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Three-Year Clinical Outcomes of Resistance Genotyping and Expert Advice: Extended follow-up of the Argenta Trial

2006; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 11; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/135965350601100312

2040-2058

Andrea De Luca, Simona Di Giambenedetto, Antonella Cingolani, Alessandra Bacarelli, Adriana Ammassari, Roberto Cauda,

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

To investigate the influence of genotypic resistance-guided HIV-treatment decisions on long-term clinical and virological outcomes in patients failing antiretroviral therapy by a prospective 30-month observation following a 6-month randomized study (Argenta trial).Patients (n=174) with virological failure on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) were initially randomized (1:1) to receive empirical therapy or guidance by genotypic resistance results. After month 6, all patients with HIV RNA >1,000 copies/ml received genotypic resistance tests and expert advice. Predictors of virological and clinical outcomes were analysed by logistic regression and Cox's regression models.There was a gradual increase in the proportion of patients with HIV RNA <400 copies/ml with 29.3% at 36 months (intent-to-treat) without differences between initial randomization arms. Independent predictors of 36-month virological response were the use of a salvage therapy with less daily doses and a more pronounced 3-month viral load drop. At 36 months, 84% survived without new AIDS events/death. Independent predictors of new AIDS events/death were previous AIDS events, higher baseline viral load, less pronounced 3-month viral load drop and, in a separate model, baseline protease substitutions K20M/R and 184V.The virological benefit of genotype-guided treatment decisions was continuously appreciable over time. Short-term virological response and viral cross-resistance were independent predictors of long-term outcomes.