Safety and Efficacy of Grazoprevir (MK-5172) + Elbasvir (MK-8742) in Participants With Chronic Hepatitis C and Chronic Kidney Disease (MK-5172-052) (C-SURFER)

Protocol:
MK-5172-052
Phase:
II

Safety and Efficacy of Grazoprevir (MK-5172) + Elbasvir (MK-8742) in Participants With Chronic Hepatitis C and Chronic Kidney Disease (MK-5172-052) (C-SURFER)

A Phase II/III Randomized Clinical Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of the Combination Regimen of MK-5172 and MK-8742 in Subjects with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Chronic Kidney Disease

This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of combination treatment with grazoprevir (MK-5172) + elbasvir (MK-8742) for cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic participants with chronic Genotype 1 (GT1) hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and chronic kidney disease (CKD). After a screening period, participants will receive random assignment to one of two study arms (immediate treatment or deferred treatment), or assignment to open-label immediate treatment with intensive pharmacokinetic sampling. The primary study hypothesis is that the proportion of participants achieving a sustained viral response 12 weeks after the end of all study treatment (SVR12) will be >45%.

Trial Website: https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT02092350

Are you Eligible? (Inclusion Criteria)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Documented chronic (at least 6 months) HCV GT 1 infection (with no evidence of mixed genotypes or genotype that cannot be assigned a type)
  • Evidence or no evidence of liver cirrhosis based on one of the following:
  • Liver biopsy performed within 24 months of Day 1 (if participant is cirrhotic then there is no time restriction on biopsy)
  • Fibroscan performed within 12 months of Day 1 of this study
  • Fibrosure™ (Fibrotest™) plus aspartate aminotransferase to platelet Ratio Index [APRI] obtained during the screening period)
  • Has HCV status that is one of the following:
  • Treatment naïve
  • Prior interferon or pegylated interferon with or without ribavarin failures (null responder, partial responder, or relapser)
  • Intolerant to prior interferon or pegylated intereferon with or without ribavarin regimen
  • Chronic kidney disease (defined as glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] <=29) non-dialysis dependent or on hemodialysis for at least 3 months, including individuals awaiting kidney transplant and those with failed kidney transplants but no longer on immunosuppressant therapy)
  • Female participant of reproductive potential must agree to remain abstinent or use (or have their partner use) 2 acceptable methods of contraception from at least 2 weeks prior to Day 1 through 14 days after the last dose of study drugs, or longer if dictated by local regulations

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Evidence of decompensated liver disease
  • On peritoneal dialysis for management of kidney disease
  • Co-infection with hepatitis B virus or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  • History of malignancy <=5 years prior to signing informed consent
  • Clinical diagnosis of substance abuse
  • Pregnant, breast-feeding, expecting to conceive or donate eggs, or donate sperm from Day 1 through 14 days after the last study dose, or longer if dictated by local regulations
  • Organ transplant (including hematopoietic stem cell transplant) other than kidney, cornea, and hair
  • Conditions requiring, or likely to require, chronic systemic administration of corticosteroids during the course of the trial
  • Uncontrolled or poorly controlled hypertension
  • Significant cardiovascular disorder (e.g. myocardial infarction or unstable angina) or cardiovascular procedure within 3 months prior to signing informed consent
  • New or worsening signs or symptoms of congestive heart failure within 3 months of signing informed consent
  • Severe active peripheral vascular disease
  • Recent (within 3 months prior to signing informed consent) episode or recurrence of stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA) or neurological disorder, including but not limited to seizures
  • Evidence or history of chronic hepatitis not caused by HCV

Specialty Area(s)

Liver

Trial Location

NYP/Columbia
New York, NY 10032
United States