# Switch to long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine in virologically suppressed adults with HIV in Africa (CARES): week 48 results from a randomised, multicentre, open-label, non-inferiority trial

*PRI Rank #3 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited HIV Research and Treatment Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #3 |
| 18m citations | 79 |
| Journal | The Lancet Infectious Diseases |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/s1473-3099(24)00289-5 |
| Corresponding authors | Cissy Kityo |
| Institution | Joint Clinical Research Centre, Uganda |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited HIV Research and Treatment Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/hiv-research-and-treatment/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/s1473-3099(24)00289-5](https://doi.org/10.1016/s1473-3099(24)00289-5)

## Topics

cabotegravir · rilpivirine · Long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy · HIV viral suppression · Treatment switching · non-inferiority trial · Africa HIV cohort · Long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy · Adherence · HIV viral suppression · Treatment switching · HIV viral suppression · HIV care in resource-limited settings

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