Treatment of chronic he1patitis C genotype 1 with peginterferon- α2a (40 kDa) plus ribavirin under routine clinical practice in Spain: Early prediction of sustained virological response rate

M. Diago*, A. Olveira, R. Solá, M. Romero-Gómez, R. Moreno-Otero, R. Pérez, J. Salmerón, J. Enríquez, R. Planas, J. C. Gavilán, J. Del Olmo, R. Uribarrena, C. Sillero, A. Benítez, S. Sánchez-Galdón, B. Dalmau, L. Eraña, M. Montoro, J. Portu, J. M. GarijoR. Barniol, A. Domínguez, R. Rota, J. L. Olcoz, M. Antón, X. Pamplona, T. Casanovas, E. Jiménez, M. Huarte, F. Díaz, J. Sánchez-Ruano, M. Orive, M. Muñoz-Sánchez, M. Roset

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Abstract

Background: Sustained virological response rates of up to 52% have been obtained with peginterferon α2a (40 kDa) plus ribavirin in patients suffering from chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 in randomized-controlled trials. Aim: To assess early virological response and its clinical utility in predicting an sustained virological response in patients suffering from chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 in routine clinical practice in Spain. Methods: Treatment-naïve patients received pegylated interferon α2a (40 kDa) 180 μg/week plus ribavirin 1000/1200 mg/day for 48 weeks, and were followed for a further 24 weeks. Overall, 475 patients received at least one dose of medication and were included in the efficacy population. Results: The overall sustained virological response rate was 48%. Of those with week 12 virological data, 83% had an early virological response. The negative predictive value of an early virological response was 93%. Conclusion: If sustained virological response is the goal, a treatment-decision based on a 12-week evaluation during routine clinical practice is feasible.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)899-906
Number of pages8
JournalAlimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Volume25
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2007

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