Eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B in China

A Real World, Multi-center Study on Mother-to-child Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus in China

Observational Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University · NCT05172453

This study is testing a plan to see if we can stop mothers with hepatitis B from passing the virus to their babies in China by 2030.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment50000 (estimated)
SexFemale
SponsorNanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University Academic / other
Locations15 sites (Guangzhou, Guangdong and 14 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05172453 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the feasibility of eliminating mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in China by 2030. It involves a multicenter, prospective cohort of pregnant women with chronic HBV infection, who are followed until their infants undergo post-vaccination serologic testing at 7-12 months of age. Data is collected through a mobile health application called 'SHIELD', which facilitates communication between mothers and healthcare providers and tracks various health metrics and outcomes. The study aims to implement a comprehensive management algorithm to prevent MTCT of HBV.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B infection.

Not a fit: Patients who are co-infected with HIV or hepatitis C, or those with significant co-morbidities that affect compliance, may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce the incidence of hepatitis B in newborns, improving long-term health outcomes for affected families.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in similar approaches to preventing mother-to-child transmission of viral infections, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this study.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* pregnant women with chronic HBV infection.

Exclusion Criteria:

* positive serologic test for human immunodeficiency virus or hepatitis C virus;
* any co-morbidity that might reduce compliance;
* unable or unwilling to use the mobile health application-Shield APP

Where this trial is running

Guangzhou, Guangdong and 14 other locations

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 B, ChronicMother to Child Transmissionhepatitis Bmother-to-child transmission
Last reviewed 2026-06-10 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.