Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: A Randomized Study of Stopping Treatment at 24 Weeks or Continuing Treatment to 48 Weeks in Treatment-Naïve Subjects With Genotype 1 Chronic Hepatitis C Who Achieve an Extended Rapid Viral Response While Receiving Telaprevir, Peginterferon Alfa2a (Pegasys®) and Ribavirin (Copegus®)
Brief Summary: This study is being conducted to learn more about the safety and effect of telaprevir in combination with peginterferon alfa-2a (PEG-IFN) and ribavirin (RBV) in participants with hepatitis C who have never been treated for their hepatitis C virus (HCV). The study is designed to look at the relative benefits of 24 or 48 weeks of total treatment in people who respond quickly to a telaprevir-based treatment.


Options:
A: 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
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* Infection with HCV genotype 1, 4, 5, or 6
* Cirrhosis determination
* Subject met the following classifications:

  * Treatment-naive
  * Screening laboratory values within defined thresholds
  * Not treated with any investigational drug or device within 30 days of screening
* Use of highly effective contraception methods if female of childbearing potential or sexually active male

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prior exposure to an direct-acting antiviral targeting the HCV nonstructural protein (NS)5B polymerase
* Pregnant or nursing female, or male with pregnant female partner
* Current or prior history of clinical hepatic decompensation
* History of clinically-significant illness or any other major medical disorder that may have interfered with subject treatment, assessment, or compliance with the protocol
* Excessive alcohol ingestion or significant drug abuse
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:

* 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 HCV 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

Answer: D