Public Clinical Trials Registry
BREATHER+ | |
A randomized open-label 2-arm, 96-week trial evaluating the efficacy, safety and acceptability of short cycle (five days on, two days off) dolutegravir/tenofovir-based triple antiretroviral therapy (ART) compared to daily dolutegravir/tenofovir-based trip | |
Primary Sponsor Details |
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University College London (UCL) | |
Secondary Sponsor Details |
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Dr. Mutsawashe Filda Bwakura-Dangarembizi | |
Principal Investigator | |
mbwakura@uzchs-ctrc.org | |
0242-701717/701356/705995 / 0772601735 | |
Box A1578, Avondale, Harare | |
UZCRC | |
Dr. Mutsawashe Filda Bwakura-Dangarembizi | |
Principal Investigator | |
mbwakura@uzchs-ctrc.org | |
0242-701717/701356/705995 / 0772601735 | |
P.O. Box A 1578, Avondale, Harare | |
UZCRC | |
Zimbabwe South Africa Uganda Kenya |
Funded |
A randomized open-label 2-arm, 96-week trial evaluating the efficacy, safety and acceptability of short cycle (five days on, two days off) dolutegravir/tenofovir-based triple antiretroviral therapy (ART) compared to daily dolutegravir/tenofovir-based triple ART in virologically suppressed HIV-infected adolescents aged 12 to 19 years of age in sub-Saharan Africa. |
Dolutegravir with Tenofovir and Lamivudine or Emtricitabine | |
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1. HIV-1-infected 2. Aged 12 to 19 years 3. Aware of HIV status 4. On ART for ≥1 year, with no previous regimen change for treatment failure 5. On ART consisting of DTG, tenofovir and lamivudine/emtricitabine for ≥1 month prior to screening 6. Virologically suppressed with all HIV-1 RNA viral loads <50copies/mLa in the last 12 months up to and including screening. Additionally, there must be one result <50copies/mLa at least 12 months prior to screening and the viral load at trial screening must be <50 copies/mL 7. Girls who are sexually active must be willing to adhere to highly effective methods of contraception 8. Written informed consent provided by participant (if aged 18 to 19 years) and/or carer/legal guardian (if participant aged 12 to 17 years) as appropriate 9. Written informed assent in participants aged 12 to 17 years |
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1. Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding 2. Females who plan to become pregnant during the trial follow-up or are unwilling to use a highly effective method of contraception for the duration of the trial if sexually active 3. Moderate or High-risk score on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale 4. On treatment for any active TB 5. Contraindication to continued receipt of dolutegravir or any formulation of tenofovir, lamivudine/emtricitabine 6. Underlying medical condition that in the opinion of the Investigator precludes participation 7. Previous randomisation in the LATA trial |
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The proportion of participants with confirmed virological rebound, defined as the first of 2 consecutive plasma HIV-RNA ≥50 copies/mL at any time up to the 96-week assessment. |
9.0 DESIGN OF THE TRIAL |
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Opened | |
If controlled |
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Yes | |
No | |
No | |
No | |
No | |
No | |
Yes | |
No | |
No | |
No |
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1 October 2021 - 31 December 2025 |