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 Versus Placebo as Part of a Treatment Regimen Including Peginterferon α-2a (Pegasys®) and Ribavirin (Copegus®) or Peginterferon α-2b (PegIntron®) and Ribavirin (Rebetol®) in Treatment-naïve, Genotype 1, Hepatitis C-infected Subjects
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Placebo, TMC435, and 2 other interventions for Hepatitis C. Completed, enrolled 393 participants across 60 sites in 15 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 alfa-2a or peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin as part of their treatment.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
150 mg capsule once daily for 12 weeks in addition to peginterferon alfa-2a or peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin for 48 weeks
150 mg capsule once daily for 12 weeks in addition to peginterferon alfa-2a or peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin for 24 or 48 weeks
One subcutaneous (under the skin) injection of PegIFNα-2a (containing 0.5 mL solution with 180 mcg PegIFNα-2a) OR PegIFNα-2b (0.5 mL from a pre-filled pen) once weekly for up to 48 weeks.
200-mg tablets of ribavirin (Copegus or Rebetol) (body-weight adjusted dose) taken orally (by mouth) twice daily for up to 48 weeks.