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Dolutegravir placebo twice daily

ViiV Healthcare · Phase 3 active Small molecule

This is a placebo control arm in a clinical trial; it contains no active drug and serves as a comparator to assess the efficacy of dolutegravir.

This is a placebo control arm in a clinical trial; it contains no active drug and serves as a comparator to assess the efficacy of dolutegravir. Used for HIV-1 infection (Phase 3 trial comparator arm).

At a glance

Generic nameDolutegravir placebo twice daily
Also known asGSK1349572 Placebo
SponsorViiV Healthcare
Drug classPlacebo (integrase strand transfer inhibitor comparator)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease / Virology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Dolutegravir (the active comparator) is an integrase strand transfer inhibitor that blocks HIV integrase, preventing viral DNA from integrating into the host genome. The placebo arm in this Phase 3 trial allows researchers to measure the true clinical benefit of dolutegravir treatment versus no active intervention.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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