A Randomised Placebo Controlled Trial of ART Plus Dual Long-acting HIV-specific Broadly Neutralising Antibodies (bNAbs).

Last updated: April 16, 2024
Sponsor: Imperial College London
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

2

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Investigational Medicinal Product

Clinical Study ID

NCT04319367
19IC5249
2019-002129-31
  • Ages 18-60
  • All Genders

Study Summary

RIO is a placebo-controlled double-blinded two arm prospective phase II randomised controlled trial . This study will test the use of broadly neutralising antibodies (bNAbs) in participants with treated primary HIV infection (PHI).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Aged ≥18 to ≤60 years old at screening
  • Able to give informed written consent including consent to long-term follow-up
  • Willing and able to comply with visit schedule and provide blood sampling
  • Started ART within a maximum of six months of estimated time of primary infection.Estimated time of primary infection will be based on one of the following six criteria
  1. Positive HIV-1 serology within a maximum of 24 weeks of a documented negativeHIV-1 serology test result (can include point of care test (POCT) using blood forboth tests) - The estimated time of infection is taken as the midpoint betweenthe dates of the negative HIV-1 serology or POCT test and positive HIV test atdiagnosis
  2. The date of a positive p24 antigen result with or without a negative HIV antibodytest depending on local laboratory reports
  3. The date of a negative antibody test with either detectable HIV RNA or proviralDNA
  4. PHE RITA test algorithm reported as "Incident" confirming the HIV-1 antibodyavidity is consistent with recent infection (within the preceding 16 weeks). Theestimated date of infection is assumed to be two months prior to the date of theincident test result. Asanté™ HIV-1 Rapid Recency® Assay can also be used forrecency testing.
  5. The date of a weakly reactive or equivocal 4th generation HIV antibody antigentest
  6. Equivocal or reactive antibody test with <4 bands on western blot
  • OR, started ART in early stage infection, with nadir CD4 > 500 cells and stable on ARTwith suppressed undetectable HIV VL 'target not detected' (TND) using local assays for >= 1 years (a single viral load measurement > 50 but < 500 copies/mL during this timeperiod is allowable)
  • No evidence of viral insensitivity to either 10-1074 or 3BNC117 antibodies based onproviral sequencing algorithm
  • HBV sAg or HBV DNA, HCV Ag or HCV RNA negative or anti-core antibody negative
  • No significant co-morbidities
  • Nadir CD4 > 250 cells/μL for those diagnosed with confirmed PHI
  • Current CD4 count > 500 cells/µL or CD4:CD8 ratio >1
  • On integrase inhibitor (INSTI) or boosted protease inhibitor (PI) based regimen attime of randomisation, if previously on non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) has switched at least 4 weeks prior to randomisation
  • Adequate haemoglobin (Hb≥12 g/dL for males, ≥11 g/dL for females)
  • Weight ≥50 kg
  • Have been vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19), at least 4 weeks prior toenrolment
  • Females capable of becoming pregnant* must agree to use hormonal contraception,intrauterine device, intrauterine hormone-releasing system, or to completeabstinence** from at least two weeks before the first bNAb/placebo infusion and for 20months after the last bNAb infusion.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous ischaemic heart disease (ST or non-ST myocardial infarction, Q3-risk > 20,stable angina, unstable angina, stroke)
  • Any current or past history of malignancy, excluding squamous cell skin cancers
  • Concurrent opportunistic infection or other comorbidity or comorbidity likely to occurduring the trial e.g. malabsorption syndromes, autoimmune disease
  • Any contraindication to receipt of BHIVA recommended combination antiretrovirals
  • HTLV-1 co-infection
  • SARS-Cov-2 infection confirmed by SARS-Cov-2 RT-PCR positive result fromnasopharyngeal swab up to 72 hours prior to randomisation/dosing visit (as per currentlocal NHS guidelines or until such guidelines/practices are no longerapplicable/relevant)
  • Individuals at high risk from severe COVID-19 disease who maybe defined in accordancewith NHSE guidance as vulnerable and shielded (as per the view of participant'sphysician)
  • Current or planned systemic immunosuppressive therapy (inhaled or topicalcorticosteroids are allowed)
  • Participation in any other clinical trial of an experimental agent or anynon-interventional study where additional blood draws are required; participation inan observational studies is permitted
  • History of anaphylaxis or severe adverse reaction to antibody infusions, orhypersensitivity to 3BNC117-LS or 10-1074-LS or to or any constituent products orexcipients thereof
  • Treatment with IV immunoglobulin or other monoclonal antibody treatments plannedduring the duration of the trial
  • Clinically significant abnormal blood test results at screening including
  1. Moderate to severe hepatic impairment as defined by significant liver impairmentwith evidence of advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis with decompensation
  2. ALT >5 x ULN
  3. eGFR <60
  4. uPCR >30 mg/mmol
  5. INR >1.5
  • Physical examination findings: Evidence of organ dysfunction or any clinicallysignificant deviation from normal in physical examination and/or vital signs that theinvestigator believes is a preclusion from enrolment into the study.
  • Active alcohol or substance use that, in the Investigator's opinion, will preventadequate adherence with study requirements
  • Insufficient venous access that will allow scheduled blood draws as per protocol
  • Concern regarding likelihood of participant not taking precautions to prevent HIVtransmission during treatment interruption period
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Study Design

Total Participants: 72
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Investigational Medicinal Product
Phase: 2
Study Start date:
May 17, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
July 31, 2027

Study Description

This study proposes a trial of a novel combination of long-acting broadly neutralising antibodies in participants initiating ART early after HIV acquisition, during primary HIV infection (PHI). The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of dual long-acting versions of bNABs (3BNC117-LS and 10-1074-LS) in a randomised clinical trial powered to answer the question whether these bNAbs are effective at controlling HIV replication in the absence of ART.

The study aims to enrol 72 individuals across multiple UK collaborating clinical centres. Participants will have been previously diagnosed with primary HIV-1 infection, will have started ART during early phase of Primary HIV infection, and who have remained on suppressive ART without interruption for at least 12 months. Study duration will vary by participant, depending on the time to viral rebound.

The results from this trial will demonstrate whether or not the combination of two long-acting (LS) broadly neutralising antibodies, 3BNC117-LS and 10-1074-LS, will prevent HIV viral rebound after stopping antiretroviral therapy for an extended period of time in adults living with HIV who initiated ART during early HIV infection.

Connect with a study center

  • Aarhus University Hospital

    Aarhus,
    Denmark

    Active - Recruiting

  • University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

    Brighton,
    United Kingdom

    Active - Recruiting

  • Western General Hospital

    Edinburgh,
    United Kingdom

    Active - Recruiting

  • Barts Health NHS Trust

    London,
    United Kingdom

    Active - Recruiting

  • Chelsea And Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    London,
    United Kingdom

    Active - Recruiting

  • Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

    London,
    United Kingdom

    Active - Recruiting

  • Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust

    London, W2 1NY
    United Kingdom

    Active - Recruiting

  • Mortimer Market CNWL Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    London,
    United Kingdom

    Active - Recruiting

  • Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

    London,
    United Kingdom

    Active - Recruiting

  • St Georges Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    London,
    United Kingdom

    Active - Recruiting

  • Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

    Manchester,
    United Kingdom

    Active - Recruiting

  • Oxford University Hospitals

    Oxford,
    United Kingdom

    Active - Recruiting

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