This multi-center, observational study will examine the clinical use and outcomes of pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) alfa-2a and ribavirin combination (PEGASYS RBV) in participants with chronic hepatitis C (CHC). Study visits will be scheduled for baseline, 12, 24 and 48 weeks after baseline. An additional follow-up visit at week 72 will be required for participants with an HCV genotype other than 2 or 3. Quality of life data will be collected at baseline, and at each follow-up visit.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
385
Pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) alfa-2a will be administered as per investigator's discretion and will be in line with the current product monograph.
Ribavirin will be administered as per investigator's discretion and will be in line with the current product monograph.
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Abbotsford British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada
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Percentage of Participants with Sustained Virologic Response (SVR)
Time frame: Up to Week 72
Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Composite Score
Time frame: Baseline, Week 12, 24, 48 and 72
Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Mental Composite Score
Time frame: Baseline, Week 12, 24, 48 and 72
Percentage of Participants with Adverse Events of Special Interest Leading to Study Medication Discontinuation
Time frame: Up to Week 72
Percentage of Participants Who Utilized Resources
Time frame: Baseline, Week 12, 24, 48 and 72
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Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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