Trial Information

Summary: Treatment Naïve Subjects with Genotype 1 Chronic Hepatitis C - Adults

People with chronic hepatitis C are asked to participate in a research study being conducted by North Shore University Hospital.

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:

• Are 18-70 years of age
• Have been diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C

You may not participate in this study if you:

• Have a history of a blood disease such as sickle cell disease or heart disease (e.g. angina, congestive heart failure, recent heart attack, or arrhythmia)
• Have abnormal thyroid function
• Have diabetes mellitus
• Have evidence of autoimmune hepatitis on liver biopsy, or have any other significant liver disease or cancer
• Have a severe psychiatric condition including, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar illness, severe anxiety or personality disorder
• Have a history of head trauma or active seizure disorder
• Have had an organ transplant (except a cornea transplant or skin graft)
• Have an autoimmune-mediated disease (e.g. Crohn’s disease)
• Have a history of pancreatitis within 5 years
• Have a history of eye problems due to diabetes mellitus or hypertension
• Have a history of chronic pulmonary disease, hemophilia, severe bacterial or fungal infections, including tuberculosis
• Have a history of illicit drug or alcohol abuse within 2 years
• Are allergic to tartrazine (yellow dye #5)
• Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or intend to become pregnant during the study
• Have participated in another research study within the last 30 days

If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below.