drugset / Trial / NCT00275652
A Comparison of the Drug Telbivudine (LdT) and Lamivudine in Adults With Decompensated Chronic Hepatitis B and Evidence of Cirrhosis.
RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindTreatment
Summary
This trial is being done to see if the investigational drug, LdT (Telbivudine), is safe and effective in the treatment of hepatitis B infection. In addition to this, we will be looking at the comparison of the effects (good and bad) of LdT and lamivudine.
Timeline
- Start
- 2004-06
- Primary completion
- 2007-08
- Completion
- 2007-08
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Lamivudine | Other / unclassified | 100 mg | — |
| Subject | Telbivudine | Small molecule | 600 mg | — |