This is a proof of concept study, designed to look at the safety and antiviral activity of LCQ908 in hepatitis C infected patients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
32
Novartis Investigative Site
Auckland, New Zealand
Novartis Investigative Site
Christchurch, New Zealand
Measure: Change in hepatitis C viral load as assessed by PCR
Time frame: 2 weeks
Measure: Safety assessments will include vital signs, electrocardiograms (ECG), liver function tests, and adverse events.
Time frame: 28 days
Measure: LCQ908 concentrations in the blood
Time frame: over 21 days
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