Pilot Trial of the Effect of Vorinostat and AGS-004 on Persistent HIV-1 Infection (VORVAX)

Purpose: Phase I study to measure the potential of AGS-004 combined with Vorinostat to: 1) stimulate expression of persistent proviral HIV from resting CD4+ cells, 2) generate an HIV-specific immune response, and 3) when combined, clear persistent infection in HIV-infected participants in whom viral replication and spread is inhibited by uninterrupted antiretroviral therapy (ART). This is a phase I, single-site, pilot study intended to evaluate the association of serial AGS-004 vaccinations in combination with serial VOR doses on the expression of persistent proviral HIV, HIV-specific immune responses, and the frequency of resting CD4+T cell infection. Twelve participants with durable viral suppression will be enrolled. All participants will receive the same treatment and doses of AGS-004 and VOR and continue their baseline ART regimen throughout the study.