drugset / Trial / NCT00087594
A Study of PEGASYS (Peginterferon Alfa-2a (40KD)) in Combination With Copegus (Ribavirin) in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C (CHC) Enrolled in a Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program.
Non-randomizedParallel-groupOpen-labelTreatment
Summary
This study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of PEGASYS plus ribavirin in previous intravenous (iv) drug users who have CHC and are currently enrolled in a methadone maintenance treatment program. The anticipated time on study treatment is 1-2 years, and the target sample size is \<100 individuals.
Timeline
- Start
- 2003-11
- Primary completion
- 2006-10
- Completion
- 2006-10
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Peginterferon alfa-2a | Protein / enzyme biologic | 180 ug | Subcutaneous |
| Subject | Ribavirin | Small molecule | 800 mg | Oral |
| Subject | Ribavirin | Small molecule | 1000 mg | Oral |
| Subject | Ribavirin | Small molecule | 1200 mg | Oral |