Risk of Hepatitis B Reactivation After Bone Marrow Transplantation With Prior Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Exposure

April 13, 2016 updated by: The University of Hong Kong

Risk of Hepatitis B Reactivation After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Donors and Recipients With Prior HBV Exposure

The purpose of this study is to determine whether preemptive nucleoside analogue therapy or regular virologic monitoring is the preferred method in management patients with prior exposure to hepatitis B vius (HBV) and undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Detailed Description

Occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation has been documented in bone marrow transplantation recipients who are hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-negative but with serologic evidence of prior exposure to HBV. However detailed prospective studies documenting the incidence of reactivation and the virologic and serologic kinetics of reactivation are lacking. The investigators prospective study proposes to follow-up 50 such bone marrow transplant recipients with all serologic and virologic parameters monitored every 4 weeks. Patients with detectable HBV DNA will be started on nucleoside analogue therapy. The optimal method and duration of monitoring will also be determined from our study.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

69

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Hong Kong, Hong Kong
        • Department of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients referred for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) in Hong Kong

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Documented HBsAg-negative HSCT recipient with or without antibody to the hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs).
  • Documented anti-HBc (total)-positive.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Concomitant liver diseases including chronic hepatitis C and D infection, Wilson's disease, autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis.
  • Significant alcohol intake (>30 grams per day)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
HBsAg-negative, anti-HBc-positive
HBsAg-negative, anti-HBc-positive subjects undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
HBV reactivation (defined as detectable HBV DNA >20 IU/mL)
Time Frame: 2 years
From date of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) to 2 years after HSCT.
2 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Wai-Kay Seto, MRCP, The University of Hong Kong

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 24, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 28, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

November 29, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 14, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 13, 2016

Last Verified

April 1, 2016

More Information

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