At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 4Completed· 1,469 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Copegus +3 moredrug
Likely dose
Peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys) 180 micrograms subcutaneously weekly + Ribavirin (Copegus) 400 mg orally twice daily for 16 or 24 weeksAI-extracted
Key inclusion· 4
- ✓Age ≥18 years
- ✓Chronic hepatitis C genotype 2 or 3 infection
- ✓Liver biopsy within 24 months confirming chronic hepatitis C
- ✓Willingness to use 2 forms of contraception during study and 6 months after study
Key exclusion· 5
- ✕Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- ✕Decompensated liver disease
- ✕Other forms of liver disease or liver cancer
- ✕HIV infection
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A Randomized, Open-label Study of the Effect of PEGASYS and Ribavirin Combination Therapy on Sustained Virologic Response in Interferon-naïve Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 2 or 3 Infection
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Copegus and peginterferon alfa-2a [Pegasys] for Hepatitis C, Chronic. Completed, enrolled 1,469 participants across 132 sites in 9 countries.
Detailed Summary
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of different durations of treatment with PEGASYS combined with ribavirin in patients with CHC genotype 2 or 3 infection who have never previously received interferon (IFN) therapy. The anticipated time on study treatment is 3-12 months and the target sample size is 500+ individuals.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsHepatitis C, Chronic
CountriesAustralia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Spain, United States
Collaborators--
Timeline
Phase 4CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartDec 2003
First PostedFeb 2004
Primary CompletionMar 2006
TodayJul 2026
First PostedFeb 13, 2004
Enrollment StartDec 1, 2003
Primary CompletionMar 1, 2006
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.3 yearsPosted 22.4 years ago
Interventions
Copegusdrug
400mg po bid for 16 weeks
Copegusdrug
400mg po bid for 24 weeks
peginterferon alfa-2a [Pegasys]drug
180 micrograms sc weekly for 16 weeks
peginterferon alfa-2a [Pegasys]drug
180 micrograms sc weekly for 24 weeks