Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: A Phase 3 Study of 2 Dose Regimens of Telaprevir in Combination With Peginterferon Alfa-2a (Pegasys®) and Ribavirin (Copegus®) in Treatment-Naive Subjects With Genotype 1 Chronic Hepatitis C
Brief Summary: A Phase 3 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two dosing regimens of telaprevir in combination with pegylated interferon alfa 2a (Peg-IFN-alfa-2a) and ribavirin (RBV).


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A: Inclusion Criteria

* Has not received any previous treatment with any approved or investigational drug or drug regimen for the treatment of hepatitis C
* Male and female subjects, 18 to 70 years of age, inclusive
* Genotype 1, chronic hepatitis C with detectable Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)
* Screening laboratory values, tests, and physical exam within acceptable ranges
* Able and willing to follow contraception requirements
* Able to read and understand, and willing to sign the informed consent form and abide by the study restrictions

Exclusion Criteria

* Subject has any contraindications to Pegasys® or Copegus® therapy
* Evidence of hepatic decompensation in cirrhotic subjects
* History of organ transplant
* History of, or any current medical condition which could impact the safety of the subject in participation in the study
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient must have chronic hepatitis C infection (genotype 1) with HCV RNA level \>= 1000 IU/mL
* Patient must have failed at least 1 prior course of Peg-IFN/RBV therapy (standard treatment)
* Patient must be willing to use 2 effective methods of birth control for up to 7 months after last dose of study medication

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient is a previous non-responder that is classified as a viral breakthrough case
* Patient is infected with Hepatitis C virus, genotype 1, exhibiting more than one subtype
* Patient has Hepatitis C virus, genotype 1, and exhibits co-infection with any other genotype
* Evidence of decompensated liver disease
* Patient has condition that requires use of systemic corticosteroids
C: Inclusion Criteria:

* Participant must have previously documented CHC genotype 1 infection.
* Participant must have a liver biopsy with histology consistent with CHC and no other etiology.
* Participants with bridging fibrosis or cirrhosis must have an ultrasound within 6 months of the Screening Visit (or between Screening and Day 1) with no findings suspicious for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
* Participant must be \>=18 years of age.
* Participant must weigh between 40 kg and 125 kg.
* Participant and participant's partner(s) must each agree to use acceptable methods of contraception for at least 2 weeks prior to Day 1 and continue until at least 6 months after last dose of study drug, or longer if dictated by local regulations.
* Participants must be willing to give written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Coinfection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis B virus (HBsAg positive).
* Participants who received prior treatment for hepatitis C; other than herbal remedies, except those with known hepatotoxicity.
* Treatment with any investigational drug within 30 days of the randomization visit in this study.
* Participation in any other clinical trial within 30 days of randomization or intention to participate in another clinical trial during participation in this study.
* Evidence of decompensated liver disease including, but not limited to, a history or presence of clinical ascites, bleeding varices, or hepatic encephalopathy.
* Diabetic and/or hypertensive participants with clinically significant ocular examination findings: retinopathy, cotton wool spots, optic nerve disorder, retinal hemorrhage, or any other clinically significant abnormality.
* Pre-existing psychiatric condition(s).
* Clinical diagnosis of substance abuse of the specified drugs within the specified timeframes.
* Any known pre-existing medical condition that could interfere with the participant's participation in and completion of the study.
* Evidence of active or suspected malignancy, or a history of malignancy, within the last 5 years (except adequately treated carcinoma in situ and basal cell carcinoma of the skin). Participants under evaluation for malignancy are not eligible.
* Participants who are pregnant or nursing. Participants who intend to become pregnant during the study period. Male participants with partners who are, or intend to become, pregnant during the study period.
* Any other condition which, in the opinion of a physician, would make the participant unsuitable for enrollment or could interfere with the participant participating in and completing the study.
* Participants who are part of the site personnel directly involved with this study.
* Participants who are family members of the investigational study staff.
* Participants who had life-threatening serious adverse event (SAE) during screening period.
* Protocol-specified hematologic, biochemical, and serologic criteria: Hemoglobin \<12 g/dL for females and \<13 g/dL for males; Neutrophils \<1500/mm\^3 (blacks: \<1200/mm\^3); Platelets \<100,000/mm\^3; Direct bilirubin \>1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN)
* Serum albumin \< lower limit of normal (LLN)
* Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) \>1.2 x ULN or \<0.8 x LLN of laboratory, with certain exceptions.
* Serum creatinine \>ULN of the laboratory reference.
* Protocol-specified serum glucose concentrations.
* protocol-specified alpha fetoprotein levels.
* Prothrombin time/partial thromboplastin time (PT/PTT) values \>10% above laboratory reference range.
* Anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) \>1:320.
D: Inclusion Criteria:

* Men and women, ages ≥18 years of age
* Subjects who are naive to HCV treatment, defined as no previous exposure to an Interferon (IFN), Ribavirin (RBV); or any HCV-specific direct acting antiviral or experimental therapy or subjects who are null responders to previous pegylated Interferon alfa (pegIFNα) plus Ribavirin (RBV) treatment
* Subjects should have chronic hepatitis C (CHC) as documented by:

  1. Positive for anti-HCV antibody, HCV RNA, or a positive HCV genotype test at least 6 months prior to screening, and positive for HCV RNA and Anti-HCV antibody at the time of screening, or
  2. Positive for anti-HCV antibody and HCV RNA at the time of screening with a liver biopsy consistent with chronic HCV infection (or a liver biopsy performed prior to enrollment with evidence of CHC disease, such as the presence of fibrosis)
* HCV genotype 1a, 1b or 4 only
* HCV RNA viral load of ≥10,000 IU/mL at screening
* Have one of the following:

  1. Documented Fibrotest score of ≤0.72 and aspartate transferase (transminase) to platelet ratio index (APRI) ≤2; OR
  2. Documented liver biopsy within 36 months preceding Day 1 showing absence of cirrhosis OR
  3. Documented Fibroscan® ultrasound (where approved) within 12 months of screening showing absence of cirrhosis
* Body mass index (BMI) of 18.0 to 35.0 kg/m2, inclusive
* Subjects with compensated Child-Pugh A cirrhosis as documented by history of cirrhosis with any prior liver biopsy or Fibroscan® ultrasound (where approved) within 12 months prior to screening

Exclusion Criteria:

* Evidence of a medical condition associated with chronic liver disease other than HCV (such as but not limited to: hemochromatosis, autoimmune hepatitis,metabolic liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, toxin exposures)
* History of variceal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, or ascites requiring management with diuretics or paracentesis
* Current or known history of cancer (except in situ carcinoma of the cervix or adequately treated basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin) within 5 years prior to enrollment
* Documented or suspected hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
* Positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)
* Positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) and/or Human Immunodeficiency Virus-2 (HIV-2) antibodies
* Alanine transferase (transminase) (ALT) \>5x upper limit of normal (ULN)
* Total Bilirubin ≥2 mg/dL

Answer: A