Hepatitis B — Addition of PegIFN Alfa-2a to CHB Patients Treated With Nucleot(s)Ides
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A Randomized, Controlled, Open-label, Multicenter Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Addition of PegIFN Alfa-2a to CHB Patients Treated With Nucleot(s)Ides
Interventional studies are often prospective and are specifically tailored to evaluate direct impacts of treatment or preventive measures on disease.
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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.
