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Evaluating the Safety and Tolerability of Ruxolitinib in Antiretroviral-Treated HIV-Infected Adults

A Phase 2 interventional study of Ruxolitinib in HIV Infections, sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Completed at 14 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-11-04.

Sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
60
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 75 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ruxolitinib in HIV-positive adults who were virologically suppressed and who were on antiretroviral therapy (ART).

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Ruxolitinib is a medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat myelofibrosis, a disorder in which bone marrow is replaced by scar (fibrosis) tissue. Many of the cytokines affected by myelofibrosis are also affected by HIV. Because of this, ruxolitinib may also be a possible treatment for HIV. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ruxolitinib in HIV-positive adults who were on ART and who were virologically suppressed. Researchers evaluated the effect ruxolitinib had on inflammation and immune activation.

This study enrolled HIV-positive adults who were on select ART regimens and who had viral suppression. ART was not provided by the study; participants continued to receive ART from their own health care providers. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either ruxolitinib (Arm A) or no study treatment (Arm B) in 2:1 ratio. Participants in Arm A received ruxolitinib twice a day for 5 weeks. All participants attended study visits at entry (Day 0) and Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12. These visits included physical examinations, clinical assessments, blood collection, adherence assessments, oral swab collection, and pregnancy testing for female participants. At Weeks 1 and 4, participants in Arm A took part in pharmacokinetic (PK) sampling, which involved having blood drawn several times over 6 to 8 hours.

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Conditions studied

  • HIV Infections

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In context

HIV Infections

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Lead sponsor

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 75 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • HIV-1 infection
  • CD4+ T cell count greater than 350 cells/mm\^3 within 45 days prior to study entry
  • Documented virologic suppression defined as HIV-1 RNA level below the limit of quantification (eg, less than 40, less than 50, or less than 75 copies/mL, depending on the assay) using an FDA-approved assay with a quantification limit of 75 copies/mL or lower for at least 48 weeks prior to study entry
  • Screening HIV-1 RNA level below the limit of quantification
  • Tuberculosis (TB) screening within 365 days of the screening visit diagnosed by tuberculin skin test or interferon gamma release assay
  • Currently on continuous ART for at least 730 days prior to study entry, defined as continuous ART for the 730 days period, inclusive, prior to study entry with no ART interruption longer than 7 consecutive days. NOTE: The current regimen must include TDF/FTC, TAF/FTC, TDF+3TC, or ABC/3TC; plus a nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor or integrase strand transfer inhibitor (NNRTI or INSTI, not containing cobicistat) for at least 60 days, inclusive, prior to study entry.
  • The following laboratory values obtained within 45 days prior to entry:

    • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) greater than or equal to 1,000/mm\^3
    • Hemoglobin greater than 12.0 g/dL for men and greater than 11.0 g/dL for women
    • Platelets greater than or equal to 140,000/mm\^3
    • Calculated creatinine clearance (CrCl) greater than or equal to 70 mL/min (by Cockcroft Gault equation)
    • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (SGOT) less than or equal to 1.5x upper limit of normal (ULN)
    • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (SGPT) less than or equal to 1.5x ULN
    • Alkaline phosphatase less than or equal to 1.5x ULN
  • For females of reproductive potential, a negative serum or urine pregnancy test with a sensitivity of 25 mIU/mL within 72 hours, inclusive, prior to study entry
  • All participants must agree not to participate in a conception process (e.g., active attempt to become pregnant or to impregnate, sperm donation, in vitro fertilization)
  • All participants of reproductive potential, who were participating in sexual activity that could lead to pregnancy, must agree to use at least one reliable method of contraception while receiving the study drugs and for 7 weeks after stopping the medications
  • Ability and willingness of participant or legal representative to provide written informed consent and attend study visits as scheduled at a participating site

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • A current or past history of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
  • Breastfeeding or pregnancy
  • Use of strong inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4 including a protease inhibitor, cobicistat or entry inhibitors as part of the current ART regimen or other concomitant therapy
  • Known allergy/sensitivity or any hypersensitivity to components of study drug or their formulation
  • Active drug or alcohol use or dependence that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would interfere with adherence to study requirements
  • Acute or serious illness or infection requiring systemic treatment and/or hospitalization within 60 days prior to entry
  • Vaccinations (other than influenza) less than or equal to 45 days prior to the study entry visit.
  • Use of immunomodulators (e.g., interleukins, interferons, cyclosporine), systemic cytotoxic chemotherapy or investigational therapy less than or equal to 60 days prior to study entry
  • Any current diagnosis or past history of a significant cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematological, neurological, neuropsychiatric, psychiatric, or other serious illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, could constitute a risk when taking investigational product or could interfere with the interpretation of data or affect the participant's ability to participate in the study. Diagnoses that would lead to exclusion include, but were not limited to the following:

    • CDC category C AIDS-indicator conditions
    • NOTE A: Except HIV encephalopathy, HIV wasting, esophageal candidiasis, or pneumocystis pneumonia without dissemination.
    • NOTE B: List available: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00018871.htm
    • Herpes zoster (dermatomal or non-dermatomal).
    • NOTE C: A history of prior chickenpox was not exclusionary.
    • Lymphoproliferative malignancy
    • Chronic liver disease of any etiology and any degree of severity
    • Chronic hepatitis, except for hepatitis C that has been cured (defined as a Sustained Virologic Response, which is an undetectable HCV-RNA at 12 weeks or more after completing treatment measured by a sensitive, qualitative, or quantitative HCV-RNA assay)
    • Disseminated fungal infection of any type or duration that is not limited to cutaneous or mucocutaneous surfaces
    • A medical disorder that predisposes to bleeding
  • Change in the ART regimen within 12 weeks, inclusive, prior to study entry or intended modification of ART during the study.
  • History of untreated latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) diagnosed by tuberculin skin test or interferon gamma release assay. LTBI treatment would consist of 9 months of isoniazid or an equivalent therapy completed at least 4 weeks prior to study entry.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
60 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Arm A: Ruxolitinib

    Participants received ruxolitinib twice a day for 5 weeks. Participants were required to remain on ART regimen (not provided by the study) for the duration of the study.

    Drug: Ruxolitinib

  • No intervention
    Arm B: No Study Treatment

    Participants did not receive any study treatment. Participants were required to remain on ART regimen (not provided by the study) for the duration of the study.

Interventions

  • DrugRuxolitinib

    10 mg orally twice daily for 5 weeks

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Participants on the Ruxolitinib Arm Who Experienced Any Safety Milestone Events While On-Treatment

    Events defined as safety milestones are listed below and together makeup the composite endpoint. * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 33% of entry and to \< 350 cell/mm\^3 (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count \< 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 50% of entry (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count ≥ 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed HIV-1 RNA level above the lower limit of quantification in the absence of an interruption of ART * New or recurrent CDC category C AIDS-indicator condition * HIV-1 associated infection including Herpes zoster * Lymphoproliferative malignancies * Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 anemia/neutropenia * New diagnosis of pneumonia, sepsis, or bacteremia * Discontinuation of Ruxolitinib due to thrombocytopenia * Any Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 toxicity related to study drug Percent experiencing a safety milestone will be reported.

    Time frame: Entry to Week 5

  2. Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Any Safety Milestones On-study From Entry to Week 5

    Events defined as safety milestones are listed below and together makeup the composite endpoint. * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 33% of entry and to \< 350 cell/mm\^3 (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count \< 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 50% of entry (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count ≥ 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed HIV-1 RNA level above the lower limit of quantification in the absence of an interruption of ART * New or recurrent CDC category C AIDS-indicator condition * HIV-1 associated infection including Herpes zoster * Lymphoproliferative malignancies * Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 anemia/neutropenia * New diagnosis of pneumonia, sepsis, or bacteremia * Occurrence of Grade 2 or higher thrombocytopenia * Any Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 toxicity Percent experiencing a safety milestone will be reported.

    Time frame: Entry to Week 5

  3. Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Each Safety Milestone That Occurred On-study From Entry to Week 5

    Events defined as safety milestones are listed below. * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 33% of entry and to \< 350 cell/mm\^3 (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count \< 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 50% of entry (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count ≥ 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed HIV-1 RNA level above the lower limit of quantification in the absence of an interruption of ART * New or recurrent CDC category C AIDS-indicator condition * HIV-1 associated infection including Herpes zoster * Lymphoproliferative malignancies * Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 anemia/neutropenia * New diagnosis of pneumonia, sepsis, or bacteremia * Occurrence of Grade 2 or higher thrombocytopenia * Any Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 toxicity Percent experiencing each safety milestone will be reported. Safety milestone categories are not mutually exclusive.

    Time frame: Entry to Week 5

  4. Number of Participants With Premature Discontinuation of Study Treatment in the Ruxolitinib Arm

    Number of participants with premature discontinuation of study treatment are summarized.

    Time frame: Entry to Week 5

  5. Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 6 (IL-6) From Baseline to Week 4/5

    All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Baseline is defined as the geometric mean of the Pre-entry and Entry values. Week 4/5 is defined as the geometric mean of the Week 4 and Week 5 values. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 4/5 divided by the value at Baseline.

    Time frame: Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 4 and 5

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Participants on the Ruxolitinib Arm Who Experienced Any Safety Milestone Events During Total Follow-up

    Events defined as safety milestones are listed below and together makeup the composite endpoint. * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 33% of entry and to \< 350 cell/mm\^3 (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count \< 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 50% of entry (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count ≥ 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed HIV-1 RNA level above the lower limit of quantification in the absence of an interruption of ART * New or recurrent CDC category C AIDS-indicator condition * HIV-1 associated infection including Herpes zoster * Lymphoproliferative malignancies * Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 anemia/neutropenia * New diagnosis of pneumonia, sepsis, or bacteremia * Discontinuation of Ruxolitinib due to thrombocytopenia * Any Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 toxicity related to study drug Percent experiencing a safety milestone will be reported.

    Time frame: Entry to Week 12

  2. Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Any Safety Milestones On-study From Entry to Week 12

    Events defined as safety milestones are listed below and together makeup the composite endpoint. * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 33% of entry and to \< 350 cell/mm\^3 (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count \< 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 50% of entry (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count ≥ 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed HIV-1 RNA level above the lower limit of quantification in the absence of an interruption of ART * New or recurrent CDC category C AIDS-indicator condition * HIV-1 associated infection including Herpes zoster * Lymphoproliferative malignancies * Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 anemia/neutropenia * New diagnosis of pneumonia, sepsis, or bacteremia * Occurrence of Grade 2 or higher thrombocytopenia * Any Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 toxicity Percent experiencing a safety milestone will be reported.

    Time frame: Entry to Week 12

  3. Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Each Safety Milestone That Occurred On-study From Entry to Week 12

    Events defined as safety milestones are listed below. * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 33% of entry and to \< 350 cell/mm3 (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count \< 700 cells/mm3) * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 50% of entry (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count ≥ 700 cells/mm3) * Confirmed HIV-1 RNA level above the lower limit of quantification in the absence of an interruption of ART * New or recurrent CDC category C AIDS-indicator condition * HIV-1 associated infection including Herpes zoster * Lymphoproliferative malignancies * Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 anemia/neutropenia * New diagnosis of pneumonia, sepsis, or bacteremia * Occurrence of Grade 2 or higher thrombocytopenia * Any Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 toxicity Percent experiencing each safety milestone will be reported. Safety milestone categories are not mutually exclusive.

    Time frame: Entry to Week 12

  4. Number of Participants Who Experienced a Protocol-defined Reportable Adverse Event at Any Post-entry Time Point.

    Protocol-defined reportable adverse events include: all diagnoses regardless of grade, Grade 3 or higher sign/symptoms or laboratory values, any signs/symptoms or laboratory values that led to a change in treatment or met ICH, EAE, or SAE guidelines. See the Protocol Section References for links to the EAE manual. This is a subset of the events reported in the Adverse Events section.

    Time frame: Entry to Week 12

  5. Creatinine Clearance

    Creatinine clearance was calculated using the Cockcroft Gault equation. The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

  6. Change in Creatinine Clearance Values From Entry

    Creatinine clearance was calculated using the Cockcroft Gault equation. The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined. Absolute change was calculated as the value at Week 1/2 minus the value at Entry, the value at Week 4/5 minus the value at Entry, and the value at Week 10/12 minus the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

  7. Creatinine

    The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

  8. Change in Creatinine Values From Entry

    The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined. Absolute change was calculated as the value at Week 1/2 minus the value at Entry, the value at Week 4/5 minus the value at Entry, and the value at Week 10/12 minus the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

  9. Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)

    The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

  10. Change in Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) Values From Entry

    The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined. Absolute change was calculated as the value at Week 1/2 minus the value at Entry, the value at Week 4/5 minus the value at Entry, and the value at Week 10/12 minus the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

  11. Hemoglobin

    The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

  12. Change in Hemoglobin Values From Entry

    The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined. Absolute change was calculated as the value at Week 1/2 minus the value at Entry, the value at Week 4/5 minus the value at Entry, and the value at Week 10/12 minus the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

  13. Platelet Count

    The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

  14. Change in Platelet Counts From Entry

    The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined. Absolute change was calculated as the value at Week 1/2 minus the value at Entry, the value at Week 4/5 minus the value at Entry, and the value at Week 10/12 minus the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

  15. Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) (SGOT)

    The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

  16. Change in Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) (SGOT) Values From Entry

    The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined. Absolute change was calculated as the value at Week 1/2 minus the value at Entry, the value at Week 4/5 minus the value at Entry, and the value at Week 10/12 minus the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

  17. Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) (SGPT)

    The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

  18. Change in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) (SGPT) Values From Entry

    The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined. Absolute change was calculated as the value at Week 1/2 minus the value at Entry, the value at Week 4/5 minus the value at Entry, and the value at Week 10/12 minus the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

  19. Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 6 (IL-6)

    All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Baseline is defined as the geometric mean of the Pre-entry and Entry values. Week 4/5 is defined as the geometric mean of the Week 4 and Week 5 values. Week 10/12 is defined as the geometric mean of the Week 10 and Week 12 values. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 10/12 divided by the value at Baseline and the value at Week 4/5 divided by the value at Week 10/12.

    Time frame: Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 4, 5, 10 and 12

  20. Fold Change in the Level of Soluble CD14 (sCD14)

    All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Baseline is defined as the geometric mean of the Pre-entry and Entry values. Week 4/5 is defined as the geometric mean of the Week 4 and Week 5 values. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 4/5 divided by the value at Baseline, the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Baseline, and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Week 4/5.

    Time frame: Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 4, 5, and 12

  21. Change in CD4+ T Cell Count

    Baseline is defined as the average of pre-entry and entry. Absolute change was calculated as the value at Week 2 minus the value at Baseline, the value at week 5 minus the value at baseline, the value at week 12 minus the value at baseline, and the value at week 5 minus the value at week 12.

    Time frame: Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 2, 5, and 12

  22. Number of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA Level Above the Limit of Quantification

    Participants were required to be virally suppressed, with a plasma HIV-1 RNA level below 40 copies/mL. The number of participants with plasma HIV-1 RNA level above the limit of quantification is reported at each time point.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 2, 5, and 12

  23. Relative Risks of HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) < 0.4 Copies/mL

    HIV-1 RNA was measured via Single Copy Assay Using Primer in Integrase (iSCA), results were reported as below or above the assay limit of detection (LOD) (LOD = 0.4 copies/mL). GEE models for binary data were used to calculate the relative risk of having HIV-1 RNA by iSCA \<0.4 copies/mL (Week 5 compared to Entry, Week 12 compared to Entry, and Week 12 compared to Week 5).

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  24. Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF Alpha)

    All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  25. Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 1 Beta (IL-1 Beta)

    All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  26. Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 7 (IL-7)

    All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  27. Fold Change in the Level of Interleukin 1 Alpha (IL-1 Alpha)

    Laboratory testing was not performed so the data are not available.

    Time frame: Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 4, 5, and 12

  28. Fold Change in the Level of Interferon Gamma-induced Protein 10 (IP-10)

    Laboratory testing was not performed so the data are not available.

    Time frame: Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 4, 5, and 12

  29. Fold Change in the Level of Macrophage Colony-stimulating Factor

    Laboratory testing was not performed so the data are not available.

    Time frame: Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 4, 5, and 12

  30. Fold Change in the Level of Neopterin

    Data not available because the testing lab reported that the values were unreliable.

    Time frame: Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 4, 5, and 12

  31. Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 10 (IL-10)

    All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  32. Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 15 (IL-15)

    All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  33. Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 18 (IL-18)

    All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  34. Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 (TGF Beta-1)

    All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  35. Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Transforming Growth Factor Beta 2 (TGF Beta-2)

    All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  36. Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Transforming Growth Factor Beta 3 (TGF Beta-3)

    All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  37. Change in (CD3+CD4+) CD38+HLADR+

    Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD4+) that express CD38+HLADR+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  38. Change in (CD3+CD8+) CD38+HLADR+

    Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD8+) that express CD38+HLADR+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  39. Change in (CD3+CD4+) CD25hi+

    Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD4+) that express CD25hi+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  40. Change in (CD3+CD8+) CD25+

    Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD8+) that express CD25+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  41. Change in (CD3+CD4+) CD127+

    Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD4+) that express CD127+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  42. Change in (CD3+CD8+) CD127+

    Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD8+) that express CD127+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  43. Change in (CD3+CD4+) Ki67+

    Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD4+) that express Ki67+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  44. Change in (CD3+CD8+) Ki67+

    Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD8+) that express Ki67+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  45. Change in (CD3+CD4+) Bcl2+

    Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD4+) that express Bcl2+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  46. Change in (CD3+CD8+) Bcl2+

    Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD8+) that express Bcl2+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  47. Change in (CD3+CD4+) a4b7+

    Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD4+) that express a4b7+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  48. Change in (CD3+CD8+) a4b7+

    Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD8+) that express a4b7+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  49. Change in (CD3+CD4+) CX3CR1+

    Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD4+) that express CX3CR1+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  50. Change in (CD3+CD8+) CX3CR1+

    Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD8+) that express CX3CR1+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  51. Change in CD69

    Data not available because the team decided they were no longer clinically relevant, so samples were not tested for CD69.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  52. Change in PAR-1

    Data not available because the team decided they were no longer clinically relevant, so samples were not tested for PAR-1.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  53. Change in Classical Monocytes (CD14+CD16-)

    Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  54. Change in Classical Monocytes (CD14+CD16-) Expressing CD163+

    Absolute change in the percent of classical monocytes (CD14+CD16-) that express CD163+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  55. Change in Classical Monocytes (CD14+CD16-) Expressing CCR2+

    Absolute change in the percent of classical monocytes (CD14+CD16-) that express CCR2+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  56. Change in Classical Monocytes (CD14+CD16-) Expressing CX3CR1+

    Absolute change in the percent of classical monocytes (CD14+CD16-) that express CX3CR1+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  57. Change in Inflammatory Monocytes (CD14+CD16+)

    Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  58. Change in Inflammatory Monocytes (CD14+CD16+) Expressing CD163+

    Absolute change in the percent of inflammatory monocytes (CD14+CD16-) that express CD163+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  59. Change in Inflammatory Monocytes (CD14+CD16+) Expressing CCR2+

    Absolute change in the percent of inflammatory monocytes (CD14+CD16+) that express CCR2+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  60. Change in Inflammatory Monocytes (CD14+CD16+) Expressing CX3CR1+

    Absolute change in the percent of inflammatory monocytes (CD14+CD16+) that express CX3CR1+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  61. Change in Patrolling Monocytes (CD14dimCD16+)

    Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  62. Change in Patrolling Monocytes (CD14dimCD16+) Expressing CD163+

    Absolute change in the percent of patrolling monocytes (CD14dimCD16+) that express CD163+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  63. Change in Patrolling Monocytes (CD14dimCD16+) Expressing CCR2+

    Absolute change in the percent of patrolling monocytes (CD14dimCD16+) that express CCR2+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  64. Change in Patrolling Monocytes (CD14dimCD16+) Expressing CX3CR1+

    Absolute change in the percent of patrolling monocytes (CD14dimCD16+) that express CX3CR1+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  65. Fold Change in Cellular HIV-1 DNA

    All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  66. Fold Change in Cellular HIV-1 Total RNA

    All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

  67. Percentage of Participants With Detectable CMV Shedding

    Level of CMV shedding was summarized by study week and arm as the percentage of those above and below the assay limit of detection. Detectable CMV shedding was defined as CMV level \> 0 copies/ml of elution. The percentage of participants with detectable CMV at any on-treatment time point (ever shedding at weeks 1, 2, 4, or 5) and any post-treatment time point (ever shedding at weeks 10 or 12) was contrasted between study arms.

    Time frame: Pre-entry, Entry, and Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

  68. Ruxolitinib Systemic Clearance (CL/F) From 2-compartment Pharmacokinetic (PK)

    Ruxolitinib plasma concentrations were fitted to a population 2-compartment distribution model, assuming first-order input, distribution and elimination from the plasma compartment, using nonlinear mixed-effects modeling software. We estimated parameter geometric means and proportional variabilities between subjects (IIV when feasible) and the variability in drug absorption between occasions (IOV week 1 and week 4/5), and related distribution volumes to body weight.

    Time frame: Week 1 and, Week 4/5; blood samples were drawn pre-dose and at 1-1.5, 2.5-4, 4-6, and 6-8 hours post-dosing

Other outcomes

  1. Change in 2 Long-terminal Repeat Sequences [LTRs]

    Data not available because all values were below assay limit.

    Time frame: Entry, Week 5, and Week 12

  2. Level of HHV Shedding (EBV, HSV, HHV-6, HHV-7, and HHV-8)

    Data not available because no samples were collected to test for these measures as the team decided they were no longer clinically relevant.

    Time frame: Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

  3. Fold Change in Integrated DNA

    All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

    Time frame: Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

07

Results

Posted Apr 18, 2019

Participant flow

Enrollment began in 05/2016 and completed in 01/2018. Of N=119 screened subjects, N=60 were enrolled from fourteen clinical research sites in the United States.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Started4020
Completed4019
Not completed01
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up01

Outcome measures

PrimaryPercentage of Participants on the Ruxolitinib Arm Who Experienced Any Safety Milestone Events While On-Treatment

Events defined as safety milestones are listed below and together makeup the composite endpoint. * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 33% of entry and to \< 350 cell/mm\^3 (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count \< 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 50% of entry (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count ≥ 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed HIV-1 RNA level above the lower limit of quantification in the absence of an interruption of ART * New or recurrent CDC category C AIDS-indicator condition * HIV-1 associated infection including Herpes zoster * Lymphoproliferative malignancies * Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 anemia/neutropenia * New diagnosis of pneumonia, sepsis, or bacteremia * Discontinuation of Ruxolitinib due to thrombocytopenia * Any Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 toxicity related to study drug Percent experiencing a safety milestone will be reported.

Time frame:
Entry to Week 5
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants on the Ruxolitinib Arm Who Experienced Any Safety Milestone Events While On-Treatment
percentage of participantsArm A: Ruxolitinib
Percentage of Participants on the Ruxolitinib Arm Who Experienced Any Safety Milestone Events While On-Treatment2.5
PrimaryPercentage of Participants Who Experienced Any Safety Milestones On-study From Entry to Week 5

Events defined as safety milestones are listed below and together makeup the composite endpoint. * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 33% of entry and to \< 350 cell/mm\^3 (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count \< 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 50% of entry (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count ≥ 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed HIV-1 RNA level above the lower limit of quantification in the absence of an interruption of ART * New or recurrent CDC category C AIDS-indicator condition * HIV-1 associated infection including Herpes zoster * Lymphoproliferative malignancies * Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 anemia/neutropenia * New diagnosis of pneumonia, sepsis, or bacteremia * Occurrence of Grade 2 or higher thrombocytopenia * Any Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 toxicity Percent experiencing a safety milestone will be reported.

Time frame:
Entry to Week 5
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Any Safety Milestones On-study From Entry to Week 5
percentage of participantsArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Any Safety Milestones On-study From Entry to Week 52.50
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · Fisher Exact · p = 0.67 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. One-sided 5% alpha.)Fisher's Exact Mid P-Value
PrimaryPercentage of Participants Who Experienced Each Safety Milestone That Occurred On-study From Entry to Week 5

Events defined as safety milestones are listed below. * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 33% of entry and to \< 350 cell/mm\^3 (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count \< 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 50% of entry (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count ≥ 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed HIV-1 RNA level above the lower limit of quantification in the absence of an interruption of ART * New or recurrent CDC category C AIDS-indicator condition * HIV-1 associated infection including Herpes zoster * Lymphoproliferative malignancies * Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 anemia/neutropenia * New diagnosis of pneumonia, sepsis, or bacteremia * Occurrence of Grade 2 or higher thrombocytopenia * Any Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 toxicity Percent experiencing each safety milestone will be reported. Safety milestone categories are not mutually exclusive.

Time frame:
Entry to Week 5
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Each Safety Milestone That Occurred On-study From Entry to Week 5
percentage of participantsArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Confirmed CD4+ decline > 33% of entry00
Confirmed CD4+ decline > 50% of entry00
Confirmed HIV-1 RNA level above the lower limit00
New/recurrent category C AIDS-indicator condition00
HIV-1 associated infection including Herpes zoster00
Lymphoproliferative malignancies00
Grade 4/ recurrence of Grade 3 anemia/neutropenia00
New diagnosis of pneumonia, sepsis, or bacteremia2.50
Occurrence of Grade 2 or higher thrombocytopenia00
Any Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 toxicity00
PrimaryNumber of Participants With Premature Discontinuation of Study Treatment in the Ruxolitinib Arm

Number of participants with premature discontinuation of study treatment are summarized.

Time frame:
Entry to Week 5
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Premature Discontinuation of Study Treatment in the Ruxolitinib Arm
ParticipantsArm A: Ruxolitinib
Number of Participants With Premature Discontinuation of Study Treatment in the Ruxolitinib Arm3
PrimaryFold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 6 (IL-6) From Baseline to Week 4/5

All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Baseline is defined as the geometric mean of the Pre-entry and Entry values. Week 4/5 is defined as the geometric mean of the Week 4 and Week 5 values. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 4/5 divided by the value at Baseline.

Time frame:
Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 4 and 5
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Fold Change
Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 6 (IL-6) From Baseline to Week 4/5
Fold ChangeArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 6 (IL-6) From Baseline to Week 4/50.93 (0.82 to 1.06)1.10 (0.84 to 1.44)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.18 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.85 · 90% CI 0.69 to 1.04Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
SecondaryPercentage of Participants on the Ruxolitinib Arm Who Experienced Any Safety Milestone Events During Total Follow-up

Events defined as safety milestones are listed below and together makeup the composite endpoint. * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 33% of entry and to \< 350 cell/mm\^3 (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count \< 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 50% of entry (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count ≥ 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed HIV-1 RNA level above the lower limit of quantification in the absence of an interruption of ART * New or recurrent CDC category C AIDS-indicator condition * HIV-1 associated infection including Herpes zoster * Lymphoproliferative malignancies * Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 anemia/neutropenia * New diagnosis of pneumonia, sepsis, or bacteremia * Discontinuation of Ruxolitinib due to thrombocytopenia * Any Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 toxicity related to study drug Percent experiencing a safety milestone will be reported.

Time frame:
Entry to Week 12
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants on the Ruxolitinib Arm Who Experienced Any Safety Milestone Events During Total Follow-up
percentage of participantsArm A: Ruxolitinib
Percentage of Participants on the Ruxolitinib Arm Who Experienced Any Safety Milestone Events During Total Follow-up7.5
SecondaryPercentage of Participants Who Experienced Any Safety Milestones On-study From Entry to Week 12

Events defined as safety milestones are listed below and together makeup the composite endpoint. * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 33% of entry and to \< 350 cell/mm\^3 (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count \< 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 50% of entry (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count ≥ 700 cells/mm\^3) * Confirmed HIV-1 RNA level above the lower limit of quantification in the absence of an interruption of ART * New or recurrent CDC category C AIDS-indicator condition * HIV-1 associated infection including Herpes zoster * Lymphoproliferative malignancies * Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 anemia/neutropenia * New diagnosis of pneumonia, sepsis, or bacteremia * Occurrence of Grade 2 or higher thrombocytopenia * Any Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 toxicity Percent experiencing a safety milestone will be reported.

Time frame:
Entry to Week 12
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Any Safety Milestones On-study From Entry to Week 12
percentage of participantsArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Any Safety Milestones On-study From Entry to Week 127.50
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · Fisher Exact · p = 0.40 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. One-sided 5% alpha.)Fisher's Exact Mid P-Value
SecondaryPercentage of Participants Who Experienced Each Safety Milestone That Occurred On-study From Entry to Week 12

Events defined as safety milestones are listed below. * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 33% of entry and to \< 350 cell/mm3 (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count \< 700 cells/mm3) * Confirmed CD4+ decline \> 50% of entry (for participants with entry CD4+ T cell count ≥ 700 cells/mm3) * Confirmed HIV-1 RNA level above the lower limit of quantification in the absence of an interruption of ART * New or recurrent CDC category C AIDS-indicator condition * HIV-1 associated infection including Herpes zoster * Lymphoproliferative malignancies * Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 anemia/neutropenia * New diagnosis of pneumonia, sepsis, or bacteremia * Occurrence of Grade 2 or higher thrombocytopenia * Any Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 toxicity Percent experiencing each safety milestone will be reported. Safety milestone categories are not mutually exclusive.

Time frame:
Entry to Week 12
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Each Safety Milestone That Occurred On-study From Entry to Week 12
percentage of participantsArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Confirmed CD4+ decline > 33% of entry00
Confirmed CD4+ decline > 50% of entry2.50
Confirmed HIV-1 RNA level above the lower limit2.50
New/recurrent category C AIDS-indicator condition00
HIV-1 associated infection including Herpes zoster00
Lymphoproliferative malignancies00
Grade 4/ recurrence of Grade 3 anemia/neutropenia00
New diagnosis of pneumonia, sepsis, or bacteremia2.50
Occurrence of Grade 2 or higher thrombocytopenia00
Any Grade 4 or recurrence of Grade 3 toxicity00
SecondaryNumber of Participants Who Experienced a Protocol-defined Reportable Adverse Event at Any Post-entry Time Point.

Protocol-defined reportable adverse events include: all diagnoses regardless of grade, Grade 3 or higher sign/symptoms or laboratory values, any signs/symptoms or laboratory values that led to a change in treatment or met ICH, EAE, or SAE guidelines. See the Protocol Section References for links to the EAE manual. This is a subset of the events reported in the Adverse Events section.

Time frame:
Entry to Week 12
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants Who Experienced a Protocol-defined Reportable Adverse Event at Any Post-entry Time Point.
ParticipantsArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Number of Participants Who Experienced a Protocol-defined Reportable Adverse Event at Any Post-entry Time Point.102
SecondaryCreatinine Clearance

Creatinine clearance was calculated using the Cockcroft Gault equation. The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12
Reported as:
Mean · mL/min
Creatinine Clearance
mL/minArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Entry118.5 (107.8 to 129.1)134.5 (115.4 to 153.6)
Week 1/2116.3 (106.6 to 126.0)130.2 (110.3 to 150.1)
Week 4/5117.3 (106.3 to 128.3)130.9 (111.5 to 150.4)
Week 10/12117.8 (108.3 to 127.2)126.6 (107.4 to 145.9)
SecondaryChange in Creatinine Clearance Values From Entry

Creatinine clearance was calculated using the Cockcroft Gault equation. The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined. Absolute change was calculated as the value at Week 1/2 minus the value at Entry, the value at Week 4/5 minus the value at Entry, and the value at Week 10/12 minus the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12
Reported as:
Mean · mL/min
Change in Creatinine Clearance Values From Entry
mL/minArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change From Entry to Week 1/2-2.16 (-5.97 to 1.65)-3.47 (-9.34 to 2.40)
Change From Entry to Week 4/5-1.17 (-6.00 to 3.66)-2.78 (-8.81 to 3.24)
Change From Entry to Week 10/12-0.71 (-5.07 to 3.65)-7.06 (-13.1 to -1.04)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.70 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.31 · 90% CI -4.27 to 6.90Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.69 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.61 · 90% CI -5.06 to 8.29Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.09 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 6.35 · 90% CI 0.16 to 12.52-sample t-test with equal variance.
SecondaryCreatinine

The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12
Reported as:
Mean · mg/dL
Creatinine
mg/dLArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Entry0.99 (0.93 to 1.05)0.92 (0.85 to 0.99)
Week 1/21.0 (0.94 to 1.06)0.95 (0.87 to 1.03)
Week 4/51.01 (0.94 to 1.07)0.95 (0.87 to 1.02)
Week 10/120.99 (0.93 to 1.04)0.99 (0.91 to 1.06)
SecondaryChange in Creatinine Values From Entry

The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined. Absolute change was calculated as the value at Week 1/2 minus the value at Entry, the value at Week 4/5 minus the value at Entry, and the value at Week 10/12 minus the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12
Reported as:
Mean · mL/min
Change in Creatinine Values From Entry
mL/minArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change From Entry to Week 1/20.01 (-0.02 to 0.05)0.03 (-0.01 to 0.07)
Change From Entry to Week 4/50.02 (-0.02 to 0.05)0.03 (-0.02 to 0.07)
Change From Entry to Week 10/12-0.00 (-0.04 to 0.03)0.07 (0.03 to 0.10)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.58 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.02 · 90% CI -0.06 to 0.03Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.79 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.01 · 90% CI -0.06 to 0.04Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.016 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.07 · 90% CI -0.11 to -0.02Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryAbsolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)

The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12
Reported as:
Mean · cells/mm^3
Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)
cells/mm^3Arm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Entry3558 (3049 to 4068)2730 (2244 to 3216)
Week 1/23390 (2879 to 3901)3312 (2583 to 4041)
Week 4/53307 (2834 to 3780)3163 (2434 to 3891)
Week 10/123857 (3252 to 4462)3067 (2494 to 3639)
SecondaryChange in Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) Values From Entry

The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined. Absolute change was calculated as the value at Week 1/2 minus the value at Entry, the value at Week 4/5 minus the value at Entry, and the value at Week 10/12 minus the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12
Reported as:
Mean · cells/mm^3
Change in Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) Values From Entry
cells/mm^3Arm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change From Entry to Week 1/2-169 (-476 to 138.9)510 (-11.6 to 1032)
Change From Entry to Week 4/5-251 (-506 to 3.70)400 (-233 to 1033)
Change From Entry to Week 10/12299 (-29.7 to 627)265 (-280 to 810)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.018 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -679 · 90% CI -1146 to -212Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.021 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -651 · 90% CI -1110 to -192Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.91 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 33.6 · 90% CI -461 to 528Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryHemoglobin

The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12
Reported as:
Mean · g/dL
Hemoglobin
g/dLArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Entry14.3 (13.8 to 14.8)14.3 (13.8 to 14.7)
Week 1/214.0 (13.6 to 14.4)14.1 (13.6 to 14.7)
Week 4/513.6 (13.2 to 14.1)14.2 (13.6 to 14.8)
Week 10/1214.4 (13.7 to 15.0)14.2 (13.7 to 14.7)
SecondaryChange in Hemoglobin Values From Entry

The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined. Absolute change was calculated as the value at Week 1/2 minus the value at Entry, the value at Week 4/5 minus the value at Entry, and the value at Week 10/12 minus the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12
Reported as:
Mean · g/dL
Change in Hemoglobin Values From Entry
g/dLArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change From Entry to Week 1/2-0.28 (-0.48 to -0.08)-0.15 (-0.44 to 0.14)
Change From Entry to Week 4/5-0.65 (-0.88 to -0.42)-0.10 (-0.39 to 0.20)
Change From Entry to Week 10/12-0.07 (-0.58 to 0.73)-0.08 (-0.35 to 0.19)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.45 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.13 · 90% CI -0.42 to 0.15Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.005 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.55 · 90% CI -0.87 to -0.23Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.75 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.15 · 90% CI -0.65 to 0.95Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryPlatelet Count

The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Platelets/mm^3
Platelet Count
Platelets/mm^3Arm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Entry238508 (222160 to 254855)261868 (237968 to 285769)
Week 1/2281525 (261316 to 301734)264492 (233571 to 295413)
Week 4/5270943 (252682 to 289203)264155 (235979 to 292332)
Week 10/12247323 (230033 to 264612)261184 (231331 to 291038)
SecondaryChange in Platelet Counts From Entry

The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined. Absolute change was calculated as the value at Week 1/2 minus the value at Entry, the value at Week 4/5 minus the value at Entry, and the value at Week 10/12 minus the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Platelets/mm^3
Change in Platelet Counts From Entry
Platelets/mm^3Arm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change From Entry to Week 1/243018 (30682 to 55353)5264 (-13341 to 23868)
Change From Entry to Week 4/532435 (19716 to 45154)4603 (-11880 to 21086)
Change From Entry to Week 10/128815 (301 to 17329)3439 (-13976 to 20853)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = <0.001 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 37754 · 90% CI 19609 to 55898Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.012 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 27832 · 90% CI 9849 to 45815Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.52 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 5376 · 90% CI -8592 to 19344No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryAspartate Aminotransferase (AST) (SGOT)

The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12
Reported as:
Mean · U/L
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) (SGOT)
U/LArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Entry23.2 (20.6 to 25.7)23.1 (19.2 to 26.9)
Week 1/228.2 (24.1 to 32.2)23.5 (18.1 to 28.9)
Week 4/529.1 (25.2 to 32.9)21.2 (18.5 to 23.9)
Week 10/1224.7 (22.0 to 27.3)21.0 (18.2 to 23.8)
SecondaryChange in Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) (SGOT) Values From Entry

The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined. Absolute change was calculated as the value at Week 1/2 minus the value at Entry, the value at Week 4/5 minus the value at Entry, and the value at Week 10/12 minus the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12
Reported as:
Mean · U/L
Change in Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) (SGOT) Values From Entry
U/LArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change From Entry to Week 1/25.01 (2.17 to 7.86)0.05 (-4.35 to 4.45)
Change From Entry to Week 4/55.89 (3.16 to 8.61)-2.26 (-5.32 to 0.79)
Change From Entry to Week 10/121.48 (-0.45 to 3.40)-2.47 (-5.58 to 0.63)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.05 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 4.96 · 90% CI 0.78 to 9.14Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = <0.001 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 8.15 · 90% CI 4.47 to 11.8Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.025 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 3.95 · 90% CI 1.08 to 6.81Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryAlanine Aminotransferase (ALT) (SGPT)

The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12
Reported as:
Mean · U/L
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) (SGPT)
U/LArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Entry24.3 (21.0 to 27.6)26.9 (20.2 to 33.5)
Week 1/228.5 (24.5 to 32.6)26.5 (18.7 to 34.2)
Week 4/530.6 (24.9 to 36.2)22.4 (18.1 to 26.7)
Week 10/1224.9 (21.7 to 28.2)23.2 (18.6 to 27.7)
SecondaryChange in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) (SGPT) Values From Entry

The arithmetic mean for each participant was calculated at week 1 and week 2 combined, week 4 and week 5 combined, and week 10 and week 12 combined. Absolute change was calculated as the value at Week 1/2 minus the value at Entry, the value at Week 4/5 minus the value at Entry, and the value at Week 10/12 minus the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12
Reported as:
Mean · U/L
Change in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) (SGPT) Values From Entry
U/LArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change From Entry to Week 1/24.21 (1.62 to 6.81)-0.68 (-3.30 to 1.94)
Change From Entry to Week 4/56.25 (1.61 to 10.9)-4.74 (-9.45 to -0.03)
Change From Entry to Week 10/120.64 (-1.72 to 2.99)-4.00 (-8.52 to 0.52)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.020 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 4.90 · 90% CI 1.46 to 8.33Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.004 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 11.0 · 90% CI 4.84 to 17.1Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.043 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 4.64 · 90% CI 0.88 to 8.39Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryFold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 6 (IL-6)

All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Baseline is defined as the geometric mean of the Pre-entry and Entry values. Week 4/5 is defined as the geometric mean of the Week 4 and Week 5 values. Week 10/12 is defined as the geometric mean of the Week 10 and Week 12 values. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 10/12 divided by the value at Baseline and the value at Week 4/5 divided by the value at Week 10/12.

Time frame:
Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 4, 5, 10 and 12
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Fold Change
Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 6 (IL-6)
Fold ChangeArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Fold Change from Baseline to Week 10/121.16 (0.96 to 1.41)1.06 (0.82 to 1.36)
Fold Change from Week 4/5 to Week 10/121.26 (1.06 to 1.49)0.92 (0.76 to 1.11)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.56 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.10 · 90% CI 0.84 to 1.44Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.026 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.37 · 90% CI 1.09 to 1.73Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
SecondaryFold Change in the Level of Soluble CD14 (sCD14)

All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Baseline is defined as the geometric mean of the Pre-entry and Entry values. Week 4/5 is defined as the geometric mean of the Week 4 and Week 5 values. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 4/5 divided by the value at Baseline, the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Baseline, and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Week 4/5.

Time frame:
Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 4, 5, and 12
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Fold Change
Fold Change in the Level of Soluble CD14 (sCD14)
Fold ChangeArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Fold Change from Baseline to Week 4/50.96 (0.90 to 1.02)1.08 (0.93 to 1.26)
Fold Change from Baseline to Week 121.02 (0.91 to 1.15)1.08 (0.93 to 1.25)
Fold Change from Week 4/5 to Week 121.08 (0.96 to 1.20)1.02 (0.86 to 1.21)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.07 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.89 · 90% CI 0.80 to 0.99Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.59 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.95 · 90% CI 0.80 to 1.12Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.56 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.06 · 90% CI 0.90 to 1.24Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
SecondaryChange in CD4+ T Cell Count

Baseline is defined as the average of pre-entry and entry. Absolute change was calculated as the value at Week 2 minus the value at Baseline, the value at week 5 minus the value at baseline, the value at week 12 minus the value at baseline, and the value at week 5 minus the value at week 12.

Time frame:
Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 2, 5, and 12
Reported as:
Mean · cells/mm^3
Change in CD4+ T Cell Count
cells/mm^3Arm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Baseline to Week 2131.2 (66.6 to 195.8)-10.9 (-75.0 to 53.3)
Change from Baseline to Week 566.1 (0.87 to 131.2)-8.19 (-64.1 to 47.7)
Change from Baseline to Week 123.27 (-76.4 to 82.9)42.2 (-45.6 to 130.0)
Change from Week 5 to Week 12-62.1 (-153 to 28.9)50.4 (-46.2 to 146.9)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.007 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 142.1 · 90% CI 57.6 to 227Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.14 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 74.3 · 90% CI -8.23 to 156.7Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.54 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -38.9 · 90% CI -143 to 65.5Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.12 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -112 · 90% CI -231 to 5.90Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA Level Above the Limit of Quantification

Participants were required to be virally suppressed, with a plasma HIV-1 RNA level below 40 copies/mL. The number of participants with plasma HIV-1 RNA level above the limit of quantification is reported at each time point.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 2, 5, and 12
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA Level Above the Limit of Quantification
ParticipantsArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Entry10
Week 200
Week 520
Week 1210
SecondaryRelative Risks of HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) < 0.4 Copies/mL

HIV-1 RNA was measured via Single Copy Assay Using Primer in Integrase (iSCA), results were reported as below or above the assay limit of detection (LOD) (LOD = 0.4 copies/mL). GEE models for binary data were used to calculate the relative risk of having HIV-1 RNA by iSCA \<0.4 copies/mL (Week 5 compared to Entry, Week 12 compared to Entry, and Week 12 compared to Week 5).

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Relative Risk
Relative Risks of HIV-1 RNA by Single Copy Assay (SCA) < 0.4 Copies/mL
Relative RiskArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Relative risk of SCA<LOD at Wk 5 compared to Entry1.20 (0.84 to 1.72)1.22 (0.82 to 1.81)
Relative risk of SCA<LOD at Wk12 compared to Entry0.82 (0.44 to 1.53)1.11 (0.64 to 1.92)
Relative risk of SCA<LOD at Wk12 compared to Wk50.75 (0.43 to 1.32)0.91 (0.60 to 1.38)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · GEE · p = 0.94 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Risk ratio (rr): 0.98 · 90% CI 0.65 to 1.49Risk ratio is Ruxolitinib risk divided by No Study Treatment risk.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · GEE · p = 0.46 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Risk ratio (rr): 0.74 · 90% CI 0.37 to 1.46Risk ratio is Ruxolitinib risk divided by No Study Treatment risk.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · GEE · p = 0.59 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Risk ratio (rr): 0.83 · 90% CI 0.46 to 1.48Risk ratio is Ruxolitinib risk divided by No Study Treatment risk.
SecondaryFold Change in the Level of Plasma Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF Alpha)

All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Fold Change
Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF Alpha)
Fold ChangeArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Fold Change from Entry to Week 50.79 (0.71 to 0.88)0.90 (0.82 to 0.99)
Fold Change from Entry to Week 120.85 (0.63 to 1.14)0.92 (0.73 to 1.15)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.11 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.88 · 90% CI 0.76 to 1.01Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.71 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.92 · 90% CI 0.64 to 1.33Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
SecondaryFold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 1 Beta (IL-1 Beta)

All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Fold Change
Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 1 Beta (IL-1 Beta)
Fold ChangeArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Fold Change from Entry to Week 50.96 (0.72 to 1.27)0.75 (0.55 to 1.03)
Fold Change from Entry to Week 121.24 (0.60 to 2.60)0.78 (0.28 to 2.21)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.30 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.27 · 90% CI 0.87 to 1.86Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.46 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.59 · 90% CI 0.56 to 4.49Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
SecondaryFold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 7 (IL-7)

All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Fold Change
Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 7 (IL-7)
Fold ChangeArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Fold Change from Entry to Week 51.04 (0.82 to 1.33)0.81 (0.55 to 1.18)
Fold Change from Entry to Week 121.23 (0.92 to 1.65)1.04 (0.76 to 1.42)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.24 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.29 · 90% CI 0.90 to 1.84Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.46 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.19 · 90% CI 0.81 to 1.74Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
SecondaryFold Change in the Level of Interleukin 1 Alpha (IL-1 Alpha)

Laboratory testing was not performed so the data are not available.

Time frame:
Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 4, 5, and 12

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryFold Change in the Level of Interferon Gamma-induced Protein 10 (IP-10)

Laboratory testing was not performed so the data are not available.

Time frame:
Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 4, 5, and 12

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryFold Change in the Level of Macrophage Colony-stimulating Factor

Laboratory testing was not performed so the data are not available.

Time frame:
Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 4, 5, and 12

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryFold Change in the Level of Neopterin

Data not available because the testing lab reported that the values were unreliable.

Time frame:
Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 4, 5, and 12

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryFold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 10 (IL-10)

All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Fold Change
Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 10 (IL-10)
Fold ChangeArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Fold Change from Entry to Week 50.94 (0.75 to 1.17)0.82 (0.47 to 1.43)
Fold Change from Entry to Week 120.65 (0.37 to 1.15)0.67 (0.39 to 1.16)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.56 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.15 · 90% CI 0.77 to 1.722-sample t-test with equal variance.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.95 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.97 · 90% CI 0.47 to 2.01Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
SecondaryFold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 15 (IL-15)

All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Fold Change
Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 15 (IL-15)
Fold ChangeArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Fold Change from Entry to Week 51.33 (1.19 to 1.48)0.99 (0.87 to 1.13)
Fold Change from Entry to Week 121.06 (0.88 to 1.27)0.98 (0.87 to 1.11)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.002 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.34 · 90% CI 1.15 to 1.56Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.60 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.07 · 90% CI 0.86 to 1.34Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
SecondaryFold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 18 (IL-18)

All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Fold Change
Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Interleukin 18 (IL-18)
Fold ChangeArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Fold Change from Entry to Week 50.89 (0.81 to 0.98)0.95 (0.84 to 1.07)
Fold Change from Entry to Week 121.05 (0.88 to 1.24)1.02 (0.90 to 1.15)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.40 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.94 · 90% CI 0.82 to 1.07Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.82 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.03 · 90% CI 0.83 to 1.27Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
SecondaryFold Change in the Level of Plasma Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 (TGF Beta-1)

All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Fold Change
Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 (TGF Beta-1)
Fold ChangeArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Fold Change from Entry to Week 50.90 (0.74 to 1.11)0.60 (0.44 to 0.83)
Fold Change from Entry to Week 121.91 (0.86 to 4.22)0.93 (0.71 to 1.24)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.028 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.50 · 90% CI 1.11 to 2.02Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.21 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 2.04 · 90% CI 0.79 to 5.25Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
SecondaryFold Change in the Level of Plasma Transforming Growth Factor Beta 2 (TGF Beta-2)

All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Fold Change
Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Transforming Growth Factor Beta 2 (TGF Beta-2)
Fold ChangeArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Fold Change from Entry to Week 50.96 (0.81 to 1.13)0.69 (0.52 to 0.90)
Fold Change from Entry to Week 120.90 (0.49 to 1.65)0.94 (0.62 to 1.41)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.031 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.39 · 90% CI 1.08 to 1.79Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.93 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.96 · 90% CI 0.46 to 2.02Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
SecondaryFold Change in the Level of Plasma Transforming Growth Factor Beta 3 (TGF Beta-3)

All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Fold Change
Fold Change in the Level of Plasma Transforming Growth Factor Beta 3 (TGF Beta-3)
Fold ChangeArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Fold Change from Entry to Week 50.99 (0.52 to 1.90)0.63 (0.23 to 1.69)
Fold Change from Entry to Week 120.67 (0.39 to 1.16)0.99 (0.42 to 2.36)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.43 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.57 · 90% CI 0.61 to 4.05Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.41 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.68 · 90% CI 0.30 to 1.50Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
SecondaryChange in (CD3+CD4+) CD38+HLADR+

Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD4+) that express CD38+HLADR+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in (CD3+CD4+) CD38+HLADR+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-0.27 (-0.47 to -0.07)0.08 (-0.18 to 0.33)
Change from Entry to Week 120.17 (0.01 to 0.32)-0.10 (-0.38 to 0.18)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.038 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.34 · 90% CI -0.61 to -0.07Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.07 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.27 · 90% CI 0.03 to 0.51Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in (CD3+CD8+) CD38+HLADR+

Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD8+) that express CD38+HLADR+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in (CD3+CD8+) CD38+HLADR+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-1.16 (-1.67 to -0.65)-0.28 (-1.09 to 0.53)
Change from Entry to Week 120.89 (0.16 to 1.62)0.03 (-0.94 to 1.00)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.05 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.88 · 90% CI -1.62 to -0.13Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.16 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.86 · 90% CI -0.16 to 1.88Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in (CD3+CD4+) CD25hi+

Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD4+) that express CD25hi+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in (CD3+CD4+) CD25hi+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-1.50 (-1.95 to -1.05)0.22 (-0.74 to 1.18)
Change from Entry to Week 120.08 (-0.37 to 0.53)-0.08 (-0.79 to 0.62)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = <0.001 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -1.71 · 90% CI -2.46 to -0.97Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.68 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.16 · 90% CI -0.50 to 0.82Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in (CD3+CD8+) CD25+

Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD8+) that express CD25+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in (CD3+CD8+) CD25+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-0.31 (-0.85 to 0.22)-0.31 (-0.83 to 0.22)
Change from Entry to Week 12-0.53 (-1.25 to 0.19)-0.38 (-1.23 to 0.48)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.98 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.01 · 90% CI -0.70 to 0.69Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.79 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.16 · 90% CI -1.13 to 0.82Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in (CD3+CD4+) CD127+

Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD4+) that express CD127+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in (CD3+CD4+) CD127+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 52.65 (1.33 to 3.97)-0.84 (-2.24 to 0.57)
Change from Entry to Week 12-1.48 (-2.94 to -0.03)-0.19 (-1.97 to 1.60)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.001 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 3.49 · 90% CI 1.75 to 5.22Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.28 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -1.30 · 90% CI -3.28 to 0.682-sample t-test with equal variance.
SecondaryChange in (CD3+CD8+) CD127+

Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD8+) that express CD127+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in (CD3+CD8+) CD127+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 55.42 (3.44 to 7.40)-1.12 (-3.86 to 1.63)
Change from Entry to Week 12-0.09 (-2.53 to 2.35)0.11 (-3.05 to 3.26)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = <0.001 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 6.54 · 90% CI 3.76 to 9.31Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.92 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.19 · 90% CI -3.56 to 3.18Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in (CD3+CD4+) Ki67+

Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD4+) that express Ki67+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in (CD3+CD4+) Ki67+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-0.26 (-0.55 to 0.02)-0.19 (-0.95 to 0.58)
Change from Entry to Week 120.37 (0.00 to 0.73)-0.39 (-1.11 to 0.32)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.82 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.07 · 90% CI -0.61 to 0.47Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.033 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.76 · 90% CI 0.18 to 1.34Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in (CD3+CD8+) Ki67+

Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD8+) that express Ki67+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in (CD3+CD8+) Ki67+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-0.64 (-0.88 to -0.41)-0.65 (-1.50 to 0.19)
Change from Entry to Week 120.59 (-0.03 to 1.21)0.04 (-1.26 to 1.33)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.98 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.01 · 90% CI -0.53 to 0.55Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.37 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.55 · 90% CI -0.46 to 1.57Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in (CD3+CD4+) Bcl2+

Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD4+) that express Bcl2+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in (CD3+CD4+) Bcl2+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-3.77 (-4.93 to -2.62)-0.48 (-1.31 to 0.35)
Change from Entry to Week 12-0.67 (-1.11 to -0.23)0.06 (-0.81 to 0.92)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = <0.001 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -3.30 · 90% CI -4.72 to -1.87Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.09 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.73 · 90% CI -1.42 to -0.03Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in (CD3+CD8+) Bcl2+

Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD8+) that express Bcl2+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in (CD3+CD8+) Bcl2+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-5.64 (-7.19 to -4.09)-0.24 (-1.20 to 0.72)
Change from Entry to Week 12-1.29 (-2.14 to -0.44)-0.06 (-1.50 to 1.38)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = <0.001 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -5.40 · 90% CI -7.29 to -3.50Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.11 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -1.23 · 90% CI -2.51 to 0.05Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in (CD3+CD4+) a4b7+

Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD4+) that express a4b7+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in (CD3+CD4+) a4b7+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-2.16 (-3.43 to -0.88)-0.62 (-3.64 to 2.40)
Change from Entry to Week 12-0.01 (-1.45 to 1.43)0.38 (-1.58 to 2.34)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.26 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -1.54 · 90% CI -3.78 to 0.70Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.74 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.39 · 90% CI -2.41 to 1.62Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in (CD3+CD8+) a4b7+

Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD8+) that express a4b7+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in (CD3+CD8+) a4b7+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 50.01 (-1.62 to 1.65)-0.54 (-3.30 to 2.22)
Change from Entry to Week 120.91 (-0.80 to 2.61)0.59 (-1.99 to 3.18)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.71 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.55 · 90% CI -1.90 to 3.00Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.83 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.31 · 90% CI -2.15 to 2.78Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in (CD3+CD4+) CX3CR1+

Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD4+) that express CX3CR1+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in (CD3+CD4+) CX3CR1+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-1.55 (-2.14 to -0.96)-0.22 (-1.00 to 0.56)
Change from Entry to Week 12-0.21 (-0.66 to 0.24)-0.04 (-1.26 to 1.19)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.010 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -1.33 · 90% CI -2.16 to -0.50Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.74 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.17 · 90% CI -1.02 to 0.68Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in (CD3+CD8+) CX3CR1+

Absolute change in the percent of parent cells (CD8+) that express CX3CR1+ cells (cellular marker of immune activation and inflammation in the peripheral blood). Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in (CD3+CD8+) CX3CR1+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-4.31 (-5.46 to -3.16)-1.07 (-3.71 to 1.57)
Change from Entry to Week 12-0.39 (-1.79 to 1.02)-0.22 (-2.87 to 2.43)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.008 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -3.24 · 90% CI -5.22 to -1.27Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.90 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Median difference (net): -0.17 · 90% CI -2.38 to 2.05Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in CD69

Data not available because the team decided they were no longer clinically relevant, so samples were not tested for CD69.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryChange in PAR-1

Data not available because the team decided they were no longer clinically relevant, so samples were not tested for PAR-1.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryChange in Classical Monocytes (CD14+CD16-)

Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in Classical Monocytes (CD14+CD16-)
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 50.95 (-1.49 to 3.40)-0.43 (-2.66 to 1.80)
Change from Entry to Week 121.15 (-0.85 to 3.15)-1.06 (-4.27 to 2.15)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.47 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.39 · 90% CI -1.83 to 4.61Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.22 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 2.21 · 90% CI -0.77 to 5.18Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in Classical Monocytes (CD14+CD16-) Expressing CD163+

Absolute change in the percent of classical monocytes (CD14+CD16-) that express CD163+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in Classical Monocytes (CD14+CD16-) Expressing CD163+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-1.16 (-5.47 to 3.15)3.18 (-4.62 to 11.0)
Change from Entry to Week 12-5.05 (-9.68 to -0.43)4.76 (-2.36 to 11.9)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.28 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -4.34 · 90% CI -11.0 to 2.35Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.019 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -9.81 · 90% CI -16.6 to -3.02Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in Classical Monocytes (CD14+CD16-) Expressing CCR2+

Absolute change in the percent of classical monocytes (CD14+CD16-) that express CCR2+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in Classical Monocytes (CD14+CD16-) Expressing CCR2+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-1.24 (-2.83 to 0.35)-0.43 (-2.44 to 1.58)
Change from Entry to Week 12-0.84 (-1.77 to 0.09)0.86 (-1.43 to 3.15)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.55 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.81 · 90% CI -3.02 to 1.41Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.09 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -1.70 · 90% CI -3.36 to -0.04Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in Classical Monocytes (CD14+CD16-) Expressing CX3CR1+

Absolute change in the percent of classical monocytes (CD14+CD16-) that express CX3CR1+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in Classical Monocytes (CD14+CD16-) Expressing CX3CR1+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-1.72 (-2.99 to -0.44)-0.25 (-1.52 to 1.02)
Change from Entry to Week 12-0.62 (-2.89 to 1.65)1.00 (-0.96 to 2.96)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.15 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -1.47 · 90% CI -3.17 to 0.23Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.37 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -1.62 · 90% CI -4.59 to 1.35Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in Inflammatory Monocytes (CD14+CD16+)

Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in Inflammatory Monocytes (CD14+CD16+)
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-1.21 (-2.46 to 0.03)-0.36 (-1.57 to 0.86)
Change from Entry to Week 12-0.49 (-1.85 to 0.88)0.22 (-1.44 to 1.88)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.39 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.86 · 90% CI -2.51 to 0.80Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.54 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.70 · 90% CI -2.59 to 1.19Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in Inflammatory Monocytes (CD14+CD16+) Expressing CD163+

Absolute change in the percent of inflammatory monocytes (CD14+CD16-) that express CD163+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in Inflammatory Monocytes (CD14+CD16+) Expressing CD163+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-3.88 (-8.29 to 0.53)2.14 (-2.62 to 6.89)
Change from Entry to Week 12-4.40 (-7.97 to -0.82)2.00 (-1.00 to 4.99)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.10 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -6.02 · 90% CI -12.0 to -0.06Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.026 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -6.39 · 90% CI -11.1 to -1.73Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in Inflammatory Monocytes (CD14+CD16+) Expressing CCR2+

Absolute change in the percent of inflammatory monocytes (CD14+CD16+) that express CCR2+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in Inflammatory Monocytes (CD14+CD16+) Expressing CCR2+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 52.95 (-1.81 to 7.71)2.67 (-6.40 to 11.7)
Change from Entry to Week 12-1.99 (-7.17 to 3.20)2.11 (-8.76 to 13.0)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.95 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.28 · 90% CI -7.26 to 7.82Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.43 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -4.10 · 90% CI -12.6 to 4.45Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in Inflammatory Monocytes (CD14+CD16+) Expressing CX3CR1+

Absolute change in the percent of inflammatory monocytes (CD14+CD16+) that express CX3CR1+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in Inflammatory Monocytes (CD14+CD16+) Expressing CX3CR1+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-4.38 (-8.56 to -0.20)-5.61 (-12.6 to 1.40)
Change from Entry to Week 120.58 (-5.47 to 6.63)-3.18 (-7.12 to 0.76)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.74 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.23 · 90% CI -5.08 to 7.54Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.42 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 3.76 · 90% CI -3.94 to 11.5Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in Patrolling Monocytes (CD14dimCD16+)

Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in Patrolling Monocytes (CD14dimCD16+)
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 50.20 (-1.56 to 1.96)0.83 (-0.98 to 2.65)
Change from Entry to Week 12-0.70 (-2.28 to 0.89)0.87 (-1.69 to 3.42)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.66 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -0.63 · 90% CI -2.99 to 1.73Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.27 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -1.56 · 90% CI -3.93 to 0.80Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in Patrolling Monocytes (CD14dimCD16+) Expressing CD163+

Absolute change in the percent of patrolling monocytes (CD14dimCD16+) that express CD163+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in Patrolling Monocytes (CD14dimCD16+) Expressing CD163+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-4.05 (-7.55 to -0.54)3.05 (-0.27 to 6.37)
Change from Entry to Week 12-1.09 (-5.90 to 3.73)0.41 (-5.06 to 5.88)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.013 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -7.10 · 90% CI -11.7 to -2.46Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.70 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -1.49 · 90% CI -8.06 to 5.07Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in Patrolling Monocytes (CD14dimCD16+) Expressing CCR2+

Absolute change in the percent of patrolling monocytes (CD14dimCD16+) that express CCR2+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in Patrolling Monocytes (CD14dimCD16+) Expressing CCR2+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 50.02 (-0.03 to 0.07)0.01 (-0.03 to 0.06)
Change from Entry to Week 120.04 (-0.01 to 0.10)0.04 (-0.03 to 0.10)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.79 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.01 · 90% CI -0.05 to 0.07Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.91 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.01 · 90% CI -0.07 to 0.08Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryChange in Patrolling Monocytes (CD14dimCD16+) Expressing CX3CR1+

Absolute change in the percent of patrolling monocytes (CD14dimCD16+) that express CX3CR1+. Absolute change was calculated as the value at week 5 minus the value at entry, and the value at week 12 minus the value at entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Percent of Expression in Parent Cell
Change in Patrolling Monocytes (CD14dimCD16+) Expressing CX3CR1+
Percent of Expression in Parent CellArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Change from Entry to Week 5-5.48 (-9.38 to -1.59)-2.64 (-9.44 to 4.17)
Change from Entry to Week 12-2.39 (-7.64 to 2.87)-2.42 (-4.73 to -0.10)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.43 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): -2.85 · 90% CI -8.82 to 3.12Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.99 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.03 · 90% CI -6.53 to 6.60Mean difference is Ruxolitinib mean minus No Study Treatment mean.
SecondaryFold Change in Cellular HIV-1 DNA

All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Fold Change
Fold Change in Cellular HIV-1 DNA
Fold ChangeArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Fold Change from Entry to Week 51.16 (0.96 to 1.41)0.62 (0.36 to 1.06)
Fold Change from Entry to Week 121.18 (0.98 to 1.42)0.90 (0.52 to 1.55)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.007 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Median difference (net): 1.88 · 90% CI 1.29 to 2.73Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.23 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.31 · 90% CI 0.90 to 1.90Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
SecondaryFold Change in Cellular HIV-1 Total RNA

All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Fold Change
Fold Change in Cellular HIV-1 Total RNA
Fold ChangeArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Fold Change from Entry to Week 51.06 (0.82 to 1.38)0.87 (0.66 to 1.15)
Fold Change from Entry to Week 120.97 (0.74 to 1.29)0.95 (0.60 to 1.50)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.32 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.22 · 90% CI 0.87 to 1.72Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.91 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 1.03 · 90% CI 0.68 to 1.56Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With Detectable CMV Shedding

Level of CMV shedding was summarized by study week and arm as the percentage of those above and below the assay limit of detection. Detectable CMV shedding was defined as CMV level \> 0 copies/ml of elution. The percentage of participants with detectable CMV at any on-treatment time point (ever shedding at weeks 1, 2, 4, or 5) and any post-treatment time point (ever shedding at weeks 10 or 12) was contrasted between study arms.

Time frame:
Pre-entry, Entry, and Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Detectable CMV Shedding
percentage of participantsArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Pre-entry135
Entry1310
Week 11311
Week 2816
Week 486
Week 5516
Week 10511
Week 122016
Any Detectable CMV On-treatment1826
Any Detectable CMV Post-treatment2016
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · Fisher Exact · p = 0.40 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.)Fisher's Exact Mid P-Value
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · Fisher Exact · p = 0.87 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.)Fisher's Exact Mid P-Value
SecondaryRuxolitinib Systemic Clearance (CL/F) From 2-compartment Pharmacokinetic (PK)

Ruxolitinib plasma concentrations were fitted to a population 2-compartment distribution model, assuming first-order input, distribution and elimination from the plasma compartment, using nonlinear mixed-effects modeling software. We estimated parameter geometric means and proportional variabilities between subjects (IIV when feasible) and the variability in drug absorption between occasions (IOV week 1 and week 4/5), and related distribution volumes to body weight.

Time frame:
Week 1 and, Week 4/5; blood samples were drawn pre-dose and at 1-1.5, 2.5-4, 4-6, and 6-8 hours post-dosing
Reported as:
Geometric mean · L/hr
Ruxolitinib Systemic Clearance (CL/F) From 2-compartment Pharmacokinetic (PK)
L/hrArm A: Ruxolitinib
Ruxolitinib Systemic Clearance (CL/F) From 2-compartment Pharmacokinetic (PK)14.5 ± 34
Other pre-specifiedChange in 2 Long-terminal Repeat Sequences [LTRs]

Data not available because all values were below assay limit.

Time frame:
Entry, Week 5, and Week 12

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

Other pre-specifiedLevel of HHV Shedding (EBV, HSV, HHV-6, HHV-7, and HHV-8)

Data not available because no samples were collected to test for these measures as the team decided they were no longer clinically relevant.

Time frame:
Pre-entry, Entry, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 12

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

Other pre-specifiedFold Change in Integrated DNA

All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation. Fold change was calculated as the value at Week 5 divided by the value at Entry and the value at Week 12 divided by the value at Entry.

Time frame:
Entry, Weeks 5 and 12
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Fold Change
Fold Change in Integrated DNA
Fold ChangeArm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study Treatment
Fold Change from Entry to Week 51.10 (0.44 to 2.71)2.06 (0.61 to 6.98)
Fold Change from Entry to Week 121.11 (0.31 to 4.00)1.20 (0.43 to 3.36)
Statistical analysis
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.40 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.53 · 90% CI 0.15 to 1.88Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.
  • Arm A: Ruxolitinib vs Arm B: No Study Treatment · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.93 (Not adjusted for multiple comparisons. Two-sided 10% alpha.) · Mean difference (net): 0.92 · 90% CI 0.20 to 4.34Mean difference is Ruxolitinib geometric mean minus No Study Treatment geometric mean. All values were log10 transformed prior to calculating change and conducting analyses and back transformed for presentation.

Adverse events

Collected over Week 0 to Week 12. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Ruxolitinib0/40 (0%)2/40 (5%)31/40 (77.5%)
No Study Treatment0/20 (0%)0/20 (0%)15/20 (75%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventRuxolitinibNo Study Treatment
Vitreous detachmentEye disorders1/400/20
MalnutritionMetabolism and nutrition disorders1/400/20
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventRuxolitinibNo Study Treatment
Low density lipoprotein increasedInvestigations7/408/20
Blood cholesterol increasedInvestigations9/407/20
Blood triglycerides increasedInvestigations13/406/20
Aspartate aminotransferase increasedInvestigations8/402/20
Blood glucose increasedInvestigations7/403/20
Alanine aminotransferase increasedInvestigations5/402/20
Blood creatinine increasedInvestigations5/402/20
Abdominal pain lowerGastrointestinal disorders0/401/20
Lip swellingGastrointestinal disorders0/401/20
FatigueGeneral disorders2/400/20

Baseline characteristics

All enrolled participants.

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Arm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study TreatmentTotal
Median49 (45 to 54)43.5 (31 to 54)49 (36.5 to 54)
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Arm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study TreatmentTotal
Female8412
Male321648
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)Arm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study TreatmentTotal
Race/Ethnicity — White Non-Hispanic14721
Race/Ethnicity — Black Non-Hispanic191029
Race/Ethnicity — Hispanic (Regardless of Race)426
Race/Ethnicity — More than One Race112
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(Participants)Arm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study TreatmentTotal
United States402060
Weight
Weight(kg)Arm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study TreatmentTotal
Median89.2 (77.7 to 110.1)91.0 (76.1 to 104.5)89.2 (76.7 to 108.8)
BMI
BMI(kg/m^2)Arm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study TreatmentTotal
Median29.2 (25.0 to 33.5)29.5 (26.8 to 35.4)29.2 (25.6 to 34.3)
Entry CD4 Count
Entry CD4 Count(cells/mm^3)Arm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study TreatmentTotal
Median798 (628 to 973)737 (610 to 930)791 (622 to 972)
Baseline CD4 Count
Baseline CD4 Count(cells/mm^3)Arm A: RuxolitinibArm B: No Study TreatmentTotal
Median816 (639 to 958)855 (629 to 948)844 (639 to 948)

2 further baseline measures are reported on the registry.

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Study locations

14 sites
  • Alabama CRS
    Birmingham, Alabama 35294, United States
  • UCLA CARE Center CRS
    Los Angeles, California 90035, United States
  • UCSD Antiviral Research Center CRS
    San Diego, California 92103, United States
  • Ucsf Hiv/Aids Crs
    San Francisco, California 94110, United States
  • Northwestern University CRS
    Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States
  • Washington University Therapeutics (WT) CRS
    Saint Louis, Missouri 63110-1010, United States
  • Weill Cornell Chelsea CRS
    New York, New York 10010, United States
  • Weill Cornell Uptown CRS
    New York, New York 10065, United States
  • University of Rochester Adult HIV Therapeutic Strategies Network CRS
    Rochester, New York 14642, United States
  • Cincinnati Clinical Research Site
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45219, United States
  • Case Clinical Research Site
    Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States
  • Penn Therapeutics, CRS
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
  • The Miriam Hospital Clinical Research Site (TMH CRS) CRS
    Providence, Rhode Island 02906, United States
  • Vanderbilt Therapeutics (VT) CRS
    Nashville, Tennessee 37204, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Marconi VC, Moser C, Gavegnano C, Deeks SG, Lederman MM, Overton ET, Tsibris A, Hunt PW, Kantor A, Sekaly RP, Tressler R, Flexner C, Hurwitz SJ, Moisi D, Clagett B, Hardin WR, Del Rio C, Schinazi RF, Lennox JJ. Randomized Trial of Ruxolitinib in Antiretroviral-Treated Adults With Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Clin Infect Dis. 2022 Jan 7;74(1):95-104. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciab212. PubMed 33693561 ↗

Study documents

  • Study protocol · May 21, 2015
  • Statistical analysis plan · Apr 4, 2018

Documents are hosted by the registry — open the source record to download them.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Nov 4, 2021, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02475655
Lead sponsor
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jun 19, 2015
Start date
May 16, 2016
Primary completion
Feb 18, 2018
Completion
Apr 4, 2018
Results posted
Apr 18, 2019
Last update
Nov 4, 2021

Study contacts

Vincent Marconi, MD
study chair · Emory University
Jeffrey Lennox, MD
study chair · Emory University

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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