Nevirapine Study for the Prevention of Maternal-Infant HIV Transmission in Uganda

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The increase in pediatric HIV infection has a substantial impact on childhood mortality in the developing world. A number of recent studies suggest that as many as half or more of mother-to-child HIV transmissions in developing countries occur in late pregnancy or during labor and delivery. Interventions targeted during the perinatal period have shown to be effective and to have a significant impact in reducing transmission. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of nevirapine (NVP) plus immunoprophylaxis or extended NVP dosing regimens in HIV-infected pregnant women and their infants during the perinatal period.

Detailed Description
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There is an urgent need to find safe, effective means of preventing mother-to-child-transmission (MTCT) of HIV that can be used in developing countries. One of the greatest obstacles to prevention in these areas remains HIV transmission through breast milk. The primary purpose of this trial is to determine if nevirapine (NVP) plus immunoprophylaxis (by intravenous HIV immune globulin [HIVIGLOB]) or extended NVP dosing of the neonate during the perinatal period can safely and effectively reduce the risk of peripartum or early breastfeeding-related HIV MTCT. This study will last 11-18 weeks for each mother and 18 months for each infant. HIV-infected pregnant women will be randomly assigned to one of three arms. Participants in Arm 1 will receive a single dose of 200 mg NVP orally at the onset of labor. Infants in Arm 1 will receive a single dose of 2 mg/kg NVP orally within the first week after delivery. Arm 2 participants will receive a single dose of 200 mg NVP orally at the onset of labor. Infants in Arm 2 will receive 2 mg/kg NVP orally within the first week after delivery and 5 mg NVP taken orally daily from Day 8 through Week 6. Arm 3 participants will receive a 12 gm intravenous dose of HIVIGLOB at 36-37 weeks gestation and 200 mg NVP orally at the onset of labor. Infants in Arm 3 will receive a single 1.2 gm intravenous dose HIVIGLOB within 18 hours of birth and 2 mg/kg NVP orally within the first week after delivery. There will be five or six study visits for pregnant participants. A targeted medical history, physical examination, and blood collection will occur at all visits. After birth, there will be 11 study visits for infants in Arms 1 and 2 and 12 study visits for infants in Arm 3. Medical history and a targeted physical exam will occur at all visits. Blood collection will occur at some visits.

Official Title
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A Phase III Randomized Clinical Trial of the Standard Two Dose Nevirapine (NVP) Regimen With the Addition of HIV Immune Globulin(HIVIGLOB) or Extended Infant NVP Dosing Compared With the Standard NVP Regimen Alone for the Prevention of Maternal-Infant HIV Transmission in Uganda

Conditions
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HIV Infections

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: Nevirapine
* Drug: HIV immune globulin solution


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Pregnant between 32-36 weeks estimated gestation HIV Infected Intent to breastfeed infant Certain laboratory criteria. More information on this criterion can be found in the protocol. Exclusion Criteria: Sensitivity to immune globulin preparations or any benzodiazepine Clinically significant disease, as determined by the investigator, that would compromise the ability of the participant to complete the study requirements Currently receiving antiretroviral therapy (other than the intrapartum NVP or other peripartum regimens) Participation in any HIV vaccine trials History of cytotoxic chemotherapy within one month of study entry Uncontrolled hypertension Chronic alcohol or illicit drug use History of non-compliance with visits or medication Women who become pregnant again during study follow-up will not be eligible for re-enrollment in the trial

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: 1<br>Mother dosing regimen: Single dose of 200 mg NVP taken orally at onset of labor Infant dosing regimen: Single dose of 2 mg/kg NVP taken orally within the first week after delivery | Drug: Nevirapine<br>* 200 mg Nevirapine tablet<br>* Other names: NVP Viramune;|
| Experimental: 2<br>Mother dosing regimen: Single dose of 200 mg NVP taken orally at onset of labor Infant dosing regimen: 2 mg/kg NVP taken orally within the first week after delivery and 5 mg NVP taken orally daily from Day 8 through Week 6 | Drug: Nevirapine<br>* 200 mg Nevirapine tablet<br>* Other names: NVP Viramune;|
| Experimental: 3<br>Mother dosing regimen: Single 12 gm intravenous dose of HIVIGLOB at 36 - 37 weeks gestation and 200 mg NVP taken orally at onset of labor Infant dosing regimen: Single 1.2 gm intravenous dose HIVIGLOB within 18 hours of birth and 2 mg/kg NVP taken orally within the first week after delivery | Drug: Nevirapine<br>* 200 mg Nevirapine tablet<br>* Other names: NVP Viramune;Drug: HIV immune globulin solution<br>* 5% intravenous HIV immune globulin solution<br>* Other names: HIVIGLOB;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rate of HIV infection in infants born to study participants in each arm of the study |  | At Birth, Weeks 2, 6, and 14, and Months 6, 12, and 18 | 
| Safety and tolerance of HIVIGLOB given to pregnant women at 36-37 weeks gestation and neonates at birth in combination with NVP and of NVP alone |  | Throughout study | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rate of immunologic progression in HIV-infected infants in each arm |  | Throughout study | 
| Infant mortality |  | Throughout study | 
| Maternal plasma HIV RNA levels at delivery |  | At Birth | 
| Immunologic, virologic, and pharmacologic factors |  | Throughout study | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Pregnancy, High-Risk, HIV Seronegativity