Changes in Weight, Body Composition and Cardiac Risk After Discontinuing Abacavir Treatment in HI… (NCT04904406) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Changes in Weight, Body Composition and Cardiac Risk After Discontinuing Abacavir Treatment in HIV-infected Individuals
Denmark81 participantsStarted 2020-10-22
Plain-language summary
Randomized controlled parallel open-label study in people living with HIV and at least 6 month of treatment with dolutegravir/abacavir/lamivudine prior to inclusion.
Participants (n=95) are randomized to continue 3 drug-regimen dolutegravir/abacavir/lamivudine (control) or switch to two-drug regimen with dolutegravir/lamivudine (intervention). Follow-up is 48 weeks. Data is collected at baseline and week 48. Primary outcome is changes in weight from baseline of more than 2 kg. Secondary outcomes are changes in cardiac risk, composition and calcification of the heart tissue, and changes in body composition and metabolism, inflammation and coagulation. A MRI substudy is applied to focus on the cardiac adverse effects of abacavir.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥ 18 years old
* Diagnosed HIV
* At least 6 months of ongoing treatment with dolutegravir/ abacavir/lamivudine
* Plasma viral load (HIV-RNA) \< 50 copies/ml at inclusion
For women of childbearing potential:
* Negative pregnancy test
* Willingness to use contraceptive (consistent with local regulations) during study period
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pre-existing viral resistance mutations to lamivudine or to dolutegravir
* Presence of hepatitis B antigen (HBsAg) or Hepatitis B virus DNA (HBV DNA)
* Cancer within past 5 years
* Diabetes, cardiovascular disease or other chronic illness considered stable as assessed by the treating physician
For women of childbearing potential:
* Pregnancy
* Breastfeeding
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.