An Observational Study of Dual and Triple Therapies Based on Pegasys (Peginterferon Alfa-2a) in...
Hepatitis CChronicThis multi-center, observational study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of dual and triple therapies based on Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Patients receiving treatment with either Pegasys plus ribavirin or Pegasys plus ribavirin plus telaprevir/boceprevir will be observed for the duration of their treatment and for up to 24 weeks of follow-up.
Observational Study on Prevalence of Host and Viral Genotypes in Chronic Hepatitis B and Hepatitis...
Hepatitis BHepatitis CThis study will define the substantial disease burden associated with viral hepatitis in India, and provide a foundation to understand the host and viral determinants of disease pathogenesis that may ultimately impact treatment decisions and outcome
A Study Evaluating IL28B Polymorphism in Patients With HBeAg-Negative Chronic Hepatitis B Treated...
Hepatitis BChronicThis cross-sectional multicenter study will evaluate the IL28B polymorphism in patients with HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B treated with Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) in the predecessor ML18253 study. The study consists of a single visit where eligible patients will undergo a blood test for IL28B genotyping, with a phone follow-up 7 days after the visit.
Potential for Drug-drug Interactions Between Boceprevir and Etravirine in HIV/Hepatitis C Virus...
Hepatitis CHIVThe investigators believe that boceprevir's drug concentrations will be reduced when administered in combination with etravirine. The investigators believe that etravirine's drug concentrations will be increased when administered in combination with boceprevir. Additionally, the investigators believe that boceprevir and etravirine are safe when administered alone or in combination.
Comparison of Plasma & SMARTplasma for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C Virus...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus InfectionHepatitis CThe purpose of this study is to compare the results for HIV and/or Hepatitis C Virus antibody testing when using routine plasma versus SMARTplasma from the same blood sample. SMARTplasma is enriched for antibodies via a stimulation step of whole blood in a SMARTube™ (SMARTstim™ in the USA).
Management of Hepatitis C in HIV Infected Injection Drug Users (IDUs)
HIV InfectionHepatitis CThe principal goal of this research project is to evaluate the natural history of HCV and liver disease and its treatment in HIV-infected persons who use drugs. Research procedures will focus on determining liver disease prevalence and severity within this population. This is an observational study without study specific interventions.
Humoral and Cellular Response in Shift Workers
Other Condition That May be a Focus of Clinical AttentionThe purpose of this study is to access whether shift workers (morning, afternoon or night) vaccinated against hepatitis A would have some humoral and cellular response impairment.
Histologic Changes and Noninvasive Assessment in Hepatitis C Patients Treated With Peginterferon...
Chronic Hepatitis C•The purpose of this study is to compare the performance between liver biopsy and non-invasive fibrosis assessments evaluating anti-fibrotic efficacy of peginterferon plus ribavirin in patients with hepatitis C pre- and post-treatment
Multidisciplinary Support Program in Chronic Hepatitis C
Hepatitis CChronicAdherence to antiviral treatment in chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is an important factor to achieve sustained virological response (SVR). The aim of our study is to evaluate the efficacy of a multidisciplinary support program (MSP) in adherence to and efficacy of pegylated interferon alfa-2a and ribavirin compared to the conventional approach. We assessed 447 patients with CHC receiving antiviral treatment distributed into 3 groups: control group (recruited 2002-2004, n= 147), MSP-pilot group (recruited 2005-2006, n=131), and MSP-validation group (recruited 2007-2009, n=169).
Telaprevir With Peginterferon Alfa & Ribavirin in Ex-People Who INject Drugs Infected by Genotype...
HepatitisChronicThe purpose of this study is to collect information on the efficacy, safety and tolerability of telaprevir (in combination with other medications), in patients who have a history of intravenous drug use with genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C, under substitution therapy (eg., methadone, buprenorphine) and/or followed in addiction centres.