A Study of Sustained Virological Response in Relation to IL28-b Expression in Treatment-Naïve Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 1 on Combination Treatment With Pegasys (Peginterferon Alfa-2a) and Copegus (Ribavirin)

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2012-11-01

Summary

This multi-center, open-label study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) and Copegus (ribavirin) in relation to IL28-b gene expression in treatment-naïve patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 1. Patients will receive Pegasys (180 mcg sc weekly) and Copegus ( 1'000 or 1'200 mg orally daily) for 48 weeks. Anticipated time of study treatment is 48 weeks, follow-up is 24 weeks.

• Phase: Phase 4

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche
• Treatments: Interferon-alpha; Peginterferon alfa-2a; Ribavirin