Sofosbuvir + Ribavirin Cures Many with Hepatitis C in Phase II Clinical Trial
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The Editors at Hepatitis Central
August 28, 2013
Read the details about a Phase II Clinical Trial which highlights compelling evidence that interferon-free regimens can be safe and effective.
Hepatitis C Cure? Sofosbuvir Plus Ribavirin Eliminate Liver Infection In Promising NIH Trial
By Nsikan Akpan | Aug 27, 2013
Hepatitis C patients who don’t normally respond to standard treatment may have a new weapon for fighting their viral liver disease. A combination drug program, with sofosbuvir and ribavirin, has cured a majority of volunteers in a Phase II clinical trial conducted by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), a branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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15 Comments
Would a study also aply to starting of cirrosis of the liver late stages of hep c
That is exactly where I am at….
Most all clinical studies exclude cirrhotic people.
Would a study also aply to starting of cirrosis of the liver late stages of hep c
I have had hep c for 20 years and Cirrhosis. I just finished a trial with sofosbuvir and. Ribaviran. My virus is undetectable 4 months after completing the study.
How big are the sofosbuvir tablets? I can’t swallow large pills or capsules
Average size. I cut mine in half
Hi Maria- I have been trying to get into a trial with sofosbuvir I can’t seem to join one! What sites did you use or how did you go about getting into this trial? Please help I’m scared
I live in Texas so I went through Alamo Medical Research . They. May be able to direct you to a trial in your area. 210-253-3422
How did u like the treatment? any side effects? whats your Geno type? mine is 1A , i did interferon and got rid at 3 mos, did 1 year , then 3 mos later it came back but not as bad. Let me know plz
Looking to join a clinical trial for Hep C geno type 1A. Can someone help? In NJ
Please let me know if any side effects for this treatment and if i have genotype 1A, how long would i have to do it for ?
I am so tired of having hope only to find that if you are on an HMO you cannot treat because of the high cost. Sometimes I just want to forget about it and allow it to takes it’s course.
I am currently taking treatments with Incivek, Ribavirin, and Pegasys. The side effects are numerous and severe. I have just started my 7th week of treatment and my platelets are low, the viral count has almost been eliminated, and my liver functions have been reduced. So, there is some good news and more bad news. The Doctor has just put me on a weekly blood monitoring schedule. The Incivek portion is only 12 weeks long, and maybe where the bulk of the side effects are coming from. I would hate to be removed now just to have to start over again. Does anyone know the side effects of this new trial treatment?
I too did Peg & Riba got to 4 months, red blood cells droped so had to take shots for that, then white blood cells droped had to that shots for that, but hung in there cause the virus was gone, lost 25 lbs could not eat, started getting rashes and feeling bad. When the DR. saw I was skin and bones he took me off, virus back, weight back, low blood patletes, low thyroid, no energy. But life goes on!