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Doravirine, Tenofovir, Lamivudine

Phase 3

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Doravirine

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment734

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Clinical trial landscape

Doravirine, Tenofovir, Lamivudine · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT02403674Comparison of Doravirine, Tenofovir, Lamivudine (MK-1439A) and ATRIPLA™ in Treatment-Naive Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1)-Infected Participants (MK-1439A-021)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Comparison of Doravirine, Tenofovir, Lamivudine (MK-1439A) and ATRIPLA™ in Treatment-Naive Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1)-Infected Participants (MK-1439A-021)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With HIV-1 Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) <50 Copies/mL at Week 48
Week 48

The percentage of participants in each arm with HIV-1 RNA levels \<50 copies/mL at Week 48 was determined. Plasma HIV-1 RNA levels were quantified with the Abbott RealTime HIV-1 Assay. Data were handled according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) "snapshot" approach in which all missing data are considered treatment failures, regardless of the reason.

Percentage of Participants With Tier-1 Neuropsychiatric Adverse Events (AEs)
Up to Week 48

The percentage of participants in each arm experiencing ≥1 pre-specified Tier-1 neuropsychiatric AEs was determined. The list of Tier-1 neuropsychiatric AE categories included "dizziness", "sleep disorders and disturbances", and "altered sensorium" (including disturbance in attention).

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With HIV-1 RNA <50 Copies/mL at Week 96
Week 96
Percentage of Participants With HIV-1 RNA <40 Copies/mL at Week 48
Week 48
Percentage of Participants With HIV-1 RNA <40 Copies/mL at Week 96
Week 96
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Doravirine, Tenofovir, LamivudineEXPERIMENTALTreatment-naive HIV-infected participants will receive doravirine, tenofovir, lamivudine, a single-tablet FDC containing doravirine 100 mg + lamivudine 300 mg + tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg, q.d. by mouth for 96 weeks. Participants will also take 1 placebo tablet matched to ATRIPLA™ q.d. by mouth for 96 weeks in order to maintain blinding.
ATRIPLA™ACTIVE_COMPARATORTreatment-naive HIV-infected participants will receive ATRIPLA™, a single-tablet FDC containing efavirenz 600 mg + emtricitabine 200 mg + tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg (equivalent to 245 mg tenofovir disoproxil), q.d. by mouth for 96 weeks. Participants will also take 1 placebo tablet matched to doravirine, tenofovir, lamivudine q.d. by mouth for 96 weeks in order to maintain blinding.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Doravirine, Tenofovir, LamivudineDRUGOne doravirine, tenofovir, lamivudine tablet taken q.d. by mouth.
ATRIPLA™DRUGOne ATRIPLA™ tablet taken q.d. by mouth
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo tablets matched to ATRIPLA® or Doravirine, Tenofovir, Lamivudine.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Is HIV-1 positive as determined by a positive result on an enzyme-immunoassay, has screening plasma HIV-1 RNA (determined by the central laboratory) ≥1000 copies/mL within 45 days prior to the treatment phase of this study, and has HIV treatment indicated based on physician as...

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Frequently asked questions about Doravirine, Tenofovir, Lamivudine

What is Doravirine used for?

Doravirine is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of HIV-1 infection, including in patients with renal impairment. It is being developed as a single agent and in combination with tenofovir DF and lamivudine for virologically suppressed HIV-1-infected adults.

What does Doravirine target?

Doravirine is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) that targets the reverse transcriptase enzyme of HIV-1. By inhibiting this enzyme, it interferes with viral replication. The drug is being studied in combination with other antiretrovirals to maintain viral suppression in HIV-1-infected patients.

Who makes Doravirine?

Doravirine is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc. (NYSE: MRK). The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in HIV-1-infected participants, including those switching from other antiretroviral regimens.

What phase is Doravirine in?

Doravirine is in Phase 2 clinical development. While some completed trials were Phase 1 and Phase 3, the most recent completed trial was a Phase 2 study evaluating a switch to doravirine, tenofovir, and lamivudine in virologically suppressed participants.

What clinical trials is Doravirine in?

Doravirine has been studied in several clinical trials, including NCT01466985, a Phase 1 study in HIV-1-infected participants; NCT02089659, a Phase 1 hepatic impairment study; NCT02397096, a Phase 3 switch study; and NCT02652260, a Phase 2 switch study from efavirenz-based therapy.

Is Doravirine the same as doravirine plus tenofovir DF and lamivudine?

Doravirine is the single-agent form, while doravirine plus tenofovir DF and lamivudine is a fixed-dose combination being studied under the code MK-1439A. Clinical trials have evaluated both the single agent and the combination in HIV-1-infected patients.