# P-246. Abstract Title: Neuropsychiatric Outcomes Associated With PI- vs. INSTI-Based Regimens in People With HIV: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study

## TL;DR

A study found that HIV patients on protease inhibitor-based treatments had lower anxiety risk compared to those on INSTI-based treatments over several years.

## Contribution

This study is the first to show a significant association between PI-based ART and reduced anxiety risk in HIV patients using real-world data.

## Key findings

- PI-based regimens were associated with significantly lower anxiety risk at 12, 18, 24, and 36 months compared to INSTI-based regimens.
- No significant differences were found in depression or cognitive impairment between the two treatment groups.
- Subgroup analysis showed no significant differences in neuropsychiatric risk for individuals over 65 years old.

## Abstract

Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS), including anxiety, depression, and cognitive impairment, are increasingly recognized as adverse outcomes among people living with HIV (PLWH). As antiretroviral therapy (ART) use expands and treatment duration increases, concerns have emerged about neuropsychiatric effects of specific ART regimens. This study compared the risk of NPS among users of protease inhibitor (PI)-based and integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI)-based ART.

We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the TriNetX Research Platform, a global, federated, de-identified real-world data system. Adults (≥18 years) with HIV prescribed PI- or INSTI-based regimens between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2022, were included. Patients with prior NPS were excluded. Before matching, 5,063 PI and 11,788 INSTI users were identified. Propensity score matching (1:1) on demographics and comorbidities produced balanced cohorts (n = 5,058 per group). Kaplan–Meier analysis evaluated risk of anxiety, depression, and cognitive impairment at 12, 18, 24, and 36 months.

At each time point, the PI group had a significantly higher probability of remaining free from anxiety:

12 mo: 94.7% vs. 91.5% (p = 0.0002; RR = 0.74, 95% CI [0.63–0.87])

18 mo: 91.9% vs. 89.9% (p = 0.00014; RR = 0.80 [0.69–0.92])

24 mo: 90.3% vs. 87.5% (p = 0.0004; RR = 0.81 [0.71–0.92])

36 mo: 88.9% vs. 86.5% (p = 0.0002; RR = 0.84 [0.75–0.93])

No significant differences were observed between the two groups for depression or cognitive impairment at any follow-up point. Subgroup analysis of individuals aged >65 years showed no significant differences in neuropsychiatric risk between treatment groups.

This large- scale real- world study among adults with HIV showed that PI based regimens were associated with a significantly reduced risk of anxiety at 12,18, 24, 36 months compared with INSTI based regimens. These findings highlight the importance of considering neuropsychiatric events when selecting ART regimens. Further research is needed to understand these associations and potential confounding factors.

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