Clinical trial Recruiting at 19 sites Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Long-acting LEN/TAB/ZAB vs CAB/RPV in adults with HIV-1 who are virologically suppressed on daily ART

Official title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Switching to Long-acting Antiretroviral Therapy of Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies Teropavimab and Zinlirvimab in Combination With the Capsid Inhibitor Lenacapavir Twice-Yearly Versus Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine Every 8 Weeks in Virologically Suppressed Adults With HIV-1 on Oral Daily Antiretroviral Therapy

Run by Gilead Sciences · NCT07682961 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether switching to a weekly-plus long-acting injectable regimen of lenacapavir, teropavimab, and zinlirvimab works as well as a two-drug injectable regimen of cabotegravir and rilpivirine for adults with HIV-1 who already have undetectable virus on daily treatment.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment590 (estimated)
SponsorGilead Sciences
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsibalizumab, teropavimab, zinlirvimab
Locations19 sites (San Francisco, California and 18 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 14, 2026
Main results expectedMarch 2029
Study endsMarch 2033
Registry record updatedAugust 14, 2026
Trial IDNCT07682961 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with HIV-1 who have maintained undetectable viral loads on daily oral ART and meet HVI susceptibility criteria for TAB and ZAB.

Probably not a fit

Individuals without preserved susceptibility to TAB/ZAB or who experience no virologic suppression on the study regimens may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This Phase 3 trial compares two long-acting antiretroviral switch regimens in adults with HIV-1 whose viral load is suppressed on daily oral therapy. Participants are randomized to receive either LEN, TAB, and ZAB every 8 weeks or CAB and RPV on the same schedule, over 52 weeks. The primary endpoint is the proportion of participants with HIV-1 RNA ≥ 50 copies/mL at Week 52. Eligibility requires virologic suppression prior to screening and phenotypic susceptibility to TAB and ZAB. The study is sponsored by Gilead Sciences and enrolls at several U.S. sites.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the LEN/TAB/ZAB regimen could offer a convenient, infrequent injectable option to maintain virologic suppression in people with HIV-1.

How similar studies have gone: Prior long-acting regimens in similar switching strategies have shown promise, supporting exploration of LEN/TAB/ZAB as an alternative.

Who can join: the full rules

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Key Inclusion Criteria:

* Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) susceptibility results from screening meeting specific criteria:

  1\) Proviral phenotypic susceptibility to both TAB and ZAB by the investigational protocol-defined assay at screening.
* At least 1 documented HIV-1 RNA level measured between 6 months and 12 months (+2 months) prior to screening. This and any other HIV-1 RNA measurements documented in this period must be \< 50 copies/mL (undetectable HIV-1 RNA level according to the local assay being used if the limit of detection is ≥ 50 copies/mL). A single virologic elevation of ≥ 50 copies/mL and \< 400 copies/mL (transient detectable viremia or "blips") prior to screening are acceptable if the subsequent plasma HIV-1 RNA level is \< 50 copies/mL.
* A plasma HIV-1 RNA test \< 50 copies/mL (undetectable HIV-1 RNA level according to the local assay being used if the limit of detection is ≥ 50 copies/mL) within the last 6 months prior to screening.

  1\) If \> 1 plasma HIV-1 RNA measurements in the last 6 months prior to screening are available, all must be \< 50 copies/mL (undetectable HIV-1 RNA level according to the local assay being used if the limit of detection is ≥ 50 copies/mL).
* On a stable oral ARV therapy (ART) for ≥ 6 months prior to screening.

  1. A change in ART regimen ≥ 3 months prior to the screening visit for reasons other than virologic failure (VF) (eg, tolerability, simplification, drug-drug interaction profile) is allowed; individuals with a change in ART regimen ≥ 3 months prior to screening must have been on the regimen for ≥ 3 months prior to screening, and all HIV-1 RNA measurements in that period must be \< 50 copies/mL. There are no permitted changes to ART regimens between screening and Day 1.

Key Exclusion Criteria:

* History of an opportunistic infection or illness indicative of Stage 3 HIV disease.
* History of treatment failure.
* Known or suspected resistance to either CAB or RPV.

  1. Resistance to CAB defined as the following mutations: G118R, Q148K, Q148R, T66K+L74M, E92Q+N155H, E138A+Q148R, E138K+Q148K/R, G140C+Q148R, G140S+Q148H/K/R, Y143H+N155H, and Q148R+N155H.
  2. Resistance to RPV defined as the following mutations: K101E and P; E138A, G, K, R, and Q; V179L; Y181C, I, and V; Y188L; H221Y; F227C; M230I and L, and the combination of L100I/K103N.
* Individuals with a dermatologic condition or implanted prothesis overlying the gluteal injection site for CAB + RPV.
* Known hypersensitivity to the study intervention, its metabolites, or formulation excipients.
* Active, serious infections (other than HIV-1) requiring therapy \< 30 days prior to randomization.
* Active tuberculosis infection.
* Acute hepatitis of any cause \< 30 days before randomization.
* History of, or current clinical decompensated liver cirrhosis (eg, ascites, encephalopathy, or variceal bleeding) or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C).
* Active malignancy requiring acute systemic therapy.
* Have poor venous access that would limit phlebotomy or intravenous (IV) infusion of study drugs.
* Prior use of, or exposure to, LEN or a broadly neutralizing antibody (bNAb) for HIV-1.
* Prior use of, or exposure to, long-acting (LA) injectable CAB or LA injectable RPV.
* Prior use of, or exposure to, ibalizumab, fostemsavir, or maraviroc.
* Baseline regimen consisting of monotherapy with any single antiretroviral (ARV).
* Treatment with immunosuppressant therapies (eg, corticosteroids, immunoglobulins, and other immune- or cytokine-based therapies) within 4 weeks of screening (with the exception of a single short course of corticosteroids lasting ≤ 7 days) or have a comorbid condition with an anticipated need ongoing immunosuppressive treatment during the study.
* Hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody positive and HCV RNA detectable.
* Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, as determined by either:

  1. Positive HBV surface antigen and negative HBV surface antibody, regardless of HBV core antibody status, at the screening visit.
  2. Positive HBV core antibody and negative HBV surface antibody, regardless of HBV surface antigen status, at the screening visit.
* Severe renal impairment-estimated glomerular filtration rate \< 30 mL/min according to the Cockcroft-Gault formula.
* Abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) at the screening visit that is clinically significant, as determined by the investigator.
* Any of the following laboratory values at screening:

  1. Alanine aminotransferase \> 5 x upper limit of normal (ULN).
  2. Direct bilirubin \> 1.5 x ULN.
  3. Platelets \< 50,000/mm\^3.
  4. Hemoglobin \< 8.0 g/dL.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Where it's running

  • Optimus Medical Group
    San Francisco, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Midland Florida Clinical Research Center, LLC
    DeLand, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • CAN Community Health Fort Lauderdale
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Midway Immunology and Research Center
    Ft. Pierce, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • CAN Community Health Miami Gardens
    Miami Gardens, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • BLISS Health Inc.
    Orlando, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
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  • MOORE Clinical Research, Inc d/b/a TrueBlue Clinical Research
    Tampa, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Triple O Research Institute, P.A.
    West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Atlantic Clinical Research Institute
    West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Atlanta ID Group, PC
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Chatham County Health Department
    Savannah, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Be Well Medical Center
    Berkley, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • KC CARE Health Center
    Kansas City, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • North Texas Infectious Diseases Consultants, P.A.
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Alliance for Research & Education - Infectious Diseases, LLC (CARE-ID)
    Annandale, Virginia, United States
    Recruiting
  • TribalMed PLLC
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    Recruiting
  • Taylor Square Private Clinic
    Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia
    Recruiting
  • East Sydney Doctors
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Recruiting
  • National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
    Osaka, Japan
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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