NCT00571714 - Clinical Trial References

Phase 1: Researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
Phase 2: The drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
Phase 3: The drug or treatment is given to large groups of people to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the drug or treatment to be used safely.
Phase 4: Studies are done after the drug or treatment has been marketed to gather information on the drug's effect in various populations and any side effects associated with long-term use.

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Duong FH, Christen V, Filipowicz M, Heim MH
S-Adenosylmethionine and betaine correct hepatitis C virus induced inhibition of interferon signaling in vitro. Hepatology. 2006 Apr;43(4):796-806. doi: 10.1002/hep.21116.

Comparison of Standard Therapy,Peginterferon Alpha-2a + Ribavirin for 48 Weeks VS Peginterferon Alph-2a + Ribavirin + Betaine for 12 Weeks Followed by 36 Weeks Standard Therapy in Untreated Adults With Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 1

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