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New drug combo shows promise against Hard-to-Treat hepatitis c

NCT ID NCT00630058

Disease control Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma Corporation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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Not a trial. The treatment could once be requested outside a study, but no longer can.
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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tested a new hepatitis C drug called telaprevir (MP-424) combined with two standard medications (peginterferon and ribavirin) in 20 people with genotype 1b hepatitis C. The main goals were to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. Researchers also measured how well the combo lowered virus levels. The study was completed and helped guide later, larger trials.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Telaprevir (MP-424) plus peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective treatment for hepatitis C genotype 1b, potentially leading to higher cure rates.
What could go wrong
This was a very early phase 1 study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The combination also carries known side effects like fatigue and anemia.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Apr 2008

Finished

Mar 2009

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

20 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with genotype 1b chronic hepatitis C Exclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with decompensated cirrhosis * Patients diagnosed with positive HBs antigen in the test

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic hepatitis C virus infection hepatitis C virus infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Hepatitis C

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Toranomon Hospital

    Kawasaki, Takatsu-ku, Japan

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