An Early Phase 1 interventional study of 123I radiolabeled 3BNC117 in Human Immunodeficiency Virus, sponsored by University of Lausanne Hospitals. Completed at 1 site in Switzerland. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 55 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2020-01-29.
Sponsored by University of Lausanne Hospitals · Early Phase 1, Interventional, and Basic science
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The conventional way to control HIV infection is the usage of a drug cocktail capable of suppressing the viral replication cycle, commonly known as antiretroviral therapy (ART). Despite effective ART it is not possible to eradicate HIV. The virus hides in particular cells to form the latent HIV-reservoir.[1-9] Studies that emphasise on revealing hidden reservoirs would aid in designing novel therapeutic strategies for controlling HIV infection. Molecular imaging by SPECT/CT has the potential to reveal hidden reservoirs of HIV virus that are not eliminated by currently used drugs capable of suppressing and thereby controlling the viral replication cycle in HIV infected patients. New approaches, necessary to prevent and treat HIV-1 infection, are gradually emerging. A new generation of highly potent broadly neutralizing antibodies (bN/Abs) may represent a promising approach to combating HIV-1 infection.[10] The broadly neutralizing antibody 3BNC117 antibody that can mimic human CD4 binding targeted against the HIV gp120 envelope protein has been tested in various clinical trials.[11-14] It has found to be safe and effective in reducing viraemia and to improve host humoral responses in HIV-1 infected individuals, and to have effect on viral rebound in patients who are kept off antiretroviral treatment briefly for experimental purpose.
Imaging of simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) infection by PET/CT has been successfully performed in nonhuman primates with a 64Cu-labeled SIV gp120-specific antibody called 7D3.[15] This study aims to use a similar approach in human with the 3BNC117 antibody. The 3BNC117 antibody has been successfully radiolabeled with iodine 123. The half-life of this radioisotope is appropriate for antibody imaging in nuclear medicine. Radiolabeled 123I 3BNC117 was shown to keep a good immunoreactivity for gp120. By using state of the art SPECT scanner a semi-quantitative image will be obtained. In addition, the absence of any chelator and the well known use of iodine-123 in clinic make it suitable for human intervention.
No HIV imaging in human has been achieved yet, which is however fundamental to understand some key steps in the pathogenesis of HIV-induced immunodeficiency. This research opens promising opportunities for drug and vaccine development. Indeed, identification of virus reservoirs in treated patients would facilitate the development of strategies for eradicating these reservoirs or for extending latency period.
The conventional way to control HIV infection is by use of a cocktail of drugs capable of suppressing the viral replication cycle, commonly known as antiretroviral therapy (ART). Despite effective ART it is not possible to eradicate HIV. The virus hides in particular cells to form the latent HIV-reservoir and antiviral agents have no effect on these latently infected HIV cells.[1-9] Studies by Chomont et al. identified particular CD4 T cell subsets that serve as key cellular compartment for latent HIV-1 reservoir in blood.[6] A later study has identified memory CD4 T cells with stem-cell like properties as a minor latent HIV-1 reservoir.[7] A major part of this reservoir is in the lymphoid tissue which constitute the predominant site for lymphocytes. One recent study has identified follicular T helper cells (TFH) of lymph nodes as major CD4 T cell compartments for HIV-1 replication, production and infection.[8] Further characterisation of the different CD4 T cell population has identified a specific cell population expressing PD-1(+) as the major CD4 T cell compartment in blood and lymph nodes for production of replication competent and infectious HIV-1.[9] Thus, studies that emphasise on revealing hidden reservoirs would aid in designing novel therapeutic strategies for controlling HIV infection. Molecular imaging by SPECT/CT has the potential to reveal hidden reservoirs of HIV virus that are not eliminated by use of currently used drugs capable of suppressing and thereby controlling the viral replication cycle in HIV infected patients.
As discussed above, even though ART can suppress virus replication and can limit disease progression, it fails to eradicate the virus, and suppression requires lifelong therapy, which may have side effects and poses a risk of the development of resistance. New approaches necessary to prevent and treat HIV-1 infection in order to restrict the epidemic and to strengthen nascent efforts in finding a cure are gradually emerging. A new generation of highly potent broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) may represent a promising approach to combating HIV-1 infection.[10] Many sites on the viral envelope can be recognized by bNAbs.
The broadly neutralising antibody 3BNC117 directed against the HIV gp120 envelope protein, can mimic human CD4 binding and can neutralize 195 out of 237 HIV-1 strains.[11] The first human phase I dose escalation study using 3BNC117, has shown to be safe and effective in transiently reducing viraemia in chronic HIV-1 infected individuals.[12] A subsequent study (ClinicalTrial.gov identifier:NCT02018510) demonstrated improved host humoral immune response in infected individuals treated with 3BNC117 antibody as compared to untreated individuals.[13] Furthermore, a phase IIa open labelled trial by the same group of researchers at Rockefeller University, NY has been carried out to evaluate the capacity of this antibody to suppress viral rebound in infected individuals during a brief treatment interruption of anti-retroviral therapy.[14] Another such trial is currently ongoing (ClinicalTrial.gov identifier: NCT02446847).
Imaging of simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) infection by PET/CT has been successfully performed in nonhuman primates with a 64Cu-labeled SIV gp120-specific antibody called 7D3.[15] This study aims to use a similar approach in human with the 3BNC117 antibody. The 3BNC117 antibody has been successfully radiolabeled with iodine-123. The half-life of this radioisotope is appropriate for antibody imaging in nuclear medicine. Radiolabeled 123I-3BNC117 was shown to keep a good immunoreactivity in vitro for gp120. By using state of the art SPECT scanner a semi-quantitative image will be obtained. In addition, the well known use of iodine-123 in clinic and the absence of chelator makes it suitable for human intervention.
No HIV imaging in human has yet been achieved, which is however fundamental to understand some key steps in the pathogenesis of the HIV-induced immunodeficiency. This research opens promising opportunities for monitoring the size of the HIV reservoir and for drug and vaccine development. Indeed, identification of virus reservoirs in treated patients would facilitate the development of strategies for eradicating these reservoirs or for extending latency period.
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The human immunodeficiency virus, which weakens the immune system.
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The number of CD4 cells, a type of white blood cell, in a given amount of blood. It is used to follow how well the immune system is doing in HIV.
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The number of neutrophils, white blood cells that help fight infection, in a given amount of blood. Too few raises the risk of infection.
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The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. A low level is anaemia, which can cause tiredness and breathlessness. Measured in g/dL or g/L (9 g/dL is 90 g/L).
Blood cells that help blood clot. Too few raises the risk of bleeding and bruising. A usual adult range is about 150–400 × 10⁹/L (150,000–400,000 per µL); each lab has its own reference range.
Two enzymes measured in a routine blood test of the liver. Higher levels can mean the liver is under strain or damaged. SGPT and SGOT are older names for ALT and AST.
Criteria usually give a limit as a multiple of the upper limit of normal (ULN), often higher when cancer has spread to the liver.
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A yellow substance made when red blood cells are broken down, which the liver clears. A high level can mean a problem with the liver or the bile ducts.
Criteria often allow more for people with Gilbert’s syndrome, a harmless inherited condition that raises bilirubin.
HIV
The human immunodeficiency virus, which weakens the immune system.
Many studies now accept people whose HIV is controlled on treatment, judged by the viral load and the CD4 count. Check the limits this study sets.
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CD4 count
The number of CD4 cells, a type of white blood cell, in a given amount of blood. It is used to follow how well the immune system is doing in HIV.
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Informed consent
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Corticosteroids (steroids)
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Immunosuppression
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Autoimmune disease
A condition in which the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, type 1 diabetes or inflammatory bowel disease.
Immunotherapy studies often leave out active autoimmune disease, and some name exceptions, such as thyroid disease on replacement hormone. Check the exceptions this study lists.
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Absolute neutrophil count (ANC)
The number of neutrophils, white blood cells that help fight infection, in a given amount of blood. Too few raises the risk of infection.
It is a count, not a percentage of the white cells. Limits are written in units that mean the same: ≥ 1.5 × 10⁹/L is ≥ 1,500 per mm³ (µL). Each lab has its own reference range.
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Hemoglobin (Hb)
The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. A low level is anaemia, which can cause tiredness and breathlessness. Measured in g/dL or g/L (9 g/dL is 90 g/L).
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Platelets
Blood cells that help blood clot. Too few raises the risk of bleeding and bruising. A usual adult range is about 150–400 × 10⁹/L (150,000–400,000 per µL); each lab has its own reference range.
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ALT and AST (liver enzymes)
Two enzymes measured in a routine blood test of the liver. Higher levels can mean the liver is under strain or damaged. SGPT and SGOT are older names for ALT and AST.
Criteria usually give a limit as a multiple of the upper limit of normal (ULN), often higher when cancer has spread to the liver.
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ULN (upper limit of normal)
The top of the normal range for a blood test, as set by the laboratory that runs it. Each lab prints its own range next to your result.
“≤ 2.5 × ULN” means the result can be up to two and a half times that top value.
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Bilirubin
A yellow substance made when red blood cells are broken down, which the liver clears. A high level can mean a problem with the liver or the bile ducts.
Criteria often allow more for people with Gilbert’s syndrome, a harmless inherited condition that raises bilirubin.
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123I radiolabeled 3BNC117
Combination Product: 123I radiolabeled 3BNC117
123I radiolabeled 3BNC117
Absorbed dose per Organ mGy/MBq
Absorbed dose in the organs at risk is calculated from planar images after organ contouring using OLINDA / EXM software; additionally blood samples (2 mL) is taken before each gamma camera scan to estimate the dose to bone marrow. The blood samples are needed to derive the radiation dose exposure to the bone marrow through the measure of the count rate in the blood sample using a calibrated gamma counter. MIRD (medical internal radiation dosimetry) based methods will provide the contribution to the bone marrow radiation exposure from activity present into the blood.\[19\] No other additional analysis will be performed on these blood samples.
Time frame: 3 month
total number of lesions
Accumulation of 123I-3BNC117 in target organs and HIV reservoirs is delineated in the patients before and after ART treatment.
Time frame: 3 month
Plan to share: Undecided — Data will not be shared with third parties having lower protection standards then Switzerland.
Ran from Feb 2018 to primary completion in Jan 2020, 23 months.
Of 63 non-industry phase 1 interventional studies under Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, half reached primary completion within 23 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 15 and three quarters within 39. This study's 23 months is close to that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 139 studies reached it within 14 months; a quarter within 4 and three quarters within 28.
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