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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT04375800

NCT04375800 Doravirine (DOR) in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Children Aged 4 Weeks to <12 Years and <45 kg (MK-1439-066)

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NCT ID NCT04375800
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Condition Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 84 participants
Start Date 2021-02-03
Primary Completion 2028-11-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 4 Weeks
Max Age 11 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Doravirine2 NRTIsDOR/3TC/TDF

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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.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 84 participants in total. It began in 2021-02-03 with a primary completion date of 2028-11-12.

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Brief Summary

This is a single-group, open-label, multi-site study in pediatric participants with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection, aged 4 weeks to \<12 years and weighing \<45 kg, who are treatment-naive (TN) or have been virologically suppressed (VS) on stable combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) for ≥3 months with no history of treatment failure. The primary objectives are: * To evaluate the steady state pharmacokinetics (PK) of doravirine (DOR) \[MK-1439\] when given in combination with 2 nucleoside/nucleotide analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) or as part of the fixed-dose combination (FDC) of DOR/lamivudine (3TC)/tenofovir disproxil fumarate (TDF) in participants ≥6 to \<12 years and weighing ≥14 to \<45 kg. * To evaluate the safety and tolerability of DOR when given with 2 NRTIs or as part of the FDC of DOR/3TC/TDF, in participants ≥6 to 12 years and weighing ≥14 to \<45 kg, through Week 24.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Has human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection confirmed at screening * Has appropriate treatment history defined as treatment-naïve (TN) or with documented virologic suppression (HIV-1 ribonucleic acid \[RNA\] \<50 copies/mL) on stable combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) for ≥3 months * Body weight is \>3 kg to \<45 kg * If female, is not pregnant or breastfeeding, and one of the following applies: * Is not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) * Is a WOCBP using an acceptable form of contraception, or is abstinent * If a WOCBP must have a negative pregnancy test (urine or serum) within 24 hours of the first dose of study intervention Study Extension Inclusion Criteria: * Has completed the Week 96 visit * Is considered, in the opinion of the investigator, to have derived benefit from treatment with doravirine (DOR) plus the 2 nucleoside/nucleotide analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTIs) selected by the investigator, or doravirine/lamivudine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (DOR/3TC/TDF), by Week 96 of the study * Is considered, in the opinion of the investigator, to be a clinically appropriate candidate for additional treatment with DOR regimens (DOR plus 2 NRTIs selected by the investigator or DOR/3TC/TDF) * Understands the procedures in the study extension and has provided (or have the participant's legally acceptable representative, if applicable, provide) documented informed consent/assent to enter the study extension and continue treatment with DOR regimens (DOR plus 2 NRTIs selected by the investigator or DOR/3TC/TDF) until it is available locally in countries participating in the study or for up to an additional 224 weeks (whichever comes first) Exclusion Criteria: * Has evidence of renal disease * Demonstrates evidence of liver disease * Has clinical or laboratory evidence of pancreatitis * Has any history of malignancy * Has presence of any active acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-defining opportunistic Infection * Has an active diagnosis of hepatitis, including hepatitis B co-infection * Has current active tuberculosis and/or is being treated with a rifampicin-containing regimen * Has a medical condition that precludes absorption or intake of oral pellets/granules * Has a history or current evidence of any condition, therapy, laboratory abnormality, or other circumstance that might confound results of the study or interfere with participating for the entire duration of the study * Is taking or is anticipated to require systemic immunosuppressive therapy, immune modulators, or other prohibited therapy * Is currently participating in or has participated in an interventional clinical study with an investigational compound or device from 45 days prior to Day 1 through the treatment period * Has a documented or known virologic resistance to DOR * Has any history of viremia (HIV RNA \>1000 copies/mL) after at least 3 months on a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI)-based regimen

Contact & Investigator

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Principal Investigator

Medical Director

STUDY DIRECTOR

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04375800 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 4 Weeks or older, up to 11 Years, studying Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection. 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 NCT04375800 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT04375800 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04375800 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Trialsites@msd.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04375800 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Aurora, United States, Atlanta, United States, Rionegro, Colombia, Barranquilla, Colombia and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04375800 clinical trial?

NCT04375800 is sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. The principal investigator is Medical Director at Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. The trial plans to enroll 84 participants.

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