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Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Raltegravir in HIV-1-Exposed Newborn Infants at Risk of Acquiring HIV-1 Infection

A Phase I Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Raltegravir in HIV-1-Exposed Neonates at Risk of Acquiring HIV-1 Infection

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01780831
Enrollment
52
Registered
2013-01-31
Start date
2014-01-28
Completion date
2018-04-20
Last updated
2021-11-05

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Conditions

HIV Infections

Brief summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) of raltegravir (RAL) when given to HIV-1-exposed, normal birth weight newborn infants at risk of acquiring HIV-1 infection. (PK is the study of the time course of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs in the body.) The primary goal of this study was to determine a dose of RAL that was safe and met the PK targets for infants when administered during the first 6 weeks of life in addition to standard of care antiretroviral (ARV) agents for prevention of perinatal transmission.

Detailed description

This is a Phase I multi-center, open label, non-comparative study to evaluate the safety and PK of RAL administered to HIV-1-exposed full-term (≥37 weeks of gestation) infants when administered during the first 6 weeks of life in addition to the infants' standard HIV-1 ARV prophylaxis. IMPAACT P1097 (NCT01828073) demonstrated that RAL crossed the placenta from mother to fetus after maternal dosing during pregnancy and RAL was slowly eliminated by the newborn after birth. Therefore, for P1110, within each cohort, infants were stratified into the RAL-naive or RAL-exposed groups depending on infants' in utero exposure to maternal RAL. The study stratification with respect to in utero RAL exposure allowed for adjustment of the initial RAL dosing (i.e. timing and/or dose size). Study participants were enrolled in two sequential cohorts with the following actual dosing of RAL in addition to their local standard of care ARV agents for prevention of perinatal transmission. PK and safety data from Cohort 1 (two single doses) provided information for the starting dosing for Cohort 2 (daily dosing through 6 weeks of life). Cohort 1: Two single RAL doses: first dose within 48 hours of birth and second dose at 7-10 days of life. * Cohort 1, RAL-naive: 3 or 2 mg/kg within 48 hours of birth and 3 mg/kg at 7-10 days of life. (P1110 V1.0 Clarification Memorandum #3, dated January 15, 2015, adjusted the first dose from 3 mg/kg to 2 mg/kg based on available PK data.) * Cohort 1, RAL-exposed: 1.5 mg/kg within 48 hours of birth and 3 mg/kg at 7-10 days of life. Cohort 2: Daily RAL dosing through 6 weeks of life. * Cohort 2, RAL-naive: Daily dosing through 6 weeks of life with initial RAL dosing within 48 hours of birth: 1.5 mg/kg once daily during Days 1-7 of life, 3.0 mg/kg twice daily during Days 8-28 of life, and 6.0 mg/kg twice daily during Days 29-42 of life. * Cohort 2, RAL-exposed: Daily dosing through 6 weeks of life with initial RAL dosing between 12-60 hours of birth: 1.5 mg/kg once daily during Days 1-7 of life, 3.0 mg/kg twice daily during Days 8-28 of life, and 6.0 mg/kg twice daily during Days 29-42 of life. Target enrollment was approximately 50 infants and their mothers in order to have a minimum of 12 and 20 PK evaluable infants in Cohorts 1 and 2, respectively. Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 RAL-naive infants (and their mothers) were enrolled under protocol Version 1.0. Cohort 2 RAL-exposed infants (and their mothers) were enrolled under protocol Version 2.0. Infants and their mothers were enrolled within 48 and within 60 hours of delivery under protocol Versions 1.0 and 2.0, respectively. Infants were followed through 24 weeks of life and their mothers were followed until discharge from the labor and delivery unit. Infant PK samples were collected as follows: Cohort 1: * Dose #1 (within 48 hours of birth) intensive PK sampling: Within 30 min pre-dose, and 1-2 hours post-dose, 4-8 hours post-dose, 12 (±1) hours post-dose, and 24 (±1) hours post-dose. * One random PK sample at 3-4 days of life. * Dose #2 (7-10 days of life) limited PK sampling: Within 30 min pre-dose, and 1-2 hours post-dose and 24 (±1) hours post-dose. Cohort 2: * Initial dose (within 48 and 12-60 hours of birth for RAL-naive and RAL-exposed infants, respectively) intensive PK sampling: Within 1 hour pre-dose, and 1-2 hours, 6-10 hours, 20-24 hours post-dose. * PK sampling for second dose: 3-6 hours post-dose. * PK sampling at 6-9 days of life: Within 1 hour pre-dose of initiating 3mg/kg twice daily. * Intensive PK sampling at 15-18 days of life: Within 1 hour pre-dose, and 1-2 hours post-dose, 4-6 hours post-dose, and 8-12 hours post-dose. * PK sampling at 28-32 days of life: Within 1 hour pre-dose of initiating 6 mg/kg twice daily. * PK sampling at 33-42 days of life done at Week 5-6 visit: Within 1 hour pre-dose, and 3-6 hours post-dose. Protocol defined infant safety evaluations were done at: Cohort 1: Entry, 3-4 days of life, 7-10 days of life, 2 weeks of life, 6 weeks of life and 24 weeks of life. Cohort 2: Entry, 2-4 days of life, 6-9 days of life, 15-18 days of life, 28-32 days of life, 5-6 weeks of life, 8-10 weeks of life and 24 weeks of life. Infant safety data included death, signs/symptoms, diagnoses and laboratory test results. Laboratory test results included results from evaluations specified in the protocol and evaluations done as part of the infant's clinical care which the sites considered relevant. PK evaluable infants were those determined by the protocol pharmacologist to have PK results which provide analyzable data on the primary PK parameters of interest. Infants who were PK unevaluable were replaced for PK analysis but continued with the study safety follow-up visits. Infants were evaluable for safety analysis if they received at least one dose of RAL. The safety analyses were based on data from all safety evaluable infants, regardless of whether they were evaluable for PK analysis. The study initially opened accrual to Cohort 1 RAL-naive group. The PK and safety data from IMPAACT P1110 Cohort 1 RAL-naive group and from IMPAACT P1097 were used to determine the starting dose for the Cohort 1 RAL-exposed group. Opening accrual to the Cohort 2 RAL-naive group was contingent upon infants enrolled in Cohort 1 RAL-naive and RAL-exposed groups successfully meeting safety criteria and providing adequate PK data to determine a regimen to be tested for daily dosing through 6 weeks of life for the Cohort 2 RAL-naive group. The initial dosing regimen for the Cohort 2 RAL-naive group was determined using population PK modeling and simulations incorporating IMPAACT P1110 Cohort 1 data, along with data from the following IMPAACT studies: P1097, P1066 (NCT00485264) (Cohorts IV and V) and P1026s (NCT00042289). Since the PK results of Cohort 1 RAL-naive and exposed groups were similar except in the first 1-2 days of life and P1097 Cohort 1 results suggested that maternal RAL readily crosses the placenta and results to washout RAL exposure in neonates, Cohort 2 RAL-exposed group was determined to receive the same dose of RAL as Cohort 2 RAL-naive group, except the initial dose for RAL-exposed was delayed to within 12 to 60 hours of life.

Interventions

DRUGRaltegravir

RAL was given as oral granules for suspension.

Sponsors

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Lead SponsorNIH

Study design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Maternal Inclusion Criteria: * Mother is living with HIV and either i) known to have HIV diagnosis prior to labor (testing obtained and designated per local SOC in the medical record and either on or recently started CART prior to delivery) or ii) identified as having HIV diagnosis at the time of labor or in the immediate postpartum period. More information on this criterion can be found in the protocol. * Risk of mothers transmitting HIV to their infants: * Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 (RAL-naive): Mother living with HIV is at high risk of transmitting HIV to infant as evidenced by any of the following: Mother has not received any ARV therapy during the current pregnancy prior to the onset of labor and delivery; HIV RNA level greater than 1000 copies/mL within 4 weeks (28 days) prior to delivery; receipt of ARV for less than 4 weeks (28 days) before delivery; on ARVs for 4 weeks or longer but has not taken any ARV for more than 7 days prior to delivery; or mother has documented drug resistant virus to at least one class of ARV drugs. * Cohort 2 RAL-exposed: there was no requirement that the mother living with HIV is at high-risk of transmitting HIV to her infant. * Maternal written informed consent for study participation Maternal

Exclusion criteria

* Known maternal-fetal blood group incompatibility as evidenced by the presence of an unexpected clinically significant maternal red cell antibody that is known to be capable of causing hemolytic disease of the fetus/newborn * Mother will be receiving RAL as part of her combination antiretroviral (cART) regimen after delivery and intending to breastfeed her infant * For Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 RAL-naive groups: * Cohort 1 RAL-naive: Mother who received RAL prior to and through delivery unless last RAL dosing during prenatal period was \>7 days prior to delivery * Cohort 2 RAL-naive: Mother who received RAL prior to and through delivery Infant Inclusion Criteria: * Age at enrollment (Note: The full-term infants were HIV-exposed and may have received standard of care ARV prophylaxis/treatment before enrollment): * Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 RAL-naive: Aged 48 hours or less. * Cohort 2 RAL-exposed: Aged 60 hours or less. * Infant gestational age at birth at least 37 weeks * No known severe congenital malformation or other medical condition not compatible with life or that would interfere with study participation or interpretation, as judged by the examining clinician * Birth weight at least 2 kg * Able to take oral medications * Parent or legal guardian able and willing to provide signed informed consent * For Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 RAL-exposed groups: * Cohort 1 RAL-exposed: Infants born to mothers who received RAL during pregnancy with last dose taken within 7 days before delivery. * Cohort 2 RAL-exposed: Infants born to a mother who received at least one dose of RAL within 2 to 24 hours prior to delivery. Infant

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Infants Who Died or Had Grade 3/4 Adverse Event Through 6 Weeks of LifeFrom first dosing of RAL through 6 weeks of lifeNumber of infants who died or had adverse events (AEs) of Grade 3 or 4 as defined in DAIDS AE Grading Table. Events with onset dates prior to first RAL dosing and congenital anomalies assessed as baseline by the study team were considered baseline events and not AEs.
AUC24 for Cohort 1 RAL Dose #1 (Within 48 Hours of Birth)Cohort 1 RAL dose #1 (within 48 hours of birth) intensive PK sampling: within 30 min pre-dose; and 1-2, 4-8, 12 (±1), 24 (±1) hours post-dose.Area Under the Concentration-time Curve at 24-hour interval (AUC24) based on intensive PK sampling around Cohort 1 RAL dose #1 (within 48 hours of birth)
Cmax for Cohort 1 RAL Dose #1 (Within 48 Hours of Birth)Cohort 1 dose #1(within 48 hours of birth) intensive PK sampling: within 30 min pre-dose; and 1-2, 4-8, 12 (±1), 24 (±1) hours post-dose.Maximum concentration (Cmax) for Cohort 1 dose #1 (within 48 hours of birth)
AUC24 for Cohort 2 Initial RAL Dose (Within 48 and 12-60 Hours of Birth for RAL-naive and RAL-exposed Groups, Respectively)Cohort 2 initial dose (within 48 and between 12-60 hours of birth for RAL-naive and RAL-exposed, respectively) intensive PK sampling: within 1 hour pre-dose; and 1-2, 6-10, 20-24 hours post-dose.Area Under the Concentration-time Curve at the 24-hour interval (AUC24) for Cohort 2 initial RAL dose (within 48 and between 12-60 hours of birth for RAL-naive and RAL-exposed, respectively).
Clast for Cohort 2 Initial RAL Dose (Within 48 and Between 12-60 Hours of Birth for RAL-naïve and RAL-exposed Groups, Respectively)Cohort 2 initial dose (within 48 and between 12-60 hours of birth for RAL-naive and RAL-exposed groups, respectively) intensive PK sampling: within 1 hour pre-dose; and 1-2, 6-10, 20-24 hours post-dose.Last concentration of the drug (Clast) at 24 hour interval post dosing for the Cohort 2 initial RAL dose (within 48 and at 12-60 hours of birth for RAL-naive and RAL-exposed, respectively). This is the plasma RAL concentration from a sample collected at or close to 24 hours post dose.
RAL AUC12 for Cohort 2 at 15-18 Days of LifeIntensive PK sampling for Cohort 2 at 15-18 days of life: within 1 hour pre-dose; and 1-2, 4-6, 8-12 hours post-dose.Area Under the Concentration-time Curve at 12-hour interval (AUC12) of RAL for Cohort 2 at 15-18 days of life.
RAL C12 for Cohort 2 at 15-18 Days of LifeIntensive PK sampling for Cohort 2 at 15-18 days of life: within 1 hour pre-dose; and 1-2, 4-6, 8-12 hours post-dose.RAL concentration at 12 hours (C12) for Cohort 2 at 15-18 days of life.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Cohort 2 Infants With Hyperbilirubinemia by UGT1A1 GenotypeSpecimens for bilirubin testing were collected at study entry; after 2nd dose; Days 6-9, 15-18, 28-32 of life; and Weeks 5-6, 8-10, 24 of life for Cohort 2. Specimen for genotype testing was collected at study entry.Hyperbilirubinemia was defined as total bilirubin exceeding 16.0 mg/dL or receipt of phototherapy, or transfusion therapy, or other therapies for hyperbilirubinemia or elevated bilirubin.
Number of Infants Who Died or Had Grade 3/4 Adverse Event Through 24 Weeks of LifeFrom first RAL dose through 24 weeks of lifeNumber of infants who died or had adverse events (AEs) of Grade 3 or 4 as defined in DAIDS AE Grading Table. Events with onset dates prior to first RAL dosing and congenital anomalies assessed as baseline by the study team were considered baseline events and not AEs.
Number of Cohort 2 Infants With Hyperbilirubinemia by SLCO1B3 GenotypeSpecimens for bilirubin testing were collected at study entry; after 2nd dose; Days 6-9, 15-18, 28-32 of life; and Weeks 5-6, 8-10, 24 of life for Cohort 2. Specimen for genotype testing was collected at study entry.Hyperbilirubinemia was defined as total bilirubin exceeding 16.0 mg/dL or receipt of phototherapy, or transfusion therapy, or other therapies for hyperbilirubinemia or elevated bilirubin.
Number of Cohort 1 Infants With Hyperbilirubinemia by SLCO1B3 GenotypeSpecimens for bilirubin test were collected at study entry; Days 3-4, 7-10 of life; and Weeks 2, 6, 24 of life for Cohort 1. Specimen for genotype testing was collected at study entry.Hyperbilirubinemia was defined as total bilirubin exceeding 16.0 mg/dL or receipt of phototherapy, or transfusion therapy, or other therapies for hyperbilirubinemia or elevated bilirubin.
Number of Infants Who Died or Had SADR of Grade 3 or 4 Through 6 Weeks of LifeFrom first RAL dose through 6 weeks of lifeNumber of infants who died or had Suspected Adverse Drug Reaction (SADR) of Grade 3 or 4 as defined in DAIDS AE Grading Table. Events with onset dates prior to the first RAL dosing and congenital anomalies assessed as baseline by the study team were considered baseline events and not AEs. SADRs are AEs assessed as definitely related, probably related or possibly related to RAL.
Number of Infants Who Died or Had SADR of Grade 3 or 4 Through 24 Weeks of LifeFrom first RAL dose through 24 weeks of lifeNumber of infants who died or had Suspected Adverse Drug Reaction (SADR) of Grade 3 or 4 as defined in DAIDS AE Grading Table. Events with onset dates prior to the first RAL dosing and congenital anomalies assessed as baseline by the study team were considered baseline events and not AEs. SADRs are AEs assessed as definitely related, probably related or possibly related to RAL.
Cohort 1 Dose #1 Neonatal RAL Elimination (CL/F) by UGT1A1 Genotype GroupCohort 1 Dose #1 Intensive PK sampling: within 30 min pre-dose; and 1-2, 4-8, 12, 24 hours post-dose. Samples for UGT1A1 genotype testing were collected at study entry.Cohort 1 Dose #1 neonatal RAL elimination was represented by Clearance (CL/F), which is the volume of plasma cleared of the drug per unit time. Genotyping for polymorphisms of UGT1A1 were performed on infants who were eligible for PK sampling and were consented by their mothers/guardians (i.e. genotyping was optional) .
Cohort 2 Initial Dose Neonatal RAL Elimination (CL/F) by UGT1A1 Genotype GroupIntensive PK sampling for Cohort 2 initial dose: within 1 hour pre-dose; and 1-2, 6-10, 20-24 hours post-dose. Samples for UGT1A1 genotype testing were collected at study entry.Cohort 2 initial dose neonatal RAL elimination was represented by Clearance (CL/F), which is defined as the volume of plasma cleared of the drug per unit time. Genotyping for polymorphisms of UGT1A1 were performed on infants who were eligible for PK sampling and were consented by their mothers/guardians (i.e. genotyping was optional) .
Cohort 2 Neonatal RAL Elimination (CL/F) at 15-18 Days of Life by UGT1A1 Genotype GroupIntensive PK sampling for Cohort 2 at 15-18 days of life: within 1 hour pre-dose; and 1-2 hours post-dose, 4-6, 8-12 hours post-dose. Samples for UGT1A1 genotype testing were collected at study entry.Cohort 2 15-18 days of life dose neonatal RAL elimination was represented by Clearance (CL/F), which is defined as the volume of plasma cleared of the drug per unit time at 15-18 days of life when RAL dosing would have been 3 mg/kg twice daily. Genotyping for polymorphisms of UGT1A1 were performed on infants who were eligible for PK sampling and were consented by their mothers/guardians(i.e. genotyping was optional) .
Number of Cohort 1 Infants With Hyperbilirubinemia by UGT1A1 GenotypeSpecimens for bilirubin testing were collected at study entry; Days 3-4, 7-10 of life; and Weeks 2, 6, 24 of life for Cohort 1. Specimen for genotype testing was collected at entry.Hyperbilirubinemia was defined as total bilirubin exceeding 16.0 mg/dL or receipt of phototherapy, or transfusion therapy, or other therapies for hyperbilirubinemia or elevated bilirubin.

Countries

Brazil, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Thailand, United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Cohort 1 participants were from 2 sites in Brazil, 1 site in South Africa and 7 sites in the USA. Enrollment period was January 2014 - December 2015. Cohort 2 participants were from 3 sites in Brazil, 2 sites in South Africa,1 site in Thailand, and 4 sites in the USA. Enrollment period was September 2015 - November 2017.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Cohort 1 RAL-naive
Full term Infants not exposed in utero to maternal RAL, ≥2000 grams and ≥37 weeks gestational age at birth, born to women living with HIV-1 infection and at risk of acquiring HIV-1 infection. Raltegravir: RAL was given as oral granules for suspension. Two single doses of RAL: first dose (3 mg/kg or 2mg/kg) within 48 hours of birth and second dose (3 mg/kg) at 7-10 days of life.
10
Cohort 1 RAL-exposed
Full term Infants exposed in utero to maternal RAL, ≥2000 grams and ≥37 weeks gestational age at birth, born to women living with HIV-1 infection and at risk of acquiring HIV-1 infection. Raltegravir: RAL was given as oral granules for suspension. Two single doses of RAL: first dose (1.5 mg/kg) within 48 hours of birth and second dose (3 mg/kg) at 7-10 days of life.
6
Cohort 2 RAL-naive
Full term Infants not exposed in utero to maternal RAL, ≥2000 grams and ≥37 weeks gestational age at birth, born to women living with HIV-1 infection and at risk of acquiring HIV-1 infection. Raltegravir: Daily RAL through 6 weeks of life starting within 48 hours of birth: 1.5 mg/kg once daily during Days 1-7 of life, 3.0 mg/kg twice daily during Days 8-28 of life, and 6.0 mg/kg twice daily during Days 29-42 of life.
26
Cohort 2 RAL-exposed
Full term Infants exposed in utero to maternal RAL, ≥2000 grams and ≥37 weeks gestational age at birth, born to women living with HIV-1 infection and at risk of acquiring HIV-1 infection. Raltegravir: Daily RAL through 6 weeks of life starting between 12 and 60 hours of birth: 1.5 mg/kg once daily during Days 1-7 of life, 3.0 mg/kg twice daily during Days 8-28 of life, and 6.0 mg/kg twice daily during Days 29-42 of life.
10
Total52

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up0001
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject0040

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicCohort 1 RAL-naiveCohort 1 RAL-exposedCohort 2 RAL-naiveCohort 2 RAL-exposedTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
10 Participants6 Participants26 Participants10 Participants52 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Customized
Gestational age at birth
39 weeks38 weeks38 weeks39 weeks39 weeks
Apgar score at 1 minute8 Scores on a scale9 Scores on a scale9 Scores on a scale9 Scores on a scale9 Scores on a scale
Birth weight3020 grams2948 grams2930 grams3085 grams3000 grams
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
3 Participants3 Participants19 Participants5 Participants30 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
7 Participants2 Participants7 Participants4 Participants20 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants2 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants2 Participants12 Participants4 Participants24 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants4 Participants14 Participants6 Participants28 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 100 / 60 / 250 / 10
other
Total, other adverse events
10 / 106 / 624 / 259 / 10
serious
Total, serious adverse events
3 / 101 / 67 / 252 / 10

Outcome results

Primary

AUC24 for Cohort 1 RAL Dose #1 (Within 48 Hours of Birth)

Area Under the Concentration-time Curve at 24-hour interval (AUC24) based on intensive PK sampling around Cohort 1 RAL dose #1 (within 48 hours of birth)

Time frame: Cohort 1 RAL dose #1 (within 48 hours of birth) intensive PK sampling: within 30 min pre-dose; and 1-2, 4-8, 12 (±1), 24 (±1) hours post-dose.

Population: All Cohort 1 infants who received the first RAL dosing within 48 hours of birth and had AUC24 data for the dosing. AUC24 was missing for one Cohort 1 RAL-naive infant whose PK samples were possibly switched.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Cohort 1 RAL-naiveAUC24 for Cohort 1 RAL Dose #1 (Within 48 Hours of Birth)53.88 mg*h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 34.6
Cohort 1 RAL-exposedAUC24 for Cohort 1 RAL Dose #1 (Within 48 Hours of Birth)44.26 mg*h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 71.9
Cohort 1 TotalAUC24 for Cohort 1 RAL Dose #1 (Within 48 Hours of Birth)37.42 mg*h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 92.7
Primary

AUC24 for Cohort 2 Initial RAL Dose (Within 48 and 12-60 Hours of Birth for RAL-naive and RAL-exposed Groups, Respectively)

Area Under the Concentration-time Curve at the 24-hour interval (AUC24) for Cohort 2 initial RAL dose (within 48 and between 12-60 hours of birth for RAL-naive and RAL-exposed, respectively).

Time frame: Cohort 2 initial dose (within 48 and between 12-60 hours of birth for RAL-naive and RAL-exposed, respectively) intensive PK sampling: within 1 hour pre-dose; and 1-2, 6-10, 20-24 hours post-dose.

Population: All Cohort 2 infants who had AUC24 data for the initial RAL dosing. AUC24 were missing for 2 Cohort 2 RAL-naive infants: one was off-study right after study entry and had incomplete PK specimen collection; and one whose AUC24 could not be estimated due to possible administration of next dose before the 24 hr sample was collected.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Cohort 1 RAL-naiveAUC24 for Cohort 2 Initial RAL Dose (Within 48 and 12-60 Hours of Birth for RAL-naive and RAL-exposed Groups, Respectively)38.2 mg*h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 42
Cohort 1 RAL-exposedAUC24 for Cohort 2 Initial RAL Dose (Within 48 and 12-60 Hours of Birth for RAL-naive and RAL-exposed Groups, Respectively)42.89 mg*h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 25.3
Primary

Clast for Cohort 2 Initial RAL Dose (Within 48 and Between 12-60 Hours of Birth for RAL-naïve and RAL-exposed Groups, Respectively)

Last concentration of the drug (Clast) at 24 hour interval post dosing for the Cohort 2 initial RAL dose (within 48 and at 12-60 hours of birth for RAL-naive and RAL-exposed, respectively). This is the plasma RAL concentration from a sample collected at or close to 24 hours post dose.

Time frame: Cohort 2 initial dose (within 48 and between 12-60 hours of birth for RAL-naive and RAL-exposed groups, respectively) intensive PK sampling: within 1 hour pre-dose; and 1-2, 6-10, 20-24 hours post-dose.

Population: All Cohort 2 infants who had Clast data for the initial RAL dosing. Clast was missing for one Cohort 2 RAL-naive infant who was off-study right after study entry and had incomplete PK specimen collection.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Cohort 1 RAL-naiveClast for Cohort 2 Initial RAL Dose (Within 48 and Between 12-60 Hours of Birth for RAL-naïve and RAL-exposed Groups, Respectively)947.90 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 84
Cohort 1 RAL-exposedClast for Cohort 2 Initial RAL Dose (Within 48 and Between 12-60 Hours of Birth for RAL-naïve and RAL-exposed Groups, Respectively)946.24 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 74
Primary

Cmax for Cohort 1 RAL Dose #1 (Within 48 Hours of Birth)

Maximum concentration (Cmax) for Cohort 1 dose #1 (within 48 hours of birth)

Time frame: Cohort 1 dose #1(within 48 hours of birth) intensive PK sampling: within 30 min pre-dose; and 1-2, 4-8, 12 (±1), 24 (±1) hours post-dose.

Population: All Cohort 1 infants who received the first RAL dosing within 48 hours of birth and had Cmax data for the dosing. Cmax was missing for one Cohort 1 RAL-naive infant whose PK samples were possibly switched.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Cohort 1 RAL-naiveCmax for Cohort 1 RAL Dose #1 (Within 48 Hours of Birth)3360.89 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 35.5
Cohort 1 RAL-exposedCmax for Cohort 1 RAL Dose #1 (Within 48 Hours of Birth)3405.24 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 38.1
Cohort 1 TotalCmax for Cohort 1 RAL Dose #1 (Within 48 Hours of Birth)2188.82 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 73.3
Primary

Number of Infants Who Died or Had Grade 3/4 Adverse Event Through 6 Weeks of Life

Number of infants who died or had adverse events (AEs) of Grade 3 or 4 as defined in DAIDS AE Grading Table. Events with onset dates prior to first RAL dosing and congenital anomalies assessed as baseline by the study team were considered baseline events and not AEs.

Time frame: From first dosing of RAL through 6 weeks of life

Population: All infants who received at least one dose of RAL. Excluded one Cohort 2 RAL-naive infant who received one dose of RAL at study entry but was off study right after study entry and thus had no post entry safety data.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Cohort 1 RAL-naiveNumber of Infants Who Died or Had Grade 3/4 Adverse Event Through 6 Weeks of Life2 Participants
Cohort 1 RAL-exposedNumber of Infants Who Died or Had Grade 3/4 Adverse Event Through 6 Weeks of Life2 Participants
Cohort 1 TotalNumber of Infants Who Died or Had Grade 3/4 Adverse Event Through 6 Weeks of Life4 Participants
Cohort 2 RAL-naiveNumber of Infants Who Died or Had Grade 3/4 Adverse Event Through 6 Weeks of Life7 Participants
Cohort 2 RAL-exposedNumber of Infants Who Died or Had Grade 3/4 Adverse Event Through 6 Weeks of Life4 Participants
Cohort 2 TotalNumber of Infants Who Died or Had Grade 3/4 Adverse Event Through 6 Weeks of Life11 Participants
90% CI: [9, 48.4]
90% CI: [18.7, 46.6]
Primary

RAL AUC12 for Cohort 2 at 15-18 Days of Life

Area Under the Concentration-time Curve at 12-hour interval (AUC12) of RAL for Cohort 2 at 15-18 days of life.

Time frame: Intensive PK sampling for Cohort 2 at 15-18 days of life: within 1 hour pre-dose; and 1-2, 4-6, 8-12 hours post-dose.

Population: All infants who continued to receive RAL at or beyond Day 15-18 study visit and had AUC12 for the dosing. AUC12 were missing for 2 RAL-naive infants taken off study prior to Day 15-18 visit; 1 RAL-naive infant with delayed absorption for whom AUC12 could not be estimated; and 1 RAL-exposed infant who had incomplete PK sample collection.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Cohort 1 RAL-naiveRAL AUC12 for Cohort 2 at 15-18 Days of Life14.3 mg*h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 49.5
Cohort 1 RAL-exposedRAL AUC12 for Cohort 2 at 15-18 Days of Life18.25 mg*h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 62.8
Primary

RAL C12 for Cohort 2 at 15-18 Days of Life

RAL concentration at 12 hours (C12) for Cohort 2 at 15-18 days of life.

Time frame: Intensive PK sampling for Cohort 2 at 15-18 days of life: within 1 hour pre-dose; and 1-2, 4-6, 8-12 hours post-dose.

Population: All infants who continued to receive RAL at or beyond Day 15-18 study visit and had C12 for the dosing. C12 were missing for 2 RAL-naive infants taken off study prior to Day 15-18 visit; 1 RAL-naive infant with delayed absorption for whom C12 could not be estimated; and 1 RAL-exposed infant who had incomplete PK sample collection.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Cohort 1 RAL-naiveRAL C12 for Cohort 2 at 15-18 Days of Life176.11 mg*h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 162.1
Cohort 1 RAL-exposedRAL C12 for Cohort 2 at 15-18 Days of Life273.59 mg*h/LGeometric Coefficient of Variation 176.4
Secondary

Cohort 1 Dose #1 Neonatal RAL Elimination (CL/F) by UGT1A1 Genotype Group

Cohort 1 Dose #1 neonatal RAL elimination was represented by Clearance (CL/F), which is the volume of plasma cleared of the drug per unit time. Genotyping for polymorphisms of UGT1A1 were performed on infants who were eligible for PK sampling and were consented by their mothers/guardians (i.e. genotyping was optional) .

Time frame: Cohort 1 Dose #1 Intensive PK sampling: within 30 min pre-dose; and 1-2, 4-8, 12, 24 hours post-dose. Samples for UGT1A1 genotype testing were collected at study entry.

Population: All Cohort 1 infants with data on CL/F (for dose #1) and UGT1A1 genotype. Excluded were: 1 Cohort 1 RAL-naive infant with missing CL/F due to possible PK specimen switch; 2 Cohort 1 RAL-naive infants with no specimen for genotype testing; 1 Cohort 1 RAL-exposed infant with CL/F and genotype data but was the only infant with (TA)5(TA)6 genotype.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Cohort 1 RAL-naiveCohort 1 Dose #1 Neonatal RAL Elimination (CL/F) by UGT1A1 Genotype Group0.11 L/hr
Cohort 1 RAL-exposedCohort 1 Dose #1 Neonatal RAL Elimination (CL/F) by UGT1A1 Genotype Group0.06 L/hr
p-value: 0.298Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Secondary

Cohort 2 Initial Dose Neonatal RAL Elimination (CL/F) by UGT1A1 Genotype Group

Cohort 2 initial dose neonatal RAL elimination was represented by Clearance (CL/F), which is defined as the volume of plasma cleared of the drug per unit time. Genotyping for polymorphisms of UGT1A1 were performed on infants who were eligible for PK sampling and were consented by their mothers/guardians (i.e. genotyping was optional) .

Time frame: Intensive PK sampling for Cohort 2 initial dose: within 1 hour pre-dose; and 1-2, 6-10, 20-24 hours post-dose. Samples for UGT1A1 genotype testing were collected at study entry.

Population: All Cohort 2 infants w/ data on initial dose CL/F and UGT1A1 genotype. Exclusions: 1 RAL-naive infant who was off-study right after entry w/ incomplete PK specimens; 1 RAL-naive infant's CL/F can't be estimated due to possible administration of next dose before 24 hr sample collection; 3 RAL-naive and 4 exposed infants w/o genotype specimen.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Cohort 1 RAL-naiveCohort 2 Initial Dose Neonatal RAL Elimination (CL/F) by UGT1A1 Genotype Group0.1 L/hr
Cohort 1 RAL-exposedCohort 2 Initial Dose Neonatal RAL Elimination (CL/F) by UGT1A1 Genotype Group0.1 L/hr
p-value: 0.37Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Secondary

Cohort 2 Neonatal RAL Elimination (CL/F) at 15-18 Days of Life by UGT1A1 Genotype Group

Cohort 2 15-18 days of life dose neonatal RAL elimination was represented by Clearance (CL/F), which is defined as the volume of plasma cleared of the drug per unit time at 15-18 days of life when RAL dosing would have been 3 mg/kg twice daily. Genotyping for polymorphisms of UGT1A1 were performed on infants who were eligible for PK sampling and were consented by their mothers/guardians(i.e. genotyping was optional) .

Time frame: Intensive PK sampling for Cohort 2 at 15-18 days of life: within 1 hour pre-dose; and 1-2 hours post-dose, 4-6, 8-12 hours post-dose. Samples for UGT1A1 genotype testing were collected at study entry.

Population: All Cohort 2 infants with data on CL/F for Day 15-18 visit \& UGT1A1 genotype. Exclusions: 1 RAL-naive infant off-study right after entry w/ incomplete PK specimens; 1 RAL-naive infant withdrew consent; 1 RAL-naive infant stopped RAL after wk 4; 1 RAL-exposed infant w/ incomplete PK specimens; 3 RAL-naive and 4 exposed infants w/o genotype specimen.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Cohort 1 RAL-naiveCohort 2 Neonatal RAL Elimination (CL/F) at 15-18 Days of Life by UGT1A1 Genotype Group0.5 L/hr
Cohort 1 RAL-exposedCohort 2 Neonatal RAL Elimination (CL/F) at 15-18 Days of Life by UGT1A1 Genotype Group0.5 L/hr
p-value: 0.98Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Secondary

Number of Cohort 1 Infants With Hyperbilirubinemia by SLCO1B3 Genotype

Hyperbilirubinemia was defined as total bilirubin exceeding 16.0 mg/dL or receipt of phototherapy, or transfusion therapy, or other therapies for hyperbilirubinemia or elevated bilirubin.

Time frame: Specimens for bilirubin test were collected at study entry; Days 3-4, 7-10 of life; and Weeks 2, 6, 24 of life for Cohort 1. Specimen for genotype testing was collected at study entry.

Population: The intent of this Outcome Measure was to investigate the association between SLCO1B3 genotypes with hyperbilirubinemia, however no infants had hyperbilirubinemia.

Secondary

Number of Cohort 1 Infants With Hyperbilirubinemia by UGT1A1 Genotype

Hyperbilirubinemia was defined as total bilirubin exceeding 16.0 mg/dL or receipt of phototherapy, or transfusion therapy, or other therapies for hyperbilirubinemia or elevated bilirubin.

Time frame: Specimens for bilirubin testing were collected at study entry; Days 3-4, 7-10 of life; and Weeks 2, 6, 24 of life for Cohort 1. Specimen for genotype testing was collected at entry.

Population: The intent of this Outcome Measure was to investigate the association between UGT1A1 genotypes with hyperbilirubinemia, however no infants had hyperbilirubinemia.

Secondary

Number of Cohort 2 Infants With Hyperbilirubinemia by SLCO1B3 Genotype

Hyperbilirubinemia was defined as total bilirubin exceeding 16.0 mg/dL or receipt of phototherapy, or transfusion therapy, or other therapies for hyperbilirubinemia or elevated bilirubin.

Time frame: Specimens for bilirubin testing were collected at study entry; after 2nd dose; Days 6-9, 15-18, 28-32 of life; and Weeks 5-6, 8-10, 24 of life for Cohort 2. Specimen for genotype testing was collected at study entry.

Population: The intent of this Outcome Measure was to investigate the association between SLCO1B3 genotypes with hyperbilirubinemia, however no infants had hyperbilirubinemia.

Secondary

Number of Cohort 2 Infants With Hyperbilirubinemia by UGT1A1 Genotype

Hyperbilirubinemia was defined as total bilirubin exceeding 16.0 mg/dL or receipt of phototherapy, or transfusion therapy, or other therapies for hyperbilirubinemia or elevated bilirubin.

Time frame: Specimens for bilirubin testing were collected at study entry; after 2nd dose; Days 6-9, 15-18, 28-32 of life; and Weeks 5-6, 8-10, 24 of life for Cohort 2. Specimen for genotype testing was collected at study entry.

Population: The intent of this Outcome Measure was to investigate the association between UGT1A1 genotypes with hyperbilirubinemia, however no infants had hyperbilirubinemia.

Secondary

Number of Infants Who Died or Had Grade 3/4 Adverse Event Through 24 Weeks of Life

Number of infants who died or had adverse events (AEs) of Grade 3 or 4 as defined in DAIDS AE Grading Table. Events with onset dates prior to first RAL dosing and congenital anomalies assessed as baseline by the study team were considered baseline events and not AEs.

Time frame: From first RAL dose through 24 weeks of life

Population: All infants who received at least one dose of RAL. Excluded was one Cohort 2 RAL-naive infant who received one dose of RAL at study entry but was off study right after study entry and thus had no post entry safety data.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Cohort 1 RAL-naiveNumber of Infants Who Died or Had Grade 3/4 Adverse Event Through 24 Weeks of Life2 Participants
Cohort 1 RAL-exposedNumber of Infants Who Died or Had Grade 3/4 Adverse Event Through 24 Weeks of Life2 Participants
Cohort 1 TotalNumber of Infants Who Died or Had Grade 3/4 Adverse Event Through 24 Weeks of Life4 Participants
Cohort 2 RAL-naiveNumber of Infants Who Died or Had Grade 3/4 Adverse Event Through 24 Weeks of Life11 Participants
Cohort 2 RAL-exposedNumber of Infants Who Died or Had Grade 3/4 Adverse Event Through 24 Weeks of Life4 Participants
Cohort 2 TotalNumber of Infants Who Died or Had Grade 3/4 Adverse Event Through 24 Weeks of Life15 Participants
90% CI: [9, 48.4]
90% CI: [28.6, 58.1]
Secondary

Number of Infants Who Died or Had SADR of Grade 3 or 4 Through 24 Weeks of Life

Number of infants who died or had Suspected Adverse Drug Reaction (SADR) of Grade 3 or 4 as defined in DAIDS AE Grading Table. Events with onset dates prior to the first RAL dosing and congenital anomalies assessed as baseline by the study team were considered baseline events and not AEs. SADRs are AEs assessed as definitely related, probably related or possibly related to RAL.

Time frame: From first RAL dose through 24 weeks of life

Population: All infants who received at least one dose of RAL. Excluded was one Cohort 2 RAL-naive infant who received one dose of RAL at study entry but was off study right after study entry and thus had no post entry safety data.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Cohort 1 RAL-naiveNumber of Infants Who Died or Had SADR of Grade 3 or 4 Through 24 Weeks of Life1 Participants
Cohort 1 RAL-exposedNumber of Infants Who Died or Had SADR of Grade 3 or 4 Through 24 Weeks of Life0 Participants
Cohort 1 TotalNumber of Infants Who Died or Had SADR of Grade 3 or 4 Through 24 Weeks of Life1 Participants
Cohort 2 RAL-naiveNumber of Infants Who Died or Had SADR of Grade 3 or 4 Through 24 Weeks of Life0 Participants
Cohort 2 RAL-exposedNumber of Infants Who Died or Had SADR of Grade 3 or 4 Through 24 Weeks of Life0 Participants
Cohort 2 TotalNumber of Infants Who Died or Had SADR of Grade 3 or 4 Through 24 Weeks of Life0 Participants
90% CI: [0.3, 26.4]
Secondary

Number of Infants Who Died or Had SADR of Grade 3 or 4 Through 6 Weeks of Life

Number of infants who died or had Suspected Adverse Drug Reaction (SADR) of Grade 3 or 4 as defined in DAIDS AE Grading Table. Events with onset dates prior to the first RAL dosing and congenital anomalies assessed as baseline by the study team were considered baseline events and not AEs. SADRs are AEs assessed as definitely related, probably related or possibly related to RAL.

Time frame: From first RAL dose through 6 weeks of life

Population: All infants who received at least one dose of RAL. Excluded was one Cohort 2 RAL-naive infant who received one dose of RAL at study entry but was off study right after study entry and thus had no post entry safety data.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Cohort 1 RAL-naiveNumber of Infants Who Died or Had SADR of Grade 3 or 4 Through 6 Weeks of Life1 Participants
Cohort 1 RAL-exposedNumber of Infants Who Died or Had SADR of Grade 3 or 4 Through 6 Weeks of Life0 Participants
Cohort 1 TotalNumber of Infants Who Died or Had SADR of Grade 3 or 4 Through 6 Weeks of Life1 Participants
Cohort 2 RAL-naiveNumber of Infants Who Died or Had SADR of Grade 3 or 4 Through 6 Weeks of Life0 Participants
Cohort 2 RAL-exposedNumber of Infants Who Died or Had SADR of Grade 3 or 4 Through 6 Weeks of Life0 Participants
Cohort 2 TotalNumber of Infants Who Died or Had SADR of Grade 3 or 4 Through 6 Weeks of Life0 Participants
90% CI: [0.3, 26.4]

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026