Hepatitis C virus transmission dynamics among MSM in Amsterdam: the MSM Observational Study of Acute Infection with hepatitis C.

Completed

• Conditions: Hepatitis C; inflammation of the liver; 10047438

• Registration Number: NL-OMON48160
• Lead Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 15 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 250

Inclusion Criteria

o Male
o Having sex with men
o 16 years or older
o With or without HIV infection
o Acute HCV infection according to our definition
o Presumed acquisition of acute HCV infection via sexual transmission

Exclusion Criteria

Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent or follow the
requirements of the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>- Dynamics of the phylogenetic transmission clusters<br /><br>- Sexual network related parameters including timing, location, and method of<br /><br>meeting sexual partners</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>not applicable</p><br>