Does Vitamin D Improves Sustained Virologic Response (SVR) in Genotype 2,3 Chronic Hepatitis C Patients?...
Hepatitis CStandard therapy for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) is (Peg/RBV) combination therapy obtaining sustained virologic response (SVR) in 80% of naïve patients with genotype 2,3. Studies rarely address the issues of improving host factors. The current study examines whether adding vitamin D, a potent immunomodulator, could improve viral response and shorten treatment duration (from 24 weeks to 12 weeks) whether Vitamin D levels predictes negative treatment outcome.
Influence of Hepatic Steatosis on the Therapeutic Effect of Entecavir in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients...
Chronic Hepatitis BHepatic SteatosisTo investigate the influence of hepatic steatosis on the anti-viral effect of entecavir in chronic hepatitis B patients.
Switch to Tenofovir Versus Continue Lamivudine/Adefovir Treatment in Lamivudine-resistance Chronic...
Chronic Hepatitis BAdefovir add-on therapy is superior to switching to adefovir monotherapy or entecavir 1mg monotherapy for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients with lamivudine resistance (LAM-R) Long-term adefovir add-on therapy was effective for viral suppression. However, the economic burden for such dual antiviral therapy is heavy because of infinite treatment. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is a potent antiviral agent. TDF demonstrated potent antiviral efficacy in a subset of lamivudine experienced HBeAg-positive patients. TDF is also superior to ADV in HBeAg-negative and HBeAg-positive treatment-naive patients. Theoretically, TDF can replace LAM/ADV when viral suppression has been achieved by LAM/ADV combination treatment in LAM-R CHB patients.
Study of Effects and Safety Between Adefovir Dipivoxil Plus Polyene Phosphatidylcholine Versus Adefovir...
Chronic Hepatitis BThe purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects and safety of Adefovir Dipivoxil plus polyene phosphatidylcholine compared to Adefovir Dipivoxil alone in patients with chronic hepatitis B.
Reintroduction Regimens After Hepatitis During Anti-tuberculosis Treatment
HepatitisTuberculosis1 moreDespite the availability of effective anti-tuberculosis agents that exist to treat this illness, hepatotoxicity during first-line drugs anti-tuberculosis medications (ATT) such as isoniazid (INH), rifampin (RIF), and pyrazinamide (PZA) is not uncommon and limit their use. There is no consensus on method of the reintroduction of anti-TB medications. The risk of reintroducing of a anti-TB medications could be hazardous. There are several differences between the guidelines from the ATS, BTS and the Task Force of the European Respiratory Society, the WHO and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease about the methods of reintroducing of anti-TB medications. The investigators plan to do a prospective study to evaluate the outcome and safety of reintroduction of anti-TB medications after resolution of hepatitis during anti-TB treatment among TB patients in the investigators hospital.
Efficacy of Medical Ozone Therapy in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B
Chronic Hepatitis BThe purpose of this study is to verify the effectiveness and safety of medical ozone therapy system in treatment of chronic hepatitis B.
Herpes Simplex Type 2 Co-infection in Veterans With Chronic Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C Virus InfectionInfection2 moreThis trial is to determine the safety of valacyclovir in persons with chronic hepatitis C and herpes simplex type 2 infection. Participants will be randomized to valacyclovir or matching placebo. After receiving the initial therapy for eight weeks, the participants will cross over to the alternate therapy for an additional eight weeks. Each treatment period will be separated by a two-week period of daily placebo. The hypothesis is that treatment with valacyclovir will result in a significant reduction in serum levels of hepatitis C virus ribonucleic acid.
Entecavir for Patients With Decompensated Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)-Related Cirrhosis
Hepatitis B VirusDecompensated CirrhosisThe aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of Entecavir for patients With decompensated HBV-Related cirrhosis.
Dose Escalation of Interleukin-1 (IL-7) Added on Antiviral Treatment and Vaccination in HBeAg-negative...
Chronic Hepatitis BThis study is designed to evaluate the safety of biological active dose of a new experimental drug, IL-7, in combination with anti viral therapy and vaccine in patients with Hepatitis B chronic infection.
Thalidomide Plus Peginterferon and Ribavirin in Patients With Interferon Resistance
Hepatitis CINDICATION: Patients with chronic hepatitis C, genotype 1 and non-responders to standard treatment for hepatitis C. OBJECTIVES: ascertain the rate of sustained response in patients with hepatitis C, genotype 1 with peginterferon + ribavirin resistance. To know the response rate in 12 weeks Describe the tolerance and safety of thalidomide in combination with peginterferon and ribavirin. DESIGN OF TEST Pilot Study: The single arm study will: 1. Thalidomide 200 mg and peg-interferon alfa 2b (based on weight: 50-120 mcg / week) + ribavirin (based on weight: 1000-1200mg / day) Be tracked for 24 weeks after treatment. Suspended treatment of 12 weeks in patients who have failed a drop of HCV RNA> 2 log. Patients who have been suspended for any reason, the treatment will be followed during 24 weeks, to assess safety parameters. SUBJECT NUMBER: 10