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Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Effect of a Human Monoclonal Antibody (VRC01) on Markers of HIV Persistence in HIV-Infected Adults Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)

A Phase I Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Effect of a Human Monoclonal Antibody, VRC-HIVMAB060-00-AB (VRC01), on Markers of HIV Persistence in ART-treated, HIV-infected Adults

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02411539
Enrollment
40
Registered
2015-04-08
Start date
2015-08-25
Completion date
2016-09-29
Last updated
2021-11-05

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Conditions

HIV Infections

Keywords

HIV, VRC01

Brief summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and effect of an experimental human monoclonal antibody (mAb), VRC-HIVMAB060-00-AB (VRC01), in adults infected with HIV who were receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Detailed description

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have been developed as treatment for a variety of conditions including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infections. mAbs may also be a potential treatment for people infected with HIV. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of an experimental human mAb, VRC-HIVMAB060-00-AB (VRC01), in HIV-infected adults receiving ART. Study researchers will also evaluate the effect of VRC01 on the number of infected cells containing unspliced HIV-1 transcripts in the blood in participants. This study enrolled HIV-infected people 18 to 65 years old, who had been receiving ART for at least 2 years and who had a CD4+ count of 200 cells/mm\^3 or greater. Participants were randomly assigned to Arm A or Arm B. Participants in Arm A received an intravenous (IV) infusion of VRC01 at Day 0 and Week 3 and an IV infusion of placebo (normal saline) at Weeks 6 and 9. Participants in Arm B received an IV infusion of placebo (normal saline) at Day 0 and Week 3 and an IV infusion of VRC01 at Weeks 6 and 9. Participants recorded their temperature and symptoms for 3 days after each infusion. Study visits occured at study entry (Day 0), and Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, and 30. Study visits included physical examinations, clinical assessments, and blood collection. The primary safety outcome for this study was descriptive and assessed the occurrence of Grade ≥ 3 AEs including signs/symptoms, lab toxicities, and/or clinical events that are possibly, probably, or definitely related to study treatment (as judged by the core team, blinded to treatment arm) at any time from the initial dose of study treatment to the end of study follow-up. Since this outcome is descriptive, no statistical significance testing was performed.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALVRC01

40 mg/kg of VRC01 administered as an intravenous infusion over about 30 to 60 minutes using a volumetric pump

BIOLOGICALPlacebo

Normal saline administered as an intravenous infusion over about 30 to 60 minutes using a volumetric pump

Sponsors

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

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* HIV-1 infection, documented by any FDA-approved rapid HIV test or HIV enzyme or chemiluminescence immunoassay (E/CIA) test kit at any time prior to study entry and confirmed by a licensed Western blot or a second antibody test by a method other than the initial rapid HIV or E/CIA tests, or by HIV-1 antigen, or plasma HIV-1 RNA assay. More information on this criterion is available in the protocol. * Received continuous ART for at least 2 years (defined as no interruptions longer than 14 consecutive days) and with no changes in the components of the ART for at least 90 days prior to study entry * CD4+ cell count greater than or equal to 200 cells/mm\^3 obtained within 60 days prior to study entry in a clinical laboratory improvement amendments (CLIA)-certified laboratory * Plasma HIV-1 RNA below the limit of detection of the FDA-approved assays (limit of detection: 75, 50, 40 or 20 copies/mL) for greater than or equal to 2 years on ART. Participants must have had at least one documented HIV-1 RNA less than the limit of detection 12-24 months prior to study entry and at least one HIV-1 RNA less than the limit of detection within 12 months prior to study entry. All available HIV-1 RNA measurements must have been below the assay limit of detection during the 2 years prior to study entry except as allowed by the following note. NOTE: A single unconfirmed plasma HIV-1 RNA greater than the limit of detection but less than 200 copies/mL within 6-24 months was allowed if followed by a subsequent value below the limit of detection. * Plasma HIV-1 RNA level of less than 40 copies/mL obtained by the Abbott Real-time HIV assay (m2000) or less than 20 copies/mL obtained by the Roche COBAS Taqman HIV-1 v2.0 assay within 60 days prior to entry * The following laboratory values obtained within 60 days prior to entry by any U.S. laboratory that has a CLIA certification or its equivalent. * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) greater than or equal to 750 cells/mm\^3 * Hemoglobin greater than or equal to 11.0 g/dL for men and greater than or equal to 10.0 g/dL for women * Platelet count greater than or equal to 100,000/mm\^3 * Creatinine clearance greater than or equal to 60 mL/min estimated by the Cockcroft-Gault equation. NOTE: A program for calculating creatinine clearance by the Cockcroft-Gault method is available on www.fstrf.org. * Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (SGPT) less than or equal to 2.0 times upper limit of normal (ULN) * Hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody negative result within 60 days prior to study entry or, if the HCV antibody result is positive, a negative HCV RNA result within 60 days prior to study entry * Negative HBsAg result obtained within 60 days prior to study entry * Ability and willingness of participant to provide informed consent * Females of reproductive potential (women who have not been post-menopausal for at least 24 consecutive months, i.e., who have had menses within the preceding 24 months, or women who have not undergone surgical sterilization, specifically hysterectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy and/or bilateral salpingectomy), needed a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 48 hours prior to study entry. NOTE: Acceptable documentation of hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, tubal micro-inserts, partner who has undergone vasectomy, and menopause is participant-reported history. * All participants must have agreed not to participate in the conception process (e.g., active attempt to become pregnant or to impregnate, sperm donation, in vitro fertilization), and if participating in sexual activity that could lead to pregnancy, the participant/partner must use at least one reliable form of contraception (condoms, with or without a spermicidal agent; a diaphragm or cervical cap with spermicide; an intrauterine device (IUD); or hormone-based contraceptive), while receiving study treatment and for 12 weeks after stopping study treatment * Documentation of the availability of the following stored samples from the screening visit: peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) for CD4+ T-cell associated HIV-1 RNA, DNA assay and plasma for HIV-1 SCA. Sites must receive confirmation from the processing lab via phone, email, or fax, that specimens have been entered into the AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG) Laboratory Data Management System (LDMS).

Exclusion criteria

* Previous receipt of humanized or human monoclonal antibody (licensed or investigational) * Weight greater than 115 kg or less than 53 kg * Acute or ongoing AIDS-defining illness within 60 days prior to study entry * History of a severe allergic reaction with generalized urticarial, angioedema, or anaphylaxis within 2 years of study entry * Currently breastfeeding or pregnant * Active drug or alcohol use or dependence that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would interfere with adherence to study requirements * Acute or serious illness that, in the opinion of the site investigator, requires systemic treatment and/or hospitalization within 60 days prior to entry * Use of immunomodulators (e.g., interleukins, interferons, cyclosporine), HIV vaccine, systemic cytotoxic chemotherapy, or investigational therapy within 60 days prior to study entry. NOTE: Participants receiving stable physiologic doses of glucocorticoids, defined as the equivalent of prednisone less than or equal to 10 mg/day, will not be excluded. Stable physiologic glucocorticoid doses should not be discontinued for the duration of the study. In addition, participants receiving inhaled or topical corticosteroids will not be excluded. * Treatment for hepatitis C within 24 weeks of study entry * Vaccinations within 7 days prior to the screening, pre-entry, or study entry visits. NOTE: Participants are encouraged to get routine vaccinations, such as seasonal influenza vaccine more than 7 days prior to screening or between screening and pre-entry visits (outside of the 7-day window above). * Initiation of ART during acute HIV-1 infection (as determined by the site investigator by history and/or available medical records)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants Who Experienced Grade 3 or Greater, Treatment Related, Adverse Event (AE)Measured from study treatment initiation to study discontinuation (study duration is 30 weeks)Refer to detailed description in the protocol section. Includes signs/symptoms, lab toxicities, and/or clinical events that are possibly, probably, or definitely related to study treatment (as judged by the core team, blinded to treatment arm) at any time from the initial dose of VRC01 to end of study follow-up. This analysis was primarily descriptive and no significance testing was performed.
Change in Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ CellsScreening, entry and week 6Change from baseline (geometric average of screening and entry results) to week 6 in log10 transformed cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA ratio in total CD4+ cells

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants With Premature Treatment Discontinuation, for Reasons Related to Study TreatmentMeasured from study treatment initiation to study treatment discontinuation (study treatment dispensed through week 12)Study treatment was taken from entry through week 12 - this outcome assesses the number of participants who permanently and prematurely discontinued study treatment due to reasons related to the study treatment
Change in Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ Cells - Last Value Carried Forward (LVCF)Screening, entry, week 3 and week 6 (week 3 used as LVCF if necessary)Change from baseline (geometric average of screening and entry results) to week 6 in cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA ratio in total CD4+ cells, using a last value carried forward approach if week 6 cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA ratio was missing. In the event that the week 6 value was missing, the week 3 value was carried forward to be used. This comparison is the change from the average of screening and entry results to the week 6 value (if available), and if week 6 result was not available, the week 3 value was used instead of the week 6 value.
Change in Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ Cells - Across ArmsScreening, entry and weeks 6 and 12Summary of within-participant change across treatment arms from the pre-VRC01 time point to the post-VRC01 time point. For Arm A, the pre-VRC01 time point used was the baseline measure (geometric average of screening and entry results) and the post-VRC01 time point was the week 6 measure. For Arm B, the pre-VRC01 time point used was the week 6 measure and the post-VRC01 time point was the week 12 measure. Change in CA-RNA/DNA ratio was calculated on the log10 scale.
Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA in Total CD4+ CellsMeasured at screening, entry, weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30Testing priority was given to samples from screening, entry and weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12. Baseline values are the geometric mean of screening and entry results. Testing of specimens at weeks 1, 4, 7, 10, 15, 18 and 30 has not been performed. The study team has decided in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.
Cell-associated HIV-1 DNA in Total CD4+ CellsMeasured at screening, entry, weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30Testing priority was given to samples from screening, entry and weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12. Baseline values are the geometric mean of screening and entry results. Testing of specimens at weeks 1, 4, 7, 10, 15, 18 and 30 has not been performed. The study team has decided in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.
Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ CellsMeasured at screening, entry, weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30Testing priority was given to samples from screening, entry and weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12. Baseline values are the geometric mean of screening and entry results. Testing of specimens at weeks 1, 4, 7, 10, 15, 18 and 30 has not been performed. The study team has decided in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.
Number of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitMeasured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30The analysis of HIV-1 RNA SCA assessed the number of participants below the assay lower limit (1 copy/mL) at each measurement week. Specific specimens and time points were targeted based on Arm. Samples were not tested for Arm A at the Week 7 and Week 10 time points. Samples were not tested for Arm B at the Week 1 and Week 4 time points. Testing of specimens at weeks 15, 18 and 30 has not been performed. The study team has decided in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.
CD4+ T-cell CountsMeasured at screening, entry and weeks 6, 12, 18 and 30Baseline measure represents the average of screening and entry results
CD8+ T-cell CountsMeasured at screening, entry and weeks 6, 12, 18 and 30Baseline measure represents the average of screening and entry results
Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated HIV-1 RNAMeasured at pre-entry, week 6 and week 12As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for stimulated HIV-1 RNA (copies/mL) are generated
Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated HIV-1 RNAMeasured at pre-entry, week 6 and week 12As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for unstimulated HIV-1 RNA (copies/mL) are generated
Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated HIV-1 RNA RatioMeasured at pre-entry, week 6 and week 12As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for stimulated and unstimulated HIV-1 RNA (copies/mL) are generated. At each time point, the ratio of the stimulated to unstimulated HIV-1 RNA was calculated.
Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated Cell FluorMeasured at pre-entry, week 6 and week 12As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for stimulated cell fluor (light units) are generated.
Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated Cell FluorMeasured at pre-entry, week 6 and week 12As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for unstimulated cell fluor (light units) are generated.
Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated HIV-1 RNAMeasured at pre-entry, week 6As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for stimulated HIV-1 RNA (copies/mL) are generated. The change from the pre-treatment time point to week 6 was assessed as a fold change (week 6 / pre-entry)
Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated HIV-1 RNAMeasured at pre-entry, week 6As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for unstimulated HIV-1 RNA (copies/mL) are generated. The change from the pre-treatment time point to week 6 was assessed as a fold change (week 6 / pre-entry)
Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Percentage of Total CD4 YieldMeasured at pre-entry, week 6 and week 12As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for %tCD4 yield are generated.
Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated Cell FluorMeasured at pre-entry, week 6As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for stimulated cell fluor (light units) are generated. The fold change from pre-entry to the week 6 time point was calculated for each arm (week 6 / pre-entry)
Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated Cell FluorMeasured at pre-entry, week 6As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for unstimulated cell fluor (light units) are generated. The fold change from pre-entry to the week 6 time point was calculated for each arm (week 6 / pre-entry)
Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated Cell Fluor RatioMeasured at pre-entry, week 6As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for stimulated and unstimulated cell fluor (light units) are generated. At each time point, the ratio of the stimulated to unstimulated cell fluor was calculated. The fold change of this ratio from pre-entry to the week 6 time point was calculated for each arm (week 6 / pre-entry)
Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Percentage of Total CD4 YieldMeasured at pre-entry, week 6As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for %tCD4 yield are generated. The fold change from pre-entry to the week 6 time point was calculated for each arm (week 6 / pre-entry)
VRC01 Antibody LevelMeasured at entry and weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18 and 30Summarize the pharmacokinetics (PK) of two infusions of VRC01 during study follow up Specific specimens and time points were targeted for testing based on Arm. Samples for Arm A were not tested for the Week 6 and Week 9 post-infusion time points. Samples for Arm B were not tested for the Week 0 and Week 3 post-infusion time points.
Detectability of Antibody to VRC01 as Measured in SerumMeasured at week 30Assess the detectability of antibody to VRC01 in samples collected during study follow-up. Intended to be result from specimen at week 30 time point. Due to specimen availability, four participants in Arm A had results from specimens from the week 18 time point. Counts provided are number of participants with detectable anti-VRC01 antibody result.
Levels of T-cell ActivationMeasured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30% CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells co-expressing human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DR and CD38 Not conducted as part of primary analysis and there are no future plans to assess this outcome. Samples were collected for this outcome in order to assess associations with virologic effects observed. Due to the lack of virologic effect observed, the study team has decided that this outcome is no longer of priority/interest and will be abandoned in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.
Levels of NK Cell ActivationMeasured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30% NK cells expressing CD69 or CD95 Not conducted as part of primary analysis and there are no future plans to assess this outcome. Samples were collected for this outcome in order to assess associations with virologic effects observed. Due to the lack of virologic effect observed, the study team has decided that this outcome is no longer of priority/interest and will be abandoned in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.
Plasma Levels of sCD163Measured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30Not conducted as part of primary analysis and there are no future plans to assess this outcome. Samples were collected for this outcome in order to assess associations with virologic effects observed. Due to the lack of virologic effect observed, the study team has decided that this outcome is no longer of priority/interest and will be abandoned in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.
Plasma Levels of sCD14Measured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30Not conducted as part of primary analysis and there are no future plans to assess this outcome. Samples were collected for this outcome in order to assess associations with virologic effects observed. Due to the lack of virologic effect observed, the study team has decided that this outcome is no longer of priority/interest and will be abandoned in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.
Plasma Levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6)Measured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30Not conducted as part of primary analysis and there are no future plans to assess this outcome. Samples were collected for this outcome in order to assess associations with virologic effects observed. Due to the lack of virologic effect observed, the study team has decided that this outcome is no longer of priority/interest and will be abandoned in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.
Plasma Levels of Human Soluble Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha-receptor (sTNFαR)Measured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30Not conducted as part of primary analysis and there are no future plans to assess this outcome. Samples were collected for this outcome in order to assess associations with virologic effects observed. Due to the lack of virologic effect observed, the study team has decided that this outcome is no longer of priority/interest and will be abandoned in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.
Plasma Levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNFα)Measured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30Not conducted as part of primary analysis and there are no future plans to assess this outcome. Samples were collected for this outcome in order to assess associations with virologic effects observed. Due to the lack of virologic effect observed, the study team has decided that this outcome is no longer of priority/interest and will be abandoned in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.
Plasma Levels of High-sensitivity C-reactive Protein (hsCRP)Measured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30Not conducted as part of primary analysis and there are no future plans to assess this outcome. Samples were collected for this outcome in order to assess associations with virologic effects observed. Due to the lack of virologic effect observed, the study team has decided that this outcome is no longer of priority/interest and will be abandoned in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.
VRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingMeasured immediately after first infusion (and 1, 2, and 3 weeks after), and immediately after second infusion (and 1, 2, 3, 6 and 9 weeks after)Summarize the pharmacokinetics (PK) of two infusions of VRC01 during study follow up - aligning the timing of PK samples/results to the respective VRC01 infusions for each Arm
Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated HIV-1 RNA RatioMeasured at pre-entry and week 6As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for stimulated and unstimulated HIV-1 RNA (copies/mL) are generated. At each time point, the ratio of the stimulated to unstimulated HIV-1 RNA was calculated. The fold change of this ratio from pre-entry to the week 6 time point was calculated for each arm (week 6 / pre-entry)
Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated Cell Fluor RatioMeasured at pre-entry, week 6 and week 12As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for stimulated and unstimulated cell fluor (light units) are generated. At each time point, the ratio of the stimulated to unstimulated cell fluor was calculated.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

The first participant enrolled to the study on August 25th, 2015 and the last participant enrolled on March 4th, 2016. A total of 13 U.S. sites enrolled participants.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by Placebo
Participants received an infusion of VRC01 at Day 0 and Week 3 and an infusion of placebo at Weeks 6 and 9. VRC01: 40 mg/kg of VRC01 administered as an intravenous infusion over about 30 to 60 minutes using a volumetric pump Placebo: Normal saline administered as an intravenous infusion over about 30 to 60 minutes using a volumetric pump
20
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01
Participants received an infusion of placebo at Day 0 and Week 3 and an infusion of VRC01 at Weeks 6 and 9. VRC01: 40 mg/kg of VRC01 administered as an intravenous infusion over about 30 to 60 minutes using a volumetric pump Placebo: Normal saline administered as an intravenous infusion over about 30 to 60 minutes using a volumetric pump
20
Total40

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyConfounding medical condition01
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up20

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicArm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboArm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total
Age, Continuous44 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12
52 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11
48 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12
Age, Customized
18-29 years
3 Participants2 Participants5 Participants
Age, Customized
30-39 years
4 Participants1 Participants5 Participants
Age, Customized
40-49 years
4 Participants2 Participants6 Participants
Age, Customized
50+ years
9 Participants15 Participants24 Participants
BMI, categorical
Normal (18 - <25 kg/m^2)
4 Participants11 Participants15 Participants
BMI, categorical
Obese (30+ kg/m^2)
5 Participants3 Participants8 Participants
BMI, categorical
Overweight (25 - <30 kg/m^2)
10 Participants6 Participants16 Participants
BMI, categorical
Underweight (<18 kg/m^2)
1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
CD4+ T-Cell Count, categorical
200 - <350 cells/mm^3
0 Participants2 Participants2 Participants
CD4+ T-Cell Count, categorical
350 - <500 cells/mm^3
3 Participants2 Participants5 Participants
CD4+ T-Cell Count, categorical
>= 500 cells/mm^3
17 Participants16 Participants33 Participants
Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio-1.35 log10 ratio-1.51 log10 ratio-1.45 log10 ratio
Creatinine clearance, categorical
50 - 90 mL/min
4 Participants9 Participants13 Participants
Creatinine clearance, categorical
> 90 mL/min
16 Participants11 Participants27 Participants
IV drug history, categorical
Never
19 Participants18 Participants37 Participants
IV drug history, categorical
Previously
1 Participants2 Participants3 Participants
Plasma HIV-1 RNA, categorical
< 40 copies/mL
20 Participants20 Participants40 Participants
Plasma HIV-1 RNA, categorical
>= 40 copies/mL
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black non-hispanic
3 Participants4 Participants7 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic (regardless of race)
4 Participants2 Participants6 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White non-hispanic
13 Participants14 Participants27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants0 Participants3 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
17 Participants20 Participants37 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 200 / 20
other
Total, other adverse events
16 / 2017 / 20
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 201 / 20

Outcome results

Primary

Change in Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ Cells

Change from baseline (geometric average of screening and entry results) to week 6 in log10 transformed cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA ratio in total CD4+ cells

Time frame: Screening, entry and week 6

Population: Analysis of participants with available results for the change in cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA ratio in total CD4+ cells. All participants received at least one dose of the randomized treatment assigned. No participants received the incorrect treatment.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboChange in Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ Cells0.05 log10 ratio
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Change in Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ Cells-0.08 log10 ratio
Comparison: The primary efficacy analysis compared the change in cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA ratio (log-transformed) from baseline to week 6 between the two randomized arms, testing the null hypothesis of no difference in changes in cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA ratio between the two arms using a Wilcoxon rank sum test at 10% significance level.p-value: 0.16Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Primary

Number of Participants Who Experienced Grade 3 or Greater, Treatment Related, Adverse Event (AE)

Refer to detailed description in the protocol section. Includes signs/symptoms, lab toxicities, and/or clinical events that are possibly, probably, or definitely related to study treatment (as judged by the core team, blinded to treatment arm) at any time from the initial dose of VRC01 to end of study follow-up. This analysis was primarily descriptive and no significance testing was performed.

Time frame: Measured from study treatment initiation to study discontinuation (study duration is 30 weeks)

Population: Includes all available follow-up for all participants

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboNumber of Participants Who Experienced Grade 3 or Greater, Treatment Related, Adverse Event (AE)0 Participants
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Number of Participants Who Experienced Grade 3 or Greater, Treatment Related, Adverse Event (AE)0 Participants
Secondary

CD4+ T-cell Counts

Baseline measure represents the average of screening and entry results

Time frame: Measured at screening, entry and weeks 6, 12, 18 and 30

Population: Analysis of all participants with available CD4+ results

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCD4+ T-cell CountsWeek 30750 cells/mm^3
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCD4+ T-cell CountsWeek 6709 cells/mm^3
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCD4+ T-cell CountsWeek 12734 cells/mm^3
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCD4+ T-cell CountsWeek 18709 cells/mm^3
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCD4+ T-cell CountsBaseline701 cells/mm^3
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01CD4+ T-cell CountsWeek 18672 cells/mm^3
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01CD4+ T-cell CountsWeek 30712 cells/mm^3
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01CD4+ T-cell CountsBaseline685 cells/mm^3
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01CD4+ T-cell CountsWeek 12671 cells/mm^3
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01CD4+ T-cell CountsWeek 6697 cells/mm^3
Secondary

CD8+ T-cell Counts

Baseline measure represents the average of screening and entry results

Time frame: Measured at screening, entry and weeks 6, 12, 18 and 30

Population: Analysis of all participants with available CD8+ results

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCD8+ T-cell CountsWeek 6688 cells/mm^3
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCD8+ T-cell CountsWeek 18766 cells/mm^3
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCD8+ T-cell CountsWeek 12649 cells/mm^3
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCD8+ T-cell CountsWeek 30731 cells/mm^3
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCD8+ T-cell CountsBaseline801 cells/mm^3
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01CD8+ T-cell CountsWeek 30655 cells/mm^3
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01CD8+ T-cell CountsBaseline617 cells/mm^3
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01CD8+ T-cell CountsWeek 6614 cells/mm^3
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01CD8+ T-cell CountsWeek 12620 cells/mm^3
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01CD8+ T-cell CountsWeek 18665 cells/mm^3
Secondary

Cell-associated HIV-1 DNA in Total CD4+ Cells

Testing priority was given to samples from screening, entry and weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12. Baseline values are the geometric mean of screening and entry results. Testing of specimens at weeks 1, 4, 7, 10, 15, 18 and 30 has not been performed. The study team has decided in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.

Time frame: Measured at screening, entry, weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30

Population: Analysis of participants with available cell-associated HIV-1 DNA results

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCell-associated HIV-1 DNA in Total CD4+ CellsBaseline3.05 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCell-associated HIV-1 DNA in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 92.96 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCell-associated HIV-1 DNA in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 32.99 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCell-associated HIV-1 DNA in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 123.01 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCell-associated HIV-1 DNA in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 62.99 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Cell-associated HIV-1 DNA in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 122.90 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Cell-associated HIV-1 DNA in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 62.92 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Cell-associated HIV-1 DNA in Total CD4+ CellsBaseline3.00 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Cell-associated HIV-1 DNA in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 32.89 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Cell-associated HIV-1 DNA in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 92.91 log10 copies/million CD4
Secondary

Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ Cells

Testing priority was given to samples from screening, entry and weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12. Baseline values are the geometric mean of screening and entry results. Testing of specimens at weeks 1, 4, 7, 10, 15, 18 and 30 has not been performed. The study team has decided in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.

Time frame: Measured at screening, entry, weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30

Population: Analysis of participants with available cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA ratio

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ CellsBaseline-1.35 log10 ratio
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 9-1.37 log10 ratio
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 3-1.29 log10 ratio
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 6-1.28 log10 ratio
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 12-1.42 log10 ratio
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 9-1.40 log10 ratio
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 3-1.38 log10 ratio
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 6-1.44 log10 ratio
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 12-1.33 log10 ratio
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ CellsBaseline-1.51 log10 ratio
Secondary

Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA in Total CD4+ Cells

Testing priority was given to samples from screening, entry and weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12. Baseline values are the geometric mean of screening and entry results. Testing of specimens at weeks 1, 4, 7, 10, 15, 18 and 30 has not been performed. The study team has decided in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.

Time frame: Measured at screening, entry, weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30

Population: Analysis of participants with available cell-associated HIV-1 RNA results

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCell-associated HIV-1 RNA in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 31.62 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCell-associated HIV-1 RNA in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 91.56 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCell-associated HIV-1 RNA in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 61.48 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCell-associated HIV-1 RNA in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 121.62 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboCell-associated HIV-1 RNA in Total CD4+ CellsBaseline1.60 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 121.51 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA in Total CD4+ CellsBaseline1.38 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 31.56 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 61.41 log10 copies/million CD4
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA in Total CD4+ CellsWeek 91.56 log10 copies/million CD4
Secondary

Change in Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ Cells - Across Arms

Summary of within-participant change across treatment arms from the pre-VRC01 time point to the post-VRC01 time point. For Arm A, the pre-VRC01 time point used was the baseline measure (geometric average of screening and entry results) and the post-VRC01 time point was the week 6 measure. For Arm B, the pre-VRC01 time point used was the week 6 measure and the post-VRC01 time point was the week 12 measure. Change in CA-RNA/DNA ratio was calculated on the log10 scale.

Time frame: Screening, entry and weeks 6 and 12

Population: Analysis of all participants with available pre- and post-VRC01 cell-associated RNA/DNA ratio results available. Participants from Arm A must have had results at entry and week 6. Participants from Arm B must have had results from week 6 and week 12.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboChange in Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ Cells - Across Arms0.09 log10 ratio
Secondary

Change in Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ Cells - Last Value Carried Forward (LVCF)

Change from baseline (geometric average of screening and entry results) to week 6 in cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA ratio in total CD4+ cells, using a last value carried forward approach if week 6 cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA ratio was missing. In the event that the week 6 value was missing, the week 3 value was carried forward to be used. This comparison is the change from the average of screening and entry results to the week 6 value (if available), and if week 6 result was not available, the week 3 value was used instead of the week 6 value.

Time frame: Screening, entry, week 3 and week 6 (week 3 used as LVCF if necessary)

Population: Analysis of participants with available results for the change in cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA ratio in total CD4+ cells, carrying last available result forward if missing at week 6

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboChange in Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ Cells - Last Value Carried Forward (LVCF)0.06 log10 ratio
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Change in Cell-associated HIV-1 RNA/DNA Ratio in Total CD4+ Cells - Last Value Carried Forward (LVCF)-0.08 log10 ratio
Secondary

Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Percentage of Total CD4 Yield

As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for %tCD4 yield are generated. The fold change from pre-entry to the week 6 time point was calculated for each arm (week 6 / pre-entry)

Time frame: Measured at pre-entry, week 6

Population: Includes all participants with available %tCD4 yield results from virus recovery assay at pre-entry and week 6 time points

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboChange in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Percentage of Total CD4 Yield1.00 fold change
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Percentage of Total CD4 Yield1.06 fold change
Secondary

Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated Cell Fluor

As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for stimulated cell fluor (light units) are generated. The fold change from pre-entry to the week 6 time point was calculated for each arm (week 6 / pre-entry)

Time frame: Measured at pre-entry, week 6

Population: Includes all participants with available stimulated cell fluor results from virus recovery assay at pre-entry and week 6 time points

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboChange in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated Cell Fluor0.97 fold change
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated Cell Fluor0.97 fold change
Secondary

Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated HIV-1 RNA

As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for stimulated HIV-1 RNA (copies/mL) are generated. The change from the pre-treatment time point to week 6 was assessed as a fold change (week 6 / pre-entry)

Time frame: Measured at pre-entry, week 6

Population: Includes all participants with available stimulated HIV-1 RNA results from virus recovery assay at pre-entry and week 6 time points

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboChange in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated HIV-1 RNA0.74 fold change
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated HIV-1 RNA1.32 fold change
Secondary

Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated Cell Fluor Ratio

As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for stimulated and unstimulated cell fluor (light units) are generated. At each time point, the ratio of the stimulated to unstimulated cell fluor was calculated. The fold change of this ratio from pre-entry to the week 6 time point was calculated for each arm (week 6 / pre-entry)

Time frame: Measured at pre-entry, week 6

Population: Includes all participants with available stimulated/unstimulated cell fluor results from virus recovery assay at pre-entry and week 6 time points

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboChange in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated Cell Fluor Ratio1.08 fold change
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated Cell Fluor Ratio0.85 fold change
Secondary

Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated HIV-1 RNA Ratio

As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for stimulated and unstimulated HIV-1 RNA (copies/mL) are generated. At each time point, the ratio of the stimulated to unstimulated HIV-1 RNA was calculated. The fold change of this ratio from pre-entry to the week 6 time point was calculated for each arm (week 6 / pre-entry)

Time frame: Measured at pre-entry and week 6

Population: Includes all participants with available stimulated/unstimulated HIV-1 RNA results from virus recovery assay

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboChange in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated HIV-1 RNA Ratio0.69 fold change
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated HIV-1 RNA Ratio0.85 fold change
Secondary

Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated Cell Fluor

As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for unstimulated cell fluor (light units) are generated. The fold change from pre-entry to the week 6 time point was calculated for each arm (week 6 / pre-entry)

Time frame: Measured at pre-entry, week 6

Population: Includes all participants with available unstimulated cell fluor results from virus recovery assay at pre-entry and week 6 time points

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboChange in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated Cell Fluor0.93 fold change
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated Cell Fluor1.12 fold change
Secondary

Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated HIV-1 RNA

As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for unstimulated HIV-1 RNA (copies/mL) are generated. The change from the pre-treatment time point to week 6 was assessed as a fold change (week 6 / pre-entry)

Time frame: Measured at pre-entry, week 6

Population: Includes all participants with available unstimulated HIV-1 RNA results from virus recovery assay at pre-entry and week 6 time points

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboChange in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated HIV-1 RNA1.37 fold change
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Change in Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated HIV-1 RNA1.00 fold change
Secondary

Detectability of Antibody to VRC01 as Measured in Serum

Assess the detectability of antibody to VRC01 in samples collected during study follow-up. Intended to be result from specimen at week 30 time point. Due to specimen availability, four participants in Arm A had results from specimens from the week 18 time point. Counts provided are number of participants with detectable anti-VRC01 antibody result.

Time frame: Measured at week 30

Population: All participants with results for anti-VRC01 antibody. Two participants did not have results (one from each arm) due to being lost to follow up.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboDetectability of Antibody to VRC01 as Measured in Serum0 Participants
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Detectability of Antibody to VRC01 as Measured in Serum0 Participants
Secondary

Levels of NK Cell Activation

% NK cells expressing CD69 or CD95 Not conducted as part of primary analysis and there are no future plans to assess this outcome. Samples were collected for this outcome in order to assess associations with virologic effects observed. Due to the lack of virologic effect observed, the study team has decided that this outcome is no longer of priority/interest and will be abandoned in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.

Time frame: Measured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30

Population: Analysis not performed. See outcome measure description for reasoning.

Secondary

Levels of T-cell Activation

% CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells co-expressing human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DR and CD38 Not conducted as part of primary analysis and there are no future plans to assess this outcome. Samples were collected for this outcome in order to assess associations with virologic effects observed. Due to the lack of virologic effect observed, the study team has decided that this outcome is no longer of priority/interest and will be abandoned in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.

Time frame: Measured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30

Population: Analysis not performed. See outcome measure description for reasoning.

Secondary

Number of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower Limit

The analysis of HIV-1 RNA SCA assessed the number of participants below the assay lower limit (1 copy/mL) at each measurement week. Specific specimens and time points were targeted based on Arm. Samples were not tested for Arm A at the Week 7 and Week 10 time points. Samples were not tested for Arm B at the Week 1 and Week 4 time points. Testing of specimens at weeks 15, 18 and 30 has not been performed. The study team has decided in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.

Time frame: Measured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30

Population: Analysis of participants with available SCA results

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboNumber of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitEntry8 Participants
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboNumber of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitWeek 19 Participants
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboNumber of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitWeek 39 Participants
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboNumber of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitWeek 611 Participants
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboNumber of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitWeek 913 Participants
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboNumber of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitWeek 1211 Participants
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboNumber of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitScreening13 Participants
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboNumber of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitWeek 411 Participants
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Number of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitWeek 711 Participants
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Number of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitWeek 1213 Participants
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Number of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitWeek 612 Participants
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Number of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitWeek 311 Participants
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Number of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitScreening12 Participants
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Number of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitEntry10 Participants
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Number of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitWeek 99 Participants
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Number of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) Below Assay Lower LimitWeek 1011 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants With Premature Treatment Discontinuation, for Reasons Related to Study Treatment

Study treatment was taken from entry through week 12 - this outcome assesses the number of participants who permanently and prematurely discontinued study treatment due to reasons related to the study treatment

Time frame: Measured from study treatment initiation to study treatment discontinuation (study treatment dispensed through week 12)

Population: All participants who received at least one infusion of study treatment

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboNumber of Participants With Premature Treatment Discontinuation, for Reasons Related to Study Treatment0 Participants
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Number of Participants With Premature Treatment Discontinuation, for Reasons Related to Study Treatment0 Participants
Secondary

Plasma Levels of High-sensitivity C-reactive Protein (hsCRP)

Not conducted as part of primary analysis and there are no future plans to assess this outcome. Samples were collected for this outcome in order to assess associations with virologic effects observed. Due to the lack of virologic effect observed, the study team has decided that this outcome is no longer of priority/interest and will be abandoned in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.

Time frame: Measured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30

Population: Analysis not performed. See outcome measure description for reasoning.

Secondary

Plasma Levels of Human Soluble Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha-receptor (sTNFαR)

Not conducted as part of primary analysis and there are no future plans to assess this outcome. Samples were collected for this outcome in order to assess associations with virologic effects observed. Due to the lack of virologic effect observed, the study team has decided that this outcome is no longer of priority/interest and will be abandoned in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.

Time frame: Measured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30

Population: Analysis not performed. See outcome measure description for reasoning.

Secondary

Plasma Levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6)

Not conducted as part of primary analysis and there are no future plans to assess this outcome. Samples were collected for this outcome in order to assess associations with virologic effects observed. Due to the lack of virologic effect observed, the study team has decided that this outcome is no longer of priority/interest and will be abandoned in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.

Time frame: Measured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30

Population: Analysis not performed. See outcome measure description for reasoning.

Secondary

Plasma Levels of sCD14

Not conducted as part of primary analysis and there are no future plans to assess this outcome. Samples were collected for this outcome in order to assess associations with virologic effects observed. Due to the lack of virologic effect observed, the study team has decided that this outcome is no longer of priority/interest and will be abandoned in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.

Time frame: Measured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30

Population: Analysis not performed. See outcome measure description for reasoning.

Secondary

Plasma Levels of sCD163

Not conducted as part of primary analysis and there are no future plans to assess this outcome. Samples were collected for this outcome in order to assess associations with virologic effects observed. Due to the lack of virologic effect observed, the study team has decided that this outcome is no longer of priority/interest and will be abandoned in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.

Time frame: Measured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30

Population: Analysis not performed. See outcome measure description for reasoning.

Secondary

Plasma Levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNFα)

Not conducted as part of primary analysis and there are no future plans to assess this outcome. Samples were collected for this outcome in order to assess associations with virologic effects observed. Due to the lack of virologic effect observed, the study team has decided that this outcome is no longer of priority/interest and will be abandoned in favor of saving these samples for future research purposes.

Time frame: Measured at screening, entry and weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18 and 30

Population: Analysis not performed. See outcome measure description for reasoning.

Secondary

Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Percentage of Total CD4 Yield

As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for %tCD4 yield are generated.

Time frame: Measured at pre-entry, week 6 and week 12

Population: Includes all participants with available %tCD4 yield results from virus recovery assay

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Percentage of Total CD4 YieldPre-entry25.35 percentage of Total CD4 Yield
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Percentage of Total CD4 YieldWeek 625.00 percentage of Total CD4 Yield
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Percentage of Total CD4 YieldWeek 1225.00 percentage of Total CD4 Yield
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Percentage of Total CD4 YieldPre-entry22.00 percentage of Total CD4 Yield
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Percentage of Total CD4 YieldWeek 622.38 percentage of Total CD4 Yield
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Percentage of Total CD4 YieldWeek 1222.58 percentage of Total CD4 Yield
Secondary

Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated Cell Fluor

As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for stimulated cell fluor (light units) are generated.

Time frame: Measured at pre-entry, week 6 and week 12

Population: Includes all participants with available stimulated cell fluor results from virus recovery assay

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated Cell FluorWeek 624.68 million light units
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated Cell FluorPre-entry25.86 million light units
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated Cell FluorWeek 1227.38 million light units
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated Cell FluorPre-entry26.05 million light units
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated Cell FluorWeek 626.13 million light units
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated Cell FluorWeek 1226.97 million light units
Secondary

Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated HIV-1 RNA

As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for stimulated HIV-1 RNA (copies/mL) are generated

Time frame: Measured at pre-entry, week 6 and week 12

Population: Includes all participants with available stimulated HIV-1 RNA results from virus recovery assay

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated HIV-1 RNAPre-entry2.83 log10 copies/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated HIV-1 RNAWeek 62.74 log10 copies/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated HIV-1 RNAWeek 122.74 log10 copies/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated HIV-1 RNAPre-entry2.85 log10 copies/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated HIV-1 RNAWeek 63.12 log10 copies/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated HIV-1 RNAWeek 122.63 log10 copies/mL
Secondary

Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated Cell Fluor Ratio

As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for stimulated and unstimulated cell fluor (light units) are generated. At each time point, the ratio of the stimulated to unstimulated cell fluor was calculated.

Time frame: Measured at pre-entry, week 6 and week 12

Population: Includes all participants with available stimulated/unstimulated cell fluor results from virus recovery assay

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated Cell Fluor RatioPre-entry2.91 ratio
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated Cell Fluor RatioWeek 64.20 ratio
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated Cell Fluor RatioWeek 123.33 ratio
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated Cell Fluor RatioWeek 63.87 ratio
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated Cell Fluor RatioPre-entry4.32 ratio
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated Cell Fluor RatioWeek 123.76 ratio
Secondary

Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated HIV-1 RNA Ratio

As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for stimulated and unstimulated HIV-1 RNA (copies/mL) are generated. At each time point, the ratio of the stimulated to unstimulated HIV-1 RNA was calculated.

Time frame: Measured at pre-entry, week 6 and week 12

Population: Includes all participants with available stimulated/unstimulated HIV-1 RNA results from virus recovery assay

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated HIV-1 RNA RatioPre-entry16.73 ratio
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated HIV-1 RNA RatioWeek 621.03 ratio
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated HIV-1 RNA RatioWeek 1234.12 ratio
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated HIV-1 RNA RatioPre-entry25.49 ratio
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated HIV-1 RNA RatioWeek 640.50 ratio
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Stimulated to Unstimulated HIV-1 RNA RatioWeek 1216.09 ratio
Secondary

Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated Cell Fluor

As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for unstimulated cell fluor (light units) are generated.

Time frame: Measured at pre-entry, week 6 and week 12

Population: Includes all participants with available unstimulated cell fluor results from virus recovery assay

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated Cell FluorPre-entry6.86 million light units
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated Cell FluorWeek 66.39 million light units
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated Cell FluorWeek 128.53 million light units
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated Cell FluorPre-entry5.87 million light units
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated Cell FluorWeek 66.22 million light units
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated Cell FluorWeek 126.27 million light units
Secondary

Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated HIV-1 RNA

As part of the total virus recovery assay, results for unstimulated HIV-1 RNA (copies/mL) are generated

Time frame: Measured at pre-entry, week 6 and week 12

Population: Includes all participants with available unstimulated HIV-1 RNA results from virus recovery assay

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated HIV-1 RNAPre-entry1.00 log10 copies/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated HIV-1 RNAWeek 61.44 log10 copies/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboTotal/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated HIV-1 RNAWeek 121.25 log10 copies/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated HIV-1 RNAPre-entry1.00 log10 copies/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated HIV-1 RNAWeek 60.92 log10 copies/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01Total/Inducible Virus Recovery - Unstimulated HIV-1 RNAWeek 121.53 log10 copies/mL
Secondary

VRC01 Antibody Level

Summarize the pharmacokinetics (PK) of two infusions of VRC01 during study follow up Specific specimens and time points were targeted for testing based on Arm. Samples for Arm A were not tested for the Week 6 and Week 9 post-infusion time points. Samples for Arm B were not tested for the Week 0 and Week 3 post-infusion time points.

Time frame: Measured at entry and weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18 and 30

Population: Analysis of all participants with available results.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 3 - Pre-Infusion113.6 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 1037.8 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 3 - Post-Infusion1807.7 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 5216.9 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 182.1 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 0 - Post-Infusion1726.2 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 300.1 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 6 - Pre-Infusion135.8 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 9 - Pre-Infusion42.1 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 1259.9 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 4361.9 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 0 - Pre-Infusion0.1 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 795.9 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 1119.3 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 2147.4 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 1213.4 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 856.2 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 155.0 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 8158.0 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 0 - Pre-Infusion0.1 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 10.1 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 3 - Pre-Infusion0.1 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 50.1 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 6 - Pre-Infusion0.1 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 6 - Post-Infusion1643.5 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 7277.7 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 9 - Post-Infusion1717.8 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 9 - Pre-Infusion98.7 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 10373.8 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 1542.1 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 1818.3 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 300.1 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 20.1 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 40.1 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 11217.2 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody LevelWeek 12131.1 ug/mL
Secondary

VRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion Timing

Summarize the pharmacokinetics (PK) of two infusions of VRC01 during study follow up - aligning the timing of PK samples/results to the respective VRC01 infusions for each Arm

Time frame: Measured immediately after first infusion (and 1, 2, and 3 weeks after), and immediately after second infusion (and 1, 2, 3, 6 and 9 weeks after)

Population: Analysis of all participants with available results.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingSecond dose - Post-infusion1807.7 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingOne week after second infusion361.9 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingSix weeks after second infusion42.1 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingFirst dose - Post-Infusion1726.2 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingOne week after first infusion259.9 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingTwo weeks after first infusion147.4 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingThree weeks after first infusion113.6 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingTwo weeks after second infusion216.9 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingThree weeks after second infusion135.8 ug/mL
Arm A: VRC01 Followed by PlaceboVRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingNine weeks after second infusion13.4 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingOne week after first infusion277.7 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingSecond dose - Post-infusion1717.8 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingThree weeks after second infusion131.1 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingOne week after second infusion373.8 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingTwo weeks after first infusion158.0 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingSix weeks after second infusion42.1 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingNine weeks after second infusion18.3 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingTwo weeks after second infusion217.2 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingFirst dose - Post-Infusion1643.5 ug/mL
Arm B: Placebo Followed by VRC01VRC01 Antibody Level Relative to Infusion TimingThree weeks after first infusion98.7 ug/mL

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 23, 2026