HIV drug rilpivirine keeps helping kids in Long-Term study
NCT ID NCT02494986
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study gives children with HIV-1 who previously benefited from rilpivirine continued access to the drug along with other antiretrovirals. About 48 kids are taking part to monitor long-term safety and side effects. The goal is to keep their virus under control while checking for any problems over time.
What this could mean
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Active substance
rilpivirine (an antiretroviral drug)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could confirm that rilpivirine is safe and effective for long-term use in children with HIV, helping them manage the virus.
What could go wrong
This is a small, open-label roll-over study (Phase 2) with no comparison group, so results may not apply broadly. Side effects like rash or serious adverse events are possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Porto, Portugal
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Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Dundee, South Africa
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Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain
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Bangkok, Thailand
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Nonthaburi, Thailand
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Entebbe, Uganda
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Kampala, Uganda
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