Telbivudine Versus Lamivudine in Adults With Decompensated Chronic Hepatitis B and Evidence of Ci… (NCT00076336) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Telbivudine Versus Lamivudine in Adults With Decompensated Chronic Hepatitis B and Evidence of Cirrhosis
United States, Australia, Canada232 participantsStarted 2003-12
Plain-language summary
This research study was conducted to compare the safety and effectiveness of the investigational medication, LdT (Telbivudine) versus Lamivudine, a drug currently approved by the US, European and Asian Health Authorities for the treatment of Hepatitis B infection. The results for patients taking LdT will be compared to results for patients taking lamivudine.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Documented decompensated chronic hepatitis B defined by all of the following: 1. Clinical history compatible with decompensated chronic hepatitis B related cirrhosis; 2. Child-Turcotte-Pugh score \> 7 points.
* Evidence of hepatic cirrhosis or portal hypertension.
Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient is pregnant or breastfeeding.
* Patient is coinfected with hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis D virus (HDV), or Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
* Patient previously received lamivudine, adefovir, or an investigational anti-hepatitis B virus (HBV) nucleoside or nucleotide analog at any time
* Patient has received interferon or other immunomodulatory treatment for HBV infection in the 12 months before Screening for this study.
Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.