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NCT Number: NCT00047814

Study of FK788 in Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of 4 weeks therapy with FK788 in subjects with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also, to assess the effect of FK788 on serum ALT concentration and hepatitis C viral level during therapy and for four weeks following therapy.

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Key information

Conditions

Hepatitis C Blood-Borne Infections Communicable Diseases Digestive System Diseases Flaviviridae Infections Hepatitis Hepatitis, Viral, Human Infections Liver Diseases RNA Virus Infections Virus Diseases

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Liver Center Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, California, United States

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About this study

This is a multi-center, randomized, investigator and subject blinded, placebo-controlled eight week study, including a four week treatment period and a four week follow-up period. Three cohorts of HCV positive subjects will be studied in a sequential manner.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

The following criteria is a brief summary of Criterion required for trial participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Has chronic hepatitis C virus infection and has previously received at least three months of treatment with any approved therapy and failed to respond, relapsed or did not tolerate therapy
  • Has positive HCV RNA by RT-PCR
  • Has abnormal ALT levels (at least 2 X ULN)
  • Has liver biopsy within past 2 years consistent with chronic hepatitis, no evidence of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis or cirrhosis, and at least mild inflammation
  • Has normal liver function indicated by: PT =< 2 sec. prolonged compared to the ULN, Albumin >= 3.5 g/dL, Total bilirubin =< 1.5 mg/dL
  • ANA titer =< 1:160

Exclusion criteria

  • Has positive skin test for tuberculosis
  • Has ALT value >= 300 IU/L
  • Has abnormal hematological parameters indicated by: ANC < 1500/mm3 and Platelets < 100,000/mm3
  • Has creatinine > 1.5 X ULN
  • AFP > 50 ng/mL and evidence of hepatocellular carcinoma on ultrasound
  • Is a carrier of the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), positive for HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 antibodies

Treatment and study plan

FK788

Drug

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Astellas Pharma Inc

Industry

Collaborators

  • Astellas Pharma US, Inc.

Registry information

Official study title

A Multiple Rising-Dose Study of FK788 in Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection

Important dates

Study start
2002
Study completion
2006
First posted
Oct 24, 2002
Registry last updated
Dec 9, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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