Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of Direct-acting Antiviral Drugs in the Treatment of...
Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesHepatitis C Virus InfectionThe prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection (HCV) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) ranges from 1-6%. Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), with cure rates >90%, represent a radical change from interferon-based therapies. The ECCO (European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation) guidelines (Kucharzik T, Ellul P, Greuter T, et al. ECCO Guidelines on the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Infections in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. J Crohn's Colitis. 2021;15(6):879-913) warns about the risk of IBD reactivation due to the effect of DAAs, but HCV management in this situation is uncertain given the lack of evidence. The project is proposed as the largest retrospective multicenter descriptive study carried out to evaluate the use of DAAs for HCV eradication in patients with IBD. The Eneida database (Zabana Y, Panés J, Nos P, et al. The ENEIDA registry (Nationwide study on genetic and environmental determinants of inflammatory bowel disease) by GETECCU: Design, monitoring, and functions. Gastroenterol y Hepatol. 2020;43(9):551-8.) of the Spanish Working Group on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (GETECCU) is an adequate registry to identify patients with HCV infection. The serological status of the infection is frequently recorded in the ENEIDA database, and it is generally evaluated at the time of IBD diagnosis, before starting immunosuppressive treatment. The ENEIDA registry has the advantage over large population studies that researchers have access to relevant details of the clinical history, which can respond to the controversies raised. This multicenter retrospective descriptive study will provide useful information to be able to give evidence-based recommendations regarding treatment of HCV in patients with IBD.
Safety and Immunogenicity of Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis Vaccine in Healthy Adults
Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis Virus DiseaseThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of VEE vaccine, Live, Attenuated, dried TC-83, NDBR 102, Lot 4, Run 3, and collect data on the incidence of occupational VEE virus infection in vaccinated personnel.
Persistence of the Immune Response After Immunisation With Ebola Virus Vaccines
Ebola Virus DiseaseThe aim of this study is to investigate the persistence of the vaccine induced immune response between 24 - 60 months following primary vaccination. The study consists of three cohorts: Cohort 1: volunteers from the Phase 1 study of the various prime/boost regimes with two viral vectored Ebola vaccines: Ad26-ZEBOV and MVA-BN-Filo vaccines Cohort 2: volunteers who have been vaccinated previously with Ebola vaccine r-VSV-ZEBOV Cohort 3: volunteers from the Phase 2 study of 3 prime/boost regimes with Ad26.ZEBOV and MVA-BN-Filo vaccines (VAC52150EBL2001: EVOLVE).
Use-Results Surveillance Study of Sovaldi® Plus Rebetol® in Japanese Patients With Chronic Genotype...
Hepatitis CThis use-results post-marketing surveillance (PMS) study for Sovaldi® tablets (sofosbuvir, SOF) administered in combination with Rebetol® capsules (ribavirin, REB) will evaluate the safety and efficacy of SOF administered in combination with ribavirin under real world use in Japan. Among adult patients with chronic genotype 2 hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and treated with SOF+ribavirin in routine clinical use, the primary objective of this study is to evaluate the incidence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) under real world settings.
Host Responses in Kidney-transplant Recipients With Chronic Hepatitis E Virus Infection
Kidney-transplant Recipients With Chronic Hepatitis E Virus InfectionHepatitis E is a worldwide disease. It is the leading or second leading cause of acute hepatitis in adults in developing countries from sub-Saharan Africa or Southeast Asia, where it is hyperendemic and principally water-borne. In industrialised western countries, hepatitis E was until recently considered as imported from hyperendemic geographical areas, but is currently an emerging autochthonous infectious disease. A growing body of data from Europe, America, Australia, and Asia strongly indicate that pigs represent a major Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) reservoir and might be a source of zoonotic transmission to humans through direct or indirect exposure. Hepatitis E typically causes self-limited acute infection. However, the overall death rate is 1-4%, and it can reach 20% in pregnant women and might be still higher in patients with underlying chronic liver disease. To date, no preventive or curative treatment of hepatitis E is available.
Analysis of Human to Human Transmission of Middle East Respiratory Syndrom Coronavirus (MER-CoV)...
Viral InfectionThis study aimed to analysis the characteristics of MERS transmission and the effect of our institutional personal protective equipment on the controlling the MERS at a tertiary Korean Hospital.
Safety and Efficacy of Sofosbuvir-based Regimens in Clinical Practice for the Treatment of Chronic...
Hepatitis C VirusThis study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of sofosbuvir (SOF)-based regimens administered as per the approved prescribing information in adults with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection treated in routine clinical practice in India.
Sovaldi-based Regimens in Patients in Mexico With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Clinical...
HCV InfectionThis study will collect and evaluate information on the safety and efficacy of Sovaldi-based regimens in routine clinical practice in Mexico. The primary objective of this study is to assess the rates of serious adverse events/reactions (SAEs/SADRs) and adverse events/reactions (AEs/ADRs) in adult participants with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection treated with Sovaldi in routine clinical practice.
Real-life Effectiveness of the Kaletra Adherence Support Assistance (KASA) Program
Human Immunodeficiency Virus InfectionThe overall purpose of the study was to describe the real-life adherence, effectiveness and safety of the Kaletra Adherence Support Assistance (KASA) Program in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients who were receiving treatment with lopinavir / ritonavir (LPV/r; Kaletra®) in Canada.
Pender Assisted Therapy (PATh) - Prospective Study of the Treatment of HCV
Hepatitis C Virus InfectionThe treatment of HCV-infected IDUs presents multiple challenges, such as adherence to therapy, relapse of substance use, re-infection, and co-morbid psychiatric disease. Some guidelines recommended that IDUs not be offered HCV treatment until they had stopped all such use for > 6 months, raising some questions about fairness and discrimination. Little published data exist on HCV therapy in active IDUs. However, extensive evidence exists that, when specific programs are developed, IDUs can be successfully engaged in care. In IDUs, strategies shown to improve adherence include directly-observed therapy (DOT), cash incentives, and comprehensive case management. Weekly interferon dosing now provides a means of improving HCV treatment adherence, and makes a DOT approach more practical. Within an observational, prospective clinical cohort, we will be able to identify a group of IDUs infected with HCV genotype 2 or 3 who would most benefit from treatment for their infection. We will design a systematic approach to the determination of their appropriateness for treatment, refine the approach to their treatment within a directly observed therapy (DOT) setting, and evaluate the success of the approach (defined as the achievement of Sustained Virologic Response (SVR)). Taken together, this project will help define a systematic approach to HCV infection in the inner city. The hypothesis is that the development of a systematic approach for the diagnosis of HCV and the establishment of a directly observed therapy (DOT) program for the treatment of HCV infection in IDUs will constitute an effective means of controlling the epidemic of this infection within this population.