An Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety And Efficacy of Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/Voxilaprevir Fixed-Dose Combination for 12 Weeks in Subjects Who Participated in a Prior Gilead-Sponsored HCV Treatment Study
Phase: PHASE3
Conditions: Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Sponsor: Gilead Sciences

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SOFNELNOX FDC 
Protocol GS-US-367-4181 
Final 
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 
Original 
Appendix 1. 
Investigator Signature Page 
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. 
333 LAKESIDE DR. 
FOSTER CITY, CA 94404 
STUDY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 
An Open-Label Study to Evaluate The Efficacy And Safety Of 
SofosbuvirNelpatasvirNoxilaprevir Fixed-Dose Combination For 12 Weeks In Subjects 
Who Participated In A Prior Gilead-Sponsored HCV Treatment Study 
GS-US-367-4181, Original, 19 January 2017 
This protocol has been approved by Gilead Sciences, Inc. The following signature documents 
this approval. 
Luisa M. Stamm MD, PhD (Printed) 
Date 
INVESTIGATOR STATEMENT 
I have read the protocol, including all appendices, and I agree that it contains all necessary 
details for me and my staff to conduct this study as described. I will conduct this study as 
outlined herein and will make a reasonable effort to complete the study within the time 
designated. 
I will provide all study personnel under my supervision copies of the protocol and access to all 
information provided by Gilead Sciences, Inc. I will discuss this material with them to ensure 
that they are fully informed about the drugs and the study. 
Principal Investigator Name 
(Printed) 
Date 
CONFIDENTIAL 
Page 63 
Signature 
Site Number 
19 January 2017 

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