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A Phase IIa Randomized, Partially Blinded Trial of Telaprevir (VX-950) in Treatment-Naive Subjects With Chronic Genotype 4 Hepatitis C Infection
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Telaprevir, Pegylated-interferon-alfa-2a, and 2 other interventions for Hepatitis C. Completed, enrolled 24 participants.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the activity and safety of telaprevir on Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Genotype 4, alone or in combination with standard therapy, that is, pegylated-interferon-alfa-2a and ribavirin in treatment-naive (never been treated before with antiretroviral therapy) participants.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Telaprevir 750 milligram (mg) tablet will be administered three times a day orally for 2 weeks.
Pegylated-interferon-alfa-2a (180 microgram \[mcg\] subcutaneous injection, once weekly) will be administered from Week 1 to Week 48 or 50.
Matching placebo tablet to telaprevir was administered three times a day orally for 2 weeks.
Ribavirin (1000-1200 mg as oral tablet daily) will be administered from Week 1 to Week 48 or 50.