Collecting data on chronic viral hepatitis patients

Real World Study of Chronic Viral Hepatitis

Observational Huashan Hospital · NCT04025944

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
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorHuashan Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
Trial IDNCT04025944 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

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.

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.

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

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Hepatitis, Chronic
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.