Overview

Increasing Cure Rate of Hepatitis C Therapy in Obese Hepatitis C Patients

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Unknown status
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0000-00-00
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Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether obese people do not respond to hepatitis C treatment as well as lean people. This research studies whether obese people will show higher sustained virologic response rate if they lose weight by Orlistat use and dietary and lifestyle modification.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Treatments:
Orlistat