Safety and Antiviral Activity of IDX184 in Combination With Pegylated Interferon and Ribavirin for 12 Weeks (MK-2355-005)
Primary Purpose
Hepatitis C, Chronic
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
IDX184
Peginterferon alfa-2a (Peg-IFN)
Ribavirin (RBV)
Placebo
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Hepatitis C, Chronic focused on measuring Hepatitis C, HCV, treatment-naive
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Males and females with documented genotype 1, chronic hepatitis C infection.
- Must agree to use double-barrier method of birth control for at least 6 months after the last dose of study drugs.
- Has not received prior antiviral treatment for HCV.
- Written informed consent by participant.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Co-infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV; hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg] positive) and/or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Experimental
Arm Label
IDX184 50 mg + Peg-IFN/RBV
IDX184 100 mg + Peg-IFN/RBV
Arm Description
IDX184 50 mg and matching placebo once daily plus peginterferon alfa-2a (Peg-IFN) weekly and ribavirin (RBV) daily for 12 weeks followed by Peg-IFN weekly and RBV daily for an additional 12 or 36 weeks.
IDX184 100 mg once daily plus Peg-IFN weekly and RBV daily for 12 weeks followed by Peg-IFN weekly and RBV daily for an additional 12 or 36 weeks.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Percentage of participants who experience a serious adverse event
Percentage of participants who experience an adverse event
Percentage of participants who experience a grade 1-4 laboratory abnormality
Percentage of participants who achieve undetectable HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA) viral levels at Week 12
Secondary Outcome Measures
Percentage of participants who achieve undetectable HCV RNA viral levels at Week 4
Percentage of participants who achieve undetectable HCV RNA viral levels at the end of treatment
Percentage of participants who achieve sustained virologic response (SVR)
Percentage of participants who achieve HCV RNA viral levels below the lower level of quantification (LLOQ) at Week 4
Percentage of participants who achieve HCV RNA viral levels below LLOQ at the end of treatment
Percentage of participants who achieve HCV RNA viral levels below LLOQ at follow-up (24 weeks after the last dose)
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01371604
Brief Title
Safety and Antiviral Activity of IDX184 in Combination With Pegylated Interferon and Ribavirin for 12 Weeks (MK-2355-005)
Official Title
A Randomized, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate the Safety and Antiviral Activity of IDX184 in Combination With Pegylated Interferon and Ribavirin for 12 Weeks in Treatment-Naïve Subjects With Genotype 1 Chronic Hepatitis C Infection
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
February 2015
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
July 2011 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
March 2013 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
October 2014 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and antiviral activity of IDX184 in combination with pegylated interferon and ribavirin in treatment-naïve subjects with genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Hepatitis C, Chronic
Keywords
Hepatitis C, HCV, treatment-naive
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
68 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
IDX184 50 mg + Peg-IFN/RBV
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
IDX184 50 mg and matching placebo once daily plus peginterferon alfa-2a (Peg-IFN) weekly and ribavirin (RBV) daily for 12 weeks followed by Peg-IFN weekly and RBV daily for an additional 12 or 36 weeks.
Arm Title
IDX184 100 mg + Peg-IFN/RBV
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
IDX184 100 mg once daily plus Peg-IFN weekly and RBV daily for 12 weeks followed by Peg-IFN weekly and RBV daily for an additional 12 or 36 weeks.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
IDX184
Intervention Description
IDX184 50 mg tablet administered orally
Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
Peginterferon alfa-2a (Peg-IFN)
Other Intervention Name(s)
Pegasys
Intervention Description
Peginterferon alfa-2 180 microgram prefilled syringe administered subcutaneously once weekly
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Ribavirin (RBV)
Intervention Description
Ribavirin 200 mg tablets administered orally as a divided dose twice daily. Total daily dose to administered will be 1000 or 1200 mg based on body weight.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Matching placebo to IDX184 50 mg tablet administered orally
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percentage of participants who experience a serious adverse event
Time Frame
Up to Week 16 and end of treatment (Weeks 24 or 48)
Title
Percentage of participants who experience an adverse event
Time Frame
16 weeks
Title
Percentage of participants who experience a grade 1-4 laboratory abnormality
Time Frame
16 weeks
Title
Percentage of participants who achieve undetectable HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA) viral levels at Week 12
Time Frame
Week 12
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percentage of participants who achieve undetectable HCV RNA viral levels at Week 4
Time Frame
Week 4
Title
Percentage of participants who achieve undetectable HCV RNA viral levels at the end of treatment
Time Frame
Weeks 24 or 48
Title
Percentage of participants who achieve sustained virologic response (SVR)
Time Frame
24 weeks after the last dose (Weeks 48 or 72)
Title
Percentage of participants who achieve HCV RNA viral levels below the lower level of quantification (LLOQ) at Week 4
Time Frame
Week 4
Title
Percentage of participants who achieve HCV RNA viral levels below LLOQ at the end of treatment
Time Frame
Weeks 24 or 48
Title
Percentage of participants who achieve HCV RNA viral levels below LLOQ at follow-up (24 weeks after the last dose)
Time Frame
Weeks 48 or 72
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
65 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Males and females with documented genotype 1, chronic hepatitis C infection.
Must agree to use double-barrier method of birth control for at least 6 months after the last dose of study drugs.
Has not received prior antiviral treatment for HCV.
Written informed consent by participant.
Exclusion Criteria:
Pregnant or breastfeeding.
Co-infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV; hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg] positive) and/or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Medical Director
Organizational Affiliation
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Official's Role
Study Director
12. IPD Sharing Statement
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