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Treatment of Patients With Compensated Liver Cirrhosis With SCH 54031 + Ribavirin
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Peginterferon alfa-2b and Ribavirin for Hepatitis C, Chronic and Liver Cirrhosis. Completed, enrolled 102 participants.
Detailed Summary
The objective is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of combination therapy with peginterferon alfa-2b 1.0 µg/kg/week subcutaneous (SC) + ribavirin administered for 48 weeks in participants with chronic hepatitis C and type C compensated liver cirrhosis. Participants who are hepatitis C virus ribonucleic acid (HCV-RNA) positive after 24 weeks of treatment will be discontinued from therapy.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Administered at 1.0 µg/kg/week SC for 48 weeks
Administered based on body weight and hemoglobin value at Screening: 600-1000 mg/day for subjects with hemoglobin value at screening \>=14g/dL, and 400-800 mg/day for subjects with hemoglobin value at screening \>=12g/dL and \<14g/dL; treatment duration is 48 weeks