Chronic HCV Infection
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will evaluate the antiviral efficacy, safety, and tolerability of sofosbuvir (SOF) + ribavirin (RBV) in treatment-naive adults with chronic genotype 1 or 3 hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
Interventions
400 mg tablet administered orally once daily
200 mg tablets administered orally in a divided daily dose according to package insert weight-based dosing recommendations (\< 75 kg = 1000 mg and ≥ 75 kg = 1200 mg)
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* HCV RNA ≥10\^4 IU/mL at screening * Confirmed chronic HCV genotype 1 or 3 infection * HCV treatment naive * Approximately 30% of individuals may have compensated cirrhosis at screening
Exclusion criteria
* Any other chronic liver disease * Infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) * Current or prior history of clinical hepatic de-compensation * Contraindication to RBV therapy, e.g., history of clinically significant hemoglobinopathy (sickle cell disease, thalassemia). * Chronic use of systemically administered immunosuppressive agents * History of solid organ transplantation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response 12 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR12) | Posttreatment Week 12 | SVR12 was defined as HCV RNA \< the lower limit of quantitation (LLOQ; ie, 15 IU/mL) 12 weeks following the last dose of study drug. |
| Percentage of Participants Who Permanently Discontinued Any Study Drug Due to an Adverse Event | Up to 24 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response (SVR) at 4 and 24 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR4 and SVR24) | Posttreatment Weeks 4 and 24 | SVR4 and SVR24 were defined as HCV RNA \< LLOQ at 4 and 24 weeks after stopping study treatment, respectively. |
| Percentage of Participants With Virologic Failure and Viral Relapse | Up to Posttreatment Week 24 | Virologic failure was defined as: * On-treatment virologic failure: * Breakthrough (confirmed HCV RNA ≥ LLOQ after having previously had HCV RNA \< LLOQ while on treatment), or * Rebound (confirmed \> 1 log10 IU/mL increase in HCV RNA from nadir while on treatment), or * Non-response (HCV RNA persistently ≥ LLOQ through 8 weeks of treatment) * Virologic relapse: * Confirmed HCV RNA ≥ LLOQ during the posttreatment period having achieved HCV RNA \< LLOQ at last on-treatment visit. |
Countries
India
Participant flow
Recruitment details
Participants were enrolled at study sites in India. The first participant was screened on 31 March 2014. The last study visit occurred on 30 November 2015.
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| SOF + RBV 16 Weeks GT1 SOF 400 mg tablet administered orally once daily + RBV tablets (1000 or 1200 mg daily based on weight) for 16 weeks in participants with genotype (GT) 1 HCV infection | 30 |
| SOF + RBV 24 Weeks GT1 SOF 400 mg tablet administered orally once daily + RBV tablets (1000 or 1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks in participants with genotype 1 HCV infection | 28 |
| SOF + RBV 16 Weeks GT3 SOF 400 mg tablet administered orally once daily + RBV tablets (1000 or 1200 mg daily based on weight) for 16 weeks in participants with genotype 3 HCV infection | 29 |
| SOF + RBV 24 Weeks GT3 SOF 400 mg tablet administered orally once daily + RBV tablets (1000 or 1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks in participants with genotype 3 HCV infection | 30 |
| Total | 117 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 | FG001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Study | Lack of Efficacy | 3 | 2 |
| Overall Study | Lost to Follow-up | 0 | 1 |
| Overall Study | Withdrew Consent | 0 | 1 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | SOF + RBV 24 Weeks GT1 | SOF + RBV 16 Weeks GT1 | SOF + RBV 16 Weeks GT3 | SOF + RBV 24 Weeks GT3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 46 Years STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.6 | 45 Years STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.7 | 40 Years STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.7 | 37 Years STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.8 | 42 Years STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.4 |
| Cirrhosis Status Absence | 19 participants | 20 participants | 22 participants | 23 participants | 84 participants |
| Cirrhosis Status Presence | 9 participants | 10 participants | 7 participants | 7 participants | 33 participants |
| HCV genotype Genotype 1a | 5 participants | 5 participants | 0 participants | 0 participants | 10 participants |
| HCV genotype Genotype 1b | 23 participants | 25 participants | 0 participants | 0 participants | 48 participants |
| HCV genotype Genotype 3 | 0 participants | 0 participants | 29 participants | 30 participants | 59 participants |
| HCV RNA | 5.9 log10 IU/mL STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.72 | 6.5 log10 IU/mL STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.44 | 6.2 log10 IU/mL STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.68 | 6.5 log10 IU/mL STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.7 | 6.3 log10 IU/mL STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.67 |
| HCV RNA Category < 800,000 IU/mL | 14 participants | 5 participants | 10 participants | 6 participants | 35 participants |
| HCV RNA Category ≥ 800,000 IU/mL | 14 participants | 25 participants | 19 participants | 24 participants | 82 participants |
| IL28b Status CC | 15 participants | 14 participants | 17 participants | 23 participants | 69 participants |
| IL28b Status CT | 8 participants | 13 participants | 11 participants | 7 participants | 39 participants |
| IL28b Status TT | 5 participants | 3 participants | 1 participants | 0 participants | 9 participants |
| Race/Ethnicity, Customized Asian | 28 participants | 30 participants | 29 participants | 30 participants | 117 participants |
| Race/Ethnicity, Customized Not Hispanic or Latino | 24 participants | 28 participants | 26 participants | 28 participants | 106 participants |
| Race/Ethnicity, Customized Not Permitted | 4 participants | 2 participants | 3 participants | 2 participants | 11 participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 14 Participants | 11 Participants | 12 Participants | 5 Participants | 42 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 14 Participants | 19 Participants | 17 Participants | 25 Participants | 75 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | — / — | — / — |
| other Total, other adverse events | 32 / 59 | 27 / 58 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 1 / 59 | 1 / 58 |
Outcome results
Percentage of Participants Who Permanently Discontinued Any Study Drug Due to an Adverse Event
Time frame: Up to 24 weeks
Population: Safety Analysis Set
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| SOF + RBV 16 Weeks GT1 | Percentage of Participants Who Permanently Discontinued Any Study Drug Due to an Adverse Event | 0 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 24 Weeks GT1 | Percentage of Participants Who Permanently Discontinued Any Study Drug Due to an Adverse Event | 3.4 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response 12 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR12)
SVR12 was defined as HCV RNA \< the lower limit of quantitation (LLOQ; ie, 15 IU/mL) 12 weeks following the last dose of study drug.
Time frame: Posttreatment Week 12
Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS): participants with genotype 1 or 3 HCV infection who were randomized into the study and received at least 1 dose of study drug.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| SOF + RBV 16 Weeks GT1 | Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response 12 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR12) | 90 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 24 Weeks GT1 | Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response 12 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR12) | 96.4 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 16 Weeks GT3 | Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response 12 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR12) | 100.0 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 24 Weeks GT3 | Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response 12 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR12) | 93.3 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response (SVR) at 4 and 24 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR4 and SVR24)
SVR4 and SVR24 were defined as HCV RNA \< LLOQ at 4 and 24 weeks after stopping study treatment, respectively.
Time frame: Posttreatment Weeks 4 and 24
Population: Full Analysis Set
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOF + RBV 16 Weeks GT1 | Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response (SVR) at 4 and 24 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR4 and SVR24) | SVR4 | 90.0 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 16 Weeks GT1 | Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response (SVR) at 4 and 24 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR4 and SVR24) | SVR24 | 90.0 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 24 Weeks GT1 | Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response (SVR) at 4 and 24 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR4 and SVR24) | SVR24 | 96.4 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 24 Weeks GT1 | Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response (SVR) at 4 and 24 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR4 and SVR24) | SVR4 | 96.4 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 16 Weeks GT3 | Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response (SVR) at 4 and 24 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR4 and SVR24) | SVR4 | 100.0 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 16 Weeks GT3 | Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response (SVR) at 4 and 24 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR4 and SVR24) | SVR24 | 100.0 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 24 Weeks GT3 | Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response (SVR) at 4 and 24 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR4 and SVR24) | SVR4 | 96.7 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 24 Weeks GT3 | Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response (SVR) at 4 and 24 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR4 and SVR24) | SVR24 | 93.3 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With Virologic Failure and Viral Relapse
Virologic failure was defined as: * On-treatment virologic failure: * Breakthrough (confirmed HCV RNA ≥ LLOQ after having previously had HCV RNA \< LLOQ while on treatment), or * Rebound (confirmed \> 1 log10 IU/mL increase in HCV RNA from nadir while on treatment), or * Non-response (HCV RNA persistently ≥ LLOQ through 8 weeks of treatment) * Virologic relapse: * Confirmed HCV RNA ≥ LLOQ during the posttreatment period having achieved HCV RNA \< LLOQ at last on-treatment visit.
Time frame: Up to Posttreatment Week 24
Population: Full Analysis Set
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOF + RBV 16 Weeks GT1 | Percentage of Participants With Virologic Failure and Viral Relapse | Relapse | 10.0 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 16 Weeks GT1 | Percentage of Participants With Virologic Failure and Viral Relapse | Overall Virologic Failure | 10.0 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 24 Weeks GT1 | Percentage of Participants With Virologic Failure and Viral Relapse | Relapse | 3.6 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 24 Weeks GT1 | Percentage of Participants With Virologic Failure and Viral Relapse | Overall Virologic Failure | 3.6 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 16 Weeks GT3 | Percentage of Participants With Virologic Failure and Viral Relapse | Overall Virologic Failure | 0 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 16 Weeks GT3 | Percentage of Participants With Virologic Failure and Viral Relapse | Relapse | 0 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 24 Weeks GT3 | Percentage of Participants With Virologic Failure and Viral Relapse | Overall Virologic Failure | 3.3 percentage of participants |
| SOF + RBV 24 Weeks GT3 | Percentage of Participants With Virologic Failure and Viral Relapse | Relapse | 3.3 percentage of participants |