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Lopinavir/ritonavir monotherapy after 24 weeks of second-line antiretroviral therapy in Africa: a randomized controlled trial (SARA).
Antiviral therapy - 1 Jan 2012
Gilks Charles F, Walker A Sarah, Dunn David T, Gibb Diana M, Kikaire Ben, Reid Andrew, Musana Hellen, Mambule Ivan, Kasirye Ronnie, Robertson Val, Ssali Francis, Spyer Moira, Pillay Deenan, Yirrell David, Kaleebu Pontiano
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Boosted protease inhibitor (bPI) monotherapy (bPImono) potentially has substantial cost, safety and operational benefits. It has never been evaluated as second-line antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Africa. METHODS: After 24 weeks of lopinavir/ritonavir-containing second-line therapy, DART participants were randomized to remain on combination therapy (CT), or change to bPImono maintenance (SARA trial;...
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