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VH-280 (VH-4004280)


Developer(s)

ViiV Healthcare

Originator
https://viivhealthcare.com/

United Kingdom


Drug structure

not disclosed yet

not disclosed yet


Drug information

Associated long-acting platforms

Oral solid form

Administration route

Oral, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, To be determined

Therapeutic area(s)

HIV

Use case(s)

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Treatment
Prevention

Use of drug

Ease of administration

Self-administered

Frequency of administration

Other/Variable/Unknown : to be determined

User acceptance

Not provided

Dosage

Available dose and strength

to be determined

Maximum dose

to be determined

Recommended dosing regimen

to be determined

Additional comments

Not provided

Dosage link(s)

Not provided


Drug information

Drug's link(s)

Not provided

Generic name

Not provided

Brand name

investigational - investigation was discontinued by ViiV

Compound type

Small molecule

Drug class/category

Capsid inhibitor

Summary

VH4004280 (also known as VH-280 or GSK4004280) is an investigational oral HIV-1 capsid inhibitor. This novel antiretroviral targets the HIV-1 capsid protein, a crucial component involved in multiple stages of the viral lifecycle. VH-280 functions by binding to a pocket formed between adjacent capsid proteins within the mature capsid hexamer. This interaction disrupts essential viral processes. Preclinical studies have demonstrated that VH-280 exhibits potent antiviral activity, with half-maximal effective concentrations (EC50 values) in the picomolar range against a broad spectrum of HIV-1 laboratory strains and clinical isolates. Its mechanism is understood to be multi-stage, impacting both early and late phases of the HIV-1 life cycle.

Approval status

investigational

Regulatory authorities

investigational

Delivery device(s)

Not provided


Scale-up and manufacturing prospects

Scale-up prospects

Detailed manufacturing information is not currently available for this compound.

Tentative equipment list for manufacturing

Detailed manufacturing information is not currently available for this compound.

Manufacturing

Detailed manufacturing information is not currently available for this compound.

Specific analytical instrument required for characterization of formulation

Detailed manufacturing information is not currently available for this compound.


Clinical trials

CINNAMON

Identifier

NCT06039579

Link

https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06039579

Phase

Phase II

Status

Completed

Sponsor

ViiV Healthcare

More details

The primary purpose of the study is to evaluate the antiviral activity of orally administered VH4004280 and VH4011499 monotherapy over 10 days in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infected Treatment-Naïve (TN) participants.

Purpose

Proof of Concept Treatment Study of Orally Administered VH4004280 or VH4011499 in HIV-1 Infected Adults

Interventions

Intervention 1

VH4004280

Intervention 2

VH4011499

Intervention 3

VH4004280 Matching Placebo

Intervention 4

VH4011499 Matching Placebo

Countries

United States of America
Argentina
Canada
France
Germany
Italy
Mexico
Spain
United Kingdom

Sites / Institutions

Not provided

Trials dates

Anticipated Start Date
Not provided

Actual Start Date
2023-10-25

Anticipated Date of Last Follow-up
2024-09-17

Estimated Primary Completion Date
Not provided

Estimated Completion Date
Not provided

Actual Primary Completion Date
2024-06-24

Actual Completion Date
2024-06-24

Studied populations

Age Cohort

Genders

Accepts pregnant individuals
Unspecified

Accepts lactating individuals
Unspecified

Accepts healthy individuals
No

Comments about the studied populations

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants who are overtly healthy (other than HIV-1 infection). * Screening cluster of differentiation-4 (CD4+) T-cell count greater than or equal to (≥)200 cells/microliter (µL). * Documented HIV-1 infection and Screening plasma HIV-1 RNA ≥3000 copies/milliliter (mL). * Treatment-naïve: Defined as no antiretroviral therapy received after the diagnosis of HIV-1 infection. Prior use of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PreP) is permitted. Prior use of parenteral PreP is exclusionary. * Has body mass index (BMI) within the range of 18.5-31.0 kilograms per meter square (kg/m\^2). * Participants male at birth must use male condoms and participants female at birth who are of childbearing potential must be using acceptable forms of birth control. * Participants capable of

Health status

Not provided

Study type

Interventional (clinical trial)

Enrollment

44

Allocation

Randomized

Intervention model

Parallel Assignment

Intervention model description

Not provided

Masking

Double-blind masking

Masking description

Not provided

Frequency of administration

Not provided

Studied LA-formulation(s)

Tablet

Studied route(s) of administration

Oral

Use case

Treatment

Key resources

Not provided

220095

Identifier

NCT06168318

Link

https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06168318

Phase

Phase I

Status

Completed

Sponsor

ViiV Healthcare

More details

This is a 3 part study of an investigational capsid inhibitor, VH4004280, in healthy adult participants. The purpose is to evaluate the effect of tablet formulation as well as food on bioavailability. Part 1 of the study will compare the relative bioavailability of VH4004280 Formulation A tablets to up to 4 alternative tablet formulations under fed (high fat) conditions. Part 2 of the study will assess the effect of fasted conditions on the bioavailability of VH4004280 Formulation A and alternative, optional formulations, relative to their respective bioavailability under fed conditions in Part 1. The optional Part 3 of the study will assess relative bioavailability of VH4004280 Formulation A to up to 3 alternative formulations, selected from Regimens B, C or D, under fed (lower fat) condi

Purpose

A Study to Investigate the Relative Bioavailability and Food Effect of an Oral Capsid Inhibitor Tablet Formulation Compared With Other Oral Tablet Formulations in Male and Female Healthy Participants

Interventions

Intervention 1

VH4004280 Formulation A

Intervention 2

VH4004280 Formulation B

Intervention 3

VH4004280 Formulation C

Intervention 4

VH4004280 Formulation D

Intervention 5

VH4004280 Formulation E

Countries

United Kingdom

Sites / Institutions

Not provided

Trials dates

Anticipated Start Date
Not provided

Actual Start Date
2023-12-18

Anticipated Date of Last Follow-up
2024-07-31

Estimated Primary Completion Date
Not provided

Estimated Completion Date
Not provided

Actual Primary Completion Date
2024-06-03

Actual Completion Date
2024-06-03

Studied populations

Age Cohort

Genders

Accepts pregnant individuals
Unspecified

Accepts lactating individuals
Unspecified

Accepts healthy individuals
Yes

Comments about the studied populations

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants must be 18 to 55years of age. 2. Participants who are overtly healthy. 3. Negative (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2) SARs-CoV-2 test prior to dosing. 4. Has body mass index (BMI) within the range 19-32 (kg/m2). 5. Participants male at birth must use male condoms, and participants female at birth who are of childbearing potential must be using acceptable forms of birth control. 6. Capable of giving signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History or presence of disorders capable of significantly altering the absorption, metabolism, or elimination of drugs. 2. Abnormal blood pressure. 3. Any malignancy within the past 5 years except certain localized malignancies, or breast cancer within the past 10 years. 4. Has exclusionary psyc

Health status

Not provided

Study type

Interventional (clinical trial)

Enrollment

46

Allocation

Not provided

Intervention model

Sequential assignment

Intervention model description

Not provided

Masking

Open label

Masking description

Not provided

Frequency of administration

Not provided

Studied LA-formulation(s)

Tablet

Studied route(s) of administration

Oral

Use case

Unspecified

Key resources

Not provided

218306

Identifier

NCT06012136

Link

https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06012136

Phase

Phase I

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

ViiV Healthcare

More details

The primary purpose of the study is to investigate safety and tolerability following single and multiple ascending subcutaneous (SC) and intramuscular (IM) doses of capsid inhibitors in healthy participants. The study will also describe the pharmacokinetics following single and multiple ascending SC and IM doses of capsid inhibitors in healthy participants.

Purpose

A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of a Single Suspension Injection of Investigational Capsid Inhibitors Compared to Placebo in Healthy Adults

Interventions

Intervention 1

VH4004280

Intervention 2

Placebo

Intervention 3

VH4011499

Countries

United States of America

Sites / Institutions

Not provided

Trials dates

Anticipated Start Date
Not provided

Actual Start Date
2023-08-24

Anticipated Date of Last Follow-up
2025-04-17

Estimated Primary Completion Date
2026-09-02

Estimated Completion Date
2026-09-02

Actual Primary Completion Date
Not provided

Actual Completion Date
Not provided

Studied populations

Age Cohort

Genders

Accepts pregnant individuals
Unspecified

Accepts lactating individuals
Unspecified

Accepts healthy individuals
Yes

Comments about the studied populations

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants who are overtly healthy. * Participants who are negative on a single test for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (approved molecular polymerase chain reaction (PCR), point of care test), performed on the day of admission (Day -1). A negative result is required prior to the administration of study intervention on Day 1. * Male or female participants of non-childbearing potential. * Capable of giving signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History or presence of cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematological, neurological or psychiatric disorders capable of significantly altering the absorption, metabolism, or elimination of drugs; constituting a risk when taking the study interven

Health status

Not provided

Study type

Interventional (clinical trial)

Enrollment

208

Allocation

Randomized

Intervention model

Sequential assignment

Intervention model description

Not provided

Masking

Double-blind masking

Masking description

Not provided

Frequency of administration

Not provided

Studied LA-formulation(s)

Not provided

Studied route(s) of administration

Subcutaneous
Intramuscular
To be determined

Use case

Unspecified

Key resources

Not provided

217058

Identifier

NCT05163522

Link

https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05163522

Phase

Phase I

Status

Completed

Sponsor

ViiV Healthcare

More details

This FTIH study aims to evaluate the safety, tolerability and PK of the novel investigational Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 capsid inhibitor VH4004280 in healthy adults. The study will be conducted in 3 parts: Part 1 will investigate single ascending doses (SAD), Part 2 will investigate multiple ascending doses and drug-drug interaction (MAD/MAD DDI) Part 3 will investigate single dose relative bioavailability (RBA) of a new formulation of VH4004280.

Purpose

First-Time-in-Human (FTIH) Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics (PK) of VH4004280 in Healthy Participants

Interventions

Intervention 1

VH4004280

Intervention 2

Placebo

Intervention 3

Midazolam

Countries

United States of America

Sites / Institutions

Not provided

Trials dates

Anticipated Start Date
Not provided

Actual Start Date
2021-12-13

Anticipated Date of Last Follow-up
2023-08-29

Estimated Primary Completion Date
Not provided

Estimated Completion Date
Not provided

Actual Primary Completion Date
2023-06-21

Actual Completion Date
2023-06-21

Studied populations

Age Cohort

Genders

Accepts pregnant individuals
Unspecified

Accepts lactating individuals
Unspecified

Accepts healthy individuals
Yes

Comments about the studied populations

Inclusion criteria: * Participant must be 18 to 55 years of age inclusive. * Participants who are overtly healthy. * Male or female participants of non-childbearing potential. * Capable of giving signed informed consent. Exclusion criteria: * History or presence of cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematological, neurological or psychiatric disorders capable of significantly altering the absorption, metabolism, or elimination of drugs; constituting a risk when taking the study drug or interfering with the interpretation of data. * Abnormal blood pressure. * Symptomatic herpes zoster. * Evidence of active or latent tuberculosis (TB). * Lymphoma, leukemia, or any malignancy within the past 5 years except for basal cell or squamous epithelial carcino

Health status

Not provided

Study type

Interventional (clinical trial)

Enrollment

73

Allocation

Randomized

Intervention model

Sequential assignment

Intervention model description

Not provided

Masking

Double-blind masking

Masking description

Not provided

Frequency of administration

Not provided

Studied LA-formulation(s)

Not provided

Studied route(s) of administration

To be determined

Use case

Unspecified

Key resources

Not provided

Excipients

Proprietary excipients used

Not provided

Novel excipients or existing excipients at a concentration above Inactive Ingredients Database (IID) for the specified route of administration

Not provided

Residual solvents used

Not provided


Patent info

There are either no relevant patents or these were not yet submitted to LAPaL


Supporting material

Publications

Thakkar N, Griesel R, Pierce A, et al. Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Safety of a New HIV-1 Capsid Inhibitor, VH4004280, After Oral Administration in Adults Without HIVInfect Dis Ther. Published online April 26, 2025. doi:10.1007/s40121-025-01154-x

Introduction: The pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interaction potential, and safety of a new HIV-1 capsid inhibitor, VH4004280 (VH-280), are described in this first-time-in-human study.

Methods: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 1 study assessed oral VH-280 in adults without HIV. In parts 1 and 3, VH-280 was administered as powder-in-bottle (PiB) and tablet formulations, respectively, in single ascending doses. In part 2, VH-280 was administered as a PiB formulation once daily for 14 days in multiple ascending doses. In addition, in part 2, the effect of VH-280 on cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) activity was evaluated using midazolam as a probe substrate.

Results: In total, 73 participants were included (VH-280, n = 57; placebo, n = 16). Plasma exposures for VH-280 were broadly dose-proportional, and median time to maximum observed concentration was 9.0-17.0 h for the PiB and tablet formulations. Geometric mean terminal half-life was 145.8-207.8 h (> 6 days). Compared with PiB, exposures for the tablet formulation were 45-56% lower. Concomitant administration of midazolam after single and multiple doses of VH-280 did not result in clinically significant changes in midazolam or 1-hydroxymidazolam exposures; therefore, VH-280 is not anticipated to inhibit or induce CYP3A4. VH-280 was well-tolerated. Frequency of adverse events (AEs) was comparable between placebo and VH-280 groups. Adverse events related to VH-280 were primarily grade 1. There were no serious AEs, AEs leading to withdrawal from drug or study, or deaths. No trends in vital signs, electrocardiograms, or laboratory hematology parameters were observed, and there were no clinically relevant changes in chemistry parameters.

Conclusions: Data from this first-time-in-human study further characterize the pharmacokinetics of VH-280 after oral administration, providing support for the development of new capsid inhibitors as part of a complete long-acting regimen for the treatment and prevention of HIV-1.

Clinical trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT05163522.

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