Understanding Hepatitis D and its impact on patients
Official title: D-SOLVE Cohorts (Cohort A and B)
Run by Hannover Medical School · NCT06160635 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to understand how Hepatitis D affects patients by looking at their backgrounds and health to help create better treatment plans.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 750 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hannover Medical School Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Hanover and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 22, 2023 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06160635 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are anti-HDV positive.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are anti-HDV negative 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
The D-SOLVE cohorts aim to comprehensively analyze a large group of patients infected with Hepatitis D virus (HDV) to identify key demographic, clinical, and immunological factors that influence disease outcomes. This multicenter observational study will collect both retrospective and prospective data from 750 HDV patients across four European centers. The goal is to enhance personalized treatment strategies and improve patient management by understanding the individual host responses to HDV infection. Additionally, the study will focus on identifying biomarkers that could predict treatment responses and disease progression.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more personalized treatment approaches for patients with Hepatitis D, improving their quality of life and reducing the burden of the disease.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in understanding viral hepatitis through cohort analyses, making this approach promising yet still innovative in the context of HDV.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Anti-HDV positive * ≥18 years old * Sex: m/f/d * Informed consent for prospective procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Anti-HDV negative
Where it's running
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Hannover Medical School, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Infectious Disease and Endocrinology
Hanover, Germany Recruiting -
Institutul de Boli Infectioase "Prof. Dr. Matei Bals"
Bucharest, Romania Recruiting -
Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet
Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting -
Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (University of Milan)
Milan, Italy Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Markus Cornberg — Hannover Medical School
- Study coordinator: Petra Dörge
- Email: doerge.petra@mh-hannover.de
- Phone: +495115326057
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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.