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Pegylated Interferon alpha 2b

Phase 2

HIV-1 Infection | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Jul 6, 2023

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment20

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Clinical trial landscape

Pegylated Interferon alpha 2b · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT01935089Pilot Peg-Interferon-a2b in Decreasing Viral DNA in HIVHIV-1 Infection
COMPLETED20 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Pilot Peg-Interferon-a2b in Decreasing Viral DNA in HIV
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in Copies of HIV DNA Per CD4+ T Cell at Week 24
Week 3 and 24

Difference in copies of HIV DNA per CD4+ T cell between baseline and week 24, assessed by Alu-HIVgag polymerase chain reaction

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Interferon alphaEXPERIMENTALpegylated Interferon alpha 2b (Pegintron) 1 µg/kg per week, 20 weeks

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Pegylated Interferon alpha 2bDRUG1µg/kg/week
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites3

Inclusion Criteria: * 18-65 years of age * Body weight between 125 and 299 lbs * Confirmed diagnosis of HIV-1 infection by western blot or by a documented HIV-1 viral load * Currently receiving ART and on ART for \> 1 year * VL \< 50 copies/ml for ≥ 1 year, with at least 2 measurements in the previ...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Pegylated Interferon alpha 2b

What is Pegylated Interferon alpha 2b used for?

Pegylated Interferon alpha 2b is used for chronic Hepatitis B and HIV-1 Infection. It is an investigational drug being developed by Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK) and is currently in Phase 2 clinical development for these infectious disease indications.

What does Pegylated Interferon alpha 2b target?

Pegylated Interferon alpha 2b is a pegylated form of interferon alpha 2b, which works by modulating the immune system to fight viral infections. It is being studied for its effects on chronic Hepatitis B and HIV-1 Infection, though its specific molecular target is not detailed.

Who makes Pegylated Interferon alpha 2b?

Pegylated Interferon alpha 2b is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug for chronic Hepatitis B and HIV-1 Infection.

What phase is Pegylated Interferon alpha 2b in?

Pegylated Interferon alpha 2b is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, not yet approved by the FDA, and is being studied for chronic Hepatitis B and HIV-1 Infection.

What clinical trials is Pegylated Interferon alpha 2b in?

Pegylated Interferon alpha 2b has been studied in two completed trials. NCT00536263 was a Phase 3 trial in chronic Hepatitis B with 671 participants, and NCT01935089 was a Phase 2 pilot trial in HIV-1 Infection with 20 participants.

Is Pegylated Interferon alpha 2b the same as PegIntron?

Yes, Pegylated Interferon alpha 2b is also known as PegIntron. The clinical trial NCT00536263, titled 'PegIntron Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B e Antigen-Positive Patients,' used this name to refer to the drug.