At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Documented decompensated chronic hepatitis B with clinical history compatible with cirrhosis
- ✓Child-Turcotte-Pugh score > 7 points
- ✓Evidence of hepatic cirrhosis or portal hypertension
- ✕Pregnant or breastfeeding
- ✕Coinfection with hepatitis C (HCV), hepatitis D (HDV), or HIV
- ✕Prior receipt of lamivudine, adefovir, or investigational anti-HBV nucleoside/nucleotide analog at any time
- ✕Interferon or other immunomodulatory treatment for HBV within 12 months before screening
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Randomized, Double-Blind Trial of Telbivudine Versus Lamivudine in Adults With Decompensated Chronic Hepatitis B and Evidence of Cirrhosis
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Telbivudine, Lamivudine, and 1 other intervention for Hepatitis and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 232 participants across 28 sites in 21 countries.
Detailed Summary
This research study was conducted to compare the safety and effectiveness of the investigational medication, LdT (Telbivudine) versus Lamivudine, a drug currently approved by the US, European and Asian Health Authorities for the treatment of Hepatitis B infection. The results for patients taking LdT will be compared to results for patients taking lamivudine.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
600mg/day oral tablet for 104 weeks
100mg/day oral tablet for 104 weeks
Telbivudine matching placebo or lamivudine matching placebo tablet.