HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Neurocognitive change in the era of HIV combination antiretroviral therapy: A CHARTER Study RK Heaton, Ph.D., DR Franklin, Jr., B.S., R Deutsch, Ph.D., SL Letendre, M.D., RJ Ellis, M.D., Ph.D., K Casaletto, M.S., MJ Marquine, Ph.D., SP Woods, Psy.D., F Vaida, Ph.D., JH Atkinson, M.D., TD Marcotte, Ph.D., JA McCutchan, M.D., AC Collier, M.D.,CM Marra, M.D., DB Clifford, M.D., BB Gelman, M.D., Ph.D., JC McArthur, M.B.B.S., S Morgello, M.D., DM Simpson, M.D., I Abramson, Ph.D., A Gamst, Ph.D., C Fennema-Notestine, Ph.D., DM Smith, M.D., and I Grant, M.D. for the CHARTER Group CNS HIV Anti-Retroviral Therapy Effects Research Supported by NIMH and NINDS | N01 MH22005 / HHSN C / HHSN C
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO 2
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Background HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) common (30% - 50%) despite effective cART »Common source of disability; amplified other disabilities by hampering compensatory strategies and treatment adherence HAND diagnoses can evolve - variable clinical trajectories Most longitudinal studies limited follow-up duration (6-12 months) or in the context of clinical trial
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Objective Evaluate predictors of neurocognitive change over long-term follow-up in PLWHA Long-term goal: identify interventions to prevent decline and enhance improvement
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV Anti-Retroviral Therapy Effects Research (CHARTER) HIV+ participants from 6 sites followed longitudinally »Johns Hopkins University (PI: Justin McArthur) »Mount Sinai School of Medicine (PI: Susan Morgello, David Simpson) »University of California San Diego (PI: J. Allen McCutchan) »University of Texas Medical Branch (PI: Benjamin Gelman) »University of Washington Seattle (PI: Ann Collier, Christina Marra) »Washington University, St. Louis (PI: David Clifford)
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CHARTER Neurocognitive Battery 15 tests assessing 7 domains Verbal Fluency Speed of Information Proc. Attention/Working Memory Motor Abstraction/Executive Learning Memory (delayed recall) Overall performance summarized as a global deficit score (GDS)
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Primary Outcome: Reliable NP Change Multivariate regressions predicting FU scores Observed – Predicted FU scores/ SD residual = z=score Average Z-scores on battery = sRCS Use 90% CI for sRCS to classify changes in individuals over time Separately, used results of these cohorts (median test- retest differences) to correct for practice effect in classifying impairment at follow-up visits 7
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Potential Predictors Evaluated General Medical Health Indicators hematocrit, serum albumin, total protein, LFTs Indicators of HIV disease and treatment success cART status: on vs off (naïve + discontinued) initial and follow-up plasma viral loads, CD4 Comorbid Conditions Neurocognitive comorbidities (head trauma, etc) »Minimal, moderate, severe (Frascati) Past substance abuse/dependence (e.g., methamphetamine) Mood disorders - depression (Beck)
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Cox Regression Analysis Time to NC decline Time to NC improvement Univariable predictors with p <.10 eligible for inclusion multivariable model Selected variables combined into a Cox time-dependent multivariable model »backward elimination with minimal Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) to reduce
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Baseline Demographics Mean (SD), Median [IQR], or % Age (years)43.9 (8.4) Education (years)12.9 (2.5) Gender (Male)80% % Caucasian43% Comorbidity Status* Minimal59% Moderate29% Severe12% * Sources of impairment other than HIV
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO HIV Disease and Treatment Indicators Mean (SD), Median [IQR], or % AIDS60% Nadir CD4184 [49-230] Current CD4459 [ ] Currently on cART70% Duration of Current Regimen (mos)18.0 (21.2) Prior cART only12% ART Naive18% Undetectable HIV in Plasma (n=436)41% (58% on cART) Entry Neurocognitive Impairment46%
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO NP Change Status in CHARTER Sample with ≥ 4 visits (n=436) 12
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Sustained viremia associated with neurocognitive decline 13 p=.005
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Significant Multivariable Time-Dependent Predictors of Time to Neurocognitive Decline 14 PredictorRiskReference Relative Risk95% CI HIV Disease/Treatment Indicators cART StatusOffOn Overall Medical Health Indicators AlbuminLower1 unit HematocritLower1 unit Comorbid Conditions Neurocognitive ComorbiditiesSevereMinimal Past Methamphetamine AbuseYesNo Worse Depression (Beck)Higher1 unit Multivariable Cox Regression Model p <0.0001
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Multivariable Cox Regression Model with Time-Dependent Predictors to Estimate Time to Neurocognitive Improvement 15 PredictorRiskReference Relative Risk95% CI Cognitive Reserve Premorbid IQHigher1 unit lower Overall Medical Heatlh Total ProteinLower1 unit Aspartate AminotransferaseLower1 unit Comorbid conditions Lifetime Major DepressionAbsentPresent Multivariable Cox Regression Model p <0.0001
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Summary In this broadly representative sample of PLWHA in the U.S., most with extensive ARV-exposure: Over median 3 years follow-up, 22.7% declined, 16.5% improved neurocognitively Predictors of earlier neurocognitive decline: off cART, poor general medical health indicators (albumin, hematocrit), severe neurocognitive comorbidity (not HAND eligible), neuropsychiatric comorbidity (past substance use, ongoing depression) Predictors of earlier neurocognitive improvement: greater cognitive reserve (pre-morbid IQ), good general medical health indicators (serum protein, AST), absence of lifetime major depressive disorder
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Conclusions and Future Directions Enhancing neurocognitive function in PLWHA needs attention not only to optimizing cART, but also to comorbidities, particularly substance use and depression, as well as general medical health Future studies should be designed to assess the impact of treatment of comorbid neuropsychiatric disorders with respect to improved antiretroviral adherence, with positive feedback on overall health Unexplained variance in long-term NC change: develop surrogate biomarkers (e.g., imaging) of improvement that might be used to accelerate testing of new treatments
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Acknowledgements CHARTER Coordinating Center Igor Grant Ron Ellis Scott Letendre Robert Heaton Thomas Marcotte Christine Fennema-Notesine David Smith Florin Vaida J Allen McCutchan J Hampton Atkinson CHARTER Sites David Clifford Justin McArthur Ann Collier Christina Marra Susan Morgello David Simpson Ben Gelman National Institutes of Health Mental Health Neurological Disorders and Stroke Thanks to all our Study Volunteers And to Collaborating Investigators and Sponsors
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Study Comparison ALLRTCHARTER N1, Epoch Years f/u – Median (IQR)6 (2, 9) 3 (1.5-4) Age, years – Median (IQR)39 (32, 45)44 (35, 51) Past ART Exposurenaïve before parent enrollTypically extensive Current cART100%70% CD4 nadir – Median (IQR)189 (IQR 61, 298)184 (49, 230) CD4 entry – Median (IQR)218 (continuing increases)459 (289, 644) Virologic suppression95% at year 258% of those on cART Outcome Measure Repeated NPZ-3 [unimpaired to impaired] Clinically significant decline by sRCS NP tests3 tests, 2 domains15 tests, 7 domains
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Backup Slides
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Global Mean T at Baseline and Last Visit by NP Change Status Baseline: No Differences Last Visit: Decline > Stable, Improve
HIV NEUROBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO CNS HIV ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY EFFECTS RESEARCH | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO Time Dependent Univariable Predictors of Earlier NC Improvement (Survival Analysis*) 22 PredictorRiskReferenceRelative RiskP-value EducationHigher1 year Premorbid IQHigher1 unit Higher Plasma VLLower1 log Plamsa VL Det/UndetUndetectableDetectable Higher CSF VLLower1 log CSF VL Det/UndetUndetectableDetectable * Univariable predictors with p <.10 chosen for inclusion multivariable model