New hope for HIV patients with stubborn hepatitis c

NCT ID NCT00221650

First seen May 15, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026

Summary

This study tested a combination of two drugs, peginterferon alfa-2a and ribavirin, as a second-line treatment for chronic hepatitis C in 17 people with HIV who did not respond to their first hepatitis C treatment. The goal was to see if this 48-week treatment could make the hepatitis C virus undetectable in the blood. The study focused on safety and effectiveness in this specific group.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Pellegrin, Federation des Maladies Infectieuses, Pr RAGNAUD

    Bordeaux, 33076, France

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