At a glance
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A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Investigate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of TMC435 vs Placebo as Part of a Treatment Regimen Including Peginterferon α-2a and Ribavirin in Treatment-naïve, Genotype 1 Hepatitis Cinfected Subjects
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Placebo, TMC435, and 2 other interventions for Hepatitis C. Completed, enrolled 395 participants across 62 sites in 12 countries.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness and safety of TMC435 compared with placebo in participants who are infected with genotype 1 hepatitis C virus who have never received treatment before. Participants will also receive peginterferon alpha-2a and ribavirin as part of their treatment.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
150 mg capsule once daily for 12 weeks in addition to PegIFN alpha-2a and RBV for 48 weeks
150 mg capsule once daily for 12 weeks in addition to PegIFN alpha-2a and RBV for 24 or 48 weeks
One subcutaneous (under the skin) injection containing 0.5 mL solution with 180 mcg PegIFN alpha-2a once weekly for up to 48 weeks.
200-mg tablets of RBV (body-weight adjusted dose) taken orally (by mouth) twice daily for up to 48 weeks.