Registry for patients with hepatitis B virus infection

The European HBV Registry: a Joint Initiative of TherVacB and DZIF

Observational Hannover Medical School · NCT05051098

This study is collecting information from people with hepatitis B to better understand the virus and find out who might be interested in trying new treatments like vaccines.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorHannover Medical School Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hanover)
Trial IDNCT05051098 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This registry aims to address the unmet needs in chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection by gathering data from patients with HBV mono- and co-infections across Europe. The consortium of clinical partners will analyze virus and host-specific parameters to enhance understanding of HBV control and facilitate patient stratification for future immunomodulatory therapies. Additionally, the registry will help identify hepatitis B patients interested in participating in upcoming studies focused on immunotherapies, such as therapeutic vaccines.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this registry are individuals with confirmed chronic hepatitis B virus infection who have been HBsAg positive for at least one year.

Not a fit: Patients over 70 years old or those with significant comorbidities or liver diseases may not benefit from this registry.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved treatment strategies and better patient outcomes for those suffering from hepatitis B virus infections.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully utilized registries to improve understanding and treatment of chronic viral infections, making this approach promising.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Hepatitis B Virus Infection

TherVacB sub-cohort:

* confirmed chronic hepatitis B virus infection: HBsAg positive for at least 1 year prior inclusion
* HBeAg status documented for at least 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

TherVacB sub-cohort:

* age \>70 years
* co-infection with HIV, HCV (RNA positive),
* clinically relevant concomitant liver diseases (ALD, NASH, Haemochromatosis, Autoimmune hepatitis, AT1, Wilson's disease, primary biliary cirrhosis etc.)
* significant comorbidities (e.g. malignancies)
* immunosuppressive treatment (\> 40 mg Cortisol- equivalent)
* liver cirrhosis (judged clinically or based on ultrasound/transient elastography)
* History of hepatocellular carcinoma

Where this trial is running

Hanover

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 Virus Infection
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