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A Multi-Center Study Evaluating the Rate of Genotype 1, 2, 3 & 4 Chronic Hepatitis C Patients With Slow Response / Non-rapid Viral Response to Anti-Viral Treatment of Pegasys (Peginterferon Alfa 2a) in Combination With Copegus (Ribavirin)
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating peginterferon alfa-2a [Pegasys] and ribavirin [Copegus] for Hepatitis C, Chronic. Completed, enrolled 1,013 participants across 26 sites.
Detailed Summary
This multi-center study will evaluate the viral response in patients with chronic hepatitis C, genotype 1, 2, 3 \& 4 on standard anti-viral treatment with Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) and Copegus (ribavirin). Patients will receive weekly subcutaneous Pegasys plus daily oral Copegus for 24 weeks (genotype 2 \& 3) or 48 weeks (genotype 1 \& 4). Patients identified as slow responders/non-rapid virological responders will be eligible for an additional 24 weeks of treatment.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
standard treatment, subcutaneously weekly
standard treatment, orally daily