Hepatitis B en Haitian Immigrants in Chile: Molecular Characterization and Determination of Vaccine Response

March 27, 2020 updated by: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection in Haitian Immigrants in Chile: Determination of HBV Genotypes, Viral Escape Mutants and Host Factors Influencing Response to Vaccination

International migration to Chile has sharply increased since 2010. Particularly, Haitian migration now totals approximately 200.000 people. Preliminary results show a high prevalence of hepatitis B infection in this population. Approximately 35% of adult Haitian migrants in Chile have been exposed to hepatitis B infection. In this study the investigators aim to study the clinical and molecular characteristics of this infection and also to assess the serological response to an accelerated schedule of hepatitis B vaccination (0, 1 and 2 months).

Study Overview

Status

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Not yet recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Migration from Haiti to Chile has increased exponentially in the last years. More than 200.000 people from this island are currently living in Chile. Preliminary results of the investigators group show that HIV infection and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are 2.9% and 2.4% (14 and 16 times higher than the reported prevalence in Chile), respectively, and overall HBV infection (anti-HBc antibody) is 34%. The molecular characterization of the HBV variants infecting people from Haiti has not been carried out. The current evidence suggests that HBV traveled from Africa together with the slave trade 200 to 300 years ago, with genotypes infecting Haitians resembling that of their origins, but with some striking differences, such as the presence of a recently described subtype (A5), which is now uncommon in Africa. HBV genotypes and subgenotypes may influence the emergence of specific mutations in the surface antigen region of the virus which in turn could lead to escape mutants which can infect properly vaccinated people. There is no information regarding the genotypes and escape mutants in Haitian immigrants to Chile. The most effective way to control and prevent is vaccination, but the response to vaccination varies widely in different ethnic groups, with genetic factors being relevant. Mutations in the interferon lambda 3 gene (IFNL3), previously known as interleukin 28B (IL28B) are clearly associated with lower response to interferon treatment and spontaneous clearance in hepatitis C, and clinical evolution of various viral infections. Less favorable IFNL3 mutations are especially prevalent in African descendants. The hypothesis of the project is that Haitian immigrants in Chile have a high prevalence of HBV infection with viral genotypes/mutations different from the native Chilean genotypes, which may result in a particular clinical presentation. The investigators also conjecture that the response to HBV vaccination may also differ in Haitian immigrants due to genetic variations in the IFNL3 gene. The HBV infection prevalence in this population will be estimated and the researchers will try to explain if mutations in IFNL3 increase the rate of spontaneous clearance of the infection (comparing carriers to patients who cleared the infection). They will also determine the presence of HBV DNA in all enrolled subjects to study the occurrence of occult hepatitis B (OBI), which is the presence of DNA in the absence of HBsAg. HBV DNA will be amplified and sequenced in the pre-S1, pre-S2 and S region (surface antigens) to study the presence of escape mutants. Finally, the investigators will conduct a study of vaccination of Haitian immigrants to assess the effectiveness of the vaccine in this population and determine which factors may influence vaccine response, including mutations in the IFNL3 gene. The information regarding the prevalence, epidemiology, presence of escape mutants, genetic factors influencing HBV infection and the response to the vaccine in Haitian immigrants, are critical for a better understanding of this infection and for the development of public health policies based on scientific evidence and not in political or other reasons that usually perpetuate stigma and inequalities in health care for marginalized groups.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

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200

Phase

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  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults (> 18 yo) born in Haiti.
  • Living in Chile (and planning to stay in Santiago for the next 4 months).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Not signing the informed consent.
  • Pregnancy.
  • HIV or HCV infection.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: PREVENTION
  • Allocation: NA
  • Interventional Model: SINGLE_GROUP
  • Masking: NONE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Vaccine group
Administration of 3 doses hepatitis B vaccine (recombinant hepatitis B vaccine, injectable suspension for intramuscular use) at month 0, 1 and 2.
Biological: Hepatitis B recombinant vaccine
Administration of 20 mcg of hepatitis B recombinant vaccine im at month 0, 1 and 2
Other Names:
  • Engerix-B vaccine

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Response rate
Time Frame: 4-8 weeks after the third dose of the vaccine
Developing antibodies against HBsAg (anti-HBs) > 10 mIU/mL
4-8 weeks after the third dose of the vaccine

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

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Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Anticipated)

Study Start

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June 1, 2020

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

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June 30, 2022

Study Completion (Anticipated)

Study Completion

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December 30, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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March 26, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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March 26, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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March 30, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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March 31, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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March 27, 2020

Last Verified

Last Verified

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March 1, 2020

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 180814005
  • 1191389 (Other Grant/Funding Number: FONDECYT (Chile))

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Available on request

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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