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ArticlePloS one2023

High rates of kidney impairment among older people (≥ 60 years) living with HIV on first-line antiretroviral therapy at screening for a clinical trial in Kenya.

Jeremy Penner, Loice Achieng Ombajo, Davies Otieno, Joseph Nkuranga, Margaret Mburu, Simon Wahome, Anton Pozniak, Sanjay Bhagani

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Jeremy PennerCenter for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.ORCID 0000-0001-6443-1748
Loice Achieng OmbajoCenter for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Davies OtienoDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Joseph NkurangaCenter for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Margaret MburuCenter for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Simon WahomeKenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
Anton PozniakLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.
Sanjay BhaganiDepartment of Infectious Diseases/HIV Medicine, Royal Free London Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom.
University of Nairobi · KEKenyatta National Hospital · KELondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine · GBRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust · GB

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Abstract

backgroundThere is a paucity of data on kidney impairment among older people living with HIV (PLWH). We evaluated kidney function among PLWH age ≥ 60 years on first-line antiretroviral (ARV) therapy during screening for a clinical trial in Kenya.

methodsThe bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF) Elderly Study is an open-label, randomized, active-controlled, non-inferiority trial conducted at two sites in Kenya. Potential participants were screened for study entry if they were at least 60 years old, had been on ARVs for at least 24 weeks and had no history of treatment failure. At screening, participants had samples collected for serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was calculated using the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration 2021 equation.

resultsBetween January and April 2022, 714 participants were screened and had creatinine measured. All participants were black, 54.1% were female and the median age was 64 years (range 60 to 87 years). Most participants (666 [93.3%]) were on tenofovir disoproxil fumarate-containing regimens, 711 (99.6%) were on dolutegravir-containing regimens, and only 2 (0.3%) were on a regimen with a ritonavir-boosted protease inhibitor. Most participants (686 [96.6%]) were virally suppressed. Treatment for comorbidities was common, with 175 (24.5%) on treatment for hypertension and 39 (5.5%) on treatment for diabetes mellitus. The median eGFR was 64.7 mL/min/1.73m2, and 289 (40.5%) participants had an eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73m2. In multivariate analysis, factors associated with lower eGFR were female gender (p<0.001), being on treatment for hypertension (p<0.001) and nadir CD4 count < 50 cells/μL (p = 0.008).

conclusionsOur study identified high rates of impaired kidney function among elderly PLHW in Kenya, which highlights the importance of routine assessment of kidney function and the need to address modifiable risk factors, use of appropriate ARVs, and management of kidney disease in this population.

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Anti-HIV AgentsHIV InfectionsAdenineAgedAged, 80 and overAlanineAnti-Retroviral AgentsEmtricitabineFemaleHumansKenyaKidneyMaleMiddle AgedTenofovirAdenineAlanineAnti-HIV AgentsAnti-Retroviral AgentsEmtricitabineTenofovir

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