MedPath

Efficacy and Safety of Grazoprevir (MK-5172), Elbasvir (MK-8742), and Sofosbuvir for Chronic Infection With Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes 1 and 3 (MK-5172-074)

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Hepatitis C
Interventions
Drug: Grazoprevir/Elbasvir FDC
Registration Number
NCT02133131
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Brief Summary

This is a study of grazoprevir (MK-5172) + elbasvir (MK-8742) and sofosbuvir (SOF) in treatment-naive participants with chronic hepatitis C (HCV) genotype (GT) 1 or GT3. The objective is to determine the proportion of participants achieving sustained virologic response 12 weeks after ending study treatment (SVR12).

Detailed Description

The study is an open-label, single-center, multiple-arm investigation of a fixed-dose combination \[FDC\] of grazoprevir 100mg + elbasvir 50mg, and SOF 400mg, in treatment-naive participants with chronic HCV GT1 or GT3. The impact of study treatment regimens of varying duration on SVR12 (undetectable HCV ribonucleic acid \[RNA\] 12 weeks after ending study treatment) in cirrhotic (C) participants and non-cirrhotic (NC) participants will be determined (Part A). Any HCV GT1 participant from study Arms 1-4 in Part A who experienced virologic relapse will be offered retreatment consisting of 12 additional weeks of treatment with MK-5172/MK-8742 + SOF + ribavirin and 24 weeks of follow-up in Part B.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
143
Inclusion Criteria
  • has HCV RNA ≥10,000 IU/mL in peripheral blood at the time of screening
  • has documented chronic HCV GT1 or GT3 infection
  • has either negative or positive history of liver cirrhosis based on liver biopsy, Fibroscan, or FibroSure ® (Fibrotest®)
  • is treatment naïve to all anti-HCV treatment
Exclusion Criteria
  • has evidence of decompensated liver disease
  • is coinfected with hepatitis B virus (e.g. hepatitis B surface antigen positive) or human immunodeficiency virus
  • has a history of malignancy ≤5 years prior to signing informed consent, or is under evaluation for other active or suspected malignancy
  • has cirrhosis and liver imaging within 6 months of Day 1 showing evidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or is under evaluation for HCC
  • has clinically-relevant drug or alcohol abuse within 12 months of screening
  • has any of the following conditions: organ transplants other than cornea and hair, poor venous access that precludes routine peripheral blood sampling, history of gastric surgery or malabsorption disorders, or any medical condition requiring, or likely to require, chronic systemic administration of corticosteroids during the course of the trial
  • has a history of chronic hepatitis not caused by HCV

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
GT1:C Grazoprevir/Elbasvir+SOF 8wkGrazoprevir/Elbasvir FDCParticipants took grazoprevir/elbasvir (100mg/50mg) FDC + SOF 400mg q.d. by mouth for 8 weeks (n=20 planned).
GT3:NC Grazoprevir/Elbasvir+SOF 8wkGrazoprevir/Elbasvir FDCParticipants took grazoprevir/elbasvir (100mg/50mg) FDC + SOF 400mg q.d. by mouth for 8 weeks (n=15 planned).
GT3:C Grazoprevir/Elbasvir+SOF 12wkGrazoprevir/Elbasvir FDCParticipants took grazoprevir/elbasvir (100mg/50mg) FDC + SOF 400mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks (n=10 planned).
GT3:NC Grazoprevir/Elbasvir+SOF 12wkGrazoprevir/Elbasvir FDCParticipants took grazoprevir/elbasvir (100mg/50mg) FDC + SOF 400mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks (n=15 planned).
GT1:NC Grazoprevir/Elbasvir+SOF 4wkGrazoprevir/Elbasvir FDCParticipants took grazoprevir/elbasvir (100mg/50mg) FDC with SOF 400mg once daily (q.d.) by mouth for 4 weeks (n=30 planned).
GT1:NC Grazoprevir/Elbasvir+SOF 6wkGrazoprevir/Elbasvir FDCParticipants took grazoprevir/elbasvir (100mg/50mg) FDC + SOF 400mg q.d. by mouth for 6 weeks (n=30 planned).
GT1:C Grazoprevir/Elbasvir+SOF 6wkGrazoprevir/Elbasvir FDCParticipants took grazoprevir/elbasvir (100mg/50mg) FDC + SOF 400mg q.d. by mouth for 6 weeks (n=20 planned).
GT1:NC Grazoprevir/Elbasvir+SOF 4wkSofosbuvirParticipants took grazoprevir/elbasvir (100mg/50mg) FDC with SOF 400mg once daily (q.d.) by mouth for 4 weeks (n=30 planned).
GT1:NC Grazoprevir/Elbasvir+SOF 6wkSofosbuvirParticipants took grazoprevir/elbasvir (100mg/50mg) FDC + SOF 400mg q.d. by mouth for 6 weeks (n=30 planned).
GT1:C Grazoprevir/Elbasvir+SOF 6wkSofosbuvirParticipants took grazoprevir/elbasvir (100mg/50mg) FDC + SOF 400mg q.d. by mouth for 6 weeks (n=20 planned).
GT1:C Grazoprevir/Elbasvir+SOF 8wkSofosbuvirParticipants took grazoprevir/elbasvir (100mg/50mg) FDC + SOF 400mg q.d. by mouth for 8 weeks (n=20 planned).
GT3:NC Grazoprevir/Elbasvir+SOF 8wkSofosbuvirParticipants took grazoprevir/elbasvir (100mg/50mg) FDC + SOF 400mg q.d. by mouth for 8 weeks (n=15 planned).
GT3:NC Grazoprevir/Elbasvir+SOF 12wkSofosbuvirParticipants took grazoprevir/elbasvir (100mg/50mg) FDC + SOF 400mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks (n=15 planned).
GT3:C Grazoprevir/Elbasvir+SOF 12wkSofosbuvirParticipants took grazoprevir/elbasvir (100mg/50mg) FDC + SOF 400mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks (n=10 planned).
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Participants Experiencing at Least 1 Adverse Event (AE)Up to Week 14

An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment.

Number of Participants Discontinuing Study Therapy Due to an AEUp to Week 12

An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment.

Percentage of Participants With Sustained Viral Response (SVR) 12 Weeks After Completing All Study Therapy (SVR12)Up to 24 weeks

The percentage of participants achieving SVR12, defined as HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA) \<15 IU/mL 12 weeks after completing all study therapy, was determined for each arm. Plasma levels of HCV RNA were measured using the Roche COBAS© AmpliPrep/COBAS© TaqMan© HCV Test v. 2.0.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of Participants Achieving SVR 4 Weeks After Completing All Study Therapy (SVR4)Up to 16 weeks

The percentage of participants achieving SVR4, defined as HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA) \<15 IU/mL 4 weeks after completing all study therapy, was determined for each arm. Plasma levels of HCV RNA were measured using the Roche COBAS© AmpliPrep/COBAS© TaqMan© HCV Test v. 2.0.

© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath