New Drug Trial in Florida Now Recruiting Hepatitis C Patients
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New Hepatitis C Clinical Trial Now Enrolling at Avail Clinical Research near Orlando, Florida; Accepting M/F Patients with Hep C Age 18-65
DeLand, Florida (PRWEB) June 03, 2013
*To see if you qualify for this Hepatitis C Clinical Trial, visit Avail Clinical Research on the web or contact us directly at (386) 785-2404.
BACKGROUND
The Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a global public health problem. The global prevalence of hepatitis C infection is estimated to average 3% resulting in approximately 170 million HCV-infected persons worldwide. Most of those infected develop persistent, chronic infection. An estimated 20-50% of patients with chronic HCV infection are at risk for developing such long-term complications as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
The primary objectives of this Hep C Clinical Study are to evaluate the:
Safety and tolerability of a new Hep C drug and simeprevir when given in combination with RBV for up to 12 weeks.
Efficacy of a new Hep C drug and simeprevir when given in combination with RBV for up to 12 weeks.
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10 Comments
I had livertransplant since 14 month due to hcv genotype 4. Can i joined to the treatment trial
call the number up top. this is just for comments.
i am 46 year i have geno type 4 i am intrested to join for trial i didnt take interfiron my liver in stage f2 8.5 fibro scan
call the number on top. this is just for comments
hi my name is eddie im from dublin ireland and have hep c geno type 1,would you consider flying me out to join in your new trial, i have been hep c positive for over 20 years, and would really be greatfull to be included in your trial. contact( eddiegarrigan@hotmail.com)
Call the number at top. This is just for comments. Doubt they will fly you out though…too many people in the states will probably want to get in the trial.
Hi I have a HCV patient database in South Africa and am looking for a drug trial for these patients as they do not have access to treatment Any advice would be appreciated.
Geno 3a I am in your database thanks
i cured myself
I called and was told that 1a does not qualify. Asked why and could not give an answer. I suggested that maybe they only wanted people that has the best chance for a good result. Really blows since most in the US are 1a