Hepatitis B Research Network Adult Cohort Study

Overview

About this study

The primary purpose of this study is to describe participants with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and identify factors that may cause the disease to activate or worsen.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

Written informed consent
At least 18 years of age
Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive and either
- Pregnant
- Anti-Hepatitis D positive
- Diagnosed with acute Hepatitis B infection or experiencing a hepatitis flare
- Immune tolerant or immune active phenotype
- Potentially eligible for the Immune Regulation and Costimulation in Natural History of Chronic Hepatitis B ancillary study (NCT01298037).

Exclusion Criteria

Hepatic decompensation
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
Liver transplantation
Current hepatitis B antiviral treatment (except pregnant women and patients who are anti-HDV positive)
Known Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection (patients with Hepatitis D (HDV) or Hepatitis C (HCV) co-infection are not excluded).
Medical or social condition which in the opinion of the investigator will interfere with or prevent follow-up per protocol
Unable or unwilling to return for follow-up visits

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status	Contact
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Lewis Roberts, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D.	Closed for enrollment	Contact information: Linda Stadheim R.N.

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Lewis Roberts, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Linda Stadheim R.N.

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Publications

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