Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 75

Collecting data on chronic viral hepatitis patients

Official title: Real World Study of Chronic Viral Hepatitis

Run by Huashan Hospital · NCT04025944 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to collect information from people with chronic viral hepatitis to better understand their long-term health and improve treatment options.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorHuashan Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 20, 2019
Main results expectedAugust 1, 2024
Study endsAugust 1, 2029
Registry record updatedJuly 19, 2019
Trial IDNCT04025944 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of chronic viral hepatitis, evidenced by persistent virus infection for more than six months.

Probably not a fit

Patients with serious psychiatric conditions or significant organ diseases, as well as those with malignant tumors, may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to gather and analyze clinical data from patients suffering from chronic viral hepatitis to understand their long-term outcomes better. By utilizing real-world evidence, the study seeks to identify the characteristics of these patients and optimize treatment strategies accordingly. Chronic viral hepatitis can lead to severe liver complications, and this research addresses the gap in high-quality evidence regarding its management. The study will involve patients who have shown persistent viral infection for over six months.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment options and better management strategies for patients with chronic viral hepatitis.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing real-world data have shown promise in improving understanding and management of chronic conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Informed consent of patients.
2. Evidence of persistent virus infection for greater than six months \[hepatitis C virus(HCV) RNA positive, hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg) or hepatitis B virus(HBV) DNA positive\]

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Serious psychiatric history, especially depression.

   * Severe mental illness is defined as major depression or psychosis, suicide attempts, hospitalization due to mental illness or a period of disability due to mental illness.
2. Patients with serious diseases of heart, lung, kidney, brain, blood and other important organs.
3. Patients with malignant tumors (excluding those cured).

Where it's running

  • Huashan Hospital
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.