CTN 293: REPRIEVE trial

Randomized Trial to Prevent Vascular Events in HIV

About the Study

REPRIEVE is the first large-scale randomized clinical research trial to test a strategy for heart disease prevention among people living with HIV. Specifically, REPRIEVE will test whether a daily dose of a statin (pitavastatin) reduces the risk of heart disease among people living with HIV.

The REPRIEVE trial will include 7,500 participants and will be conducted at approximately 100 clinical research sites, in the United States and abroad over a span of six years. In Canada, the REPRIEVE trial is aiming to recruit 550 participants from at least 7 sites.

Background

AIDS-related complications and deaths are declining, while heart disease among people living with HIV is emerging as a major public health concern. This is happening despite effective treatment for HIV. People living with HIV are 50 to 100% more likely to develop cardiovascular disease ” this includes heart attack and stroke ” compared with people who do not have HIV. Increased chronic inflammation related to HIV may be contributing to the increased risk of heart disease.

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Study Approach

In people without HIV, statin medications reduce cholesterol and prevent heart disease. In smaller studies among people with HIV, statins have also been shown to decrease inflammation; we need to confirm these findings among people living with HIV.

Participants in REPRIEVE will be randomized to receive pitavastatin or a placebo pill. Pitavastatin is a statin that is approved by the US based Federal Drug Authority (FDA) and approved for use as an investigational drug in Canada. Based on current information, pitavastatin is considered safe for use with all prescribed antiretroviral therapy regimens.

More information:www.reprievetrial.org

Eligibility Requirements

Required

  • Living with HIV between the ages of 40 and 75
  • On antiretroviral therapy (ART) for at least 6 months prior to study entry
  • No history of cardiovascular disease (including heart attack or stroke)
  • Not be currently using a statin drug
  • Low to moderate risk for developing heart disease
  • Not pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant

      Not Allowed

      • High risk of developing cardiovascular disease (ASCVD risk score >10% on ACC/AHA risk estimator)*
      • Active major cancer within 3 years
      • Cirrhosis
      • Current use of immunosuppressants or other medications that could interact with pitavastatin
      • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

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          Participating Sites

          Montréal General Hospital

          • Montréal, QC
          • Dr. Julian Falutz
          • 514-937-6011

          McMaster University Medical Centre, Special Immunology Services

          • Hamilton, ON
          • Dr. Marek Smieja
          • 905-521-2100

          Toronto General Hospital, Infectious Disease Division

          • Toronto, ON
          • Dr. Sharon Walmsley
          • 416-340-4800

          Centre hospitalier de l’Université CHU de Quebéc

          • Québec City, QC
          • Dr. Sylvie Trottier
          • 418-525-4444

          Vancouver ID Research & Care Centre Society

          • Vancouver, BC
          • Dr. Brian Conway
          • 604-642-6429

          Maple Leaf Clinic

          • Toronto, ON
          • Dr. Graham Smith
          • 416-465-7936

          Clinique Medicale du L’actuel

          • Montréal, QC
          • Dr. Jason Szabo
          • 514-524-3250
          • Site Investigator
          • 12345 Street Name,
            City Name, BC V3M 9J3
          • Contact Person
          • contact@email.com
          • 1 (604) 555-9999
          • Site Investigator
          • 12345 Street Name,
            City Name, BC V3M 9J3
          • Contact Person
          • contact@email.com
          • 1 (604) 555-9999
          • Site Investigator
          • 12345 Street Name,
            City Name, BC V3M 9J3
          • Contact Person
          • contact@email.com
          • 1 (604) 555-9999
          • Site Investigator
          • 12345 Street Name,
            City Name, BC V3M 9J3
          • Contact Person
          • contact@email.com
          • 1 (604) 555-9999
          • Site Investigator
          • 12345 Street Name,
            City Name, BC V3M 9J3
          • Contact Person
          • contact@email.com
          • 1 (604) 555-9999
          • Site Investigator
          • 12345 Street Name,
            City Name, BC V3M 9J3
          • Contact Person
          • contact@email.com
          • 1 (604) 555-9999
          • Site Investigator
          • 12345 Street Name,
            City Name, BC V3M 9J3
          • Contact Person
          • contact@email.com
          • 1 (604) 555-9999
          • Site Investigator
          • 12345 Street Name,
            City Name, BC V3M 9J3
          • Contact Person
          • contact@email.com
          • 1 (604) 555-9999
          • Site Investigator
          • 12345 Street Name,
            City Name, BC V3M 9J3
          • Contact Person
          • contact@email.com
          • 1 (604) 555-9999
          • Site Investigator
          • 12345 Street Name,
            City Name, BC V3M 9J3
          • Contact Person
          • contact@email.com
          • 1 (604) 555-9999
          • Site Investigator
          • 12345 Street Name,
            City Name, BC V3M 9J3
          • Contact Person
          • contact@email.com
          • 1 (604) 555-9999
          • Site Investigator
          • 12345 Street Name,
            City Name, BC V3M 9J3
          • Contact Person
          • contact@email.com
          • 1 (604) 555-9999

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