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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1 / Phase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Very Early Intensive Treatment of Infants Living With HIV to Achieve HIV Remission

Very Early Intensive Treatment of Infants Living With HIV to Achieve HIV Remission: A Phase I/II Proof of Concept Study

Very Early Intensive Treatment of Infants Living With HIV to Achieve HIV Remission (NCT02140255) is a Phase 1 / Phase 2 interventional studying HIV Infection, sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The study will explore the effects of early intensive antiretroviral therapy (ART) with or without a broadly neutralizing antibody (bNAb) on achieving HIV remission (HIV RNA below the limit of detection of the assay) among infants living with HIV.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For HIV Infection, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

A target enrollment of 1,120 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Maternal Inclusion Criteria 1. Presumed or confirmed maternal HIV infection: - Mothers will be eligible to enroll with EITHER: - Presumed HIV infection defined as at least one positive rapid HIV antibody-based test result from a sample collected in the peripartum period. Presumed infection must be confirmed within 10 business days of enrollment OR - Confirmed HIV infection defined as positive results from two samples collected at different timepoints 2. Willing and able to provide written willing to sign a consent form for participation of herself and her infant. The mother must be of legal age or circumstance to provide independent willing to sign a consent form as determined by site standard operating procedures (SOPs) and consistent with IRB/EC policies and procedures. Otherwise, willing to sign a consent form must be obtained from a legal guardian and the mother must provide written assent. 3. Was not previously enrolled in this study with another infant. 4. Did not receive ARVs during the current pregnancy. 5. Infant is eligible per inclusion criteria. Infant Inclusion Criteria for Step 1 1. Less than or equal to 48 hours of age. 2. Greater than or equal to 37 weeks gestational age at birth (assessment of gestational age will be based on the best clinical estimate determined by date of last menstrual period, antenatal ultrasound, fundal height, or Ballard Score). 3. Greater than or equal to 2 kilograms (kg) at birth. 4. Able to take ARVs by mouth, nasogastric tube, or gastrostomy tube. 5. Has no clinically significant diseases (other than HIV infection) or clinically significant findings during review of medical history or physical examination prior to entry that, in the site investigator's opinion, would interfere with study participation or interpretation. 6. Mother is eligible per inclusion criteria. Infant Inclusion Criteria for Step 2 1. Enrolled in Step 1. 2. Confirmed in utero HIV infection. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Maternal Inclusion Criteria 1. Presumed or confirmed maternal HIV infection: * Mothers will be eligible to enroll with EITHER: * Presumed HIV infection defined as at least one positive rapid HIV antibody-based test result from a sample collected in the peripartum period. Presumed infection must be confirmed within 10 business days of enrollment OR * Confirmed HIV infection defined as positive results from two samples collected at different timepoints 2. Willing and able to provide written informed consent for participation of herself and her infant. The mother must be of legal age or circumstance to provide independent informed consent as determined by site standard operating procedures (SOPs) and consistent with IRB/EC policies and procedures. Otherwise, informed consent must be obtained from a legal guardian and the mother must provide written assent. 3. Was not previously enrolled in this study with another infant. 4. Did not receive ARVs during the current pregnancy. 5. Infant is eligible per inclusion criteria. Infant Inclusion Criteria for Step 1 1. Less than or equal to 48 hours of age. 2. Greater than or equal to 37 weeks gestational age at birth (assessment of gestational age will be based on the best clinical estimate determined by date of last menstrual period, antenatal ultrasound, fundal height, or Ballard Score). 3. Greater than or equal to 2 kilograms (kg) at birth. 4. Able to take ARVs by mouth, nasogastric tube, or gastrostomy tube. 5. Has no clinically significant diseases (other than HIV infection) or clinically significant findings during review of medical history or physical examination prior to entry that, in the site investigator's opinion, would interfere with study participation or interpretation. 6. Mother is eligible per inclusion criteria. Infant Inclusion Criteria for Step 2 1. Enrolled in Step 1. 2. Confirmed in utero HIV infection. 3. Able to take ARVs by mouth, nasogastric tube, or gastrostomy tube. 4. Has no clinically significant diseases (other than HIV infection) or clinically significant findings during review of medical history or physical examination prior to entry that, in the site investigator's opinion, would interfere with study participation or interpretation. 5. Mother (or legal guardian if applicable) is willing and able to provide written informed consent for child's participation in Step 2. Infant Inclusion Criteria for Step 3 1. Enrolled in Step 2. 2. Has reached Step 2 Week 96. 3. Has the following results based on testing: * No confirmed plasma HIV RNA ≥200 copies/mL at Step 2 Week 24 and up to but excluding Step 2 Week 48. * No plasma HIV RNA detected at Step 2 Week 48 and thereafter, with two possible exceptions * (i) First possible exception: If HIV RNA is detected at or after Step 2 Week 48 with a result \<200 copies/mL, testing will be repeated within three weeks (specimen collection for the confirmatory test must occur within three weeks of specimen collection for the initial test). * If no HIV RNA is detected on the confirmatory test, or if HIV RNA is detected with a result \<200 copies/mL, the infant will be potentially eligible for Step 3 after an additional 48 weeks of follow-up in Step 2, provided no HIV RNA is detected on any subsequent tests in Step 2. * If HIV RNA is detected on the confirmatory test with a result ≥200 copies/mL, the infant will not be eligible for Step 3. * (ii) Second possible exception: If HIV RNA is detected after Step 2 Week 48 with a result \<LOD, the infant will be potentially eligible for Step 3 after an additional 48 weeks of follow-up in Step 2 with no RNA detected. There is no limit on the number of times HIV RNA may be detected with a result \<LOD after Week 48. However, infants with detectable RNA with a result \<LOD after Week 48 will not be considered for entry into Step 3 until after an additional 48 weeks of no RNA detected. * Participants may experience either or both exceptions at different timepoints during follow-up in Step 2. 4. If breastfed, must have permanently ceased breastfeeding, with no exposure to breast milk for at least six weeks prior to specimen collection for the testing specified in the criterion (#5) below. 5. Has met ALL of the following additional criteria while in Step 2, based on testing between Step 2 Week 84 and Step 2 Week 192 (inclusive): * Two consecutive negative HIV antibody tests by fourth generation ELISA at least eight weeks apart. * Two consecutive HIV DNA tests with no DNA detected in at least 850,000 PBMCs assayed at least eight weeks apart. * CD4 cell percentage greater than or equal to 25% and CD4 cell absolute count greater than or equal to the lower limit of normal for age (≥1000 cells/mL if 2 to less than 3 years of age; ≥750 cells/mL if 3 to less than 5 years of age; ≥500 cells/mL if 5 years of age or older). * Infant assessed by the site investigator or designee as expected to adhere to the Step 3 Schedule of Evaluations. * Mother (or legal guardian if applicable) willing and able to provide written informed consent for child's participation in Step 3 and Step 4. 6. No plasma HIV RNA detected by testing after criteria have been confirmed, with specimen collection for the assay within 14 days prior to Step 3 Entry. Infant Inclusion Criteria for Step 4 1. Enrolled in Step 3. 2. Has met at least one of the following: * Plasma HIV RNA ≥LOD based on two assays. * Plasma HIV RNA ≥1000 copies/mL in the presence of fever or other sign or symptom of acute retroviral syndrome. * Confirmed or suspected diagnosis of acute retroviral syndrome. * Confirmed or suspected diagnosis of a new WHO Clinical Stage 3 or 4 condition. * Confirmed CD4 cell percentage less than 25% and CD4 cell absolute count less than the lower limit of normal for age (\<1000 cells/mL if 2 to less than 3 years of age; \<750 cells/mL if 3 to less than 5 years of age; \<500 cells/mL if 5 years of age or older). * Otherwise assessed by the site investigator or designee, in consultation with the Clinical Management Committee (CMC), as having an indication to re-initiate treatment.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs)

Chosen by the site investigator and dosed according to World Health Organization (WHO) or individual country or local standard guidelines.

DRUG

Nevirapine (NVP)

Administered orally. Dosed according to study step/participant's age/participant's weight.

DRUG

Lopinavir/Ritonavir (LPV/r)

Administered orally. Dosed according to study step and participant's age.

DRUG

Raltegravir (RAL)

Administered orally. Dosed according to study step and participant's age.

DRUG

VRC01

40 mg/kg administered subcutaneously.

DRUG

Dolutegravir (DTG)

Dosed according to study step/participant's age/participant's weight

DRUG

VRC07-523LS

40 mg/kg administered subcutaneously.

Locations (20)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

4601, University of California, San Diego Clinical Research Site
La Jolla, California, United States
5048, University of Southern California Clinical Research Site
Los Angeles, California, United States
5112, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Clinical Research Site
Los Angeles, California, United States
5052, University of Colorado, Denver Clinical Research Site
Aurora, Colorado, United States
5055, South Florida CDTC Fort Lauderdale Clinical Research Site
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
5051, University of Florida Center for HIV/AIDS Research, Education and Service (UF CARES) Clinical Research Site
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
5127, Pediatric Perinatal HIV Clinical Research Site
Miami, Florida, United States
Emory University School of Medicine NICHD CRS
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
5083, Rush University Cook County Hospital Clinical Research Site
Chicago, Illinois, United States
4001, Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Clinical Research Site
Chicago, Illinois, United States
5092, Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Site
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Boston Medical Center Ped. HIV Program NICHD CRS
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
5040, SUNY Stony Brook Clinical Research Site
Stony Brook, New York, United States
5114, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center Clinical Research Site
The Bronx, New York, United States
5013, Jacobi Medical Center Clinical Research Site
The Bronx, New York, United States
Philadelphia IMPAACT Unit CRS
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
6501, St Jude Children's Research Hospital Clinical Research Site
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
5128, Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital Clinical Research Site
Houston, Texas, United States
Seattle Children's Research Institute CRS
Seattle, Washington, United States
Univ. of Washington NICHD CRS
Seattle, Washington, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT02140255), the sponsor (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT02140255 clinical trial studying?

The study will explore the effects of early intensive antiretroviral therapy (ART) with or without a broadly neutralizing antibody (bNAb) on achieving HIV remission (HIV RNA below the limit of detection of the assay) among infants living with HIV. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT02140255?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT02140255?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT02140255. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT02140255. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.