Tests doravirine in HIV-infected children under 12 and under 45 kg

Trial details

Who runs it

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Trial code

NCT04375800

Record updated

27 October 2026

Original description

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:Read full original descriptionShow less

A Phase 2 Clinical Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Efficacy of Doravirine and Doravirine/Lamivudine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate in Participants With HIV-1, Who Are 4 Weeks to Less Than 12 Years of Age and Weigh Less Than 45 kg

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.

Inclusion: 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: Has current active tuberculosis and/or is being treated with a rifampicin-containing regimen; 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 evidence of renal disease; Demonstrates evidence of liver disease; 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 a medical condition that precludes absorption or intake of oral pellets/granules; 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; Has clinical or laboratory evidence of pancreatitis; 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; Has a documented or known virologic resistance to DOR.

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