Absolute Values in Plasma HIV-1 RNA Over Time
Plasma samples were collected for quantitative HIV-1 RNA analysis at Baseline (Day 1), Day 8, Day 28, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 24, Week 32, Week 40, Week 48, Week 60, Week 72, and Week 84. NA indicates data was not available.
Mean Change From Baseline in Plasma HIV-1 RNA Over Time
Plasma samples were collected for quantitative HIV-1 RNA analysis at Baseline (Day 1), Day 8, Day 28, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 24, Week 32, Week 40, Week 48, Week 60, Week 72, and Week 84. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the value at Baseline. NA indicates data was not available.
Number of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA <50 c/mL Over Time
Plasma samples were collected for quantitative HIV-1 RNA analysis at Baseline (Day 1); Day 8; Day 28; Weeks 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 40, and 48. Number of participants with plasma HIV-1 RNA level <50 c/mL was obtained using Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) snapshot algorithm, where all participants without HIV-1 RNA data at the visit of interest (due to missing data or discontinuation of investigational product prior to the visit window) were treated as non-responders. Also, participants who switched their concomitant antiretroviral therapy (ART) prior to the visit of interest as follows were also treated as non-responders: background ART substitutions not permitted per protocol; background ART substitutions permitted per protocol; however, the decision to switch is not documented as being before or at the first On-treatment visit after switching to optimized background regimen (OBR) (i.e. Day 28) where HIV-1 RNA is assessed.
Number of Participants With Plasma HIV-1 RNA <400 c/mL Over Time
Plasma samples were collected for quantitative HIV-1 RNA analysis at Baseline (Day 1); Day 8; Day 28; Weeks 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 40 and 48. Number of participants with plasma HIV-1 RNA level <400 c/mL was obtained using FDA's snapshot algorithm, where all participants without HIV-1 RNA data at the visit of interest (due to missing data or discontinuation of investigational product prior to the visit window) were treated as non-responders. Also, participants who switch their concomitant ART prior to the visit of interest as follows were also treated as non-responders: background ART substitutions not permitted per protocol; background ART substitutions permitted per protocol; however the decision to switch is not documented as being before or at the first On-treatment visit after switching to OBR (i.e. Day 28) where HIV-1 RNA is assessed.
Absolute Values in Cluster of Differentiation 4+ (CD4+) Cell Counts Over Time
Blood samples were collected for lymphocyte subset assessment by flow cytometry at Baseline; Day 8; Day 28; Weeks 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 60, 72, and 84.
Median Change From Baseline in CD4+ Cell Counts Over Time
Blood samples were collected for lymphocyte subset assessment by flow cytometry at Baseline; Day 8; Day 28; Weeks 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 60, 72, and 84. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the value at Baseline.
Absolute Values in Cluster of Differentiation 8+ (CD8+) Cell Counts Over Time
Blood samples were collected for lymphocyte subset assessment by flow cytometry at Baseline; Day 28; and Weeks 12, 24, and 48.
Median Change From Baseline in CD8+ Cell Counts Over Time
Blood samples were collected for lymphocyte subset assessment by flow cytometry at Baseline; Day 28; and Weeks 12, 24, and 48. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the value at Baseline.
Number of Participants With the Indicated Type of HIV-1 Disease Progression (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome [AIDS] or Death [DT])
The number of participants with HIV-1 disease progression (AIDS or death) was assessed per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 1993 revised classification system for HIV infection and expanded surveillance case definition for AIDS among adolescents and adults. The CDC classifies HIV infection as Category A (participants with asymptomatic HIV infection, acute HIV infection with accompanying illness, or persistent generalized lymphadenopathy), Category B (participants with symptomatic non-AIDS condition, i.e., conditions that are attributed to HIV infection or are indicative of a defect in cell-mediated immunity; or conditions are considered by physicians to have a clinical course or to require management that is complicated by HIV infection), and Category C (includes AIDS indicator conditions as defined by diagnostic or presumptive measures).
Number of Participants With Any Adverse Event (Serious and Non-serious) of the Indicated Grade
An adverse event (AE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant, temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. A serious adverse event (SAE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose: results in death; is life threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability/incapacity; or is a congenital anomaly/birth defect. Medical or scientific judgment should be exercised in other situations. Adverse events were graded for severity according to the Division of AIDS (DAIDS) toxicity scales as: Grade 1 (mild), Grade 2 (moderate), Grade 3 (severe), or Grade 4 (potentially life threatening).
Number of Participants With the Maximum Post-Baseline-emergent Clinical Chemistry Toxicities of the Indicated Grade
Participants with post-Baseline-emergent clinical chemistry toxicities were analyzed. Clinical chemistry toxicities were graded for severity according to the DAIDS toxicity scales as: Grade 1 (mild), Grade 2 (moderate), Grade 3 (severe), or Grade 4 (potentially life threatening).
Number of Participants With the Maximum Post-Baseline-emergent Hematology Toxicities of the Indicated Grade
Participants with post-Baseline-emergent hematology toxicities were analyzed. Hematology toxicities were graded for severity according to the DAIDS toxicity scales as: Grade 1 (mild), Grade 2 (moderate), Grade 3 (severe), or Grade 4 (potentially life threatening).
AUC(0-tau) of DTG
The area under the time concentration curve over the dosing interval (AUC[0-tau]) of DTG was assessed by a population pharmacokinetic (PK) modeling approach using pooled DTG PK data from multiple studies. Blood samples for the determination of plasma DTG concentration were collected at the following time points: pre-dose and 1-3 hours post-dose on Day 8; pre-dose and within a post-dose window (1-3 hours or 4-12 hours) on Day 28 and Week 24. For Day 8 PK, only samples collected from participants randomized to the active DTG arm were analyzed.
Cmax of DTG
The maximal concentration (Cmax) of DTG was assessed by a population PK modeling approach using pooled DTG PK data from multiple studies. Blood samples for the determination of plasma DTG concentration were collected at the following time points: pre-dose and 1-3 hours post-dose on Day 8; pre-dose and within a post-dose window (1-3 hours or 4-12 hours) on Day 28 and Week 24. For Day 8 PK, only samples collected from participants randomized to the active DTG arm were analyzed.
Plasma DTG Pre-dose Concentration (C0) at Day 8, Day 28, and Week 24; and Average DTG C0 (C0 Avg) at Week 24
Blood samples for the determination of plasma DTG pre-dose concentration were collected pre-dose on Day 8, Day 28, and Week 24. For Day 8 PK, only samples collected from participants randomized to the active DTG arm were analyzed. C0 Avg was calculated at Week 24 as the mean of the concentration at Day 8, Day 28, and Week 24.
Number of Participants With the Indicated Treatment-emergent Integrase (IN) Mutations Detected at the Time of Defined Virologic Failure (PDVF), as a Measure of Genotypic Resistance
For participants meeting one of the criteria for PDVF, plasma samples collected at the time point of virologic failure were tested to evaluate any potential genotypic and/or phenotypic evolution of resistance. PDVF was defined as (A) Virologic Non-response: a decrease in plasma HIV-1 RNA of <1 log10 copies/mL by Day 28, with subsequent confirmation, unless plasma HIV-1 RNA is <400 copies/mL; confirmed plasma HIV-1 RNA levels >=400 copies/mL on or after Week 24 or (B) Virologic Rebound: confirmed rebound in plasma HIV-1 RNA levels to >=400 copies/mL after prior confirmed suppression to <400 copies/mL; confirmed plasma HIV-1 RNA levels >1 log10 copies/mL above the nadir value, where nadir is >=400 copies/mL.Treatment-emergent IN mutations are those detected at the time of PDVF but not at Baseline.
Number of Participants With the Indicated Fold Increase in Fold Change (FC) in the 50% Inhibitory Concentration Relative to Wild-type Virus for DTG (i.e. PDVF FC/Baseline FC Ratio) at the Time of PDVF, as a Measure of Phenotypic Resistance
For participants meeting one of the criteria for PDVF, plasma samples collected at the time point of virologic failure were tested to evaluate any potential genotypic and/or phenotypic evolution of resistance. The FC in IC50 (50% inhibitory concentration) for DTG relative to wild-type virus was determined for virus isolated at Baseline and at the time of PDVF. The number of participants with the indicated change (ratio) in the two values at the time of PDVF is presented. PDVF was defined as (A) Virologic Non-response: a decrease in plasma HIV-1 RNA of <1 log10 copies/mL by Day 28, with subsequent confirmation, unless plasma HIV-1 RNA is <400 copies/mL; confirmed plasma HIV-1 RNA levels >=400 copies/mL on or after Week 24 or (B) Virologic Rebound: confirmed rebound in plasma HIV-1 RNA levels to >=400 copies/mL after prior confirmed suppression to <400 copies/mL; confirmed plasma HIV-1 RNA levels >1 log10 copies/mL above the nadir value, where nadir is >=400 copies/mL.
Number of Participants Who Discontinued Study Treatment Due to AEs
The number of participants who permanently discontinued study treatment due to AEs is presented.
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Electrocardiogram (ECG) Findings
Twelve lead ECG was performed using an automated ECG machine. The number of participants with abnormal-clinically significant ECG findings at any time on-treatment is reported.
Change From Baseline in Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)
Vital signs including SBP and DBP were measured at Baseline, Week 24 and Week 48. Baseline was defined as the last pre-treatment value. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the value at Baseline.
Change From Baseline in Heart Rate
Vital signs including heart rate was measured at Baseline, Week 24 and Week 48. Baseline was defined as the last pre-treatment value. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the value at Baseline.
Change From Baseline in Albumin Level
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameters such as albumin. Baseline was defined as the last pre-treatment value. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the value at Baseline.
Change From Baseline in Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) and Creatine Kinase
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameters such as ALP, ALT, AST and creatine kinase. Baseline was defined as the last pre-treatment value. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the value at Baseline. NA indicates data was not available.
Change From Baseline in Total Bilirubin (T. Bil) and Creatinine Levels
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameters such as T. Bil and creatinine. Baseline was defined as the last pre-treatment value. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the value at Baseline. NA indicates data was not available.
Change From Baseline in Cholesterol, Chloride, Carbon Dioxide (CO2)/Bicarbonate (HCO3), Glucose, High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Potassium, Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol, Sodium, Phosphorus, Triglycerides and Urea/Blood Urea Nitrogen
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameters such as cholesterol, chloride, CO2/HCO3, glucose, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, potassium, LDL cholesterol, sodium, phosphorus inorganic, triglycerides and urea/blood urea nitrogen (BUN). Baseline was defined as the last pre-treatment value. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the value at Baseline. NA indicates data was not available.
Change From Baseline in Creatinine Clearance
Creatinine clearance was calculated using Cockcroft-Gault formula. Baseline was defined as the last pre-treatment value. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the value at Baseline.
Change From Baseline in Lipase Levels
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of clinical chemistry parameters such as lipase level. Baseline was defined as the last pre-treatment value. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the value at Baseline. NA indicates data was not available.
Change From Baseline in Basophils, Eosinophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Total Neutrophils, Platelet and White Blood Cell (WBC) Count
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameters such as basophils, eosinophils. Baseline was defined as the last pre-treatment value. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the value at Baseline. NA indicates data was not available.
Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin Level
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameters such as hemoglobin. Baseline was defined as the last pre-treatment value. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the value at Baseline. NA indicates data was not available.
Change From Baseline in Hematocrit Level
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameters such as hematocrit level. Baseline was defined as the last pre-treatment value. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the value at Baseline. NA indicates data was not available.
Change From Baseline in Mean Corpuscle Volume
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameters such as mean corpuscle volume. Baseline was defined as the last pre-treatment value. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the value at Baseline. NA indicates data was not available.
Change From Baseline in Red Blood Cell Count
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of hematology parameters such as RBC. Baseline was defined as the last pre-treatment value. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post-Baseline value minus the value at Baseline. NA indicates data was not available.