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Cobicistat

Phase 2FDA approved

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Gilead Sciences, Inc.|Trials Updated: Apr 21, 2026

Cobicistat development status

FDA approval on record Aug 27, 2012
Approval holderGilead Sciences Inc
ApplicationNDA203100
Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 18 across 12 sponsors since Jun 2012

Label indication STRIBILD ® is indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older weighing at least 35 kg who have no antiretroviral treatment history or to replace the current antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen for at least 6 months with no history of… FDA label

Cobicistat target and mechanism

Molecular targetCYP3A4, CYP3A5, CYP3A43, CYP3A7
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Cobicistat TOS, GS-9350, Tybost®

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment133

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Cobicistat clinical trials

Cobicistat · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT02016924Study of Cobicistat-Boosted Atazanavir (ATV/co), Cobicistat-Boosted Darunavir (DRV/co) and Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (F/TAF) in Children With HIVAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING133 Analytics
PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Study of Cobicistat-Boosted Atazanavir (ATV/co), Cobicistat-Boosted Darunavir (DRV/co) and Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (F/TAF) in Children With HIV
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: AUCtau of ATV, DRV, TAF, and TFV
Predose on Day 1, and postdose up to Week 48

AUCtau is defined as concentration of drug over time (the area under the concentration verses time curve over the dosing interval). AUCtau for ATV (Cohorts 1 Part A, 2, 3, and 4 \[Groups 2 to 4\]); DRV (Cohorts 1 Part A, 2, and 3); TAF (Cohorts 2, 3, 4 \[Groups 1 to 4\] and 5 \[Groups 1 to 3\] taking F/TAF); and TFV (Cohorts 2, 3, 4 \[Groups 1 to 4\] and 5 \[Groups 1 to 3\] taking F/TAF) will be reported.

Percentage of Participants Experiencing Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) Through Week 24
First dose date up to Week 24 plus 30 days (Cumulative data through Week 24)
Percentage of Participants Experiencing Treatment Emergent Laboratory Abnormalities Through Week 24
First dose date up to Week 24 plus 30 days (Cumulative data through Week 24)

Secondary Endpoints

PK Parameter: Ctau of ATV, DRV, COBI, FTC and TFV
Predose on Day 1, and postdose up to Week 48
PK Parameter: Cmax of ATV, DRV, COBI, TAF, FTC and TFV
Predose on Day 1, and postdose up to Week 48
PK Parameter: CL/F of ATV, DRV, COBI, TAF, FTC and TFV
Predose on Day 1, and postdose up to Week 48
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort 1: Part A and Part BEXPERIMENTALParticipants ages 12 to \<18 years old will receive cobicistat 150 mg with either ATV or DRV plus background regimen (BR). The BR may contain additional antiretroviral agents except for the following disallowed agents: saquinavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, double protease inhibitor (PI) regimens, raltegravir, elvitegravir, efavirenz, nevirapine, delavirdine, maraviroc, etravirine, rilpivirine, dolutegravir, and investigational antiretroviral agents.
Cohort 2EXPERIMENTALParticipants aged 6 to \<12 years old and ≥25 to \<40kg will receive cobicistat 150 mg and F/TAF 200/25 mg with either ATV or DRV.
Cohort 3EXPERIMENTALParticipants age ≥ 2 years old will receive cobicistat 90 mg and F/TAF 120/15 mg with either ATV or DRV.
Cohort 4 (Group 1)EXPERIMENTALParticipants age ≥ 4 weeks old weighing 14 to \< 25 kg will receive cobicistat tablet for oral suspension (TOS) 90 mg, once daily and F/TAF TOS 120/15 mg, once daily with either ATV or DRV or lopinavir boosted by ritonavir (LPV/r). Minimum age and weight for ATV is ≥ 3 months and ≥ 5 kg, minimum age and weight for DRV is ≥ 3 years and ≥ 15 kg; participants receiving LPV/r will not receive cobicistat TOS.
Cohort 4 (Group 2)EXPERIMENTALParticipants age ≥ 4 weeks old weighing 10 to \< 14 kg will receive cobicistat TOS 30 mg (twice daily) and F/TAF TOS 60/7.5 mg, once daily with either ATV or LPV/r. Minimum age and weight for ATV is ≥ 3 months and ≥ 5 kg, respectively; participants receiving LPV/r will not receive cobicistat TOS.
Cohort 4 (Group 3)EXPERIMENTALParticipants age ≥ 4 weeks old weighing 6 to \< 10 kg will receive cobicistat TOS 30 mg (twice daily) and F/TAF TOS 30/3.75 mg, once daily with either ATV or LPV/r. Minimum age and weight for ATV is ≥ 3 months and ≥ 5 kg, respectively; participants receiving LPV/r will not receive cobicistat TOS.
Cohort 4 (Group 4)EXPERIMENTALParticipants age ≥ 4 weeks old weighing 3 to \< 6 kg will receive cobicistat TOS 30 mg (twice daily) and F/TAF TOS 15/1.88 mg, once daily with either ATV or LPV/r. Minimum age and weight for ATV is ≥ 3 months and ≥ 5 kg, respectively; participants receiving LPV/r will not receive cobicistat TOS.
Cohort 5 (Group 1)EXPERIMENTALParticipants ages ≥ 4 weeks old weighing ≥ 10 to \< 14 kg will receive F/TAF TOS 60/7.5 mg, once daily with the third unboosted drug.
Cohort 5 (Group 2)EXPERIMENTALParticipants ages ≥ 4 weeks old weighing ≥ 6 to \< 10 kg will receive F/TAF TOS 30/3.75 mg, once daily with the third unboosted drug.
Cohort 5 (Group 3)EXPERIMENTALParticipants ages ≥ 4 weeks old weighing ≥ 3 to \< 6 kg will receive F/TAF TOS 15/1.88 mg, once daily with the third unboosted drug.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ATVDRUGCapsules administered once daily according to dosing recommendations per product monograph
DRVDRUGTablets administered once daily according to dosing recommendations per product monograph
CobicistatDRUGTablets administered orally once daily with food
BRDRUGBackground Regimen (BR) include Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved nucleos(t)ide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) including zidovudine (ZDV), stavudine (d4T), didanosine (ddI), abacavir (ABC), tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), tenofovir alafenamide (TAF), lamivudine (3TC), and emtricitabine (FTC).
F/TAFDRUGTablets administered orally once daily
LPV/rDRUGSolution administered orally
Third Unboosted DrugDRUGATV (administered orally), DRV (administered orally), and LPV/r (administered orally) would be general list but unspecified for sites.
Cobicistat TOSDRUGTablets for oral suspension
F/TAF TOSDRUGTablets for oral suspension
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range4 Weeks to 17 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites23

Key Inclusion Criteria: * HIV-1 infected, virologically suppressed males and females age ≥ 4 weeks to \< 18 years (according to requirements of enrolling Cohort). * Body weight at screening ≥ 25 to \< 40 kg (Cohort 2); ≥ 14 to \< 25 kg (Cohort 3); ≥ 3 to \< 25 kg (Cohort 4); ≥ 3 to \< 14 kg (Cohort...

Countries:United StatesArgentinaSouth AfricaThailandUgandaUnited KingdomZimbabwe
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Frequently asked questions about Cobicistat

What is Cobicistat used for in AIDS?

Cobicistat is used as a pharmacokinetic booster in HIV and AIDS treatment regimens. It has no antiviral activity of its own and is given with other antiretroviral agents to raise their blood levels. In this program it is being studied in children with HIV as part of cobicistat-boosted atazanavir and cobicistat-boosted darunavir combinations.

What does Cobicistat target?

Cobicistat targets the cytochrome P450 3A enzymes, specifically CYP3A4, CYP3A5, CYP3A43, and CYP3A7. It acts as an inhibitor of these enzymes. By blocking CYP3A-mediated metabolism, cobicistat increases the exposure of co-administered antiretroviral drugs such as atazanavir and darunavir.

Who makes Cobicistat?

Cobicistat is developed by Gilead Sciences, Inc., which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker GILD. Gilead is the sponsor of the clinical program evaluating cobicistat-boosted regimens in children with HIV.

What phase is Cobicistat in?

Cobicistat is in Phase 2 clinical development for pediatric HIV and AIDS. It is investigational and is not approved for the pediatric use being studied in this program. The Phase 2 trial is active and not recruiting, with no completed trials in this development stage.

What clinical trials is Cobicistat in?

Cobicistat is being studied in NCT02016924, a Phase 2 trial titled Study of Cobicistat-Boosted Atazanavir (ATV/co), Cobicistat-Boosted Darunavir (DRV/co) and Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (F/TAF) in Children With HIV. The trial is active and not recruiting, has enrolled 133 participants, and is controlled without randomization or double blinding.

Is Cobicistat the same as Cobicistat TOS?

Yes, Cobicistat TOS is an alternative name for cobicistat. Both names refer to the same small-molecule CYP3A inhibitor developed by Gilead Sciences for use as a pharmacokinetic booster in HIV and AIDS treatment regimens.