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Multicenter Open-label Observation Program in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C and With Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) Receiving Peginterferon Alpha-2a (40 kDa) Pegasys
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating peginterferon alfa-2a [Pegasys] for Hepatitis C, Chronic. Completed, enrolled 27 participants across 5 sites.
Detailed Summary
This single arm study will assess the efficacy and safety of PEGASYS in patients with chronic hepatitis C and end-stage renal disease, including patients on hemodialysis. Patients will receive PEGASYS at a dose of 180 micrograms weekly; those with a calculated glomerular filtration rate of \<15mL/min will receive a reduced dose of 135 micrograms weekly. Following 48 weeks of treatment there will be a 24 week period of treatment-free follow-up. The anticipated time on study treatment is 3-12 months, and the target sample size is 100-500 individuals.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
180 micrograms or 135 micrograms sc weekly for 48 weeks