Cross-sectional Multicenter Study Evaluating the IL28B Polymorphism in Patients With HBeAg-negative Chronic Hepatitis B Treated With Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2a in the Course of Peg.Be.Liver Study
Interleukin 28B testing
Blood-Borne Infections+14
+ Chronic Disease
+ Communicable Diseases
Other Study
Summary
Study start date: November 8, 2012
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.This 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.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.88 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Other Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Over 18 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adult patients, >/= 18 years of age Chronic hepatitis B Previous participation in study ML18253 Administration of at least one dose of the study drug during ML18253 study Exclusion Criteria: Patients not satisfying the above inclusion criteria will not be enrolled in the study
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.One single intervention group is designated in this study
This study does not include a placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
ExperimentalStudy Objectives
Primary Objectives
Secondary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 12 locations
Azienda Ospedaliera Policlinico Consorziale di Bari; Clinica Malattie Infettive
Bari, ItalyOpen Azienda Ospedaliera Policlinico Consorziale di Bari; Clinica Malattie Infettive in Google MapsOspedale de Bellis; Reparto Medicina Generale
Castellana Grotte, ItalyAz. Osp. S. Sebastiano; Divisione Malattie Infettive
Caserta, ItalyAz. Osp. Cardarelli; Unita Operativa A Struttura Complessa Di Epatologia
Naples, Italy