A Phase-IV Non-interventional Study to Assess Virological Effectiveness, Safety, and Tolerability of DTG-based Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV-1 Infected Indian Persons Living with HIV


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Background:Dolutegravir (DTG) is a novel yet preferential first-and-second-line treatment for persons living with HIV (PLH). Owing to its recent introduction, DTG-based regimens have not undergone a comprehensive, systematic evaluation regarding their real-world utilization and safety profile among a sizeable Indian population.

Objective:This study aimed to assess the 24-week immunovirological outcomes, anthropometric and metabolic changes, tolerability, and adverse events (AEs) of DTG-based antiretroviral (ART) regimens.

Methods:A single-centre phase-IV non-interventional observational study involving 322 ART-- naïve and treatment-experienced PLH initiating DTG-based-regimens until October 2022 were followed up for outcomes at 24 weeks.

Results:At 24 weeks, all PLH (n=113) in the naïve group, all PLH (n=67) in the first-line substitution group, 93.9% PLH (n=46) in the first-line failure group, and 95.7% PLH (n=89) in the second- line substitution group were virologically suppressed to plasma HIV-RNp <0000 copies/mL. Virological suppression rates to plasma HIV-RNp <000 copies/mL anp <00 copies/mL were consistent among PLH who received DTG as first- or second-line ART. The mean-unadjusted weight gain observed was 3.5 kg (SE: 0.330), and it was significantly higher in PLH with poorer health at baseline (either HIV-RNA ≥ 1000 copies/ml or CD4 cell counp <050 cells/µL). Overall, 27.3% PLH (n=88) gained ≥10% of their baseline body weight, corresponding to 3.7% incidence (n=10) of treatment-emergent clinical obesity [1]. DTG had an overall lipid-neutral effect, with an advantageous effect being observed in PLH switching from non-nucleoside analogue reverse-transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTI) or ritonavir-boosted protease inhibitors (b/PI), especially in dyslipidemic pre-treated PLH (median change in total cholesterol: 28.5 mg/dL and triglycerides: 51 mg/dL), possibly emanating from the withdrawal of the offending ART. The incidence of DTG-specific AEs, including CNS AEs, was low. Two PLH developed proximal myopathy and one developed transaminitis, warranting DTG discontinuation. Asymptomatic serum-CPK elevation and drug-induced transaminitis were seen in 25.2% (n=27) and 3.2% (n=10) PLH, respectively. No apparent negative effects on renal function were detected.

Results::At 24 weeks, all PLH (n = 113) in the naïve group, all PLH (n = 67) in the first-line substitution group, 93.9% PLH (n = 46) in the first-line failure group, and 95.7% PLH (n = 89) in the second-line substitution group were virologically suppressed to plasma HIV-RNp <0000 copies/mL. Virological suppression rates to plasma HIV-RNp <000 copies/mL anp <00 copies/mL were consistent among PLH who received DTG as first- or second-line ART.

:The mean-unadjusted weight gain observed was 3.5 kg (SE: 0.330), and it was significantly higher in PLH with poorer health at baseline (either HIV-RNA ≥ 1000 copies/ml or CD4 cell counp <050 cells/µL). Overall, 27.3% PLH (n = 88) gained ≥10% of their baseline body weight, corresponding to 3.7% incidence (n = 12) of treatment-emergent clinical obesity. DTG had an overall lipid-neutral effect, with an advantageous effect being observed in PLH switching from non-nucleoside analogue reverse-transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTI) or ritonavir-boosted protease inhibitors (b/PI), especially in dyslipidemic pre-treated PLH (median change in total cholesterol: 28.5 mg/dL and triglycerides: 51 mg/dL), possibly emanating from the withdrawal of the offending ART. The incidence of DTG-specific AEs, including CNS AEs, was low. Two PLH developed proximal myopathy and one developed transaminitis, warranting DTG discontinuation. Asymptomatic serum-CPK elevation and drug-induced transaminitis were seen in 25.2% (n = 27) and 3.2% (n = 10) PLH, respectively. No apparent negative effects on renal function were detected.

Conclusion::Our results from a large Indian cohort indicate a favourable virological and metabolic response, with good tolerance of DTG-based ART at 24 weeks.

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Kuldeep Ashta

Department of Medicine, Command Hospital Lucknow

Email: info@benthamscience.net

Sumit Arora

Department of Medicine, Army College of Medical Sciences

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Rajesh Khanna

Department of Surgery, Army College of Medical Sciences

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Nishant Raman

, Army Base Hospital

Author for correspondence.
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Anirudh Anilkumar

Department of Clinical Research, PLUM Ltd

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Charu Mohan

Department of Medicine, Army College of Medical Sciences and Base Hospital

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