Identification of Viral Variants Involved in the Transmission of Hepatitis C and Characterization of Antigenic and Functional Properties of Their Envelope Glycoproteins
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Hepatitis C
- Registration Number
- NCT02574884
- Lead Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
- Brief Summary
The study consists to Identify viral variants involved in the transmission of hepatitis C and characterize the antigenic and functional properties of their envelope glycoproteins at very early stage of infection (before seroconversion).
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 8
Inclusion Criteria
- age > 18 years
- agree to participate in this study (signing the consent form or information form signed and letter of no objection for subjects contaminated by blood exposure).
These criteria are specific to contaminated subjects:
- primary infection before development of HCV antibody (seroconversion): nucleic acid testing positive in the absence of HCV antibodies.
These criteria are specific to individual sources :
- HCV antibody positive.
Exclusion Criteria
- refusal to participate
- private about freedom
- under guardianship
- under justice
- minor or major person unable to consent
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method HCV serological markers up to 30 months Immunoblot analysis from blood samples collected during the study
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Chru de Tours
🇫🇷Tours, France
Chru de Tours🇫🇷Tours, France