drugset / Trial / NCT00077649
A Study of PEGASYS (Peginterferon Alfa-2a (40KD)) in Combination With COPEGUS (Ribavirin) in Interferon-Naive Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Infection (CHC).
RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindTreatment
Summary
The effects of treatment with different doses of PEGASYS in combination with different doses of ribavirin will be evaluated in patients with CHC genotype 1 who have a high viral titer, body weight greater than 85kg (187lbs) and no prior treatment with interferon. The anticipated time on study treatment is 3-12 months and the target sample size is 100-500 individuals.
Timeline
- Start
- 2004-01
- Primary completion
- 2005-12
- Completion
- 2005-12
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Peginterferon alfa-2a | Protein / enzyme biologic | 180 ug | Subcutaneous |
| Subject | Peginterferon alfa-2a | Protein / enzyme biologic | 270 ug | Subcutaneous |
| Subject | Ribavirin | Small molecule | 600 mg | Oral |
| Subject | Ribavirin | Small molecule | 800 mg | Oral |