participants35 participants100 participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
70 participants70 participants70 participants210 participants
Region of Enrollment
Zimbabwe
36 participants37 participants37 participants110 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
241 Participants256 Participants242 Participants739 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
278 Participants270 Participants284 Participants832 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
481 / 519521 / 526489 / 526
serious
Total, serious adverse events
86 / 51984 / 52655 / 526

Outcome results

Primary

Time to Treatment Failure (NRTI Comparison)

Time from randomization to the earliest of: scheduled week of first plasma sample meeting virologic failure (two consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values 1,000 copies/mL or higher, regardless of whether ARV medications being taken at the time); scheduled week of first AIDS defining diagnosis (WHO Stage 4 (2005) plus microsporidiosis, cyclospora gastroenteritis and Chaga's disease), not attributed to Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (reviewed by chairs); date of death (due to any cause). Plasma drawn every 8 weeks (except confirmation samples could be drawn earlier).

Time frame: Virologic failure starting 14 weeks following randomization; disease progression starting 12 weeks following randomization; and death occurring at any time following randomization. Follow-up through study closure (May 31, 2010).

Population: ITT (study treatment status and history ignored); censoring time was latest study visit week where plasma HIV-1 RNA was measured.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Treatment Failure (NRTI Comparison)5th percentile16 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Treatment Failure (NRTI Comparison)10th percentile40 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Treatment Failure (NRTI Comparison)25th percentileNA weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Treatment Failure (NRTI Comparison)5th percentile16 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Treatment Failure (NRTI Comparison)10th percentile40 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Treatment Failure (NRTI Comparison)25th percentileNA weeks
Comparison: While original study design specified a non-inferiority test, study follow-up stopped early, not due to treatment effect size or futility, but due to slowing accumulation of primary outcome events. Therefore, 2-sided, 95% confidence intervals about the estimated treatment effect (relative effect estimated by a hazard ratio) are provided.95% CI: [0.72, 1.27]Other
Primary

Time to Treatment Failure (PI Comparison)

Time from randomization to the earliest of: scheduled week of first plasma sample meeting virologic failure (two consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values 1,000 copies/mL or higher, regardless of whether ARV medications being taken at the time); scheduled week of first AIDS defining diagnosis (WHO Stage 4 (2005), plus microsporidiosis, cyclospora gastroenteritis and Chaga's disease), not attributed to Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (reviewed by chairs); date of death (due to any cause). Plasma drawn every 8 weeks (except confirmation samples could be drawn earlier).

Time frame: Virologic failure starting 14 weeks following randomization; disease progression starting 12 weeks following randomization; and death occurring at any time following randomization. Follow-up until ddI+FTC+ATV arm closed (May 22, 2008).

Population: ITT (study treatment status and history ignored); censoring time was latest study visit week where plasma HIV-1 RNA was measured.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Treatment Failure (PI Comparison)5th percentile16 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Treatment Failure (PI Comparison)10th percentile40 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Treatment Failure (PI Comparison)25th percentileNA weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to Treatment Failure (PI Comparison)5th percentile16 weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to Treatment Failure (PI Comparison)10th percentile24 weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to Treatment Failure (PI Comparison)25th percentile120 weeks
p-value: <0.0195% CI: [1.12, 2.04]Log Rank
Secondary

Change in CD4 Count From Screening to Weeks 24, 48, 96 (NRTI Comparison)

Available pre-randomization CD4 cell counts were limited to the single CD4 cell count used for study eligibility (and therefore must have been fewer than 300 cells/mm3).

Time frame: weeks 24, 48 and 96 (including all follow-up through to study closure on May 31, 2010)

Population: ITT - ignoring both current treatment status and treatment history.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
ZDV/3TC+EFVChange in CD4 Count From Screening to Weeks 24, 48, 96 (NRTI Comparison)Change from screening to week 24 (N=490; N=498)112.5 cells/mm^3
ZDV/3TC+EFVChange in CD4 Count From Screening to Weeks 24, 48, 96 (NRTI Comparison)Change from screening to week 48 (N=480; N=485)151.5 cells/mm^3
ZDV/3TC+EFVChange in CD4 Count From Screening to Weeks 24, 48, 96 (NRTI Comparison)Change from screening to week 96 (N=458; N=471)220.5 cells/mm^3
TDF/FTC+EFVChange in CD4 Count From Screening to Weeks 24, 48, 96 (NRTI Comparison)Change from screening to week 96 (N=458; N=471)226 cells/mm^3
TDF/FTC+EFVChange in CD4 Count From Screening to Weeks 24, 48, 96 (NRTI Comparison)Change from screening to week 24 (N=490; N=498)120.5 cells/mm^3
TDF/FTC+EFVChange in CD4 Count From Screening to Weeks 24, 48, 96 (NRTI Comparison)Change from screening to week 48 (N=480; N=485)159 cells/mm^3
Secondary

Change in CD4 Count From Screening to Weeks 24, 48, 96 (PI Comparison)

Available pre-randomization CD4 cell counts were limited to the single CD4 cell count used for study eligibility (and therefore must have been fewer than 300 cells/mm3).

Time frame: weeks 24, 48 and 96 (including follow-up until ddI+FTC+ARV arm closed - May 22, 2008)

Population: ITT - ignoring both current treatment status and treatment history.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
ZDV/3TC+EFVChange in CD4 Count From Screening to Weeks 24, 48, 96 (PI Comparison)Change from screening to week 24 (N=490; N=502)112.5 cells/mm^3
ZDV/3TC+EFVChange in CD4 Count From Screening to Weeks 24, 48, 96 (PI Comparison)Change from screening to week 48 (N=474; N=477)152.0 cells/mm^3
ZDV/3TC+EFVChange in CD4 Count From Screening to Weeks 24, 48, 96 (PI Comparison)Change from screening to week 96 (N= 188; N=188)216.0 cells/mm^3
ddI+FTC+ATVChange in CD4 Count From Screening to Weeks 24, 48, 96 (PI Comparison)Change from screening to week 24 (N=490; N=502)146.5 cells/mm^3
ddI+FTC+ATVChange in CD4 Count From Screening to Weeks 24, 48, 96 (PI Comparison)Change from screening to week 48 (N=474; N=477)187.0 cells/mm^3
ddI+FTC+ATVChange in CD4 Count From Screening to Weeks 24, 48, 96 (PI Comparison)Change from screening to week 96 (N= 188; N=188)256.0 cells/mm^3
Secondary

Plasma HIV-1 Viral Load Fewer Than 400 Copies/ml (NRTI Comparison)

Number of participants with plasma HIV-1 Viral load fewer than 400 copies/mL at study visit weeks 24 and 48. Closest observed result between 20 and up to 28 weeks (for week 24), and between 44 and up to 52 (for week 48) used if multiple results available. Missing values excluded, and both study treatment status and history ignored.

Time frame: At Weeks 24 and 48 (including follow-up through to study closure on May 31, 2010)

Population: ITT (ignoring current treatment status or past treatment history); closest value to week 24 (48) used if multiple values available; missing values ignored.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ZDV/3TC+EFVPlasma HIV-1 Viral Load Fewer Than 400 Copies/ml (NRTI Comparison)Week 24: Number with RNA <400 c/mL (N=495; N=500)459 participants
ZDV/3TC+EFVPlasma HIV-1 Viral Load Fewer Than 400 Copies/ml (NRTI Comparison)Week 48: Number with RNA <400 c/mL (N=482; N=487)442 participants
TDF/FTC+EFVPlasma HIV-1 Viral Load Fewer Than 400 Copies/ml (NRTI Comparison)Week 24: Number with RNA <400 c/mL (N=495; N=500)448 participants
TDF/FTC+EFVPlasma HIV-1 Viral Load Fewer Than 400 Copies/ml (NRTI Comparison)Week 48: Number with RNA <400 c/mL (N=482; N=487)455 participants
Secondary

Plasma HIV-1 Viral Load Fewer Than 400 Copies/ml (PI Comparison)

Number of participants with plasma HIV-1 Viral load fewer than 400 copies/mL at study visit weeks 24 and 48. Closest observed result between 20 and up to 28 weeks (for week 24), and between 44 and up to 52 (for week 48) used if multiple results available. Missing values excluded, and both study treatment status and history ignored.

Time frame: At Weeks 24 and 48 (including only follow-up until ddI+FTC+ARV arm closed - May 22, 2008)

Population: ITT (ignoring current treatment status or past treatment history); closest value to week 24 (48) used if multiple values available; missing values ignored.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ZDV/3TC+EFVPlasma HIV-1 Viral Load Fewer Than 400 Copies/ml (PI Comparison)Week 24: Number with RNA <400 c/mL (N=495; N=506)459 participants
ZDV/3TC+EFVPlasma HIV-1 Viral Load Fewer Than 400 Copies/ml (PI Comparison)Week 48: Number with RNA <400 c/mL (N=476; N=478)437 participants
ddI+FTC+ATVPlasma HIV-1 Viral Load Fewer Than 400 Copies/ml (PI Comparison)Week 24: Number with RNA <400 c/mL (N=495; N=506)431 participants
ddI+FTC+ATVPlasma HIV-1 Viral Load Fewer Than 400 Copies/ml (PI Comparison)Week 48: Number with RNA <400 c/mL (N=476; N=478)424 participants
Secondary

Time to Discontinuation of Initial Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy (NRTI Comparison)

Time is measured from date of treatment initiation to earliest of the following: date of last participant contact (premature discontinuation of study follow-up); date all ARV medications were held (if all medications held for at least 8 weeks, for any reason); date that any ARV medication was changed (excluding the following single ARV substitutions: stavudine or tenofovir for zidovudine, nevirapine for efavirenz, or didanosine for tenofovir).

Time frame: Throughout follow-up until study closed (May 31,2010)

Population: Participants not starting study treatment excluded.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Discontinuation of Initial Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy (NRTI Comparison)5th percentile16 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Discontinuation of Initial Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy (NRTI Comparison)10th percentile34 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Discontinuation of Initial Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy (NRTI Comparison)25th percentile163 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Discontinuation of Initial Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy (NRTI Comparison)5th percentile18 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Discontinuation of Initial Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy (NRTI Comparison)10th percentile36 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Discontinuation of Initial Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy (NRTI Comparison)25th percentile201 weeks
Secondary

Time to Discontinuation of Initial Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy (PI Comparison)

Time is measured from date of treatment initiation to earliest of the following: date of last participant contact (premature discontinuation of study follow-up); date all ARV medications were held (if all medications held for at least 8 weeks, for any reason); date that any ARV medication was changed (excluding the following single ARV substitutions: stavudine or tenofovir for zidovudine, nevirapine for efavirenz, or didanosine for tenofovir).

Time frame: Throughout follow-up until ddI+FTC+ATV arm closed (May 22,2008)

Population: Participants not starting study treatment excluded.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Discontinuation of Initial Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy (PI Comparison)5th percentile16 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Discontinuation of Initial Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy (PI Comparison)10th percentile34 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Discontinuation of Initial Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy (PI Comparison)25th percentileNA weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to Discontinuation of Initial Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy (PI Comparison)5th percentile7 weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to Discontinuation of Initial Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy (PI Comparison)10th percentile18 weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to Discontinuation of Initial Antiretroviral (ARV) Therapy (PI Comparison)25th percentile76 weeks
Secondary

Time to First Dose Modification or Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Event (NRTI Comparison)

Time from treatment dispensation to the first occurring of the following: week of first ARV medication change; week of first grade 3 or higher sign/symptom or laboratory abnormality (total bilirubin was excluded) that was at least one grade higher than baseline. Grading used the Division of AIDS (DAIDS) 2004 Severity of Adverse Events Tables.

Time frame: Throughout study follow-up until study closure (May 31, 2010)

Population: Participants never starting meds excluded. Censoring time is scheduled study week of last clinic visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to First Dose Modification or Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Event (NRTI Comparison)10th percentile4 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to First Dose Modification or Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Event (NRTI Comparison)25th percentile12 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to First Dose Modification or Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Event (NRTI Comparison)50th percentile112 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to First Dose Modification or Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Event (NRTI Comparison)10th percentile4 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to First Dose Modification or Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Event (NRTI Comparison)25th percentile32 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to First Dose Modification or Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Event (NRTI Comparison)50th percentile224 weeks
Secondary

Time to First Dose Modification or Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Event (PI Comparison)

Time from treatment dispensation to the first occurring of the following: week of first ARV medication change; week of first grade 3 or higher sign/symptom or laboratory abnormality (total bilirubin was excluded) that was at least one grade higher than baseline. Grading used the Division of AIDS (DAIDS) 2004 Severity of Adverse Events Tables.

Time frame: Throughout study follow-up until ddI+FTC+ATV arm closed (May 22, 2008)

Population: Participants never starting meds excluded. Censoring time is scheduled study week of last clinic visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to First Dose Modification or Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Event (PI Comparison)10th percentile4 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to First Dose Modification or Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Event (PI Comparison)25th percentile12 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to First Dose Modification or Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Event (PI Comparison)50th percentile96 weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to First Dose Modification or Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Event (PI Comparison)10th percentile4 weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to First Dose Modification or Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Event (PI Comparison)25th percentile32 weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to First Dose Modification or Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Event (PI Comparison)50th percentile144 weeks
Secondary

Time to Immunologic Failure (NRTI Comparison)

Time from randomization to the first scheduled study visit (week 48 or later) with a CD4+ cell count fewer than 100 cells/mm3.

Time frame: At or after Week 48 (including all follow-up through study closure - May 31,2010)

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Immunologic Failure (NRTI Comparison)1st percentile48 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Immunologic Failure (NRTI Comparison)5th percentile128 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Immunologic Failure (NRTI Comparison)10th percentileNA weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Immunologic Failure (NRTI Comparison)1st percentile48 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Immunologic Failure (NRTI Comparison)5th percentile104 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Immunologic Failure (NRTI Comparison)10th percentileNA weeks
Secondary

Time to Immunologic Failure (PI Comparison)

Time from randomization to the first scheduled study visit (week 48 or later) with a CD4+ cell count fewer than 100 cells/mm3.

Time frame: At or after Week 48 (including only follow-up until ddI+FTV+ATV arm closed - May 22,2008)

Population: ITT (ignoring current study treatment status or history)

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Immunologic Failure (PI Comparison)1st percentile48 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Immunologic Failure (PI Comparison)5th percentile112 weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to Immunologic Failure (PI Comparison)1st percentile48 weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to Immunologic Failure (PI Comparison)5th percentileNA weeks
Secondary

Time to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)

Time from randomization to any of the following events occurring prior to week 48: discontinued ARV regimen (see time to discontinuation of initial ARV therapy above); discontinued study follow-up or died; absence of virologic suppression defined as 2 consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \< 400 copies/mL; two consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \> 400 copies/mL following virologic suppression.

Time frame: Week 48 (using follow-up through study closure on May 31,2010)

Population: Substitutions not triggering TLOVR event included the following: stavudine or tenofovir-DF for zidovudine; nevirapine for efavirenz; or didanosine for tenofovir-DF.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)10th percentile16 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)5th percentile0 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)5th percentile0 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)10th percentile24 weeks
Secondary

Time to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)

Time from randomization to any of the following events occurring prior to week 48: changed any ARV medication (including permanent discontinuation of all medications); discontinued study follow-up or died; absence of virologic suppression defined as 2 consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \< 400 copies/mL; two consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \> 400 copies/mL following virologic suppression.

Time frame: Week 48 using follow-up through study closure on May 31,2010

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)5th percentile0 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)10th percentile0 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)25th percentile32 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)5th percentile0 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)10th percentile0 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)25th percentileNA weeks
Secondary

Time to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(PI Comparison)

Time from randomization to any of the following events occurring prior to week 48: changed any ARV medication (including permanent discontinuation of all medications); discontinued study follow-up or died; absence of virologic suppression defined as 2 consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \< 400 copies/mL; two consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \> 400 copies/mL following virologic suppression.

Time frame: Week 48 (using follow-up only until closing of ddI+FTV+ATV arm on May 22,2008)

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(PI Comparison)5th percentile0 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(PI Comparison)10th percentile0 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(PI Comparison)25th percentile32 weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(PI Comparison)5th percentile0 weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(PI Comparison)10th percentile0 weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(PI Comparison)25th percentile48 weeks
Secondary

Time to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 96 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)

Time from randomization to any of the following events occurring prior to week 96: discontinued ARV regimen (see time to discontinuation of initial ARV therapy above); discontinued study follow-up or died; absence of virologic suppression defined as 2 consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \< 400 copies/mL; two consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \> 400 copies/mL following virologic suppression.

Time frame: Week 96 (using follow-up through to study closure on May 31,2010)

Population: Substitutions not triggering TLOVR event included the following: stavudine or tenofovir-DF for zidovudine; nevirapine for efavirenz; or didanosine for tenofovir-DF.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 96 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)5th percentile0 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 96 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)10th percentile16 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 96 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)25th percentileNA weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 96 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)5th percentile0 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 96 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)25th percentileNA weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 96 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)10th percentile24 weeks
Secondary

Time to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 96 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)

Time to any of the following events occurring prior to week 96: changed any ARV medication (including permanent discontinuation of all medications); discontinued study follow-up or died; absence of virologic suppression defined as 2 consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \< 400 copies/mL; two consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \> 400 copies/mL following virologic suppression.

Time frame: Week 96 using follow-up through study closure on May 31,2010

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 96 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)5th percentile0 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 96 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)10th percentile0 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 96 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)25th percentile32 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 96 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)5th percentile0 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 96 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)10th percentile0 weeks
TDF/FTC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response at Week 96 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Including All ARV Substitutions)(NRTI Comparison)25th percentileNA weeks
Secondary

Time to Loss of Virologic Response by Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(PI Comparison)

Time from randomization to any of the following events occurring prior to week 48: discontinued ARV regimen (see time to discontinuation of initial ARV therapy above); discontinued study follow-up or died; absence of virologic suppression defined as 2 consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \< 400 copies/mL; two consecutive plasma HIV-1 RNA values \> 400 copies/mL following virologic suppression.

Time frame: Week 48 (using follow-up only until closing of ddI+FTV+ATV arm on May 22,2008)

Population: Substitutions not triggering TLOVR event included the following: stavudine or tenofovir-DF for zidovudine; nevirapine for efavirenz; or didanosine for tenofovir-DF.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response by Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(PI Comparison)5th percentile0 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response by Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(PI Comparison)10th percentile16 weeks
ZDV/3TC+EFVTime to Loss of Virologic Response by Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(PI Comparison)25th percentileNA weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to Loss of Virologic Response by Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(PI Comparison)10th percentile0 weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to Loss of Virologic Response by Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(PI Comparison)5th percentile0 weeks
ddI+FTC+ATVTime to Loss of Virologic Response by Week 48 (Defined by FDA TLOVR Algorithm - Excluding Study Allowed ARV Substitutions)(PI Comparison)25th percentile48 weeks

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 25, 2026