1.
Specific Aim : The primary aim of the study is to compare the efficacy of Interferon and Ribavirin vs. Interferon and iron reduction therapy in clearing Hepatitis C virema. 2. Background and Preliminary studies: Hepatitis C becomes a chronic infection in over 80% of cases. Greater than 70% of patients with chronic hepatitis C treated with FDA-recommended doses of interferon fail to achieve viral clearance Further interferon courses usually obtain the same discouraging results.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
3M01RR002602-17S1
Application #
6568657
Study Section
General Clinical Research Centers Committee (CLR)
Project Start
2000-12-01
Project End
2002-06-30
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
17
Fiscal Year
2002
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Kentucky
Department
Type
DUNS #
832127323
City
Lexington
State
KY
Country
United States
Zip Code
40506
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