Chronic HCV InfectionPhase 3NCT02021643
Efficacy and Safety of Sofosbuvir Plus Ribavirin in Adults With Chronic HCV Infection
A Phase 3 study testing Sofosbuvir, RBV and PEG in people with Chronic HCV Infection, run by Gilead Sciences at 35 sites in 5 countries.
Trial summary
The primary objectives of this study are to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of treatment with sofosbuvir (SOF)+ ribavirin (RBV), with or without Pegylated interferon alfa (Peg-IFNα-2a/ PEG)) in participants with chronic genotype (GT)-1, 2, 3, and 6 Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic HCV Infection
- What is being tested?
- Sofosbuvir, RBV and PEG
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 687 participants
- Where
- 35 sitesin 5 countries
- Study dates
- 10 Dec 2013to 3 Nov 2016
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Willing and able to provide written informed consent
- HCV RNA ≥ 10^4 IU/mL at screening
- HCV treatment-naive (HCV genotype 1, 2, 3 or 6), defined as no prior exposure to any interferon (IFN), RBV, or other approved or experimental HCV-specific direct-acting antiviral agent, or HCV treatment-experienced (HCV genotype 1, 2, 3, or 6 only) with medical records that include sufficient detail of prior treatment with IFN to allow for categorization of prior response as either IFN Intolerant, non-responder, or experiences viral breakthrough or relapse
- HCV infection documented by anti-HCV antibody test, genotyping test, or liver biopsy
Who cannot join
- Current or prior history of any clinically-significant illness (other than HCV)
- Pregnant or nursing female or male with pregnant female partner
- Chronic liver disease of a non-HCV etiology
- Infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.
Trial locations and contacts
35 sites in 5 countries.
35 sites in 5 countries
China17 sites
Study site
Beijing
Study site
Chongqing
Study site
Fujian
Study site
Guangdong
Study site
Guangxi
Study site
Hainan
Study site
Hebei
Study site
Hubei
Study site
Hunan
Study site
Jiangxi
Study site
Jilin City
Study site
Jin’an
Study site
Liaoyang
Study site
Shanghai
Study site
Sichuan
Study site
Yunnan
Study site
Zhejiang
South Korea7 sites
Study site
Ansan-si
Study site
Bucheon-si
Study site
Busan
Study site
Daegu
Study site
Incheon, Gyeonggi-do
Study site
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
Study site
Seoul
Taiwan7 sites
Study site
Chang-hua
Study site
Kaohsiung City
Study site
Keelung
Study site
Taichung
Study site
Tainan
Study site
Taipei
Study site
Taoyuan
About this study
Official title: A Phase 3b, Multicenter, Open-Label, Randomized Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Sofosbuvir Plus Ribavirin (± Pegylated Interferon) in Subjects With Chronic Genotype 1, 2, 3 and 6 HCV Infection
The primary objectives of this study are to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of treatment with sofosbuvir (SOF)+ ribavirin (RBV), with or without Pegylated interferon alfa (Peg-IFNα-2a/ PEG)) in participants with chronic genotype (GT)-1, 2, 3, and 6 Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
- Conditions
- Chronic HCV Infection
- Being tested
- Sofosbuvir, RBV, PEG
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SofosbuvirDrug
Also called Sovaldi®, GS-7977, PSI-7977
Sofosbuvir 400 mg tablet administered orally once daily
RBVDrug
Also called Ribasphere®
Ribavirin (RBV) tablets administered orally in a divided daily dose according to package insert weight-based dosing recommendations (< 75kg = 1000 mg and ≥ 75 kg = 1200 mg)
PEGDrug
Also called Pegasys®
Pegylated interferon alfa-2a (Peg-IFNα-2a) 180 µg/0.5 mL pre-filled syringe administered subcutaneously once a week
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Sofosbuvir+RBV+PEG 12 weeks | Experimental | Participants with genotype 1 or 6 will receive sofosbuvir+RBV+Peg-IFNα-2a for 12 weeks. Receives: Drug: Sofosbuvir; Drug: RBV; Drug: PEG |
| Sofosbuvir+RBV 12 weeks | Experimental | Participants with genotype 1, 2 or 6 will receive sofosbuvir+RBV for 12 weeks. Receives: Drug: Sofosbuvir; Drug: RBV |
| Sofosbuvir+RBV 16 weeks | Experimental | Participants with genotype 1, 6 will receive sofosbuvir+RBV for 16 weeks. Receives: Drug: Sofosbuvir; Drug: RBV |
| Sofosbuvir+RBV 24 Weeks | Experimental | Participants with genotype 1, 3, or 6 will receive sofosbuvir+RBV for 24 weeks. Receives: Drug: Sofosbuvir; Drug: RBV |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response 12 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR12)
SVR12 is defined as HCV RNA < the lower limit of quantification (LLOQ; ie, < 25 IU/mL) 12 weeks following the last dose of study drug.
Measured: Posttreatment Week 12
Percentage of Participants Who Permanently Discontinued Any Study Drug Due to an Adverse Event
Measured: Up to 24 weeks
Secondary outcomes (4)
Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response 4 and 24 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR4 and SVR24)
SVR4 and SVR24 are defined as HCV RNA < LLOQ at 4 and 24 weeks following the last dose of study drug, respectively.
Measured: Posttreatment Weeks 4 and 24
Percentage of Participants With On-Treatment Virologic Failure
Viral breakthrough was defined as HCV RNA ≥ LLOQ after having previously had HCV RNA < LLOQ while receiving treatment.
Measured: Up to 24 weeks
Percentage of Participants With Viral Relapse
Viral relapse was defined as HCV RNA ≥ LLOQ during the post-treatment period having achieved HCV RNA < LLOQ at end of treatment, confirmed with 2 consecutive values or last available post-treatment measurement.
Measured: Up to Posttreatment Week 24
Change From Baseline in HCV RNA (log10 IU/mL)
Measured: Up to 24 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Dec 2013 (estimated)
- Study start10 Dec 2013
- Primary completion12 Aug 2016
- Study completion3 Nov 2016
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Chronic HCV InfectionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Gilead SciencesThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 687 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Gilead Sciences
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Gilead Study Director, Study director, Gilead Sciences
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02021643
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- GS-US-334-0115
- Status last verified
- Aug 2017
- First submitted
- 26 Nov 2013
- Last updated
- 20 Feb 2018
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Lai CL, Wong VW, Yuen MF, Yang JC, Knox SJ, Mo H, Han LL, Brainard DM, Chan HL. Sofosbuvir plus ribavirin for the treatment of patients with chronic genotype 1 or 6 hepatitis C virus infection in Hong Kong. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2016 Jan;43(1):96-101. doi: 10.1111/apt.13429. Epub 2015 Oct 26.
PubMed 26503414Ahn SH, Lim YS, Lee KS, Paik SW, Lee YJ, Jeong SH, Kim JH, Yoon SK, Yim HJ, Tak WY, Han SY, Yang JC, Mo H, Mathias A, Han L, Knox SJ, Brainard DM, Kim YJ, Byun KS, Kim YS, Heo J, Han KH. A phase 3b study of sofosbuvir plus ribavirin in treatment-naive and treatment-experienced Korean patients chronically infected with genotype 2 hepatitis C virus. J Viral Hepat. 2016 May;23(5):358-65. doi: 10.1111/jvh.12499. Epub 2016 Feb 10.
PubMed 26864153Kao JH, Chien RN, Chang TT, Peng CY, Hu TH, Lo GH, Wang HY, Chen JJ, Yang JC, Knox SJ, Han L, Mo H, Mathias A, Brainard DM, Sheen IS, Hsu YC, Chu CJ, Chuang WL. A phase 3b study of sofosbuvir plus ribavirin in Taiwanese patients with chronic genotype 2 hepatitis C virus infection. Liver Int. 2016 Aug;36(8):1101-7. doi: 10.1111/liv.13082. Epub 2016 Mar 23.
PubMed 26835876
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Feb 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase 3b, Multicenter, Open-Label, Randomized Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Sofosbuvir Plus Ribavirin (± Pegylated Interferon) in Subjects With Chronic Genotype 1, 2, 3 and 6 HCV Infection
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02021643
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- GS-US-334-0115
- Conditions
- Chronic HCV Infection
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 687 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Gilead SciencesIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 10 Dec 2013 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 12 Aug 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- 3 Nov 2016 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Dec 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 20 Feb 2018
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The primary objectives of this study are to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of treatment with sofosbuvir (SOF)+ ribavirin (RBV), with or without Pegylated interferon alfa (Peg-IFNα-2a/ PEG)) in participants with chronic genotype (GT)-1, 2, 3, and 6 Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Sofosbuvir+RBV+PEG 12 weeks | Experimental | Drug: Sofosbuvir, Drug: RBV, Drug: PEGParticipants with genotype 1 or 6 will receive sofosbuvir+RBV+Peg-IFNα-2a for 12 weeks. |
| Sofosbuvir+RBV 12 weeks | Experimental | Drug: Sofosbuvir, Drug: RBVParticipants with genotype 1, 2 or 6 will receive sofosbuvir+RBV for 12 weeks. |
| Sofosbuvir+RBV 16 weeks | Experimental | Drug: Sofosbuvir, Drug: RBVParticipants with genotype 1, 6 will receive sofosbuvir+RBV for 16 weeks. |
| Sofosbuvir+RBV 24 Weeks | Experimental | Drug: Sofosbuvir, Drug: RBVParticipants with genotype 1, 3, or 6 will receive sofosbuvir+RBV for 24 weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Willing and able to provide written informed consent
- HCV RNA ≥ 10^4 IU/mL at screening
- HCV treatment-naive (HCV genotype 1, 2, 3 or 6), defined as no prior exposure to any interferon (IFN), RBV, or other approved or experimental HCV-specific direct-acting antiviral agent, or HCV treatment-experienced (HCV genotype 1, 2, 3, or 6 only) with medical records that include sufficient detail of prior treatment with IFN to allow for categorization of prior response as either IFN Intolerant, non-responder, or experiences viral breakthrough or relapse
- HCV infection documented by anti-HCV antibody test, genotyping test, or liver biopsy
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Current or prior history of any clinically-significant illness (other than HCV)
- Pregnant or nursing female or male with pregnant female partner
- Chronic liver disease of a non-HCV etiology
- Infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| SofosbuvirAlso: Sovaldi®, GS-7977, PSI-7977Sofosbuvir 400 mg tablet administered orally once daily | Drug | Sofosbuvir+RBV 12 weeks, Sofosbuvir+RBV 16 weeks, Sofosbuvir+RBV 24 Weeks, Sofosbuvir+RBV+PEG 12 weeks |
| RBVAlso: Ribasphere®Ribavirin (RBV) tablets administered orally in a divided daily dose according to package insert weight-based dosing recommendations (< 75kg = 1000 mg and ≥ 75 kg = 1200 mg) | Drug | Sofosbuvir+RBV 12 weeks, Sofosbuvir+RBV 16 weeks, Sofosbuvir+RBV 24 Weeks, Sofosbuvir+RBV+PEG 12 weeks |
| PEGAlso: Pegasys®Pegylated interferon alfa-2a (Peg-IFNα-2a) 180 µg/0.5 mL pre-filled syringe administered subcutaneously once a week | Drug | Sofosbuvir+RBV+PEG 12 weeks |
Primary outcome
Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response 12 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR12)
Time frame: Posttreatment Week 12
SVR12 is defined as HCV RNA < the lower limit of quantification (LLOQ; ie, < 25 IU/mL) 12 weeks following the last dose of study drug.
Percentage of Participants Who Permanently Discontinued Any Study Drug Due to an Adverse Event
Time frame: Up to 24 weeks
4 secondary outcomes
Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response 4 and 24 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR4 and SVR24)
Time frame: Posttreatment Weeks 4 and 24
Percentage of Participants With On-Treatment Virologic Failure
Time frame: Up to 24 weeks
Percentage of Participants With Viral Relapse
Time frame: Up to Posttreatment Week 24
Change From Baseline in HCV RNA (log10 IU/mL)
Time frame: Up to 24 weeks
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Feb 2018.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Results publication: PubMed 26503414Lai CL, Wong VW, Yuen MF, Yang JC, Knox SJ, Mo H, Han LL, Brainard DM, Chan HL. Sofosbuvir plus ribavirin for the treatment of patients with chronic genotype 1 or 6 hepatitis C virus infection in Hong Kong. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2016 Jan;43(1):96-101. doi: 10.1111/apt.13429. Epub 2015 Oct 26.
- Results publication: PubMed 26864153Ahn SH, Lim YS, Lee KS, Paik SW, Lee YJ, Jeong SH, Kim JH, Yoon SK, Yim HJ, Tak WY, Han SY, Yang JC, Mo H, Mathias A, Han L, Knox SJ, Brainard DM, Kim YJ, Byun KS, Kim YS, Heo J, Han KH. A phase 3b study of sofosbuvir plus ribavirin in treatment-naive and treatment-experienced Korean patients chronically infected with genotype 2 hepatitis C virus. J Viral Hepat. 2016 May;23(5):358-65. doi: 10.1111/jvh.12499. Epub 2016 Feb 10.
- Results publication: PubMed 26835876Kao JH, Chien RN, Chang TT, Peng CY, Hu TH, Lo GH, Wang HY, Chen JJ, Yang JC, Knox SJ, Han L, Mo H, Mathias A, Brainard DM, Sheen IS, Hsu YC, Chu CJ, Chuang WL. A phase 3b study of sofosbuvir plus ribavirin in Taiwanese patients with chronic genotype 2 hepatitis C virus infection. Liver Int. 2016 Aug;36(8):1101-7. doi: 10.1111/liv.13082. Epub 2016 Mar 23.
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Referral and contact
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Sofosbuvir, RBV and PEG in people with Chronic HCV Infection, run by Gilead Sciences at 35 sites in 5 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Feb 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 35 sites in China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 20 Feb 2018). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response 12 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR12) (time frame: Posttreatment Week 12). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02021643, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Feb 2018.