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Tig · Tig

I found an organization that assists individuals in finding available clinical trials in their area. The section I am providing, deals with HCV specifically, but you can go to the homepage and find information on everything under the sun. I hope this is useful and encourage anyone interested in par...

mallani · mallani

Jill (Cinnamon Girl) has published to link to 'How to evaluate a Clinical Trial'. This is great info. I sincerely hope that all who are on Trials achieve SVR. There is one point that should be considered. 'What happens if I don't achieve SVR?' This is especially of interest to those with significant li...

Canuck · Canuck

Well, about time I changed myself over from writing in "Awaiting SOF/VEL/GS-9857 trial" (under "New Members" area), over to this "Clinical Trial Participants" area, as "I'M IN!! - Started the 8 week SOF/VEL/GS-9857 Trial"!I'm already on Day 5 of the trial thus far. My journey in getting here c...

Tig · Tig

Clinical trial using Zepatier post heart transplant for patients receiving an organ from a Hep C positive donor. Recruiting trial participants.... Clinical Trial Info

angelseven · angelseven

I am trying to get info on this trial... the gal at Baylor in Houston says I can start in August or September... 24 weeks ...this treatment is a combination of MK 5172, 3682, and 8408.. it is in stage 2. I believe it is called C-Crest 1, still getting information... apparently there are very few side eff...

robertsamx · robertsamx

With the new DAA's on the market,you will notice the lack of HCV trials. Seems all the big drug makers have come out with there DAA silver bullet and are moving on. I gleaned some information about a drug company that will be starting a couple trials treating HCV-I have been on two trials and have kept i...

Skimily · Skimily

So, 2 weeks ago I started a trial for 8 weeks of ABT 493 ABT 530. Today was my fourth visit/blood draw - the doctor got my lab results back for Day 1 and Day 3. Results showed that on day 1 my viral load was over a million, and on day 3 of medication, it had dropped to 700ish. She said this is good news and exactly t...

dtre30319 · dtre30319

Hello, I have been trying to get into a clinical trial for NASH but have been rejected due to previous hep c. I have been clear of the hep c for almost 3 years after taking Harvoni, but I'm wondering if the studies still consider me as having hep c. Does anyone know of any NASH studies that will accept fo...

Tig · Tig

Recruiting and upcoming hepatitis C clinical trials The clinical trials listed on this page can be found online at ClinicalTrials.gov. A Web site maintained by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is not a complete list of clinical trials...

Tig · Tig

Janssen launches mid-stage study of six-to-eight week HCV regimenJohnson & Johnson's (NYSE:JNJ) Janssen Research & Development, LLC initiates an open-label Phase 2b study assessing the combination of simeprevir, odalasvir and JNJ-4178 (AL-335) in treatment-naive and treatm...

Tig · Tig

I saw this and couldn't find reference to it here on the forum. Thought I'd post it and if it's a repeat, my apologies. This is a very effective protocol. GILD- POLARIS TRIALS

webtomass · webtomass

Hi Everyone,New treatment - 2nd. round: Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, GS-9857. 1 pill a day with food. I'm in the Deferred Treatment Substudy. This will be the one for all genotypes that will hit the market later this year or early next year I assume.Its been 10 days and no side effects whatsoever. Vieira...

freesoul · freesoul

This is for the new stuff, nicknamed ABT 493 and ABT- 530 for now. I have found one more person so far (on facebook) who participated- I am hoping there are others, or soon will be, as the Phase 3 trials are currently under way. We could compare experiences and share information... Today was my first day....

Mike · Mike

Well folks, it is time once again to celebrate the slow, painful, death of another incredibly despicable dragon, who used to reside in my body. I am absolutely thrilled, and come to tears about it. I was kind of getting fond of that miserable dragon, but believe me, I won't be attending the dragon's...

Pablito · Pablito

I get pains in my liver when I do moderate (or greater) aerobic exercise, and I was wondering if someone could explain this to me. I very occasionally get liver pains when not exercising but they are very rare. I got them today after playing a 10 min football (soccer) match with my young son and his pals...

Tig · Tig

I found another trial notification site and wanted to share the link. It lists over a thousand trials, past and present, that pertain to chronic Hep C. The main page offers info on all things trial related. Might be helpful for those searching for information. Looks like it notifies, but requires you...

JimmyK · JimmyK

Greetings, It's true I actually have a friend. LOL The woman is about sign up in Californaia for a Clinical Trial. She has no Insurance and has failed a previous trial. The trial consists of the following and if there are any thoughts, as always, they are greatly appreciated. Gilead Sciences, Inc. / P...

robertsamx · robertsamx

Heading over to the hospital tomorrow to start the GILIAD TRIAL ( GS-US-334-0153 ) 16 weeks sofosbuvir & Ribavirin was asigned to arm A screaning went well,it took only 2- 1/2 mo. I think that was fast!! Anyway dont know what to expect as how i will feel on med"s , but from what i have...

Canuck · Canuck

Just in passing, found this a little interesting about them exploring metformin. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02306070?term=hepatitis+C+AND+Canada&recr=Open&no_unk=Y&rank=30 Canuck

angelseven · angelseven

I relapsed one year ago after 8 weeks of harvoni... next month I start with some cruddy Marketplace insurance until I get medicare in 3 years I got a call from the Baylor Clinical trial folks in Houston and i could start a trial as soon as I want... the drug is Merck.... MK 3682B which is a combination of MK...

Canuck · Canuck

Found these kind of interesting. Interventions and Quality of life, esp. last para's, re: interferon/DAA's etc. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02427204?term=hepatitis+c&cond=%22Hepatitis+C+Virus%22&lup_s=04%2F18%2F2015&lup_d=30 Non-invasive stagi...

tkflex36 · tkflex36

I haven't posted in here for awhile, frankly I was disappointed in the system after getting rx'd sof/riba 24 wks and after fighting with ins for 8 months even with support path couldn't get the meds. But 10 days ago I got a call from University of Penn asking if I was interested in a all gilliad phase 3 tria...

ericleehughes · ericleehughes

Hello, I am wondering if anyone participated in a clinical trial at a VA hospital, OR was referred to a clinical trial from a VA hospital. I am particularly interested to know if anyone had experiences with experiments at a VA hospital. Thanks! Eric Hughes New member

robertsamx · robertsamx

https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT02607735?term=gilead+hcv+3&rank=27&show_locs=Y#locn Looks like folks who have been treated with DAA"s and failed could qualify for this trial. They may be looking for SOF failures. The trial centers are all over the p...

balagan51 · balagan51

Liver regeneration Post Abbvie Turquoise clinical trial in 2014. i don't post here much anymore but wanted to share this with others as when my doc said stuff like this does happen,I didn't believe him. in July I went in for an upper GI. something I have been doing since diagnosed with Cirrhosis back i...

scotu · scotu

After 16 years of different studies, almost one a year... Interferon, Peg-Interferon, Ribavirin, Incivek (my rear gets sore just thinking about it), Sofosbuvir, etc. It looks like the Sofosbuvir/Ledipasvir (Harvoni) and Ribavirin treatment hit the mark. Dare I say, I pray... the Dragon in Dea...

247kath · 247kath

Hi Only 7 days of meds to go! At 4 weeks there was no detectable trace of virus and at my last appt on August 4th they said it takes them a while to get the results back. I guess with a clinical trial all blood work goes to the lab conducting the trial and then it's sent back to the administering hospital or clin...

247kath · 247kath

I started on June 9/15 Harvoni and ribavirin for 12 weeks. Grateful for this opportunity to hopefully remove this from my body and also as cost in cdn$120,000!

Marktq1 · Marktq1

Hi I am on the gilead astral 1 trial sof plus gs5816 or placeabo alt and ast have dropped from over 200 to 30 and 40 All was going great until I went on week 8 gilead have requested a retest dr says this usually means my viral load has gone back up and it is likely I will be removed from trial She was surprised t...

tkflex36 · tkflex36

I have been looking at getting into a trial of this sort, the lady in charge of the trials for University of Penn hospital in Philadelphia has been in contact with me over the past week and has all my info. She thinks they may be an immediate opening, if not one is starting within the next month. I always vie...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	STICKY: Clinical Trials Connection & Info (Preview) I found an organization that assists individuals in finding available clinical trials in their area. The section I am providing, deals with HCV specifically, but you can go to the homepage and find information on everything under the sun. I hope this is useful and encourage anyone interested in par...	Tig	1	2652	Jul 12, 2017 by Tig
	STICKY: How to evaluate a Clinical Trial- extra consideration (Preview) Jill (Cinnamon Girl) has published to link to 'How to evaluate a Clinical Trial'. This is great info. I sincerely hope that all who are on Trials achieve SVR. There is one point that should be considered. 'What happens if I don't achieve SVR?' This is especially of interest to those with significant li...	mallani	10	7101	Dec 24, 2015 by Canuck
	"I'M IN!! - The 8 week SOF/VEL/GS-9857 Trial" ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 8 ) (Preview) Well, about time I changed myself over from writing in "Awai*tin*g SOF/VEL/GS-9857 trial" (under "New Members" area), over to this "Clinical Trial Participants" area, as "I'M IN!!* - Started the 8 week SOF/VEL/GS-9857 Trial"*!I'm already on Day 5 of the trial thus far. My journey in getting here c...	Canuck	383	37040	April 29th by Iris Dragonfly
	HCV+ Hearts In Transplantation (Preview) Clinical trial using Zepatier post heart transplant for patients receiving an organ from a Hep C positive donor. Recruiting trial participants.... Clinical Trial Info	Tig	0	1776	Dec 16, 2017 by Tig
	Merck 3682-B for harvoni relapsers ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am trying to get info on this trial... the gal at Baylor in Houston says I can start in August or September... 24 weeks ...this treatment is a combination of MK 5172, 3682, and 8408.. it is in stage 2. I believe it is called C-Crest 1, still getting information... apparently there are very few side eff...	angelseven	54	8726	Oct 21, 2017 by angelseven
	UPCOMING HCV TRIALS (Preview) With the new DAA's on the market,you will notice the lack of HCV trials. Seems all the big drug makers have come out with there DAA silver bullet and are moving on. I gleaned some information about a drug company that will be starting a couple trials treating HCV-I have been on two trials and have kept i...	robertsamx	3	1741	Sep 3, 2017 by robertsamx
	Abbvie ABT 493- ABT 530 ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) So, 2 weeks ago I started a trial for 8 weeks of ABT 493 ABT 530. Today was my fourth visit/blood draw - the doctor got my lab results back for Day 1 and Day 3. Results showed that on day 1 my viral load was over a million, and on day 3 of medication, it had dropped to 700ish. She said this is good news and exactly t...	Skimily	134	21617	Jul 17, 2017 by Canuck
	NASH Clinical Trials (Preview) Hello, I have been trying to get into a clinical trial for NASH but have been rejected due to previous hep c. I have been clear of the hep c for almost 3 years after taking Harvoni, but I'm wondering if the studies still consider me as having hep c. Does anyone know of any NASH studies that will accept fo...	dtre30319	2	2287	Apr 8, 2017 by Canuck
	2017 HCV New Drugs (Preview) Recruiting and upcoming hepatitis C clinical trials The clinical trials listed on this page can be found online at ClinicalTrials.gov. A Web site maintained by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is not a complete list of clinical trials...	Tig	1	2090	Mar 6, 2017 by Canuck
	Janssen 2a trial (Preview) Janssen launches mid-stage study of six-to-eight week HCV regimenJohnson & Johnson's (NYSE:JNJ) Janssen Research & Development, LLC initiates an open-label Phase 2b study assessing the combination of simeprevir, odalasvir and JNJ-4178 (AL-335) in treatment-naive and treatm...	Tig	2	2375	Nov 29, 2016 by Canuck
	POLARIS TRIALS RESULTS - Sov/Velpa/Vox (Preview) I saw this and couldn't find reference to it here on the forum. Thought I'd post it and if it's a repeat, my apologies. This is a very effective protocol. GILD- POLARIS TRIALS	Tig	1	2344	Nov 6, 2016 by Pablito
	Started - Gilead Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/GS-9857 Clinical Trial (Preview) Hi Everyone,New treatment - 2nd. round: Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, GS-9857. 1 pill a day with food. I'm in the Deferred Treatment Substudy. This will be the one for all genotypes that will hit the market later this year or early next year I assume.Its been 10 days and no side effects whatsoever. Vieira...	webtomass	28	6359	Oct 21, 2016 by Canuck
	New Third Gen Drugs Abbvie Trial- The journey so far... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) This is for the new stuff, nicknamed ABT 493 and ABT- 530 for now. I have found one more person so far (on facebook) who participated- I am hoping there are others, or soon will be, as the Phase 3 trials are currently under way. We could compare experiences and share information... Today was my first day....	freesoul	55	12182	Sep 22, 2016 by Tig
	Non Detected for HCV 2nd lab result reading (Preview) Well folks, it is time once again to celebrate the slow, painful, death of another incredibly despicable dragon, who used to reside in my body. I am absolutely thrilled, and come to tears about it. I was kind of getting fond of that miserable dragon, but believe me, I won't be attending the dragon's...	Mike	7	3144	Jun 23, 2016 by Shadowfax
	Liver pains (Preview) I get pains in my liver when I do moderate (or greater) aerobic exercise, and I was wondering if someone could explain this to me. I very occasionally get liver pains when not exercising but they are very rare. I got them today after playing a 10 min football (soccer) match with my young son and his pals...	Pablito	10	3506	Jun 22, 2016 by Loopy Lisa
	Trial Bulletin (Preview) I found another trial notification site and wanted to share the link. It lists over a thousand trials, past and present, that pertain to chronic Hep C. The main page offers info on all things trial related. Might be helpful for those searching for information. Looks like it notifies, but requires you...	Tig	1	2434	Jun 2, 2016 by Linuxter
	I have a friend.. (Preview) Greetings, It's true I actually have a friend. LOL The woman is about sign up in Californaia for a Clinical Trial. She has no Insurance and has failed a previous trial. The trial consists of the following and if there are any thoughts, as always, they are greatly appreciated. Gilead Sciences, Inc. / P...	JimmyK	6	3476	May 13, 2016 by JimmyK
	Starting treatment tomorrow 2-4-14 ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Heading over to the hospital tomorrow to start the GILIAD TRIAL ( GS-US-334-0153 ) 16 weeks sofosbuvir & Ribavirin was asigned to arm A screaning went well,it took only 2- 1/2 mo. I think that was fast!! Anyway dont know what to expect as how i will feel on med"s , but from what i have...	robertsamx	105	19040	May 5, 2016 by wmlj1960
	Metformin (Preview) Just in passing, found this a little interesting about them exploring metformin. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02306070?term=hepatitis+C+AND+Canada&recr=Open&no_unk=Y&rank=30 Canuck	Canuck	12	3973	Mar 31, 2016 by JimmyK
	Merck 3682B which is combination of MK 5172, MK 5682, MK 8408 (Preview) I relapsed one year ago after 8 weeks of harvoni... next month I start with some cruddy Marketplace insurance until I get medicare in 3 years I got a call from the Baylor Clinical trial folks in Houston and i could start a trial as soon as I want... the drug is Merck.... MK 3682B which is a combination of MK...	angelseven	24	5398	Mar 15, 2016 by angelseven
	Other trials (Preview) Found these kind of interesting. Interventions and Quality of life, esp. last para's, re: interferon/DAA's etc. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02427204?term=hepatitis+c&cond=%22Hepatitis+C+Virus%22&lup_s=04%2F18%2F2015&lup_d=30 Non-invasive stagi...	Canuck	1	2768	Mar 2, 2016 by Tig
	Finally got accepted for trial! (Preview) I haven't posted in here for awhile, frankly I was disappointed in the system after getting rx'd sof/riba 24 wks and after fighting with ins for 8 months even with support path couldn't get the meds. But 10 days ago I got a call from University of Penn asking if I was interested in a all gilliad phase 3 tria...	tkflex36	25	5606	Jan 4, 2016 by Linuxter
	Clinical Trials at a VA Hospital (Preview) Hello, I am wondering if anyone participated in a clinical trial at a VA hospital, OR was referred to a clinical trial from a VA hospital. I am particularly interested to know if anyone had experiences with experiments at a VA hospital. Thanks! Eric Hughes New member	ericleehughes	2	2903	Dec 4, 2015 by mallani
	New trial for DAA failures (Preview) https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT02607735?term=gilead+hcv+3&rank=27&show_locs=Y#locn Looks like folks who have been treated with DAA"s and failed could qualify for this trial. They may be looking for SOF failures. The trial centers are all over the p...	robertsamx	3	3451	Dec 4, 2015 by robertsamx
	Liver regeneration (Preview) Liver regeneration Post Abbvie Turquoise clinical trial in 2014. i don't post here much anymore but wanted to share this with others as when my doc said stuff like this does happen,I didn't believe him. in July I went in for an upper GI. something I have been doing since diagnosed with Cirrhosis back i...	balagan51	5	3478	Dec 1, 2015 by Cinnamon Girl
	Dare I Say SVR-24 (Preview) After 16 years of different studies, almost one a year... Interferon, Peg-Interferon, Ribavirin, Incivek (my rear gets sore just thinking about it), Sofosbuvir, etc. It looks like the Sofosbuvir/Ledipasvir (Harvoni) and Ribavirin treatment hit the mark. Dare I say, I pray... the Dragon in Dea...	scotu	14	4877	Nov 21, 2015 by wmlj1960
	One week to go! (Preview) Hi Only 7 days of meds to go! At 4 weeks there was no detectable trace of virus and at my last appt on August 4th they said it takes them a while to get the results back. I guess with a clinical trial all blood work goes to the lab conducting the trial and then it's sent back to the administering hospital or clin...	247kath	8	3984	Aug 28, 2015 by robertsamx
	Clinical trial Vancouver (Preview) I started on June 9/15 Harvoni and ribavirin for 12 weeks. Grateful for this opportunity to hopefully remove this from my body and also as cost in cdn$120,000!	247kath	9	3677	Jul 26, 2015 by 247kath
	Astral 1 trial (Preview) Hi I am on the gilead astral 1 trial sof plus gs5816 or placeabo alt and ast have dropped from over 200 to 30 and 40 All was going great until I went on week 8 gilead have requested a retest dr says this usually means my viral load has gone back up and it is likely I will be removed from trial She was surprised t...	Marktq1	28	9752	Jul 24, 2015 by Tig
	Anyone on trials for solvaldi and gs-5816? (Preview) I have been looking at getting into a trial of this sort, the lady in charge of the trials for University of Penn hospital in Philadelphia has been in contact with me over the past week and has all my info. She thinks they may be an immediate opening, if not one is starting within the next month. I always vie...	tkflex36	2	3411	Apr 4, 2015 by Tig
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