Registry for treating hepatitis C in pregnant women
Official title: An Observational Study of Mother-Infant Outcomes Following Antenatal Exposure to Direct-Acting Antivirals: the Treatment in Pregnancy for Hepatitis C ("TiP-HepC") Registry
Run by The Task Force for Global Health · NCT05368974 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting information on pregnant women treated with new hepatitis C medications to see if they are safe for both mothers and their babies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The Task Force for Global Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Atlanta, Georgia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 11, 2022 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | December 18, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05368974 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women with documented chronic hepatitis C infection who have been exposed to DAAs within 30 days of conception.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not pregnant or those who have received contraindicated treatments such as ribavirin or interferon will 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 registry aims to collect data on mother-infant pairs exposed to direct-acting antiviral (DAA) medications during pregnancy to assess the safety and effectiveness of these treatments in reducing the risk of vertical transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV). The study will gather information from healthcare providers and facilities worldwide to understand the outcomes of these exposures. Given the lack of approved treatments for HCV during pregnancy, this registry seeks to fill a critical gap in knowledge regarding the use of DAAs in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide crucial insights into safe treatment options for hepatitis C in pregnant women, potentially reducing mother-to-child transmission rates.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited data on the use of DAAs in pregnant women, this approach is novel and aims to address a significant gap in current clinical practice.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: -Documented pregnancy with: Estimated date of conception by documentation of either 1) date of last menstrual period or 2) ultrasound evaluation Actual date of delivery * Documented chronic HCV infection prior to or during pregnancy (positive test for HCV RNA or HCV core antigen) * Documented DAA exposure occurring within 30 days of the estimated date of conception and before the pregnancy outcome (ie, fetal demise, spontaneous abortion, live delivery, etc). Eligible DAA drugs are listed in Appendix 1. Exclusion Criteria: \- DAA exposures that include ribavirin or interferon will be excluded given their established harm during pregnancy.
Where it's running
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The Taskforce for Global Health
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: John Ward, MD — The Taskforce For Global Health
- Study coordinator: Neil Gupta, MD
- Email: ngupta-consultant@taskforce.org
- Phone: 4043014134
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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.