New hope for HIV patients with Hard-to-Treat hepatitis c

NCT ID NCT00901524

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a more intensive hepatitis C treatment in 58 adults who have both HIV and hepatitis C (genotypes 1 or 4) and had not responded to previous therapy. Participants received higher doses of two drugs, peginterferon alfa-2a and ribavirin, for up to 18 months. The goal was to see if this approach could clear the hepatitis C virus from the body for at least six months after treatment ended.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Peginterferon alfa-2a and ribavirin

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a more effective treatment option for people with both HIV and hepatitis C who have not responded to standard therapy.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study with only 58 participants. The treatment involves strong drugs that can cause side effects, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hepatitis hepatitis C virus infection HIV infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Tenon Service des Maladies Infectieuses

    Paris, 75970, France