Status:

COMPLETED

Safety and Efficacy of SCH 503034 in Previously Untreated Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis C Infected With Genotype 1 (Study P03523)

Lead Sponsor:

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Conditions:

Chronic Hepatitis C

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This was an open-label, randomized safety and efficacy trial in adult, treatment-naïve Chronic Hepatitis C (CHC) participants with genotype 1 infection. The study conducted in 2 parts, compared standa...

Detailed Description

The study was conducted in 2 parts. Part 1 of the study had 5 arms using weight based ribavirin 800-1400 mg/day and compared: * PegIntron and ribavirin for 48 weeks (Arm 1 - Control) * PegIntron, ri...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age between 18 and 60 years;
  • Body weight between 45 and 125 kg;
  • Documented chronic hepatitis C genotype 1;
  • Liver biopsy with histology consistent with chronic hepatitis and no other etiology for chronic liver disease within of 5 years of Day 1;
  • Participant and participant's partner(s) must each agree to use acceptable methods of contraception 2 weeks prior to Day 1 and at least 6 months after the last dose of study medication;
  • Written informed consent.

Exclusion

  • Include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Prior treatment for hepatitis C;
  • Co-infection with HIV or hepatitis B virus (HBsAg positive);
  • Evidence of decompensated liver disease;
  • Diabetic and hypertensive participants with clinically significant ocular exam findings;
  • Pre-existing psychiatric condition, including but not limited to:
  • Current moderate or severe depression;
  • History of depression associated with any of the following:
  • Hospitalization for depression;
  • Electroconvulsive therapy for depression;
  • Depression that resulted in a prolonged absence from work and/or significant disruption of daily functions;
  • Suicidal or homicidal ideation and/or attempt;
  • History of severe psychiatric disorders (including but not limited to schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder or mania);
  • Past history or current use of lithium;
  • Past history or current use of antipsychotic drugs for listed conditions.
  • Substance abuse within protocol specified timeframes;
  • Pre-existing medical conditions that could interfere with the participant's participation in and completion of the study, including but not limited to chronic pulmonary disease, cardiac dysfunction or immunologically-mediated disease;
  • Active or suspected malignancy or history of malignancy within the past 5 years;
  • Participants who are pregnant or nursing; participants who intend to become pregnant during the study period. Male participants with partners who are, or intend to become, pregnant during the study period.
  • Treatment with any investigational drug or participation in any clinical trial 30 days within Screening;
  • Hemoglobin \<12 g/dL for females and \<13 g/dL for males;
  • Neutrophils \<1500 mm\^3; Blacks: \<1200/mm\^3;
  • Platelets \<100,000/mm\^3;
  • Other clinically significant laboratory test abnormalities.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2007

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

765 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00423670

Start Date

January 1 2007

End Date

November 1 2008

Last Update

April 5 2017

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