At a glance
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Phase II, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Nitazoxanide in Combination With Peginterferon Alfa-2a and Ribavirin in Patients With Hepatitis C Who Have Failed to Respond to a Prior Course of Peginterferon and Ribavirin
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Nitazoxanide, Placebo, and 2 other interventions for Chronic Hepatitis C. Completed, enrolled 64 participants across 10 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if nitazoxanide in combination with peginterferon alfa-2a and ribavirin is safe and effective in treating chronic hepatitis C in patients that have previously failed to respond to treatment with peginterferon and ribavirin.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
One oral 500 mg nitazoxanide tablet twice daily for 52 weeks.
One oral placebo tablet twice daily for 52 weeks.
Weekly injections of 180µg peginterferon alfa-2a for 48 weeks.
1000 mg (if \<75 kg body weight) or 1200 mg (if ≥75 kg body weight) ribavirin in divided daily doses for 48 weeks.