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VCH 916

Phase 1

HCV Infection | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated|Last Updated: Apr 4, 2014

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment42

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

VCH 916 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT00623649Safety,Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Multiple Ascending Doses of VCH 916 in Subjects With Chronic Hep C InfectionHCV Infection
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PHASE1COMPLETED
Safety,Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Multiple Ascending Doses of VCH 916 in Subjects With Chronic Hep C Infection
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

The primary objective of this trial is to assess the antiviral activity, safety, and tolerability of VCH-916 monotherapy in adult subjects with chronic HCV-infection.
Day 1 to Day 17 visits

Secondary Endpoints

To evaluate the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of VCH-916 in HCV-infected adults.
Day 1 visit
To establish the relationship between VCH-916 plasma levels and corresponding HCV RNA reduction with the administered dosages of VCH-916 in adults.
Day 1 to Day 4 visits
To study the kinetics of plasma HCV RNA following treatment for up to three(3) days with VCH-916.
Day 1 to Day 4 visits
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort 1EXPERIMENTALVCH-916 100 mg three times a day (t.i.d.)
Cohort 2EXPERIMENTALVCH-916 200 mg (t.i.d.)
Cohort 3EXPERIMENTALVCH-916 300 mg twice daily for three days
cohort 4EXPERIMENTALVCH-916 400 mg twice daily for three days

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
VCH 916DRUGDose escalation study with a full review of all safety data following each cohort.
PlaceboDRUGDose escalation study with a full review of all safety data following each cohort.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 60 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites5

Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females 18 to 60 years of age * No evidence of cirrhosis or have liver fibrosis corresponding to Metavir Stages 0 to 3 * Subject's liver disease is stable with ALT values \< 5 X ULN * Serologic evidence of detectable plasma HCV-RNA of ≥ 100,000 IU/ml at screening * D...

Countries:United StatesCanadaPuerto Rico
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Frequently asked questions about VCH 916

What is VCH 916 used for?

VCH 916 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of HCV infection, a chronic viral infection of the liver. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

How does VCH 916 work?

VCH 916 is a small molecule designed to target HCV infection. The specific molecular target has not been disclosed in available information, so the exact mechanism of action is not detailed here.

Who is developing VCH 916?

VCH 916 is being developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biopharmaceutical company listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol VRTX. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy.

What phase is VCH 916 in?

VCH 916 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not yet received approval from regulatory agencies. The Phase 1 trial has been completed, and the drug remains under evaluation.

What clinical trials is VCH 916 in?

VCH 916 has been studied in one completed Phase 1 clinical trial, identified as NCT00623649. This trial evaluated the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of multiple ascending doses of VCH 916 in subjects with chronic HCV infection, enrolling 42 participants.