Trial Outcomes & Findings for Sofosbuvir Plus Ribavirin Administered for Either 12 or 24 Weeks in Treatment-Naive and Treatment-Experienced Egyptian Adults With Chronic Genotype 4 Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection (NCT NCT01838590)

NCT ID: NCT01838590

Last Updated: 2015-05-22

Results Overview

SVR12 was defined as HCV RNA \< the lower limit of quantitation (LLOQ; ie, 25 IU/mL) at 12 weeks after stopping study treatment.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

103 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Posttreatment Week 12

Results posted on

2015-05-22

Participant Flow

Participants were enrolled at a total of 3 study sites in Egypt. The first participant was screened on 30 March 2013. The last study visit occurred on 04 August 2014.

141 participants were screened.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
SOF+RBV 12 Weeks
Sofosbuvir (SOF) 400 mg tablet once daily + ribavirin (RBV) tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 12 weeks
SOF+RBV 24 Weeks
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks
Overall Study
STARTED
52
51
Overall Study
COMPLETED
40
46
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
12
5

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
SOF+RBV 12 Weeks
Sofosbuvir (SOF) 400 mg tablet once daily + ribavirin (RBV) tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 12 weeks
SOF+RBV 24 Weeks
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
12
4
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Sofosbuvir Plus Ribavirin Administered for Either 12 or 24 Weeks in Treatment-Naive and Treatment-Experienced Egyptian Adults With Chronic Genotype 4 Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
SOF+RBV 12 Weeks, TN
n=25 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 12 weeks (treatment naive (TN))
SOF+RBV 12 Weeks, TE
n=27 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 12 weeks (treatment experienced (TE))
SOF+RBV 24 Weeks, TN
n=24 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks (treatment naive)
SOF+RBV 24 Weeks, TE
n=27 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks (treatment experienced)
Total
n=103 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
43 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.3 • n=5 Participants
46 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.5 • n=7 Participants
46 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.5 • n=5 Participants
51 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.3 • n=4 Participants
47 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.9 • n=21 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=4 Participants
34 Participants
n=21 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
19 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
19 Participants
n=4 Participants
69 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
25 participants
n=5 Participants
27 participants
n=7 Participants
24 participants
n=5 Participants
27 participants
n=4 Participants
103 participants
n=21 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Not Hispanic or Latino
25 participants
n=5 Participants
27 participants
n=7 Participants
24 participants
n=5 Participants
27 participants
n=4 Participants
103 participants
n=21 Participants
Cirrhosis Status
No
22 participants
n=5 Participants
22 participants
n=7 Participants
21 participants
n=5 Participants
21 participants
n=4 Participants
86 participants
n=21 Participants
Cirrhosis Status
Yes
3 participants
n=5 Participants
5 participants
n=7 Participants
3 participants
n=5 Participants
6 participants
n=4 Participants
17 participants
n=21 Participants
IL28b Status
CC
8 participants
n=5 Participants
1 participants
n=7 Participants
6 participants
n=5 Participants
5 participants
n=4 Participants
20 participants
n=21 Participants
IL28b Status
CT
12 participants
n=5 Participants
18 participants
n=7 Participants
12 participants
n=5 Participants
21 participants
n=4 Participants
63 participants
n=21 Participants
IL28b Status
TT
5 participants
n=5 Participants
8 participants
n=7 Participants
6 participants
n=5 Participants
1 participants
n=4 Participants
20 participants
n=21 Participants
HCV RNA
5.6 log10 IU/mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.73 • n=5 Participants
5.9 log10 IU/mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.57 • n=7 Participants
5.5 log10 IU/mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.75 • n=5 Participants
6.2 log10 IU/mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.49 • n=4 Participants
5.8 log10 IU/mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.70 • n=21 Participants
HCV RNA Category
< 800,000 IU/mL
15 participants
n=5 Participants
11 participants
n=7 Participants
15 participants
n=5 Participants
8 participants
n=4 Participants
49 participants
n=21 Participants
HCV RNA Category
≥ 800,000 IU/mL
10 participants
n=5 Participants
16 participants
n=7 Participants
9 participants
n=5 Participants
19 participants
n=4 Participants
54 participants
n=21 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Posttreatment Week 12

Population: Full Analysis Set: participants with genotype 4 HCV infection who were randomized and received at least one dose of study drug

SVR12 was defined as HCV RNA \< the lower limit of quantitation (LLOQ; ie, 25 IU/mL) at 12 weeks after stopping study treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
SOF+RBV 12 Weeks, TN
n=25 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 12 weeks (treatment naive)
SOF+RBV 12 Weeks, TE
n=27 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 12 weeks (treatment experienced)
SOF+RBV 24 Weeks, TN
n=24 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks (treatment naive)
SOF+RBV 24 Weeks, TE
n=27 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks (treatment experienced)
Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response (SVR) at 12 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR12)
84.0 percentage of participants
70.4 percentage of participants
91.7 percentage of participants
88.9 percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 24 weeks

Population: Safety Analysis Set: participants who were randomized and received at least 1 dose of study drug

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
SOF+RBV 12 Weeks, TN
n=52 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 12 weeks (treatment naive)
SOF+RBV 12 Weeks, TE
n=51 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 12 weeks (treatment experienced)
SOF+RBV 24 Weeks, TN
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks (treatment naive)
SOF+RBV 24 Weeks, TE
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks (treatment experienced)
Percentage of Participants Who Permanently Discontinued Any Study Drug Due to an Adverse Event
0 percentage of participants
0 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Posttreatment Weeks 4 and 24

Population: Full Analysis Set

SVR4 and SVR 24 were defined as HCV RNA \< LLOQ at 4 and 24 weeks following the last dose of study drug, respectively.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
SOF+RBV 12 Weeks, TN
n=25 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 12 weeks (treatment naive)
SOF+RBV 12 Weeks, TE
n=27 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 12 weeks (treatment experienced)
SOF+RBV 24 Weeks, TN
n=24 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks (treatment naive)
SOF+RBV 24 Weeks, TE
n=27 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks (treatment experienced)
Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response at 4 and 24 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR4 and SVR24)
SVR4
88.0 percentage of participants
74.1 percentage of participants
91.7 percentage of participants
88.9 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Sustained Virologic Response at 4 and 24 Weeks After Discontinuation of Therapy (SVR4 and SVR24)
SVR24
84.0 percentage of participants
70.4 percentage of participants
91.7 percentage of participants
88.9 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 24 weeks

Population: Full Analysis Set

On-treatment virologic failure was defined as * 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)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
SOF+RBV 12 Weeks, TN
n=25 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 12 weeks (treatment naive)
SOF+RBV 12 Weeks, TE
n=27 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 12 weeks (treatment experienced)
SOF+RBV 24 Weeks, TN
n=24 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks (treatment naive)
SOF+RBV 24 Weeks, TE
n=27 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks (treatment experienced)
Percentage of Participants Experiencing On-treatment Virologic Failure
0 percentage of participants
0 percentage of participants
0 percentage of participants
0 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to Posttreatment Week 24

Population: Full Analysis Set

Virologic relapse was defined as confirmed HCV RNA ≥ LLOQ during the posttreatment period having achieved HCV RNA \< LLOQ at last on-treatment visit.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
SOF+RBV 12 Weeks, TN
n=25 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 12 weeks (treatment naive)
SOF+RBV 12 Weeks, TE
n=27 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 12 weeks (treatment experienced)
SOF+RBV 24 Weeks, TN
n=24 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks (treatment naive)
SOF+RBV 24 Weeks, TE
n=27 Participants
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks (treatment experienced)
Percentage of Participants Experiencing Virologic Relapse
16.0 percentage of participants
29.6 percentage of participants
4.2 percentage of participants
11.1 percentage of participants

Adverse Events

SOF+RBV 12 Weeks

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 34 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

SOF+RBV 24 Weeks

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 38 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
SOF+RBV 12 Weeks
n=52 participants at risk
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 12 weeks
SOF+RBV 24 Weeks
n=51 participants at risk
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Cerebral Ischaemia
0.00%
0/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
2.0%
1/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
0.00%
0/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
2.0%
1/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
SOF+RBV 12 Weeks
n=52 participants at risk
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 12 weeks
SOF+RBV 24 Weeks
n=51 participants at risk
SOF 400 mg tablet once daily + RBV tablets (1000-1200 mg daily based on weight) for 24 weeks
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
11.5%
6/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
19.6%
10/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
7.7%
4/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
15.7%
8/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain upper
11.5%
6/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
5.9%
3/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease
3.8%
2/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
9.8%
5/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
3.8%
2/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
5.9%
3/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
1.9%
1/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
7.8%
4/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
1.9%
1/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
7.8%
4/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
7.7%
4/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
0.00%
0/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
1.9%
1/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
5.9%
3/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
General disorders
Fatigue
13.5%
7/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
27.5%
14/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
General disorders
Pyrexia
3.8%
2/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
5.9%
3/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
1.9%
1/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
5.9%
3/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Bone pain
7.7%
4/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
7.8%
4/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
1.9%
1/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
5.9%
3/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle spasms
1.9%
1/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
5.9%
3/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
0.00%
0/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
5.9%
3/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Nervous system disorders
Headache
11.5%
6/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
21.6%
11/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Nervous system disorders
Somnolence
3.8%
2/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
5.9%
3/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
13.5%
7/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
19.6%
10/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal colic
0.00%
0/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
5.9%
3/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
7.7%
4/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
9.8%
5/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Oropharyngeal pain
5.8%
3/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
11.8%
6/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
1.9%
1/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
5.9%
3/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
3.8%
2/52 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set
17.6%
9/51 • Up to 24 weeks plus 30 days
Safety Analysis Set

Additional Information

Clinical Trial Disclosures

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