Monitoring chronic hepatitis B patients with fatty liver disease
Official title: Disease Progression and Clinical Outcomes in Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) Patients With Comorbid Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Run by Humanity and Health Research Centre · NCT02863757 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how chronic hepatitis B affects people who also have fatty liver disease to see if having both conditions leads to more serious liver problems over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Humanity and Health Research Centre Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong, Hong Kong) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2016 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT02863757 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are Chinese patients with liver biopsy-proven chronic hepatitis B and/or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other liver diseases, alcohol abuse, or those who have liver cirrhosis or HCC at baseline 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 assess the progression of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in patients who also have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It will compare disease outcomes in patients with both conditions against those with only CHB or NAFLD, focusing on complications such as liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Participants will be followed for more than 12 months to gather data on disease progression and related complications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the management and treatment of patients with concurrent chronic hepatitis B and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be studies on chronic hepatitis B and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease separately, this specific combination approach is less common and may provide novel insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Liver biopsy proved CHB and/or NAFLD at baseline; * Chinese * Follow-up duration\>12 months Exclusion Criteria: * Other liver diseases; * Secondary causes of hepatic steatosis; * Alcohol abuse; * Liver cirrhosis, cirrhosis related complications or HCC at baseline; * Malignancy; * History of liver transplantation
Where it's running
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Humanity and Health GI and Liver Centre
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: George Lau, MD
- Email: gkklau@netvigator.com
- Phone: +852 2861 3777
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.