This study evaluates the frequency and causes of dolutegravir (DTG) discontinuation along 5 years of follow-up, in both antiretroviral treatment (ART)-naive and experienced people living with HIV (PLWH). This is a prospective multi-center cohort study enrolling PLWH on DTG from July 2014 until November 2020. DTG-durability was investigated using the Kaplan-Meier survival curve. The Cox proportional-hazards model was used for estimating the hazard ratio (HR) of DTG discontinuation for any cause, and for adverse events (AEs). Nine hundred sixty-three PLWH were included, 25.3% were women and 28.0% were ART-naive. Discontinuations for any causes were 10.1 [95% confidence interval (95% CI) 8.9-11.5] per 100 person-years, similar in most regimens, with the apparent exception of tenofovir alafenamide/emtricitabine+DTG (p < 0.0001). In the multivariable Cox regression model, non-Caucasian ethnicity, age ≥50 years, and lower estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) were associated with a higher probability of DTG interruption. The incidence rate of virological failure was 0.4 (95% CI 0.2-0.7) per 100 person-years, while the estimated discontinuation rate for AEs was 4.0 (3.2-4.9) per 100 person-years. Thirty-four DTG interruptions were due to grade ≥3 events (10 central nervous system, 6 hypersensitivity, 3 renal, 3 myalgia/asthenia, 3 abdominal pain, 2 gastrointestinal, and 7 other events). People with lower body mass index, age ≥50 years, and lower eGFR were at higher risk of AEs, while dual combinations were protective (HR 0.41 compared with abacavir/lamivudine/DTG, 95% CI 0.22-0.77). In this prospective observational study, we found high DTG durability and a low rate of virological failures. Dual therapies seemed protective toward AEs and might be considered, when feasible, a suitable option to minimize drug interactions and improve tolerability.

Durability of Dolutegravir-Based Regimens: A 5-Year Prospective Observational Study / Taramasso, L.; De Vito, A.; Ricci, E. D.; Orofino, G.; Squillace, N.; Menzaghi, B.; Molteni, C.; Gulminetti, R.; De Socio, G. V.; Pellicano, G. F.; Sarchi, E.; Celesia, B. M.; Calza, L.; Rusconi, S.; Valsecchi, L.; Martinelli, C. V.; Cascio, A.; Maggi, P.; Vichi, F.; Angioni, G.; Guadagnino, G.; Cenderello, G.; Dentone, C.; Bandera, A.; Falasca, K.; Bonfanti, P.; Di Biagio, A.; Madeddu, G.. - In: AIDS PATIENT CARE AND STDS. - ISSN 1087-2914. - 35:9(2021), pp. 342-353. [10.1089/apc.2021.0089]

Durability of Dolutegravir-Based Regimens: A 5-Year Prospective Observational Study

De Vito A.;Madeddu G.
2021-01-01

Abstract

This study evaluates the frequency and causes of dolutegravir (DTG) discontinuation along 5 years of follow-up, in both antiretroviral treatment (ART)-naive and experienced people living with HIV (PLWH). This is a prospective multi-center cohort study enrolling PLWH on DTG from July 2014 until November 2020. DTG-durability was investigated using the Kaplan-Meier survival curve. The Cox proportional-hazards model was used for estimating the hazard ratio (HR) of DTG discontinuation for any cause, and for adverse events (AEs). Nine hundred sixty-three PLWH were included, 25.3% were women and 28.0% were ART-naive. Discontinuations for any causes were 10.1 [95% confidence interval (95% CI) 8.9-11.5] per 100 person-years, similar in most regimens, with the apparent exception of tenofovir alafenamide/emtricitabine+DTG (p < 0.0001). In the multivariable Cox regression model, non-Caucasian ethnicity, age ≥50 years, and lower estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) were associated with a higher probability of DTG interruption. The incidence rate of virological failure was 0.4 (95% CI 0.2-0.7) per 100 person-years, while the estimated discontinuation rate for AEs was 4.0 (3.2-4.9) per 100 person-years. Thirty-four DTG interruptions were due to grade ≥3 events (10 central nervous system, 6 hypersensitivity, 3 renal, 3 myalgia/asthenia, 3 abdominal pain, 2 gastrointestinal, and 7 other events). People with lower body mass index, age ≥50 years, and lower eGFR were at higher risk of AEs, while dual combinations were protective (HR 0.41 compared with abacavir/lamivudine/DTG, 95% CI 0.22-0.77). In this prospective observational study, we found high DTG durability and a low rate of virological failures. Dual therapies seemed protective toward AEs and might be considered, when feasible, a suitable option to minimize drug interactions and improve tolerability.
2021
Durability of Dolutegravir-Based Regimens: A 5-Year Prospective Observational Study / Taramasso, L.; De Vito, A.; Ricci, E. D.; Orofino, G.; Squillace, N.; Menzaghi, B.; Molteni, C.; Gulminetti, R.; De Socio, G. V.; Pellicano, G. F.; Sarchi, E.; Celesia, B. M.; Calza, L.; Rusconi, S.; Valsecchi, L.; Martinelli, C. V.; Cascio, A.; Maggi, P.; Vichi, F.; Angioni, G.; Guadagnino, G.; Cenderello, G.; Dentone, C.; Bandera, A.; Falasca, K.; Bonfanti, P.; Di Biagio, A.; Madeddu, G.. - In: AIDS PATIENT CARE AND STDS. - ISSN 1087-2914. - 35:9(2021), pp. 342-353. [10.1089/apc.2021.0089]
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