Effect of New Oral Treatment for Hepatitis C Virus on Seminal Parameters
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Benha University
- Enrollment
- 200
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Treatment of HCV
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Hepatitis C virus is commona viral infection. Direct-acting antiviral (DAA) oral drugs has been used in treatment of HCVs. the effect of these drugs on male infertility is still under investigation.
Detailed Description
Semen analysis will be done to male patients with HCV before and after treatment with DAA. The included men will take therapy for 3 months and HCV RNA titter will be evaluated. changes of seminal parameters will be recorded and analyzed.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Non Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Basic Science
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 55 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- Male
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Men patients with HCV
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients with other hepatic disease, endocrinal disorder, malignancy, or urinary tract infection.
Arms & Interventions
Pateint group
Men with HCV
Intervention: Sofosbuvir +daclatasvir+ simeprevir+Ribavirin (Drug)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Treatment of HCV
Time Frame: 3 months
HCV titer by PCR is below detection level
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Essam Mohamed El-sayed Akl
Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Andrology
Benha University
