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Treatment and Prognosis of Patients With Chronic HBV Infection

Recruiting
Conditions
Hepatitis B Virus Infection
Interventions
Other: Standard antiviral therapy
Registration Number
NCT05392387
Lead Sponsor
Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Brief Summary

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major global health issue with 257 million chronically infected individuals. Of note, China has the largest population accounting for one third of the world's infected population. Approximately, about 300 000 people die each year due to the consequences of HBV. In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) proposed the goal for elimination of hepatitis B as public health threat by 2030 and China will be a major contributor towards this global goal. Currently, two approved therapeutic strategies are available including pegylated interferon (IFN) or nucleos (t) ide analogues (NA), which could suppress HBV replication and slow disease progression. Here, investigators hope to launch a cohort study to reveal the clinical features relating to therapeutic efficacy of antiviral therapy and the prognosis of patients with differential therapeutic strategies.

Detailed Description

Patients with chronic HBV infection were recruited in the current study and divided in to peg-IFN-alpha alone group, NAs alone group and the combination therapy group. The serum HBV DNA level, HBV serological test and biochemical examination including serum transaminase level and AFP were recorded every three or six months. The serum, feces, urine and liver (if necessary) samples were collected during follow-up. And the clinical outcomes of patients were evaluated. The clinical and biological features of patients with different clinical outcomes will be compared to explore the factors affecting the antiviral therapeutic efficacy.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
500
Inclusion Criteria

patients with evidence of chronic HBV infection

Exclusion Criteria

chronic liver injury mainly caused by other reasons, such as autoimmune diseases, alcohol, drugs and so on.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
combinationStandard antiviral therapyPatients with chronic HBV infection treated with nucleos(t)ide analogues and peg-IFN-alpha
nucleos(t)ide analogues aloneStandard antiviral therapyPatients with chronic HBV infection only treated with nucleos(t)ide analogues
peg-IFN-alpha aloneStandard antiviral therapyPatients with chronic HBV infection only treated with peg-IFN-alpha
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
virological response3 years

serum HBV DNA level below the detection limit

HBeAg seroconversion3 years

Loss of HBeAg and presence of anti-hepatitis B e antibody (anti-HBe) in a person who was previously HBeAg-positive and anti-HBe-negative

Clinical cure3 years

Sustained virological response and HBsAg clearance or with anti-HBs seroconversion, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) within the normal range, and mild or no lesions in the liver

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
HBV serological test3 years

HBV serological markers include HBsAg, anti-HBs, HBeAg, anti-HBe, hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) were detected and reported every 3 months

HBV DNA3 years

The serum HBV DNA level will be detected and reported every 3 to 6 months

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)3 years

The serum AFP level will be detected and reported every 3 to 6 months

liver function3 years

The serum levels of transaminase including ALT and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) will be collected and reported every 3 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Infectious Disease, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University

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Changsha, Hunan, China

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