Efficacy of Peginterferon Alfa-2b (SCH 054031) vs Glycyrrhizin in Interferon (IFN)-Treated Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C and F2/F3 Liver Fibrosis (P04773)

Summary

The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of peginterferon alfa-2b (PegIFN-2b) monotherapy administered at a dose of 0.5 ug/kg vs stronger neo minophagen C (SNMC) in participants with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) and liver fibrosis (Metavir fibrosis score of F2 and F3) who were previously treated with interferon. The trial will evaluate the effect of treatment on the progression of liver fibrosis, liver inflammation, and liver function. Treatment will be administered for up to 156 weeks with a 4-week follow-up.

Timeline

Start

2006-12

Primary completion

2011-02

Completion

2011-02

Drugs

Indications