An Observational Study on The Impact of Insulin Resistance on Sustained Virological Response in Patients With Hepatitis C Treated With Pegasys (Peginterferon Alfa-2a) and Copegus (Ribavirin)

Prospective Observational Study to Asses the Insulin Resistance (IR) and Its Impact on Sustained Virological Response in a Cohort of HCV-infected Patients Treated With Pegasys and Copegus

This prospective observational study will assess the insulin resistance and its impact on sustained virological response in patients with hepatitis C treated with Pegasys and Copegus. Data will be collected from each patient during the up to 72 weeks of treatment and for 24 weeks of treatment-free follow-up.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients, >/= 18 years of age
• Chronic hepatitis C (detectable HCV RNA)
• Initiation of treatment with Pegasys and Copegus

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participation in a clinical trial during the study