Herpes Simplex Type 2 Co-infection in Veterans With Chronic Hepatitis C
Information source: G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center
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Condition(s) targeted: Hepatitis C Virus Infection; Infection; Herpesvirus 2, Human
Intervention: Valacyclovir (Drug)
Phase: Phase 1
Status: Active, not recruiting
Sponsored by: G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s): Mary Jane Burton, M.D., Principal Investigator, Affiliation: G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center
Summary
This trial is to determine the safety of valacyclovir in persons with chronic hepatitis C
and herpes simplex type 2 infection. Participants will be randomized to valacyclovir or
matching placebo. After receiving the initial therapy for eight weeks, the participants will
cross over to the alternate therapy for an additional eight weeks. Each treatment period
will be separated by a two-week period of daily placebo. The hypothesis is that treatment
with valacyclovir will result in a significant reduction in serum levels of hepatitis C
virus ribonucleic acid.
Clinical Details
Official title: The Interaction of HSV-2 Co-infection in Veterans With Chronic Hepatitis C: the Effect of Valacyclovir on HCV Viral Load
Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment
Primary outcome: The number of study participants who experience adverse events while receiving valacyclovir.
Secondary outcome: The effect of valacyclovir compared with placebo to serum levels of HCV RNA
Eligibility
Minimum age: 18 Years.
Maximum age: N/A.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinical diagnosis of hepatitis C infection
- Clinical diagnosis of herpes simplex type 2 infection
Exclusion Criteria:
- HIV infection
- Other forms of chronic liver disease
- Chronic medical conditions
- On immunosuppressive medications
Locations and Contacts
G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi 39216, United States
Additional Information
Starting date: April 2010
Last updated: November 4, 2011
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