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 #
5M01RR002602-16
Application #
6416158
Study Section
General Clinical Research Centers Committee (CLR)
Project Start
1985-09-01
Project End
2001-11-30
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
16
Fiscal Year
2000
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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