Hepatitis CPhase 4NCT01770223
A Study of Viral Response to Triple Therapy in Hepatitis C Virus-Infected Participants With Insulin Resistance Who Failed Dual Therapy (MK-3034-113)
A Phase 4 study testing boceprevir, PegIFN-2b and RBV in people with Hepatitis C, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
Trial summary
This study is being done to find out if participants with insulin resistance and hepatitis C virus genotype 1 (HCV GT1) infections who failed dual therapy with peginterferon alfa (PegIFN) + ribavirin (RBV) will benefit from the addition of boceprevir to PegIFN + RBV (triple therapy). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Hepatitis C
- What is being tested?
- boceprevir, PegIFN-2b and RBV
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Jan 2014to Dec 2015
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Quantifiable serum hepatitis C virus-ribonucleic acid (HCV-RNA)
- Hepatitis C virus genotype 1
- Homeostasis Model of Assessment - Insulin Resistance (HOMA IR) > 2.5 in two determinations made 4 weeks apart (the first HOMA evaluation is able to be made 3 weeks before screening visit)
- Previous failure to achieve SVR with PegIFN plus ribavirin given for a minimum of 12 weeks without dose reduction below 80% of the adequate doses of the two drugs
- No response, partial response, or relapse after previous therapy
- Compensated liver disease with or without histologic or non-invasive evidence of liver cirrhosis
- If heterosexually active, a female participant of childbearing potential and a non-vasectomized male participant who has a female partner of childbearing potential must agree to use 2 effective contraceptives until 6 months after therapy has ended (7 months for male subject)
Who cannot join
- Coinfection with HCV genotypes other than HCV-GT1
- Evidence of decompensated liver disease
- History of ascites, hepatic encephalopathy or of bleeding varices or severe portal hypertension
- History or signs or symptoms or evidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
- History of organ transplant
- Coinfection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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- Severe psychiatric disease
- Inadequately controlled thyroid function
- Other important comorbidities (cardiovascular diseases, Type 1 diabetes or inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes, malignancies , etc)
- Substances abuse
- Alcohol intake >20 grams/day for females and >30 grams/day for males
- History of severe adverse events during previous treatment with PegIFN plus ribavirin including discontinuation of therapy for severe anemia or hematologic toxicity
About this study
Official title: An Open Label Study Assessing SVR and Viral Resistance Profile With Boceprevir Plus PEG-IFN Plus Ribavirin Triple Therapy in HCV-1 Infected Patients With Insulin Resistance Who Have Failed PEG-IFN Plus Ribavirin Dual Therapy
This study is being done to find out if participants with insulin resistance and hepatitis C virus genotype 1 (HCV GT1) infections who failed dual therapy with peginterferon alfa (PegIFN) + ribavirin (RBV) will benefit from the addition of boceprevir to PegIFN + RBV (triple therapy).
- Conditions
- Hepatitis C
- Being tested
- boceprevir, PegIFN-2b, RBV
- Medical subject headings
- Hepatitis C
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
boceprevirDrug
Also called SCH 503034
PegIFN-2bBiological
Also called Peginterferon alfa-2b, PegIntron, SCH 054031
RBVDrug
Also called Ribavirin, Rebetol
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Boceprevir + PegIFN-2b + RBV | Experimental | All participants will start treatment with 4 weeks of PegIFN-2b subcutaneously, 1.5μg/kg per week + RBV capsules orally, at a weight-based dose between 800-1400 mg/day divided into two daily doses (double therapy). Participants without cirrhosis will then continue on the PegIFN-2b and RBV with the addition of boceprevir capsules orally, 800 mg three times per day for 32 weeks (triple therapy), and will transition back to double therapy for the final 12 weeks of treatment (48 total weeks of therapy). Participants with cirrhosis or documented as null responders will receive triple therapy for 44 weeks (48 total weeks of therapy). Receives: Drug: boceprevir; Biological: PegIFN-2b; Drug: RBV |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Number of participants with sustained virologic response (SVR) at 24 weeks after the end of 48 weeks of study treatment
Measured: Week 72
Secondary outcomes (1)
Change from baseline in Homeostasis Model of Assessment - Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR)
Measured: Baseline up to 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Jan 2013 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2014
- Primary completionDec 2015 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2015 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Hepatitis CStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01770223
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 3034-113
- Other IDs
- 2012-002771-33
- Status last verified
- Mar 2017
- First submitted
- 15 Jan 2013
- Last updated
- 20 Mar 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Mar 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- An Open Label Study Assessing SVR and Viral Resistance Profile With Boceprevir Plus PEG-IFN Plus Ribavirin Triple Therapy in HCV-1 Infected Patients With Insulin Resistance Who Have Failed PEG-IFN Plus Ribavirin Dual Therapy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01770223
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 3034-113
- Conditions
- Hepatitis C
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Withdrawn
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- Jan 2014
- Primary completion
- Dec 2015 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2015 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 Jan 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is being done to find out if participants with insulin resistance and hepatitis C virus genotype 1 (HCV GT1) infections who failed dual therapy with peginterferon alfa (PegIFN) + ribavirin (RBV) will benefit from the addition of boceprevir to PegIFN + RBV (triple therapy).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Boceprevir + PegIFN-2b + RBV | Experimental | Drug: boceprevir, Biological: PegIFN-2b, Drug: RBVAll participants will start treatment with 4 weeks of PegIFN-2b subcutaneously, 1.5μg/kg per week + RBV capsules orally, at a weight-based dose between 800-1400 mg/day divided into two daily doses (double therapy). Participants without cirrhosis will then continue on the PegIFN-2b and RBV with the addition of boceprevir capsules orally, 800 mg three times per day for 32 weeks (triple therapy), and will transition back to double therapy for the final 12 weeks of treatment (48 total weeks of therapy). Participants with cirrhosis or documented as null responders will receive triple therapy for 44 weeks (48 total weeks of therapy). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Quantifiable serum hepatitis C virus-ribonucleic acid (HCV-RNA)
- Hepatitis C virus genotype 1
- Homeostasis Model of Assessment - Insulin Resistance (HOMA IR) > 2.5 in two determinations made 4 weeks apart (the first HOMA evaluation is able to be made 3 weeks before screening visit)
- Previous failure to achieve SVR with PegIFN plus ribavirin given for a minimum of 12 weeks without dose reduction below 80% of the adequate doses of the two drugs
- No response, partial response, or relapse after previous therapy
Key exclusion criteria (12 listed)
- Coinfection with HCV genotypes other than HCV-GT1
- Evidence of decompensated liver disease
- History of ascites, hepatic encephalopathy or of bleeding varices or severe portal hypertension
- History or signs or symptoms or evidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
- History of organ transplant
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| boceprevirAlso: SCH 503034 | Drug | Boceprevir + PegIFN-2b + RBV |
| PegIFN-2bAlso: Peginterferon alfa-2b, PegIntron, SCH 054031 | Biological | Boceprevir + PegIFN-2b + RBV |
| RBVAlso: Ribavirin, Rebetol | Drug | Boceprevir + PegIFN-2b + RBV |
Primary outcome
Number of participants with sustained virologic response (SVR) at 24 weeks after the end of 48 weeks of study treatment
Time frame: Week 72
1 secondary outcome
Change from baseline in Homeostasis Model of Assessment - Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR)
Time frame: Baseline up to 8 weeks
Results and safety
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Mar 2017.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing boceprevir, PegIFN-2b and RBV in people with Hepatitis C, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 12 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Mar 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Number of participants with sustained virologic response (SVR) at 24 weeks after the end of 48 weeks of study treatment (time frame: Week 72). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Mar 2017; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.