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Virus Therapy
HCVax for Chronic Hepatitis C
Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by GeneCure Biotechnologies
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 40 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial is testing a new vaccine called HCVax™ that uses a special virus to help the immune system fight Hepatitis C. It is aimed at patients who have long-term Hepatitis C infections. The vaccine works by teaching the immune system to recognize and attack the Hepatitis C virus.
Eligible Conditions
- Chronic Hepatitis C
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 40 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~40 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
To evaluate the safety of a therapeutic HCV vaccine in chronic HCV patients
Secondary study objectives
To evaluate the immunogenicity of a therapeutic HCV vaccine in chronic HCV patients
Virologic response
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Low dose groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Chronic HCV patients. Fifteen subjects will receive 1.0 ml of low dose vaccine at weeks 0, 8 and 16 through subcutaneous route.
Group II: High dose groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Chronic HCV patients. Fifteen subjects will receive 1.0 ml of high dose vaccine at weeks 0, 8 and 16 through subcutaneous route.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
GeneCure BiotechnologiesLead Sponsor
2 Previous Clinical Trials
62 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You are not currently receiving treatment for hepatitis C with direct-acting antiviral medication.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Low dose group
- Group 2: High dose group
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.