Study of Efficacy and Safety of Grazoprevir (MK-5172) + Elbasvir (MK-8742) in Chronic Hepatitis C Participants With Child-Pugh (CP)-B Hepatic Insufficiency (MK-5172-059)

Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT02115321
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This study is being done to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the drug combination grazoprevir (GZR; MK-5172) + elbasvir (EBR; MK-8742) in participants with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype (GT) 1, 4, or 6 infection and who have cirrhosis and Child-Pugh (CP) score 7-9 moderate hepatic insufficiency (CP-B). The primary hypothesis is that the percentage of HCV-infected participants with hepatic insufficiency (the CP-B population) achieving sustained viral response (SVR) 12 weeks after the end of all treatment (SVR12) will be greater than 60%. Additionally, ten non-cirrhotic (NC) HCV-infected GT1 participants will also be given GZR + EBR at the beginning of the study; this will be done for the purpose of collecting plasma pharmacokinetic (PK) data in HCV GT1-infected participants who do not have hepatic insufficiency.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 2/Phase 3

Detailed Description

The study will be conducted sequentially in 3 Parts. Each participant will participate in only one Part.

Participants will be enrolled in either Part A, Part B, or Part C:
  • Part A: CP-B participants will receive GZR 50 mg+ EBR 50 mg; NC participants will receive GZR 100 mg/EBR 50 mg.

  • Part B: CP-B participants will receive GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg.

  • Part C: CP-B participants will receive either GZR 50 mg or 100 mg + EBR 50 mg. Study progression from Part A to Part B and from Part B to Part C will be based upon a review of safety and efficacy in Parts A and B, respectively. Depending upon safety and efficacy in Part A, the study may progress directly from Part A to Part C using GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg, without performing Part B.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
40 participants
Allocation:
Non-Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Phase II/III Clinical Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of the Combination Regimen of MK-5172 and MK-8742 in Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection With Advanced Cirrhosis and Child-Pugh (CP)-B Hepatic Insufficiency
Actual Study Start Date :
May 9, 2014
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Mar 5, 2015
Actual Study Completion Date :
Jun 16, 2015

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Part A: CP-B GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg

CP-B participants take GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg once daily (q.d.) by mouth for 12 weeks.

Drug: Grazoprevir
GZR was supplied as two 25 mg tablets in the Part A CP-B arm, or as either one GZR 100 mg tablet or one fixed-dose combination (FDC) tablet containing GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg in a single tablet (MK-5172A) in the Part A NC arm. GZR was taken q.d. by mouth.
Other Names:
  • MK-5172
  • Drug: Elbasvir
    EBR was supplied as 50 mg tablets and was taken q.d. by mouth.
    Other Names:
  • MK-8742
  • Experimental: Part A: NC GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg

    NC participants take GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks.

    Drug: Grazoprevir
    GZR was supplied as two 25 mg tablets in the Part A CP-B arm, or as either one GZR 100 mg tablet or one fixed-dose combination (FDC) tablet containing GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg in a single tablet (MK-5172A) in the Part A NC arm. GZR was taken q.d. by mouth.
    Other Names:
  • MK-5172
  • Drug: Elbasvir
    EBR was supplied as 50 mg tablets and was taken q.d. by mouth.
    Other Names:
  • MK-8742
  • Drug: MK-5172A
    MK-5172A FDC tablet containing GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg taken q.d. by mouth.

    Experimental: Part B: CP-B GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg

    CP-B participants take GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks.

    Drug: Grazoprevir
    GZR was supplied as two 25 mg tablets in the Part A CP-B arm, or as either one GZR 100 mg tablet or one fixed-dose combination (FDC) tablet containing GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg in a single tablet (MK-5172A) in the Part A NC arm. GZR was taken q.d. by mouth.
    Other Names:
  • MK-5172
  • Drug: Elbasvir
    EBR was supplied as 50 mg tablets and was taken q.d. by mouth.
    Other Names:
  • MK-8742
  • Drug: MK-5172A
    MK-5172A FDC tablet containing GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg taken q.d. by mouth.

    Experimental: Part C: CP-B GZR 50 mg or 100 mg + EBR 50 mg

    CP-B participants take GZR 50 mg or GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks (GZR dose chosen based on results of Part A CP-B arm).

    Drug: Grazoprevir
    GZR was supplied as two 25 mg tablets in the Part A CP-B arm, or as either one GZR 100 mg tablet or one fixed-dose combination (FDC) tablet containing GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg in a single tablet (MK-5172A) in the Part A NC arm. GZR was taken q.d. by mouth.
    Other Names:
  • MK-5172
  • Drug: Elbasvir
    EBR was supplied as 50 mg tablets and was taken q.d. by mouth.
    Other Names:
  • MK-8742
  • Drug: MK-5172A
    MK-5172A FDC tablet containing GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg taken q.d. by mouth.

    Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Percentage of Participants Achieving Sustained Viral Response 12 Weeks After Completing Study Therapy (SVR12) [Week 24]

      SVR12 was defined as hepatitis C virus (HCV) ribonucleic acid (RNA) levels below the lower limit of quantification (LLoQ) 12 weeks after completing study therapy. HCV RNA was measured with the COBAS™ AmpliPrep/COBAS™ Taqman™ HCV Test, v2.0 ® assay which has a LLoQ of 15 IU/mL and a limit of detection of 15 IU/mL.

    2. Number of Participants Experiencing an Adverse Event (AE) During Treatment and First 14 Follow-up Days [Up to 14 weeks]

      An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment.

    3. Number of Participants Discontinuing Study Drug Due to an AE [Up to 12 weeks]

      An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Mean Change From Baseline in Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) Scores in CP-B Participants [Baseline and Weeks 12, 24, and 36]

      The MELD score provides an objective and granular assessment of liver improvement as a continuous variable. The calculation of MELD score is based on three biochemical variables (serum bilirubin, creatinine and international normalized ratio [INR] of prothrombin time). The MELD equation is as follows: 9.57 x ln(creatinine mg/dL) +3.78 x ln(bilirubin mg/dL) +11.2 x ln (INR) + 6.43. Scores are multiplied by 10 and rounded to the nearest whole number and range from 6 (less ill) to 40 (gravely ill). MELD scores were determined at Baseline (Day 1) and again at Week 12, Follow-up (FU) Week 12 (Week 24), and FU Week 24 (Week 36). Change from baseline in MELD score = Post-baseline MELD score - baseline MELD score.

    2. Percentage of Participants With HCV RNA Undetectable at Weeks 2, 4, and 12 [Week 2, 4, and 12]

      HCV RNA was measured with the COBAS™ AmpliPrep/COBAS™ Taqman™ HCV Test, v2.0 ® assay which has a LLoQ of 15 IU/mL and a limit of detection of 15 IU/mL.

    3. Percentage of Participants With HCV RNA <LLoQ at Weeks 2, 4, and 12 [Weeks 2, 4, and 12]

      HCV RNA was measured with the COBAS™ AmpliPrep/COBAS™ Taqman™ HCV Test, v2.0 ® assay which has a LLoQ of 15 IU/mL and a limit of detection of 15 IU/mL.

    4. Percentage of Participants Achieving Sustained Viral Response 4 Weeks After Completing Study Therapy (SVR4) [Week 16]

      SVR4 was defined as HCV RNA levels <LLoQ 4 weeks after completing study therapy. HCV RNA was measured with the COBAS™ AmpliPrep/COBAS™ Taqman™ HCV Test, v2.0 ® assay which has a LLoQ of 15 IU/mL and a limit of detection of 15 IU/mL.

    5. Percentage of Participants Achieving Sustained Viral Response 24 Weeks After Completing Study Therapy (SVR24) [Week 36]

      SVR24 was defined as HCV RNA levels <LLoQ 24 weeks after completing study therapy. HCV RNA was measured with the COBAS™ AmpliPrep/COBAS™ Taqman™ HCV Test, v2.0 ® assay which has a LLoQ of 15 IU/mL and a limit of detection of 15 IU/mL.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion criteria:
    • Has documented chronic HCV GT1 infection (for Arm 4 participants may have GT4 or GT6 infection) with no evidence of non-typable or mixed genotype infection

    • Has clinical evidence of hepatic cirrhosis with a score on the Child-Pugh scale from 7 to 9 and not anticipated to receive a liver transplant within the next 36 weeks (for Arm 1, Arm 3, and Arm 4)

    • Has no evidence of cirrhosis (only for Arm 2 )

    • Agrees to remain truly abstinent or use (or have their partner use) an acceptable method of birth control from at least 2 weeks prior to Day 1 and continue until at least 14 days after last dose of study drug, or longer if dictated by local regulations

    Exclusion criteria:
    • Is co-infected with hepatitis B virus or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

    • Has previously received direct-acting antiviral therapy for HCV

    • Has a history of malignancy <=5 years prior to signing informed consent except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer or in situ cervical cancer or carcinoma in situ; or under evaluation for other active or suspected malignancy

    • Has cirrhosis and liver imaging results within 4 weeks prior to screening showing evidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), or is under evaluation for HCC

    • Is currently participating or has participated in a study with an investigational compound within 30 days of signing informed consent and is not willing to refrain from participating in another such study during the course of this study

    • Has clinically-relevant drug or alcohol abuse within 12 months of screening

    • Is pregnant or breast-feeding, or expecting to conceive or donate eggs or sperm from at least 2 weeks prior to Day 1 and continue throughout treatment and follow up, or longer if dictated by local regulations

    • Has received organ transplants (including hematopoietic stem cell transplants) other than cornea and hair

    • Has poor venous access

    • Has a history of gastric surgery (e.g., stapling, bypass) or history of malabsorption disorders (e.g., celiac sprue disease)

    • Requires, or likely to require, chronic systemic administration of corticosteroids during the course of the trial

    • Has evidence or history of chronic hepatitis not caused by HCV, including but not limited to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), drug-induced hepatitis, and autoimmune hepatitis

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    No locations specified.

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

    Investigators

    • Study Director: Medical Director, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT02115321
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 5172-059
    • 2014-000672-25
    First Posted:
    Apr 16, 2014
    Last Update Posted:
    Jun 26, 2019
    Last Verified:
    Jun 1, 2019
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    Yes
    Plan to Share IPD:
    Yes
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details The screening period lasted for 60 days. Recruitment was halted after enrolling participants in the two Part A arms, as the current clinical development plan is focused on a fixed-dose combination (FDC) product containing grazoprevir (GZR) 100 mg and elbasvir (EBR) 50 mg. No participants were enrolled in Parts B or C.
    Pre-assignment Detail
    Arm/Group Title Part A: CP-B GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg Part A: NC GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg
    Arm/Group Description Child-Pugh score 7 to 9 (CP-B) participants take GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg once daily (q.d.) by mouth for 12 weeks. Non-cirrhotic (NC) participants take GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks.
    Period Title: Overall Study
    STARTED 30 10
    COMPLETED 29 10
    NOT COMPLETED 1 0

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Part A: CP-B GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg Part A: NC GZR 100 mg + ER 50 mg Total
    Arm/Group Description CP-B participants take GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks. NC participants take GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks. Total of all reporting groups
    Overall Participants 30 10 40
    Age (Years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [Years]
    58.3
    (7.0)
    60.4
    (5.3)
    58.8
    (6.6)
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    13
    43.3%
    5
    50%
    18
    45%
    Male
    17
    56.7%
    5
    50%
    22
    55%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Percentage of Participants Achieving Sustained Viral Response 12 Weeks After Completing Study Therapy (SVR12)
    Description SVR12 was defined as hepatitis C virus (HCV) ribonucleic acid (RNA) levels below the lower limit of quantification (LLoQ) 12 weeks after completing study therapy. HCV RNA was measured with the COBAS™ AmpliPrep/COBAS™ Taqman™ HCV Test, v2.0 ® assay which has a LLoQ of 15 IU/mL and a limit of detection of 15 IU/mL.
    Time Frame Week 24

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The Full Analysis Set (FAS) consists of all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study medication.
    Arm/Group Title Part A: CP-B GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg Part A: NC GZR 100 mg + ER 50 mg
    Arm/Group Description CP-B participants take GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks. NC participants take GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 30 10
    Number (95% Confidence Interval) [Percentage of participants]
    90.0
    300%
    100.0
    1000%
    2. Primary Outcome
    Title Number of Participants Experiencing an Adverse Event (AE) During Treatment and First 14 Follow-up Days
    Description An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment.
    Time Frame Up to 14 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The All Participants as Treated (APaT) population consisted of all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study medication.
    Arm/Group Title Part A: CP-B GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg Part A: NC GZR 100 mg + ER 50 mg
    Arm/Group Description CP-B participants take GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks. NC participants take GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 30 10
    Number [Number of participants]
    25
    83.3%
    8
    80%
    3. Primary Outcome
    Title Number of Participants Discontinuing Study Drug Due to an AE
    Description An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment.
    Time Frame Up to 12 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The APaT population consisted of all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study medication.
    Arm/Group Title Part A: CP-B GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg Part A: NC GZR 100 mg + ER 50 mg
    Arm/Group Description CP-B participants take GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks. NC participants take GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 30 10
    Number [Number of participants]
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    4. Secondary Outcome
    Title Mean Change From Baseline in Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) Scores in CP-B Participants
    Description The MELD score provides an objective and granular assessment of liver improvement as a continuous variable. The calculation of MELD score is based on three biochemical variables (serum bilirubin, creatinine and international normalized ratio [INR] of prothrombin time). The MELD equation is as follows: 9.57 x ln(creatinine mg/dL) +3.78 x ln(bilirubin mg/dL) +11.2 x ln (INR) + 6.43. Scores are multiplied by 10 and rounded to the nearest whole number and range from 6 (less ill) to 40 (gravely ill). MELD scores were determined at Baseline (Day 1) and again at Week 12, Follow-up (FU) Week 12 (Week 24), and FU Week 24 (Week 36). Change from baseline in MELD score = Post-baseline MELD score - baseline MELD score.
    Time Frame Baseline and Weeks 12, 24, and 36

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All CP-B participants in the FAS (all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study medication) with available data.
    Arm/Group Title Part A: CP-B GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg Part A: NC GZR 100 mg + ER 50 mg
    Arm/Group Description CP-B participants take GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks. NC participants take GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 30 0
    Week 12 (n=30)
    -0.67
    (1.35)
    FU Week 12 (Week 24) [n=29]
    -0.38
    (1.74)
    FU Week 24 (Week 36) [n=29]
    -0.34
    (3.15)
    5. Secondary Outcome
    Title Percentage of Participants With HCV RNA Undetectable at Weeks 2, 4, and 12
    Description HCV RNA was measured with the COBAS™ AmpliPrep/COBAS™ Taqman™ HCV Test, v2.0 ® assay which has a LLoQ of 15 IU/mL and a limit of detection of 15 IU/mL.
    Time Frame Week 2, 4, and 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Per protocol, this measure was to be determined in Arm 4 (Part C); however, enrollment was halted after Part A and thus no data are available.
    Arm/Group Title Part A: CP-B GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg Part A: NC GZR 100 mg + ER 50 mg
    Arm/Group Description CP-B participants take GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks. NC participants take GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 0 0
    6. Secondary Outcome
    Title Percentage of Participants With HCV RNA <LLoQ at Weeks 2, 4, and 12
    Description HCV RNA was measured with the COBAS™ AmpliPrep/COBAS™ Taqman™ HCV Test, v2.0 ® assay which has a LLoQ of 15 IU/mL and a limit of detection of 15 IU/mL.
    Time Frame Weeks 2, 4, and 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Per protocol, this measure was to be determined in Arm 4 (Part C); however, enrollment was halted after Part A and thus no data are available.
    Arm/Group Title Part A: CP-B GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg Part A: NC GZR 100 mg + ER 50 mg
    Arm/Group Description CP-B participants take GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks. NC participants take GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 0 0
    7. Secondary Outcome
    Title Percentage of Participants Achieving Sustained Viral Response 4 Weeks After Completing Study Therapy (SVR4)
    Description SVR4 was defined as HCV RNA levels <LLoQ 4 weeks after completing study therapy. HCV RNA was measured with the COBAS™ AmpliPrep/COBAS™ Taqman™ HCV Test, v2.0 ® assay which has a LLoQ of 15 IU/mL and a limit of detection of 15 IU/mL.
    Time Frame Week 16

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The FAS consists of all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study medication.
    Arm/Group Title Part A: CP-B GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg Part A: NC GZR 100 mg + ER 50 mg
    Arm/Group Description CP-B participants take GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks. NC participants take GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 30 10
    Number (95% Confidence Interval) [Percentage of participants]
    93.3
    311%
    100.0
    1000%
    8. Secondary Outcome
    Title Percentage of Participants Achieving Sustained Viral Response 24 Weeks After Completing Study Therapy (SVR24)
    Description SVR24 was defined as HCV RNA levels <LLoQ 24 weeks after completing study therapy. HCV RNA was measured with the COBAS™ AmpliPrep/COBAS™ Taqman™ HCV Test, v2.0 ® assay which has a LLoQ of 15 IU/mL and a limit of detection of 15 IU/mL.
    Time Frame Week 36

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The FAS consists of all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study medication.
    Arm/Group Title Part A: CP-B GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg Part A: NC GZR 100 mg + ER 50 mg
    Arm/Group Description CP-B participants take GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks. NC participants take GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 30 10
    Number (95% Confidence Interval) [Percentage of participants]
    90.0
    300%
    100.0
    1000%

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame Up to 36 weeks.
    Adverse Event Reporting Description An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment.
    Arm/Group Title CP-B: GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg for 12 Weeks Non-cirrhotic: GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg for 12 Weeks
    Arm/Group Description CP-B participants take GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks. NC participants take GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg q.d. by mouth for 12 weeks.
    All Cause Mortality
    CP-B: GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg for 12 Weeks Non-cirrhotic: GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg for 12 Weeks
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total / (NaN) / (NaN)
    Serious Adverse Events
    CP-B: GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg for 12 Weeks Non-cirrhotic: GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg for 12 Weeks
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 5/30 (16.7%) 0/10 (0%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia 1/30 (3.3%) 1 0/10 (0%) 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Ascites 1/30 (3.3%) 1 0/10 (0%) 0
    Varices oesophageal 1/30 (3.3%) 1 0/10 (0%) 0
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Hepatic failure 1/30 (3.3%) 1 0/10 (0%) 0
    Infections and infestations
    Peritonitis bacterial 1/30 (3.3%) 2 0/10 (0%) 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Malnutrition 1/30 (3.3%) 1 0/10 (0%) 0
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Hepatocellular carcinoma 1/30 (3.3%) 1 0/10 (0%) 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Cerebral infarction 1/30 (3.3%) 1 0/10 (0%) 0
    Encephalopathy 1/30 (3.3%) 1 0/10 (0%) 0
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    CP-B: GZR 50 mg + EBR 50 mg for 12 Weeks Non-cirrhotic: GZR 100 mg + EBR 50 mg for 12 Weeks
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 20/30 (66.7%) 8/10 (80%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Increased tendency to bruise 0/30 (0%) 0 1/10 (10%) 1
    Ear and labyrinth disorders
    Ear discomfort 0/30 (0%) 0 1/10 (10%) 1
    Eye disorders
    Retinal detachment 0/30 (0%) 0 1/10 (10%) 1
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal discomfort 1/30 (3.3%) 1 1/10 (10%) 1
    Abdominal pain 2/30 (6.7%) 2 1/10 (10%) 1
    Abdominal pain upper 0/30 (0%) 0 1/10 (10%) 1
    Diarrhoea 2/30 (6.7%) 2 0/10 (0%) 0
    Nausea 3/30 (10%) 3 2/10 (20%) 2
    Vomiting 2/30 (6.7%) 2 0/10 (0%) 0
    Constipation 0/30 (0%) 0 1/10 (10%) 1
    General disorders
    Chills 2/30 (6.7%) 2 0/10 (0%) 0
    Fatigue 9/30 (30%) 11 3/10 (30%) 3
    Feeling abnormal 0/30 (0%) 0 1/10 (10%) 1
    Pyrexia 3/30 (10%) 3 0/10 (0%) 0
    Infections and infestations
    Influenza 3/30 (10%) 3 0/10 (0%) 0
    Tooth infection 0/30 (0%) 0 1/10 (10%) 1
    Urinary tract infection 3/30 (10%) 3 0/10 (0%) 0
    Pneumonia 0/30 (0%) 0 1/10 (10%) 1
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Ligament sprain 0/30 (0%) 0 1/10 (10%) 1
    Muscle strain 0/30 (0%) 0 1/10 (10%) 1
    Investigations
    Blood creatine phosphokinase increased 0/30 (0%) 0 1/10 (10%) 1
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia 5/30 (16.7%) 5 2/10 (20%) 3
    Myalgia 2/30 (6.7%) 2 0/10 (0%) 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Dizziness 2/30 (6.7%) 2 0/10 (0%) 0
    Headache 3/30 (10%) 3 5/10 (50%) 6
    Sinus headache 0/30 (0%) 0 1/10 (10%) 1
    Psychiatric disorders
    Affect lability 0/30 (0%) 0 1/10 (10%) 1
    Insomnia 2/30 (6.7%) 2 1/10 (10%) 1
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Cough 2/30 (6.7%) 2 1/10 (10%) 1
    Oropharyngeal pain 0/30 (0%) 0 1/10 (10%) 1
    Sinus congestion 0/30 (0%) 0 1/10 (10%) 1
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Acne 0/30 (0%) 0 1/10 (10%) 1

    Limitations/Caveats

    [Not Specified]

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    Certain Agreements

    Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

    The Sponsor must have the opportunity to review all proposed abstracts, manuscripts or presentations regarding this trial 45 days prior to submission for publication/presentation.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Development
    Organization Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Phone 1-800-672-6372
    Email ClinicalTrialsDisclosure@merck.com
    Responsible Party:
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT02115321
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 5172-059
    • 2014-000672-25
    First Posted:
    Apr 16, 2014
    Last Update Posted:
    Jun 26, 2019
    Last Verified:
    Jun 1, 2019