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Antiretroviral

DOVATO for HIV

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Saskatchewan Health Authority - Regina Area
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Prescribed a combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) regimen excluding Dolutegravir/Lamivudine (DTG/3TC) or with DTG and 3TC as separate components of a single ART regimen at any point previously
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Co-infection with hepatitis B (HBsAg positive)
Tuberculosis infection requiring treatment
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up through study completion, an average of 1 year.
Awards & highlights
Drug Has Already Been Approved
No Placebo-Only Group
Pivotal Trial

Summary

This trial aims to see if a new medication called Dolutegravir/Lamivudine (DTG/3TC) is effective in keeping HIV levels low in individuals who are also receiving

Who is the study for?
This trial is for HIV-positive individuals who are currently on a stable antiretroviral therapy and also receiving opioid agonist therapy. They must have maintained viral suppression (HIV-1 RNA < 200 copies/mL). Participants should not be planning to change their opioid treatment and must consent to regular blood draws, questionnaires, ECGs, urine screenings, and reviews of medication.
What is being tested?
The study tests if switching HIV patients on opioid agonist therapy from their current ART to Dolutegravir/Lamivudine (DTG/3TC or 'Dovato') keeps the virus suppressed after 48 weeks. It will monitor adverse events related to DTG/3TC, changes in OAT dosing due to DTG/3TC, substance use impact on viral suppression, kidney function changes, lipid levels shifts, patient satisfaction with treatment and symptoms of opioid withdrawal or overdose.
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include those attributable to DTG/3TC such as allergic reactions or liver problems indicated by yellow skin or eyesight issues; headaches; difficulty sleeping; tiredness; high temperature (fever); muscle pain; nausea. Serious adverse events may lead to discontinuation as determined by the investigator.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have been on HIV medication, but not specifically Dolutegravir/Lamivudine together.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am positive for hepatitis B.
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I am currently being treated for tuberculosis.
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My kidney function is severely reduced.
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I may be resistant to parts of my HIV medication.
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I am not taking any medications that would badly interact with DTG/3TC.
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My liver function is severely impaired.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~through study completion, an average of 1 year.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and through study completion, an average of 1 year. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Number of people living with HIV-1 on opioid agonist therapy (OAT) that remain virally suppressed 48 weeks post-switch to Dolutegravir/Lamivudine (DTG/3TC)
Secondary study objectives
Assessment of withdrawal symptoms or overdose
Change in HIV-1 Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (status) (HIVTSQs) scores
Changes in dosing of DTG/3TC
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Side effects data

From 2021 Phase 1 trial • 33 Patients • NCT04827134
6%
Nausea
6%
Angular cheilitis
6%
Headache
6%
Oropharyngeal pain
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Cohort 1: TRIUMEQ (DTG/ABC/3TC) Fasted
Cohort 2: DOVATO (DTG/3TC) Fasted
Cohort 2: DOVATO (DTG/3TC) Fed
Cohort 1: TRIUMEQ (DTG/ABC/3TC) Fed

Awards & Highlights

Drug Has Already Been Approved
The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment ArmExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Switch to Dolutegravir/Lamivudine ("DOVATO") from current suppressive antiretroviral therapy in people living with HIV-1 receiving opioid agonist therapy.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
DOVATO
2021
Completed Phase 1
~40

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Who is running the clinical trial?

ViiV HealthcareIndustry Sponsor
371 Previous Clinical Trials
469,962 Total Patients Enrolled
Saskatchewan Health Authority - Regina AreaLead Sponsor
28 Previous Clinical Trials
5,397 Total Patients Enrolled
~27 spots leftby May 2026
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