RecruitingPhase 1

Dolutegravir Pharmacokinetics Among HIV/TB Coinfected Children Receiving Standard and High-dose Rifampicin

Nigeria20 participantsStarted 2023-07-07

Plain-language summary

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death among children with HIV, yet insufficient data are available on the pharmacokinetics of newer HIV/TB cotreatment strategies in children. Current WHO-recommended rifampicin dosages result in low concentrations in most children, and high-dose rifampicin may improve outcomes and shorten treatment duration. Yet the impact of high-dose rifampicin on dolutegravir exposures has not been examined in children. This study aims to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics of dolutegravir twice daily among HIV/TB coinfected children receiving standard-dose and high-dose rifampicin.

Who can participate

Age range

4 Weeks – 5 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * ART-naïve or ART-experienced HIV-infected children between 4 weeks and \<6 years of age * Active TB diagnosis * Weight of at least 3 kilograms * Consent of the parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Baseline labs with evidence of ≥grade 3 abnormalities: ALT, total bilirubin, absolute neutrophil count (ANC), platelets, or creatinine * Suspected TB meningitis or presenting with acute respiratory distress or decompensation * Receipt of a medication that has drug-drug interactions with dolutegravir or rifampicin

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

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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

Dolutegravir AUC during standard-dose rifampicin

Timeframe: week 20

Dolutegravir AUC during high-dose rifampicin

Timeframe: week 22

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05069688

SponsorBrigham and Women's Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12

Contact for this trial

Holly Rawizza, MD, MPH

617-432-4686 hrawizza@bwh.harvard.edu

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