The purpose of this study is to determine if IDN-6556, when given orally, is safe and effective in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection.
Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic hepatitis C infection * Unsuccessful prior HCV treatment * Liver impairment (either AST or ALT 1.5-10.0 x ULN) * Alpha-fetoprotein \<= 50 ng/mL * Adequate hematologic parameters Exclusion Criteria: * Decompensated or severe liver disease * Hepatocellular carcinoma * HIV infection * Co-infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) * Renal impairment * Pancreatitis * Use of illicit or drugs of abuse * History of alcohol abuse * Presence of clinically significant cardiac arrhythmias * If female, pregnant or lactating
sont désignés dans cette étude
d'être dans le groupe placebo en aveugle