NCT00423670

Brief Summary

This was an open-label, randomized safety and efficacy trial in adult, treatment-naïve Chronic Hepatitis C (CHC) participants with genotype 1 infection. The study conducted in 2 parts, compared standard-of-care PegIntron (1.5 μg/kg, once weekly \[QW\]), plus ribavirin (800 to 1400 mg/day), for 48 weeks to five treatment paradigms containing boceprevir (SCH 503034) 800 mg thrice a day (TID). The five treatments included boceprevir (BOC) plus standard-of-care for 28 or 48 weeks, with and without a 4-week lead-in with PegIntron (PEG) and ribavirin (RBV), and exploration of PegIntron plus low-dose ribavirin (400 to 1000 mg/day) plus boceprevir for 48 weeks.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
765

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2007

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2007

Completed
16 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 17, 2007

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 18, 2007

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2008

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2008

Completed
2.6 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

June 15, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

April 5, 2017

Status Verified

March 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

1.6 years

First QC Date

January 17, 2007

Results QC Date

May 13, 2011

Last Update Submit

March 8, 2017

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response (SVR)

    Participants with undetectable HCV-RNA at FW 24 up to EOF had achieved SVR. Participants missing data at FW 24 were considered to achieve SVR if 1. he/she had undetectable HCV-RNA at FW 12 or later 2. he/she returned later to the study center and had undetectable HCV-RNA. HCV-RNA in plasma samples was detected with reverse-transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay, with a lower limit of detection (LLD) of 29 international units/mL (IU/mL). A participant in Arm 2 with undetectable HCV-RNA at FW 24 had detectable HCV-RNA after FW 24. He is not considered to achieve SVR.

    From follow-up week (FW) 24 up to end of follow-up (EOF)

Secondary Outcomes (7)

  • Number of Participants With SVR Based on a 4-week lead-in Treatment With PegIntron and Ribavirin

    From FW 24 up to EOF

  • Number of Participants With SVR Based on Duration of Boceprevir Treatment

    From FW 24 up to EOF

  • Number of Participants Negative for HCV-RNA at FW 12

    At FW 12

  • Number of Participants Negative for HCV-RNA at 72 Weeks Post Randomization

    72 weeks post randomization

  • Number of Participants With an Early Virologic Response (EVR) That Achieved SVR

    At TW 12, and at FW 24 up to EOF

  • +2 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (8)

Arm 1. PEG +RBV for 48 Wks (Part I)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants treated with PegIntron (1.5 μg/kg, once weekly \[QW\]) and Ribavirin (800 to 1400 mg/day) for 48 weeks. Participants with detectable HCV-RNA levels after 24 weeks of treatment had the option of crossing over to receive 24 weeks of PegIntron (1.5 μg/kg, QW), Ribavirin (800 to 1400 mg/day), and boceprevir (800 mg three times daily \[TID\]) for 24 additional weeks. The participants that crossed over to receive boceprevir formed Arm 8. The total treatment duration was up to 54 weeks.

Drug: peginterferon-alfa 2b (PegIntron)Drug: ribavirin

Arm 2. PEG + RBV + BOC for 28 Wks (Part I)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receiving boceprevir (800 mg TID) plus PegIntron (1.5 μg/kg QW) and ribavirin (800 to 1400 mg/day) for up to 28 weeks.

Drug: boceprevir (SCH 503034)Drug: peginterferon-alfa 2b (PegIntron)Drug: ribavirin

Arm 3. PEG + RBV + BOC (from Wk 4) for 24 Wks (Part I)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receiving a lead-in treatment with PegIntron (1.5 μg/kg QW) and ribavirin (800 to 1400 mg/day) for 4 weeks, followed by boceprevir (800 mg TID) plus PegIntron (1.5 μg/kg QW) and ribavirin (800 to 1400 mg/day) for up to 24 weeks.

Drug: boceprevir (SCH 503034)Drug: peginterferon-alfa 2b (PegIntron)Drug: ribavirin

Arm 4. PEG +RBV + BOC for 48 Wks (Part I)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receiving boceprevir (800 mg TID) plus PegIntron (1.5 μg/kg QW) and ribavirin (800 to 1400 mg/day) for up to 48 weeks.

Drug: boceprevir (SCH 503034)Drug: peginterferon-alfa 2b (PegIntron)Drug: ribavirin

Arm 5. PEG + RBV + BOC (from Wk 4) for 44 Wks (Part I)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receiving a lead-in treatment with PegIntron (1.5 μg/kg QW) and ribavirin (800 to 1400 mg/day) for 4 weeks, followed by boceprevir (800 mg TID) plus PegIntron (1.5 μg/kg QW) and ribavirin (800 to 1400 mg/day) for up to 44 weeks.

Drug: boceprevir (SCH 503034)Drug: peginterferon-alfa 2b (PegIntron)Drug: ribavirin

Arm 6. PEG + RBV + BOC for 48 Wks (Part II)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receiving PegIntron (1.5 μg/kg QW), ribavirin (800 to 1400 mg/day) and boceprevir (800 mg TID) for up to 48 weeks during Part II of the study. Part II was initiated after participants were fully enrolled for Part I.

Drug: boceprevir (SCH 503034)Drug: peginterferon-alfa 2b (PegIntron)Drug: ribavirin

Arm 7. PEG +Low-dose RBV + BOC for 48 Wks (Part II)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receiving PegIntron (1.5 μg/kg QW), low-dose ribavirin (400 to 1000 mg/day) and boceprevir (800 mg TID) for up to 48 weeks (Arm 7) during Part II of the study. Part II was initiated after participants were fully enrolled for Part I.

Drug: boceprevir (SCH 503034)Drug: peginterferon-alfa 2b (PegIntron)Drug: ribavirin (low-dose)

Arm 8. PEG + RBV + BOC (from Wk 24) for 48 Wks (Part I)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants that started in Arm 1 and had detectable HCV-RNA levels after 24 weeks of treatment had the option of receiving boceprevir (800 mg TID) with PegIntron (1.5 μg/kg QW), and ribavirin (800 to 1400 mg/day). Participants that took the option of crossing over to receive PegIntron, ribavirin, and boceprevir (800 mg TID) for 24 additional weeks constitute Arm 8. The total treatment duration was up to 54 weeks.

Drug: boceprevir (SCH 503034)Drug: peginterferon-alfa 2b (PegIntron)Drug: ribavirin

Interventions

200 mg capsules taken as 800 mg orally three times daily (TID)

Also known as: Boceprevir, Victrelis, SCH 503034
Arm 2. PEG + RBV + BOC for 28 Wks (Part I)Arm 3. PEG + RBV + BOC (from Wk 4) for 24 Wks (Part I)Arm 4. PEG +RBV + BOC for 48 Wks (Part I)Arm 5. PEG + RBV + BOC (from Wk 4) for 44 Wks (Part I)Arm 6. PEG + RBV + BOC for 48 Wks (Part II)Arm 7. PEG +Low-dose RBV + BOC for 48 Wks (Part II)Arm 8. PEG + RBV + BOC (from Wk 24) for 48 Wks (Part I)

1.5 μg/kg subcutaneously (SC) once weekly (QW)

Arm 1. PEG +RBV for 48 Wks (Part I)Arm 2. PEG + RBV + BOC for 28 Wks (Part I)Arm 3. PEG + RBV + BOC (from Wk 4) for 24 Wks (Part I)Arm 4. PEG +RBV + BOC for 48 Wks (Part I)Arm 5. PEG + RBV + BOC (from Wk 4) for 44 Wks (Part I)Arm 6. PEG + RBV + BOC for 48 Wks (Part II)Arm 7. PEG +Low-dose RBV + BOC for 48 Wks (Part II)Arm 8. PEG + RBV + BOC (from Wk 24) for 48 Wks (Part I)

200 mg capsules in doses of 800 to 1400 mg/day (based on weight) taken orally divided twice daily

Arm 1. PEG +RBV for 48 Wks (Part I)Arm 2. PEG + RBV + BOC for 28 Wks (Part I)Arm 3. PEG + RBV + BOC (from Wk 4) for 24 Wks (Part I)Arm 4. PEG +RBV + BOC for 48 Wks (Part I)Arm 5. PEG + RBV + BOC (from Wk 4) for 44 Wks (Part I)Arm 6. PEG + RBV + BOC for 48 Wks (Part II)Arm 8. PEG + RBV + BOC (from Wk 24) for 48 Wks (Part I)

200 mg capsules in doses of 400 to 1000 mg/day (based on weight) taken orally divided twice daily

Arm 7. PEG +Low-dose RBV + BOC for 48 Wks (Part II)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Age between 18 and 60 years;
  • Body weight between 45 and 125 kg;
  • Documented chronic hepatitis C genotype 1;
  • Liver biopsy with histology consistent with chronic hepatitis and no other etiology for chronic liver disease within of 5 years of Day 1;
  • Participant and participant's partner(s) must each agree to use acceptable methods of contraception 2 weeks prior to Day 1 and at least 6 months after the last dose of study medication;
  • Written informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Prior treatment for hepatitis C;
  • Co-infection with HIV or hepatitis B virus (HBsAg positive);
  • Evidence of decompensated liver disease;
  • Diabetic and hypertensive participants with clinically significant ocular exam findings;
  • Pre-existing psychiatric condition, including but not limited to:
  • Current moderate or severe depression;
  • History of depression associated with any of the following:
  • Hospitalization for depression;
  • Electroconvulsive therapy for depression;
  • Depression that resulted in a prolonged absence from work and/or significant disruption of daily functions;
  • Suicidal or homicidal ideation and/or attempt;
  • History of severe psychiatric disorders (including but not limited to schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder or mania);
  • Past history or current use of lithium;
  • Past history or current use of antipsychotic drugs for listed conditions.
  • +9 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • Kwo PY, Lawitz EJ, McCone J, Schiff ER, Vierling JM, Pound D, Davis MN, Galati JS, Gordon SC, Ravendhran N, Rossaro L, Anderson FH, Jacobson IM, Rubin R, Koury K, Pedicone LD, Brass CA, Chaudhri E, Albrecht JK; SPRINT-1 investigators. Efficacy of boceprevir, an NS3 protease inhibitor, in combination with peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin in treatment-naive patients with genotype 1 hepatitis C infection (SPRINT-1): an open-label, randomised, multicentre phase 2 trial. Lancet. 2010 Aug 28;376(9742):705-16. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(10)60934-8. Epub 2010 Aug 6.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hepatitis C, Chronic

Interventions

N-(3-amino-1-(cyclobutylmethyl)-2,3-dioxopropyl)-3-(2-((((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino)carbonyl)amino)-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)-6,6-dimethyl-3-azabicyclo(3.1.0)hexan-2-carboxamidepeginterferon alfa-2bRibavirin

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Hepatitis CBlood-Borne InfectionsCommunicable DiseasesInfectionsHepatitis, Viral, HumanVirus DiseasesFlaviviridae InfectionsRNA Virus InfectionsHepatitis, ChronicHepatitisLiver DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesChronic DiseaseDisease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

RibonucleosidesNucleosidesNucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides

Results Point of Contact

Title
Senior Vice President,Global Clinical Development
Organization
Merck, Sharp and Dohme

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
OTHER
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 17, 2007

First Posted

January 18, 2007

Study Start

January 1, 2007

Primary Completion

August 1, 2008

Study Completion

November 1, 2008

Last Updated

April 5, 2017

Results First Posted

June 15, 2011

Record last verified: 2017-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

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