Alisporivir, Phase 3 - Am I the only one going into this study?

[270217-1b]

Have passed the first interview, had all the labs done, physical done, new bx will be done on Monday, with "dexa" on Tuesday.  Tx could start as soon as 2 wks if all is good with the bx and dex.  Haven't seen any chatter whatsoever on this phase three trial, and that kinda makes me a bit nervous.  This is my best shot at tx since the drugs are so prohibitively expensive.  I know viral load isn't any indicator any more, but mine has quadrupled in the last year so I am a bit worried what the results will be of the bx, since my last one was 5 years ago.  Any tips on preparing for treatment?  Working up to it, things to know ahead of time and/or have on hand?  not really even sure what question to ask, just anxious I guess.  

[270217-1b]

doesn't matter... I just got knocked out due to the blood pressure meds I take.  Really frustrating to get so close.  Had all the tests, all the paperwork done, everything all set - it's a no go

[researchmonkey326]

Don't worry too much about not hearing a lot of chatter yet.  There are so many trials starting and recruiting and moving to the next phase, it is hard to keep up.  I'm sure within no time, a few other members will pop up in this trial.  It was really helpful for me once I did find a few others in the same trial as me so that we could share experiences and even solutions to sx.  Good luck.

There is a thread here about questions to ask before entering a trial - in the search above enter that as the subject.  If that doesn't work, someone else will join in and give you the exact link.

[curiouslady1]

http://www.natap.org/2011/EASL/EASL_08.htm