HCV Genotype 1a Shows a Better Virological Response to Antiviral Therapy Than HCV Genotype 1b (genotype)

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Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01342003
First received: April 25, 2011
Last updated: NA
Last verified: October 2010
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April 25, 2011
April 25, 2011
February 2007
July 2010   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
The primary end point was sustained undetectable serum HCVRNA 24 weeks after treatment cessation (SVR). [ Time Frame: 24 weeks after treatment cessation ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
The primary end point was sustained undetectable serum HCVRNA 24 weeks after treatment cessation (Sustained virological response).
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HCV Genotype 1a Shows a Better Virological Response to Antiviral Therapy Than HCV Genotype 1b
HCV Genotype 1a Shows a Better Virological Response to Antiviral Therapy Than HCV Genotype 1b

Sustained virological response (SVR) to antiviral therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 according to subtype (1a vs.1b) has not been extensively investigated. This observational study was carried out on a large group of "naïve" HCV patients to evaluate difference, if any, between HCV genotype 1 subtype 1a and 1b on the response to treatment with peginterferon (Peg-IFN) plus ribavirin.

Despite the challenging perspective of the new antiviral drugs directly acting on hepatitis C viral replication such as protease and polymerase inhibitors, nowadays the standard treatment in genotype 1-chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is the combination of peghylated interferon (PEG-IFN) and ribavirin for 48 weeks. It has been extensively shown that patients infected with HCV genotype 1 have a lower rate of viral response than those infected with genotype 2 and 3. In large randomized multinational trials, sustained virological response (SVR) of around 50% has been obtained with peginterferon α2a plus ribavirin in the more difficult to treat subgroup of patients infected with HCV genotype 1. Furthermore, advanced fibrosis is a predictive factor of non response to antiviral treatment in genotype 1 virus [5-7]. Very few studies have evaluated SVR difference, if any, between subtypes 1a and 1b.

We have carried out an observational study on a large cohort of HCV "naïve" patients to evaluate the influence of HCV subtypes 1 on the response to treatment with Peg-INF plus ribavirin.

Observational
Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Retrospective
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Retention:   Samples With DNA
Description:

HCVRNA determination was performed quantitatively before the treatment (TaqMan Roche Diagnostics). The TaqMan value utilized to determine the response was 15 IU/ml. TaqMan method was a standardized method utilized from December 2007 in all the center of the CLEO group. HCVRNA value was expressed as log10 IU/ml.

Probability Sample

Three hundred and eighty-eight patients were included in the study. One hundred and sixty-five were HCV genotype 1 subtype 1a (42.5%) while two hundred twenty-three were of subtype 1b (57.5%).

Chronic Hepatitis C
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  • Subtype 1a
    subtype 1a patients treated with peginterferon plus ribavirin
  • subtype 1b
    subtype 1b patients treated with peginterferon plus ribavirin
Pellicelli AM, Romano M, Stroffolini T, Mazzoni E, Mecenate F, Monarca R, Picardi A, Bonaventura ME, Mastropietro C, Vignally P, Andreoli A, Marignani M, D'Ambrosio C, Miglioresi L, Nosotti L, Mitidieri O, Gentilucci UV, Puoti C, Barbaro G, Barlattani A, Furlan C, Barbarini G; CLEO Group. HCV genotype 1a shows a better virological response to antiviral therapy than HCV genotype 1b. BMC Gastroenterol. 2012 Nov 16;12:162. doi: 10.1186/1471-230X-12-162.

*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Completed
388
October 2010
July 2010   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • eligible subjects were naïve infected with HCV genotype 1 virus meeting the internationally recognised criteria for treatment (elevation of aminotransferases, inflammation and or fibrosis at liver biopsy).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis B virus (HBV)
  • alcohol intake greater than 20 gr daily
  • the presence of active drug abuse, chronic systemic disease, psychiatric disorders, autoimmune disease, pregnancy or lactation.
Both
18 Years to 75 Years
No
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Italy
 
NCT01342003
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Adriano M Pellicelli, AO San Camillo Forlanini
Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini
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Study Director: Adriano M Pellicelli, MD AO Scamilloforlanini Rome Italy
Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini
October 2010

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