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An Observational Study of Peginterferon Alfa-2a in Combination With Ribavirin in Participants With Chronic Hepatitis C and Compensated Liver Cirrhosis

Completed
Conditions
Hepatitis C, Chronic
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01609049
Lead Sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche
Brief Summary

This prospective observational study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of peginterferon alfa-2a in combination with ribavirin in participants with chronic hepatitis C, including participants with compensated liver cirrhosis, in clinical practice.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1496
Inclusion Criteria
  • Serologically confirmed chronic hepatitis C (CHC), hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA detectable
  • Compensated liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh Class A) included
  • Initiating combined therapy with peginterferon alfa-2a and ribavirin
Exclusion Criteria
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection
  • Contraindications for combined therapy according to actual prescribing information

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Participants with Chronic Hepatitis CRibavirinNaive and previously treated participants who received peginterferon alfa-2a in combination with ribavirin as per local labeling requirements.
Participants with Chronic Hepatitis CPeginterferon alfa-2aNaive and previously treated participants who received peginterferon alfa-2a in combination with ribavirin as per local labeling requirements.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of Participants With Undetectable Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) (less than [<] 50 International Units per Milliliter [IU/mL]) 24 Weeks Post Therapy CompletionBaseline up to 24 Weeks Post Therapy Completion (approximately 3.5 years)
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of Naive Participants With Sustained Virological Response (SVR)) and Negative HCV RNA (< 50 IU/mL) at Week 4 and 12Week 4, 12
Percentage of Previously Treated Participants With SVR and Negative HCV RNA (< 50 IU/mL) at Week 12Week 12
Percentage of Previously Treated Participants With SVR and Decrease in HCV RNA by Greater Than or Equal to (>/=) 2 Logarithm 10 From Baseline at Week 12Baseline, Week 12
Percentage of Naive Participants With SVR and Decrease in HCV RNA by >/= 2 Logarithm 10 From Baseline at Week 12Baseline, Week 12
Percentage of Previously Treated Participants With SVR, Decrease in HCV RNA by Negative HCV RNA (<50 IU/mL) at Week 24Week 24
Percentage of Naive Participants With SVR, Decrease in HCV RNA by Negative HCV RNA (<50 IU/mL) at Week 24Week 24
Percentage of Participants With SVR and Dose Reduction of Ribavirin or Peginterferon alfa-2a due to Adverse EventBaseline up to approximately 3.5 years
Percentage of Participants With Adverse EventsBaseline up to approximately 3.5 years

Trial Locations

Locations (57)

Dongnam Inst.of Radiological & Medical Sciences

🇰🇷

Busan, Korea, Republic of

Altay Region Aids Center

🇷🇺

Barnaul, Russian Federation

Barnaul City Hospital #5; Therapy

🇷🇺

Barnaul, Russian Federation

Chelyabinsk State Medical Academy; Infectious Diseases

🇷🇺

Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation

Chita State Medical Academy

🇷🇺

Chita, Russian Federation

Ekaterinburg Regional Hospital #1; Gastroenterology

🇷🇺

Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation

Irkutsk Regional Consulting and Diagnostic Clinical Center; Regional Center of Reumatolodic Deasise

🇷🇺

Irkutsk, Russian Federation

Kaluga regional AIDS center

🇷🇺

Kaluga, Russian Federation

Kazan State Medical University

🇷🇺

Kazan, Russian Federation

Kemerovo City Infectious Clinical Hospital; Infectious

🇷🇺

Kemerovo, Russian Federation

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Dongnam Inst.of Radiological & Medical Sciences
🇰🇷Busan, Korea, Republic of

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