Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

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 typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment1500 (estimated)
SponsorHumanity and Health Research Centre
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 1, 2016
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 29, 2026
Trial IDNCT02863757 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

  • Humanity and Health GI and Liver Centre
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.
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.