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A Phase 2 Clinical Trial Investigating the Effects of Obeticholic Acid on Lipoprotein Metabolism in Subjects With Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Obeticholic Acid for Primary Biliary Cirrhosis. Completed, enrolled 27 participants across 7 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study was to determine if OCA had an effect on cholesterol levels in the blood in participants with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
All participants were treated with OCA (oral administration, 10 mg, once daily \[QD\]) for 8 weeks and continued their prestudy dose of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA). After completion of the 8-week Primary Treatment Phase of the study and the 4-week follow-up period, during which time participants did not take OCA, all eligible participants were offered the opportunity to enter an open-label, long-term safety extension phase, during which they could receive 10 mg OCA QD for up to 2 years.