Clinical Trial of CNS-Targeted HAART (CIT2) - Full Text View

Sponsor:	University of California, San Diego
Collaborator:	National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Information provided by:	University of California, San Diego
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00624195

Purpose

CIT2 is a strategy for targeting HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy) to the CNS (Central Nervous System) in patients with HIV associated neurocognitive impairment (HNCI).

The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of CNS-targeted (CNS-T) as compared to non-CNS-targeted (non-CNS-T) HAART in treating HNCI globally and in different domains of functioning known to be affected by HIV.

It is hypothesized that participants in the CNS-T arm will have greater improvement in neurocognitive functioning than those in the non-CNS-T arm.

The secondary goal of the study is to compare participants assigned to CNS-T and non-CNS-T HAART on measures of CNS and systemic HIV suppression (undetectable CSF and plasma VL).

It is also hypothesized that although CSF viral suppression will be more frequent in the CNS-T arm, plasma viral suppression will be similar in the two treatment arms.

Condition	Intervention	Phase
HIV Infections	Drug: FDA Approved Antiretroviral Therapy (see list below)	Phase II Phase III

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Treatment, Randomized, Single Blind (Subject), Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study
Official Title:	HIV Neurocognitive Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial of CNS-Targeted HAART

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MedlinePlus related topics: AIDS

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by University of California, San Diego:

Primary Outcome Measures:

The primary outcome is change in global neuropsychological (NP) performance, as measured by, change in Global Deficit Score (GDS). [ Time Frame: 16 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:

CSF and Plasma Virologic Suppression and immune restoration (CD4) [ Time Frame: 16 Weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Estimated Enrollment:	120
Study Start Date:	March 2007
Estimated Study Completion Date:	October 2011
Estimated Primary Completion Date:	April 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Arms	Assigned Interventions
CNS-targeted: Experimental CNS-T will comprise two components: 1) initial selection of agents to optimize CNS penetration of the overall regimen; and 2) modification of the regimen if an interim pharmacokinetic (PK) assessment determines that plasma ARV exposure is not appropriate (overdosing, underdosing).	Drug: FDA Approved Antiretroviral Therapy (see list below) Combinations of FDA approved antiretroviral agents: Atripla, Combivir, Emtriva, Epivir, Epzicom, Retrovir, Trizivir, Truvada, Viread, Ziagen, Intelence, Rescriptor, Sustiva, Viramune, Agenerase, Aptivus, Invirase, Kaletra, Lexiva, Norvir, Prezista, Reyataz, Viracept, Fuzeon, Selzentry, Isentress
non-CNS-targeted: Active Comparator Subjects in the non-CNS-T (Comparison) arm will be randomized to receive a regimen designed to suppress plasma Viral Load, but not to expected to have targeted CNS penetration.	Drug: FDA Approved Antiretroviral Therapy (see list below) Combinations of FDA approved antiretroviral agents: Atripla, Combivir, Emtriva, Epivir, Epzicom, Retrovir, Trizivir, Truvada, Viread, Ziagen, Intelence, Rescriptor, Sustiva, Viramune, Agenerase, Aptivus, Invirase, Kaletra, Lexiva, Norvir, Prezista, Reyataz, Viracept, Fuzeon, Selzentry, Isentress

Detailed Description:

"HIV Neurocognitive Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial of CNS-targeted HAART" is a randomized, controlled clinical trial to assess the efficacy of a strategy for targeting highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) to the CNS in patients with HIV associated neurocognitive impairment (HNCI). Contemporary cohort studies have consistently demonstrated that HNCI remains a prevalent disorder in patients receiving HAART. HNCI is a significant burden to persons living with HIV infection, caregivers, and the healthcare system. Thus the development of effective treatment strategies is of critical public health importance.

This study is based on findings from a previous study. Briefly, among individuals with HNCI who initiated a new antiretroviral (ARV) therapy regimen, those receiving more highly CNS-penetrating ARV regimens were more likely to successfully suppress cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) viral load (VL), and those who achieved CSF suppression (VL < 50 c/mL) had better neurocognitive (NC) outcomes. These findings suggest that NC outcomes of ART may be enhanced by the planned application of an ARV selection and clinical monitoring strategy designed to optimize the treatment of CNS infection. In the future it will become increasingly important to consider CNS penetration issues in selecting ART regimens. The randomized clinical trial proposed here would provide the level of evidence needed to formulate ART guidelines specific to HNCI.

Subjects eligible for this trial will be individuals with HNCI who anticipate initiation of a new ARV regimen or substitution of their existing regimen following contemporary treatment guidelines. A total of 120 patients at 3 study sites will be randomized 1:1 to receive a CNS-targeted (CNS-T) ARV strategy versus a non-CNS-targeted (Comparison) strategy. The primary outcome, change in global neuropsychological (NP) performance, will be assessed at 16 weeks. CNS-T will comprise two components: 1) initial selection of agents to optimize CNS penetration of the overall regimen; and 2) modification of the regimen if an interim pharmacokinetic (PK) assessment determines that plasma ARV exposure is not appropriate (overdosing, underdosing).

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

HIV infected- confirmed by ELISA or 2 prior viral loads >2000
18 years or older
Under consideration to initiate or change their HAART regimens (based on current consensus treatment guidelines) as directed by their primary care physicians.
Measurable HIV Neurocognitive Impairment (HNCI)
Willing and able to undergo at least 3 lumbar punctures safely during the course of the study.
Potential subjects must have Plasma HIV RNA viral load >2000 copies/mL obtained within 60 days prior to anticipated enrollment, using the ultrasensitive Roche Amplicor-HIV-1 assay from a laboratory that is DAIDS approved.
Potential subjects must have a Karnofsky score of > or = to 60 within 60 days prior to study entry.
Potential subjects must have a CD4 cell count obtained within 60 days prior to study entry.

Exclusion Criteria:

Presence of serious illness, including HIV-related opportunistic infections, requiring systemic treatment and/or hospitalization until candidate either completes therapy or is clinically stable on therapy, in the opinion of the investigator, for at least 14 days prior to study entry.
Presence of neurologic disorders other than HIV judged to be the principal cause of neurocognitive impairment.
Presence of active, severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., major depression, schizophrenia) that would interfere with interpretation of the study evaluations or adherence to the study protocol or that might make their participation in the study problematic or unsafe.
Presence of active drug or alcohol use or dependence that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with adherence to study requirements.
Use of any immunomodulator (interferons, interleukins, cyclosporine), vaccine, or investigational therapy including dexamethasone within 30 days prior to study entry.
Inability to provide informed consent.
Enrollment in other ARV treatment studies, unless the study is: 1) observational; 2) a compassionate use study that predated the current study; 3) one that does not require specific interventions (or one that does not dictate the regimen); or 4) one that does not include NP testing.
A positive serum or urine pregnancy test, if female and of reproductive potential.

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00624195

Contacts

Contact: Shannon K LeBlanc, BA

619-543-5096

sleblanc@ucsd.edu

Locations

United States, California
HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center, University of California San Diego	Recruiting
San Diego, California, United States, 92103
Contact: Edward K Seefriend, RN 619-543-8080 eseefried@ucsd.edu
Principal Investigator: Allen McCutchan, MD
United States, Maryland
Johns Hopkins University- School of Medicine	Recruiting
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287
Contact: Vince Rogalski 443-287-8341 vrogals1@jhmi.edu
Principal Investigator: Ned Sacktor, MD
United States, Missouri
Washington University	Recruiting
St. Louis, Missouri, United States, 63110
Contact: Lisa Kessels 314-747-1096 LKESSELS@im.wustl.edu
Principal Investigator: David Clifford, MD

Sponsors and Collaborators

University of California, San Diego

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Investigators

Principal Investigator:

Ron J Ellis, MD, PhD

UCSD HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center

More Information

Additional Information:

University of California, San Diego HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center Public Website This link exits the ClinicalTrials.gov site

Publications:

May S, Letendre S, Haubrich R, McCutchan JA, Heaton R, Capparelli E, Ellis R. Meeting practical challenges of a trial involving a multitude of treatment regimens: an example of a multi-center randomized controlled clinical trial in neuroAIDS. J Neuroimmune Pharmacol. 2007 Mar;2(1):97-104. Epub 2007 Jan 10.

Letendre S, Marquie-Beck J, Capparelli E, Best B, Clifford D, Collier AC, Gelman BB, McArthur JC, McCutchan JA, Morgello S, Simpson D, Grant I, Ellis RJ; CHARTER Group. Validation of the CNS Penetration-Effectiveness rank for quantifying antiretroviral penetration into the central nervous system. Arch Neurol. 2008 Jan;65(1):65-70.

Responsible Party:	University of California, San Diego HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center ( Principal Investigator: Ron Ellis )
Study ID Numbers:	060154, R01 MH58076
Study First Received:	February 15, 2008
Last Updated:	February 26, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00624195 History of Changes
Health Authority:	United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by University of California, San Diego:

HIV Dementia
HAART
Cognitive Impairment

Antiretroviral Regimen
Viral Load
CNS Drug Penetration

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
RNA Virus Infections
Slow Virus Diseases
Immune System Diseases
HIV Infections

Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Lentivirus Infections
Infection
Retroviridae Infections
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on November 09, 2009