CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Raltegravir-Based Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV-HCV Coinfected Liver Transplant Recipients

271 participantsStarted 2002-01

Plain-language summary

This is a retrospective observational multicenter cohort study based on 271 consecutive HIV-HCV coinfected patients who underwent liver transplantation (LT) between 2002 and 2012 in 23 centers from Spain and who were prospectively followed until January 2016. The main objective of this study is to analyze the effectiveness and safety of 2 nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) plus Raltegravir (RAL)- based antiretroviral therapy (ART) compared to other antiretroviral regimens in liver transplant (LT) HIV-HCV co-infected recipients. In addition, the investigators want to know the rejection rates in patients taking RAL-based ART in comparison with other ART-regimens and to know the efficacy and safety of direct antiviral agents (DAAs) against HCV in HIV-infected liver transplant recipients taking RAL-based ART.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * HIV-infected patients who underwent liver transplantation between 2002 and 2012 in 23 centers from Spain who were prospectively followed until January 2016 Exclusion Criteria: * None

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Incidence of plasma RNA HIV viral rebound in plasma after liver transplantation

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 3 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02995824

SponsorHospital Clinic of Barcelona

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-12

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