Can two antibodies free HIV patients from daily pills? early trial launches

NCT ID NCT06987318

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage study tests whether two lab-made antibodies can help people with HIV control the virus after stopping their regular antiretroviral therapy. The 40 participants all started HIV treatment very early after infection. Researchers will monitor safety and see if the antibodies keep virus levels low during a temporary break from daily medication.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Two human antibodies (VRC07-523LS and PGT121.414.LS) given by IV infusion

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a way for some people with HIV to control the virus without daily medication, potentially reducing lifelong drug dependence.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The antibodies may not suppress the virus for long, and there are risks of side effects or the virus becoming resistant.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alabama CRS

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35222, United States

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  • Barranco CRS

    Lima, 15063, Peru

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  • Chapel Hill CRS

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599-7215, United States

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  • Houston Advancing Research Team CRS

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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  • Instituto de Pesquisa Clinica Evandro Chagas (IPEC) CRS

    Rio de Janeiro, 21040-900, Brazil

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  • Instituto de Pesquisas em AIDS do Rio Grande do Sul - IPARGS CRS

    Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 91350-180, Brazil

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital CRS (MGH CRS)

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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  • Northwestern University CRS

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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  • Ohio State University CRS

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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  • Penn Therapeutics CRS

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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  • The Ponce de Leon Center CRS

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30308-2012, United States

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  • UCSD Antiviral Research Center CRS

    San Diego, California, 92103, United States

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  • University of Colorado Hospital CRS

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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