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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT06497465

NCT06497465 Dolutegravir/Lamivudine Dual Therapy for ART-naïve People With HIV and TB Receiving Rifampin-based TB Treatment

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NCT ID NCT06497465
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Johns Hopkins University
Condition Tuberculosis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 150 participants
Start Date 2025-09-18
Primary Completion 2028-01-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 15 Years
Max Age 99 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
All Conditions
Interventions
Dolutegravir 50mg TabDolutegravir/Lamivudine 50 MG-300mg Oral Tablet [DOVATO]Dolutegravir plus Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)/ lamivudine (3TC)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 150 participants in total. It began in 2025-09-18 with a primary completion date of 2028-01-31.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

This will be a Phase IIIb Clinical Trial, an international multicenter, randomized, three-arm, non-comparative trial of efficacy, safety, and tolerability of the dual therapy regimen dolutegravir plus lamivudine either twice daily or DTG/3TC ( Dovato) in the morning +dolutegravir (DTG) in the evening, versus standard of care (SOC) twice-daily dolutegravir plus 2 once-daily Nucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) tenofovir disoproxil fumarate /lamivudine (TDF/3TC), among antiretroviral therapy (ART)-nave individuals with HIV-1 receiving rifampin-based TB therapy

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Documentation of HIV-1 status: HIV-1 infection, documented by any licensed rapid HIV test or HIV-1 enzyme or chemiluminescence immunoassay (E/CIA) test kit at any time prior to entry and confirmed by a licensed Western blot or a second antibody test by a method other than the initial rapid HIV and/or E/CIA, or by HIV-1 antigen, or plasma HIV 1 RNA viral load. Two or more HIV-1 RNA viral loads of \>1,000 copies/mL are also acceptable as documentation of HIV-1 infection. * CD4+ cell count ≥50 cells/mm3 obtained within 30 days prior to study entry * HIV-1 viral load ≥1000 copies/mL * ART-naïve. * Documentation of pulmonary TB Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant, or plans to become pregnant.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Beatriz M Kohler, RN

✉ bkohler@jhmi.edu

📞 410 614 3812

Principal Investigator

Ethel M Weld, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Johns Hopkins University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06497465 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 15 Years or older, up to 99 Years, studying Tuberculosis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06497465 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 150 participants.

Is NCT06497465 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06497465 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at bkohler@jhmi.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06497465 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Manaus, Brazil, Salvador, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and 2 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06497465 clinical trial?

NCT06497465 is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University. The principal investigator is Ethel M Weld, MD at Johns Hopkins University. The trial plans to enroll 150 participants.

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