At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 3Completed· 114 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Pegylated Interferon/ribavirindrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
Key inclusion· 7
- ✓Age 5-18 years at enrollment (not yet 18th birthday at screening)
- ✓HCV viremia documented on 2 separate tests at least 6 months apart
- ✓Chronic liver disease with inflammation and/or fibrosis consistent with chronic hepatitis C on liver biopsy within past 24 months
- ✓Compensated liver disease (Child-Pugh Grade A)
Key exclusion· 20
- ✕Any prior treatment with interferon or ribavirin
- ✕Investigational drug within 6 weeks prior to first dose of study drug
- ✕Systemic antiviral therapy within 6 weeks prior to first dose (exception: acyclovir for herpes)
- ✕Positive screening for anti-HAV IgM, HBsAg, anti-HBc IgM, or anti-HIV antibody
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Pegylated Interferon +/- Ribavirin for Children With Hepatitis C
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)·interventional·Posted Jan 5, 2005·Updated Oct 24, 2018
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Pegylated Interferon/ribavirin for Chronic Hepatitis C. Completed, enrolled 114 participants across 11 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of peginterferon alfa-2a (PEG-2a) in combination with ribavirin (RV) and PEG-2a alone for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (CHC) infection in children. The purpose of this study is also to determine whether PEG-2a in combination with RV or PEG-2a alone will result in a longer response rate in children with CHC.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsChronic Hepatitis C
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsRoche Pharma AG
Timeline
Phase 3CompletedFinished
20052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
Enrollment StartDec 2004
First PostedJan 2005
Primary CompletionAug 2008
Study CompletionFeb 2010
TodayJul 2026
First PostedJan 5, 2005
Enrollment StartDec 1, 2004
Primary CompletionAug 1, 2008
Study CompletionFeb 1, 2010
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.7 yearsPosted 21.5 years ago
Interventions
Pegylated Interferon/ribavirindrug