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Telaprevir and Sofosbuvir

Phase 2

Hepatitis C, Chronic | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated|Last Updated: Apr 23, 2018

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment20

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Clinical trial landscape

Telaprevir and Sofosbuvir · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT01994486Open-Label Safety Study of Telaprevir and Sofosbuvir in Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 1Hepatitis C, Chronic
COMPLETED20 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Open-Label Safety Study of Telaprevir and Sofosbuvir in Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 1
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Frequency of Adverse Events Leading to Discontinuation of Both Telaprevir and Sofosbuvir Among Subjects Treated With Telaprevir and Sofosbuvir
12 weeks-January 3, 2014- April 10, 2014

Study drug adherence and adverse events were collected on all enrolled subjects and graded using the DAIDS scale. Any adverse events leading to discontinuation of both Telaprevir and Sofosbuvir were collected and are hereby reported.

Safety of Telaprevir and Sofosbuvir When Dosed in Combination for 12 Weeks
1/3/2014-4/10/2014

The number of subjects who experienced Grade 3 anemia. Complete blood count was collected at baseline, week 2, week 4, week 8, week 12, week 18, and week 24. Incidence of moderate anemia (Grade 3) observed in the study treatment period.

Secondary Endpoints

Characterize Steady State of Sofosbuvir Active SOF Metabolite, GS-331007
1/17/2014-3/26/2014
Proportion of Subjects Who Achieve Undetectable Hepatitis C Virus RNA at 12 Weeks After Completing Study Drug Regimen
6/16/2014-7/2/2014
Proportion of Subjects With Viral Relapse
1/3/2014-9/8/2014
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Telaprevir and SofosbuvirEXPERIMENTALAll subjects will receive Telaprevir twice a day, 1125mg capsule and Sofosbuvir 400 mg capsule once daily. Both will be given for 12 weeks.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Telaprevir and SofosbuvirDRUGAll subjects will have time to read and discuss IRB approved consent form prior to any study procedures. Following proper consenting, subjects will undergo physical exam including ECG and bloodwork prior to baseline visit. Subjects will return for research visits (vitals, collection of AEs, bloodwork, drug accountability) on Day 3, Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 of treatment and 4, 12, and 24 weeks after end of treatment. PK samples will be collected at week 2 and week 10.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Willing and able to provide informed consent * BMI (Body Mass Index) ≥ 18 kg/m2 * HCV RNA quantifiable at screening and \>1,000 IU/ml * HCV treatment Naïve * HCV genotype 1 * 7\. Confirmation of chronic HCV infection documented by either: A positive anti-HCV antibody test or p...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Telaprevir and Sofosbuvir

What is Telaprevir used for?

Telaprevir is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C, Hepatitis C, and hepatic insufficiency. It is being studied in patients with these conditions, and clinical trials have also examined its effects in healthy volunteers.

Who makes Telaprevir?

Telaprevir is being developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker VRTX. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in treating Hepatitis C and related conditions.

What phase is Telaprevir in?

Telaprevir is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed a total of five trials, with no active trials currently ongoing. All five trials have been completed, including Phase 2 and Phase 1 studies.

What clinical trials is Telaprevir in?

Telaprevir has been studied in several completed clinical trials, including NCT00336479, a Phase 2 study in chronic Hepatitis C; NCT00509210, a study in hepatic impairment; NCT01038167, a drug interaction study; and NCT01275599, a drug interaction study with buprenorphine.

Is Telaprevir the same as VX-950?

Telaprevir is also known as VX-950. In clinical trials, it has been referred to by both names, such as in the Phase 2 study titled 'Phase 2 Study of VX-950, Pegasys®, and Copegus® in Hepatitis C'.