At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓HIV-1 infected
- ✓CD4 count fewer than 300 cells/mm3
- ✓Absolute Neutrophil Count at least 750/mm3
- ✓Hemoglobin at least 7.5 g/dL
- ✕More than 7 days prior antiretroviral exposure (except single-dose NVP or ZDV for prevention of mother-to-child transmission)
- ✕Acute therapy for serious medical illnesses within 14 days prior to study entry
- ✕Radiation therapy or chemotherapy within 45 days prior to study entry
- ✕Immunomodulator, HIV vaccine, or other investigational therapy within 30 days prior to study entry
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Randomized, Open-Label Evaluation of Efficacy of Once-Daily Protease Inhibitor and Once-Daily Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor-Containing Therapy Combinations for Initial Treatment of HIV-1 Infected Persons From Resource-Limited Settings (PEARLS) Trial
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Atazanavir, Didanosine (enteric-coated), and 4 other interventions for HIV Infections. Completed, enrolled 1,571 participants across 42 sites in 9 countries.
Detailed Summary
This study compared 3 different three-drug combinations in HIV infected individuals starting their first HIV treatment regimens. Participants were recruited from resource-limited areas in Africa, Asia, South America, Haiti, and also from the United States. The study hypothesis was each of the once daily combinations (PI based, or NNRTI based) would not have inferior efficacy compared to the twice daily NNRTI based combination.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
400 mg taken orally daily
400 mg taken orally daily
600 mg taken orally daily
200 mg taken orally daily
200 mg/300 mg taken orally once daily
150 mg/300 mg taken orally twice daily