NCT00723892

Brief Summary

Several psychiatric adverse events (eg, depression, fatigue, psychoses, behavior troubles, anxiety, irritability, deteriorated concentration, and insomnia) that are likely to occur during the treatment course with PegIntron plus Rebetol may prompt patients to discontinue their treatment early. The goal of this study is to assess whether a psychotherapy support program may contribute to a better adherence rate.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
614

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2005

Longer than P75 for all trials

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2005

Completed
3.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 25, 2008

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 29, 2008

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2009

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

September 20, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

October 30, 2015

Status Verified

October 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

3.8 years

First QC Date

July 25, 2008

Results QC Date

August 25, 2010

Last Update Submit

October 29, 2015

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of Participants Who Complete Treatment With PegIntron/Rebetol Therapy for Hepatitis C When Administered With a Patient Psychotherapy Support Program as Compared to a Group Without a Psychotherapy Support Program.

    12 months after onset of treatment

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • the Average Length of Treatment for Participants on Treatment for Hepatitis C With PegIntron Pen/Rebetol

    12 months after onset of treatment

Study Arms (2)

PegIntron/Rebetol and psychotherapy support program

Participants receiving a psychotherapy support program during PegIntron/Rebetol therapy for hepatitis C.

Biological: Peginterferon alfa-2b (PegIntron)Drug: Rebetol (Ribavirin)Behavioral: Psychotherapy support program

PegIntron/Rebetol alone (no psychotherapy)

Participants receiving no psychotherapy support program during PegIntron/Rebetol therapy for hepatitis C.

Biological: Peginterferon alfa-2b (PegIntron)Drug: Rebetol (Ribavirin)

Interventions

Peginterferon alfa-2b (PegIntron) was administered based on the prescribed dose. The average dose for PegIntron was a weekly injection of 1.5 ± 0.3 μg\^kg\^week

Also known as: PegIntron pen, SCH 54031, ViraferonPeg
PegIntron/Rebetol alone (no psychotherapy)PegIntron/Rebetol and psychotherapy support program

Rebetol was administered orally based on the prescribed dose. The average dose for Rebetol was 950 ± 167.2 mg\^day

Also known as: Ribavirin, SCH 18908
PegIntron/Rebetol alone (no psychotherapy)PegIntron/Rebetol and psychotherapy support program

Each site has implemented a psychotherapy support program.

PegIntron/Rebetol and psychotherapy support program

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Participants at sites in France who are receiving a psychotherapy support program during therapy for hepatitis C and a control group without a psychotherapy support program.

You may qualify if:

  • Adult patients with hepatitis C

You may not qualify if:

  • According to the products' labeling

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hepatitis C, Chronic

Interventions

peginterferon 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 & Dohme Corp

Study Officials

  • Medical Director

    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
OTHER
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 25, 2008

First Posted

July 29, 2008

Study Start

July 1, 2005

Primary Completion

May 1, 2009

Study Completion

May 1, 2009

Last Updated

October 30, 2015

Results First Posted

September 20, 2010

Record last verified: 2015-10