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interferon-alpha lozenges

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Hepatitis C, Chronic | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Ainos, Inc.|Last Updated: Feb 21, 2024

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment169

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Clinical trial landscape

interferon-alpha lozenges · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT00695019Interferon-alpha Lozenges for Prevention of Relapse in Hepatitis CHepatitis C, Chronic
COMPLETED169 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Interferon-alpha Lozenges for Prevention of Relapse in Hepatitis C
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Relapse Rate
48 weeks

Percentage of participants with a positive seum HCV RNA level at any post-baseline evaluation Serum HCV RNA was tested using a commercially available real-time polymerase-chain-reaction (PCR) assay kit (Roche Cobas TaqMan HCV assay kit) with a limit of detection of 15 IU/ml.

Secondary Endpoints

Sustained Virologic Response Rate
48 weeks
Normalization of ALT
48 weeks
Change in Serum HCV RNA Concentration
48 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
500 IU qdEXPERIMENTAL500 IU Interferon-alpha lozenge taken once per day plus 2 placebo lozenges per day
500 IU tidEXPERIMENTAL500 IU interferon-alpha lozenge taken 3 times per day
placeboPLACEBO_COMPARATORplacebo lozenges taken 3 times per day

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
interferon-alpha lozengesDRUG500 IU lozenges of natural human interferon-alpha for oral dissolution given once or three times per day for 24 weeks
placebo lozengesDRUG200 mg matching placebo lozenges
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range21 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites9

Inclusion Criteria: * HCV genotype 1b * Will be completing pegylated IFN-alpha and ribavirin therapy within 4 weeks * Serum HCV RNA negative within 4 weeks of study entry Exclusion Criteria: * Child-Pugh score of B or C * Decompensated liver function * History of malignancy within past 5 years * ...

Countries:Taiwan
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Frequently asked questions about interferon-alpha lozenges

What is interferon-alpha lozenges used for?

Interferon-alpha lozenges are used for chronic hepatitis C. They are being developed as a treatment to prevent relapse in patients with this condition. The drug is administered orally in lozenge form and is currently in clinical development.

Who makes interferon-alpha lozenges?

Interferon-alpha lozenges are being developed by Ainos, Inc., a company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol AIMD. The company is conducting clinical research on this drug for chronic hepatitis C.

What phase is interferon-alpha lozenges in?

Interferon-alpha lozenges are in Phase 2 clinical development. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. It is being studied for its potential to prevent relapse in patients with chronic hepatitis C.

What clinical trials is interferon-alpha lozenges in?

Interferon-alpha lozenges have been studied in one completed Phase 2 clinical trial, identified as NCT00695019. This trial was titled "Interferon-alpha Lozenges for Prevention of Relapse in Hepatitis C" and enrolled 169 participants in Taiwan.

Is interferon-alpha lozenges the same as interferon-alpha?

Interferon-alpha lozenges are a specific oral formulation of interferon-alpha, designed to be taken as a lozenge. This formulation is being developed by Ainos, Inc. for chronic hepatitis C, distinguishing it from other forms of interferon-alpha.