At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 4Completed· 58 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Peginterferon alfa-2a +2 moredrug
Likely dose
Peginterferon alfa-2a 90 or 180 mcg/week plus ribavirin 800 mg/dayAI-extracted
Key inclusion· 4
- ✓Age >18 years
- ✓Anti-HCV positive in serum
- ✓Detectable HCV RNA in serum
- ✓HCV genotype 2 or 3 confirmed by Inno LiPa or direct sequencing; no mixed genotypes with other types
Key exclusion· 14
- ✕Prior treatment with interferon alpha or peginterferon
- ✕Decompensated liver disease (bilirubin >4 mg/dL, albumin <3.0 g/dL, PT >2 sec prolonged, or history of esophageal varices, ascites, or hepatic encephalopathy)
- ✕ALT >1000 U/L (>25× ULN)
- ✕Significant systemic/major illness (CHF, renal failure, organ transplant, uncontrolled psychiatric disease, angina)
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Low Dose Peginterferon and Ribavirin Therapy for Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Infected With Genotype 2 or 3
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)·interventional·Posted Mar 25, 2003·Updated Dec 6, 2013
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Peginterferon alfa-2a and Ribavirin for Hepatitis C. Completed, enrolled 58 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study will examine the effectiveness of low-dose peginterferon and ribavirin therapy for certain patients with chronic hepatitis C-a liver disease that, in some patients, can progress to cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, and liver failure.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsHepatitis C
CountriesUnited States
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Timeline
Phase 4CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartMar 2003
First PostedMar 2003
Primary CompletionJan 2010
Study CompletionJun 2010
TodayJul 2026
First PostedMar 25, 2003
Enrollment StartMar 1, 2003
Primary CompletionJan 1, 2010
Study CompletionJun 1, 2010
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 6.8 yearsPosted 23.3 years ago
Interventions
Peginterferon alfa-2adrug
Peginterferon alfa-2a 90 mcg/week
Peginterferon alfa-2adrug
180 mcg/week
Ribavirindrug
800 mg/day