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

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

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.

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Study site

    Porto, Portugal

  • Study site

    Bloemfontein, South Africa

  • Study site

    Dundee, South Africa

  • Study site

    Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain

  • Study site

    Bangkok, Thailand

  • Study site

    Nonthaburi, Thailand

  • Study site

    Entebbe, Uganda

  • Study site

    Kampala, Uganda

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