Widespread vs. Selective Screening for Hepatitis B Infection Prior to Chemotherapy

August 12, 2022 updated by: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
This trial studies hepatitis B screening strategies of new cancer patients scheduled to undergo chemotherapy. Patients with cancer and hepatitis B virus infection are at risk of reactivation of infection after chemotherapy. Hepatitis B virus infection reactivation can be prevented by starting antivirals before chemotherapy in patients who are hepatitis B virus infection positive. Hepatitis B screening may help doctors prevent the reactivation of hepatitis B virus infection after chemotherapy.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To derive a selective screening strategy that optimizes the identification of positive hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection cases in comparison to widespread screening of new cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To determine the prevalence of risk factors among patients with unknown HBV infection status as well as among patients known to have HBV infection, determine the incidence of reactivation of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, rates of disruptions in cancer therapy, co-infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and mortality rates.

OUTLINE:

Patients with unknown HBV infection status undergo 3 HBV screening tests (hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg], hepatitis B core antibody [anti-HBc], and hepatitis B surface antibody [anti-HBs]) before chemotherapy. Patients with known HBV infection status undergo either HBsAg or anti-HBc screening tests if there is no evidence of HBV testing in the last 3 months. All patients complete HBV risk assessment survey.

After completion of study, patients with HBV infection are followed up every 3 months for at least 12 months after completion of chemotherapy or end of study period.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

2206

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

  • United States
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • M D Anderson Cancer Center

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

MD Anderson patients with clinically confirmed cancer who present for their first chemotherapy appointment in the Ambulatory Treatment Center

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • UNKNOWN HBV INFECTION STATUS/ KNOWN HBV INFECTION STATUS: MD Anderson patients with clinically confirmed cancer who present for their first chemotherapy appointment in the Ambulatory Treatment Center (ATC).

  • KNOWN HBV INFECTION STATUS: Patients with evidence of HBV infection by either:

    • Patients who have had a positive HBsAg or anti-HBc test performed outside of MD Anderson within the last 3 months, and they have documented results in the electronic medical record at MD Anderson, AND/OR
    • Patients currently taking a medication (e.g., lamivudine, entecavir, tenofovir, adefovir, telbivudine, interferon, or other Federal Drug Administration [FDA]-approved anti-hepatitis B drug) for the treatment of HBV infection.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • UNKNOWN HBV INFECTION STATUS: Patients who have had a positive HBsAg or anti-HBc test performed outside of MD Anderson within the last 3 months, and they have documented results in the electronic medical record at MD Anderson.
  • UNKNOWN HBV INFECTION STATUS: Patients currently taking a medication (e.g., lamivudine, entecavir, tenofovir, adefovir, telbivudine, interferon, or other FDA-approved anti-hepatitis B drug) for the treatment of HBV infection.

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Screening (hepatitis B screening)
Patients with unknown HBV infection status undergo 3 HBV screening tests (HBsAg, anti-HBc, and anti-HBs) before chemotherapy. Patients with known HBV infection status undergo either HBsAg or anti-HBc screening tests if there is no evidence of HBV testing in the last 3 months. All patients complete HBV risk assessment survey.
Other: Survey Administration
Ancillary studies
Other: Hepatitis B Screening
Undergo 3 HBV screening tests (HbsAg, anti-HBc, and anti-HBs)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Rate of a positive result (hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg], hepatitis B core antibody [anti-HBc], and hepatitis B surface antibody [anti-HBs]) before first chemotherapy
Time Frame: Baseline blood tests, approximately 30 minutes for blood draw
Number of screened participants (new cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy) with positive hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection compared to total screened. Prospective, universal screening of eligible MD Anderson cancer patients not known to have HBV infection using three HBV screening tests (HBsAg, anti-HBc, and anti-HBs) prior to chemotherapy.
Baseline blood tests, approximately 30 minutes for blood draw

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Collaborators

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jessica P Hwang, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

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 (Actual)

June 24, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 19, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

July 19, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 22, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 22, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

October 28, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 15, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 12, 2022

Last Verified

August 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2012-0961 (Other Identifier: M D Anderson Cancer Center)
  • P30CA016672 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
  • NCI-2019-02247 (Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program))
  • R21CA167202 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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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