A Randomized Controlled Study To Assess Safety, Tolerability And Efficacy Of GS-7977 In Combination With Full or Low Dose RBV In HCV Genotype 1, Monoinfected Treatment Naive Participants

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Background: \- GS-7977 is a new drug that is being developed to treat hepatitis C infection. It works by blocking the hepatitis C virus from dividing in the body. This medication has been used along with other medications commonly used to treat hepatitis C, such as interferon and ribavirin. When used with interferon and ribavirin, GS-7977 seems to be very effective in eliminating the hepatitis C virus from the body. However, interferon can have serious side effects, so researchers want to see if GS-7977 can work by itself or with only ribavirin. Objectives: \- To test the safety and effectiveness of GS-7977 alone or given with ribavirin for hepatitis C infection. Eligibility: \- Individuals at least 18 years of age who have hepatitis C with liver disease, and have never received drugs for it. Design: * This study will require multiple clinic visits over 18 months. A liver biopsy will be required before the start of the study if participants have not had one within the past 3 years. * Participants will be screened with a medical history and physical exam. * Participants will have either GS-7977 alone or GS-7977 with ribavirin. GS-7977 is taken by mouth once a day. Ribavirin is taken by mouth in the morning and evening. * Participants will have study visits on Days 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, and 14. These visits will involve regular blood tests and symptom monitoring. * After the second week, participants will have study visits during Weeks 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, and 20. Blood and urine tests will be given to study virus levels in the body, and symptoms will be discussed. * Participants will stop receiving the study drugs at Week 24. * Followup clinic visits with blood tests will take place in Weeks 28, 36, 48, 52, 60, and 72. Another liver biopsy will be performed at 48 weeks. * Some participants may also be part of a smaller study. This study involves frequent blood draws to study drug and virus levels in the blood. The study will require a 36-hour hospital inpatient visit.

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