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New HIV pill STP0404 shows promise in small trial
NCT ID NCT05869643
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 2a trial tested a new experimental drug called STP0404 (Pirmitegravir) in 25 adults with HIV-1 who had never taken HIV medications before. Participants received either a low, medium, or high dose of STP0404 or a placebo once daily for 10 days. The study measured how well the drug lowered the amount of virus in the blood and checked for any side effects. The goal is to see if STP0404 can be a safe and effective new option for controlling HIV.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- STP0404 (Pirmitegravir)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new daily pill to control HIV-1, offering another treatment option for people living with HIV.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial (25 people) testing short-term effects over 10 days. It may not show strong enough antiviral activity or could have side effects. Larger studies are needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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25 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2023
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Have a confirmed HIV-1 infection in the documented medical record or at screening. * Have never received any ARTs (i.e., treatment-naïve) before screening or only received one ARV regimen (2 or 3 drugs) at least 12 weeks before screening and/or received any monotherapy ≤10 days in a clinical trial setting at least 12 weeks before screening. Participants with a documented history of PrEP and/or PEP therapy but discontinued at least 8 weeks prior to screening are also eligible for inclusion. * Have a CD4+ cell count ≥200 cells/mm3 at screening. Exclusion Criteria: * Have a hepatitis B surface antigen or positive hepatitis C virus antibody at screening. An HCV confirmation (HCV RNA test) will be performed at a central laboratory if the HCV antibodies screening result is positive. If the HCV RNA test result is negative, the participant will be eligible. * Have a positive drug screen for amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, benzodiazepines, heroin, or phencyclidine. However, if in the opinion of the investigator, positive drug screen results may be due to prescription medication for therapeutic purposes (e.g., prescription Adderall for ADHD), eligibility decision shall rely on the investigator's medical judgment and should be documented. * Have a history of regular alcohol consumption, defined as an average weekly intake of \>14 drinks (males) or \>7 drinks (females), within 6 months of screening and/or has positive alcohol screen at screening and baseline. * Have received the following treatments as PrEP or PEP (≥1 dose) prior to screening: monoclonal antibodies, HIV-1 maturation inhibitors, and long-acting INSTIs (such as cabotegravir). * Pregnant or lactating females. * Have a history of clinically relevant pancreatitis or hepatitis within the previous 6 months. * Participant received any allosteric HIV-1 integrase inhibitor (ALLINI, ≥1 dose) and/or received any long-acting ARVs (marketed or investigational, ≥1 dose) prior to screening. * Have previously failed an INSTIs-containing regimen.
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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
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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - PPDS
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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Be Well Medical Center
Berkley, Michigan, 48072, United States
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Kaiser Permenente Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States
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Midway Immunology and Research Center
Ft. Pierce, Florida, 34982, United States
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North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, New York, 11030-3816, United States
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North Texas Infectious Diseases Consultants, P.A.
Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States
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Orlando Immunology Center
Orlando, Florida, 32803, United States
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Ruane Clinical Research, Inc.
Los Angeles, California, 90036, United States
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Saint Michael's Medical Center
Newark, New Jersey, 07102, United States
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Schiff Center for Liver Diseases/University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136-2107, United States
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South Jersey Infectious Disease
Somers Point, New Jersey, 08244, United States
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St Hope Foundation, Inc
Bellaire, Texas, 77401, United States
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USF Health South Tampa Center for Advanced Healthcare
Tampa, Florida, 33602-3511, United States
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