Improvement of Portal Hypertension During Viral Suppression in Patients With Hepatitis Delta (IMP… (NCT04863703) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Improvement of Portal Hypertension During Viral Suppression in Patients With Hepatitis Delta (IMPHROVE-D)
Germany11 participantsStarted 2021-05-07
Plain-language summary
Portal hypertension (PH) is one of the key drivers of clinical deteoration in patients with liver cirrhosis. It has been demonstrated that antiviral therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis C infection leads to a decrease of PH and is associated with an improved outcome. Recently, Bulevirtide was approved for the treatment of patients coinfected with hepatitis B (HBV) and chronic hepatitis delta (HDV) infection, which helps to achieve viral supression in these patients. This study investigates the potential effects of viral supression on PH in patients with chronic HBV/HDV infection and liver cirrhosis.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Chronic HBV/HDV Coinfection
* suspected or diagnosed liver cirrhosis, indication for hepatovenous pressure gradient (HVPG) measurement or liver cirrhosis and HVPG measurement conducted in the past 12 months (conducted prior to antiviral treatment)
* indication for antiviral treatment with Bulevirtide
* age \>18years
* Must be willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* patient rejects study participation
* no conducted or no indication for HVPG measurement
* age \<18years
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change the degree of portal hypertension after inducing viral suppression via antiviral treatment with Bulevirtide
Timeframe: Measurement before antiviral treatment (baseline) and one year after inducing viral suppression with Bulevirtide.