Identifying drug resistance in HIV patients failing Dolutegravir treatment

HIV-1 Subtype-specific Drug Resistance in Patients Failing Dolutegravir-based 1st, 2nd or 3rd Line Regimens: the International Epidemiological Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA)

Observational University of Bern · NCT06285110

This study is testing if people with HIV who aren't responding to their Dolutegravir treatment have any new drug-resistance mutations in their virus.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment2600 (estimated)
Ages10 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Bern Academic / other
Locations22 sites (Buenos Aires and 21 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06285110 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on individuals living with HIV who are experiencing virologic failure while on a Dolutegravir-based antiretroviral treatment regimen. Participants will undergo a single study visit for blood collection, where the HIV virus will be sequenced to identify drug-resistance mutations. The study aims to uncover novel mutations associated with virologic failure and assess risk factors for developing drug resistance. Conducted across 15-20 countries, it leverages the International epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA) cohort for comprehensive data collection.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults and adolescents on a Dolutegravir-based regimen who have experienced virologic failure.

Not a fit: Patients who are not on a Dolutegravir-based regimen or who have not experienced virologic failure will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for HIV patients experiencing drug resistance.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in identifying drug resistance mutations in HIV, making this approach both relevant and necessary.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 18 years or older and adolescents (10-17 years)
* On any DTG-based ART regimen
* Who develop virologic failure (VF) defined as a VL \>1000 copies/mL (single or confirmed measurement),
* and have signed the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* No Informed Consent

Where this trial is running

Buenos Aires and 21 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions HivHIVDolutegravir drug resistance mutationsVirologic failureDTG based regimen
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.