ABSTRACT
Background: Despite the effectiveness of the TRIO regimen in maintaining viral suppression, as seen in the ANRS 139 TRIO trial, one drawback is the high pill burden. However, with the development of newer antiretrovirals, this regimen can be simplified. The combination of both co-formulated darunavir/cobicistat and dolutegravir/rilpivirine keeps the integrity of the TRIO regimen while decreasing daily pill count from 12 to 2 tablets daily. The purpose of this case series is to demonstrate the efficacy of this regimen as there is a current lack of data. Methods: This case series included patients with no resistance to dolutegravir, rilpivirine, or darunavir, who were switched to the modified TRIO regimen between June 1st 2018 to June 1st 2022. The primary outcome was the proportion of patients with plasma HIV-RNA levels <50 copies/mL by 24 weeks. Results: At week 24, all patients (n = 9) had a HIV-RNA <50 copies/mL. At week 48, one patient did not have a VL available. However, out of the remaining 8 patients, all maintained an HIV-RNA of <50 copies/mL at week 48. Conclusion: HIV-RNA levels remained suppressed when patients were switched to the modified TRIO regimen. In addition, the pill burden was reduced which can add to overall patient satisfaction.
