Since the first line antiretroviral (ARV) treatment is now largely accessible in the Sub-Saharian Africa countries, documentation of virological failure, drug resistance patterns and second line treatment evaluation are still to be consolidated in settings where viral load monitoring is not available and non-B HIV subtype is predominant.
This trial aims at evaluating the efficacy and tolerance of 3 different second line treatment strategies: two recommended by WHO combine two non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor associated with a ritonavir boosted protease inhibitor (emtricitabine-tenofovir-lopinavir/ritonavir and abacavir-didanosine-lopinavir/ritonavir); the third strategy combines emtricitabine-tenofovir-darunavir/ritonavir and is not yet evaluated in Sub-Saharian Africa. Darunavir has a potentially superior antiviral efficacy, a better tolerance and its single daily administration may facilitate treatment adherence.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient over the age of 18 years at pre-inclusion and monitored under outpatient conditions
* Documented HIV-1 infection regardless of clinical stage and CD4 lymphocyte count
* Patient with treatment failure after first-line antiretroviral treatment with a combination including a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor and two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, failure being defined as 2 measurements (at 1 month interval) of plasma HIV RNA levels \> 1000 copies/ml after at least 6 months of uninterrupted treatment
* Adherence (\> 80%) to first- line antiretroviral treatment (questionnaire) at pre inclusion
* Patient agrees not to take any concomitant medication during the trial without informing the investigator
* Informed consent signed no later than D-15
* For women in childbearing age: negative pregnancy test at inclusion, with no plan of pregnancy in the coming 12 months and agreeing to use mechanical contraception (with or without hormonal contraception) during the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Infection with HIV-2 or HIV-1 groups O or N or HIV1+2
* Deficiency of the patient, making it difficult, if not impossible, for him/her to take part in the trial or understand the information provided to him/her
* Participation in any other clinical trial
* Presence of an uncontrolled, ongoing opportunistic infection or of any severe or progressive disease
* First-line treatment with a protease inhibitor, abacavir, tenofovir or ddI
* Ongoing …
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Number of Patients With Plasma HIV RNA < 50 Copies/mL