Management of Patients With Hepatitis C in a Public Health Care Setting: The Punjab Model
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| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03488485 |
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Recruitment Status : Unknown
Verified June 2019 by Radha K Dhiman, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
First Posted : April 5, 2018
Last Update Posted : June 14, 2019
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Sponsor:
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Collaborator:
Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Radha K Dhiman, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
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Brief Summary:
Background and Aims: The prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection (HCV) infection in Punjab, India is 3.29%, with an estimated burden of around 650,000 viremic chronic HCV (CHC) patients. The Mukh Mantri Punjab Hepatitis C Relief Fund (MMPHCRF) was launched in June 2016 to provide free treatment to all CHC aiming to eliminate HCV from Punjab. The study assessed the feasibility of decentralized care and efficacy and safety of 12 or 24 weeks of sofosbuvir (SOF) + ledipasvir (LDV) or SOF + daclatasvir (DCV) ± ribavirin (RBV) in the treatment of CHC patients in a public health care setting.
| Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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| Chronic Hepatitis c | Drug: Direct Acting Antivirals | Not Applicable |
An algorithm was developed using SOF-based regimens to treat all patients (RKD). Genotyping is not recommended for patients without cirrhosis of liver and they are being treated with SOF+DCV for 12-weeks, while genotyping is recommended for patients with cirrhosis of liver (Figure 1). Patients with liver cirrhosis and genotype 3 are being treated with SOF+DCV+RBV for 24 weeks, while non-genotype 3 patients are being treated with SOF+LDV+RBV for 12-weeks or with SOF+LDV for 24-weeks (in RBV intolerant patients). SVR-12 is mandatory in all patients. Methods: Decentralized care: All patients are being evaluated and treated at 3 Government Medical Colleges and 22 District Hospitals; they were followed up to 12 weeks post-treatment to look for sustained viral response (SVR-12). Health care worker capacity building: 90 medical specialists were trained in a 4-hr predefined course, followed by online continued medical education sessions by regular Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) Clinic are being conducted fortnightly. 50 pharmacists, 2 from each of the 25 centres, dispense medicine as per specialist prescription. Data Management: 25 trained data entry operators and Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) are managing epidemiological data on CHC hotspots, high-risk groups, local service providers, etc. Monitoring: Medical alerts are being used for compliance monitoring. Study design: A cost-effective algorithm has been developed using SOF-based regimens to treat all patients. The diagnosis of cirrhosis is based on clinical evidence including Aspartate Transaminase (AST)-to-platelet ratio index (APRI ≥ 2.0) and FIB-4 score (>3.25) or on liver stiffness measurement (LSM) ≥12.5 kilopascal (kPa) on fibroscan. The study aims to validate the efficacy and safety of generic all oral Direct Acting Antiviral (DAA) regimens in a decentralized algorithm based public health model in Punjab, India regardless of genotype/presence of cirrhosis.
| Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
| Estimated Enrollment : | 50000 participants |
| Allocation: | N/A |
| Intervention Model: | Single Group Assignment |
| Intervention Model Description: | Real Life Efficacy Study |
| Masking: | None (Open Label) |
| Primary Purpose: | Health Services Research |
| Official Title: | Efficacy of Decentralized Care in the Management of Patients With Hepatitis C in a Public Health Care Setting: The Punjab Model |
| Actual Study Start Date : | June 18, 2016 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date : | December 2020 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date : | December 2020 |
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| Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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DAA arm
Direct Acting Antivirals therapy An algorithm was developed using DAA (Sofosbuvir-based regimens to treat all patients (RKD). Non Cirrhotics: Sofosbuvir (SOF)+ Daclatasvir (DCV) for 12-weeks Cirrhotics: Genotype 3 were treated with SOF+DCV+ ribavirin (RBV) for 24 weeks, Non-Genotype 3 patients were treated with SOF+LDV+RBV for 12-weeks or with SOF+LDV for 24-weeks (in RBV intolerant patients). |
Drug: Direct Acting Antivirals
DAAs given in patients with viremic chronic hepatitis C
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Primary Outcome Measures :
- Sustained Virological Response [ Time Frame: Up to study completion ( average 12 -24 weeks after therapy) ]HCV RNA Load undetectable
Secondary Outcome Measures :
- Serious adverse effects [ Time Frame: Up to study completion ( average 12 -24 weeks after therapy) ]Assessment of drug related adverse effects, clinical events, decompensation of liver disease
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| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Age: >18 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- Chronic liver disease of a non-HCV etiology
- Serum Creatinine >1.5 mg/dl
- Evidence of hepatocellular carcinoma or other malignancy
- Significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, or neurological disease
- History of solid organ or bone marrow transplantation.
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Contacts
| Contact: Radha K Dhiman, DM | 911722756335 | rkpsdhiman@hotmail.com |
Locations
| India | |
| Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research | Recruiting |
| Chandigarh, India, 160012 | |
| Contact: Radha K Dhiman, DM 911722756335 rkpsdhiman@hotmail.com | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab
| Responsible Party: | Radha K Dhiman, Professor, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT03488485 |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
IEC/2018/000324 |
| First Posted: | April 5, 2018 Key Record Dates |
| Last Update Posted: | June 14, 2019 |
| Last Verified: | June 2019 |
| Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
| Plan to Share IPD: | No |
| Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | No |
| Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
| Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.: | No |
Keywords provided by Radha K Dhiman, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research:
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Mukh Mantri Punjab Hepatitis C Relief Fund,MMPHCRF Direct antivirals, DAAs Chronic hepatitis C |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Hepatitis A Hepatitis C Hepatitis C, Chronic Hepatitis Hepatitis, Chronic Liver Diseases Digestive System Diseases Hepatitis, Viral, Human Virus Diseases Infections |
Enterovirus Infections Picornaviridae Infections RNA Virus Infections Blood-Borne Infections Communicable Diseases Flaviviridae Infections Sofosbuvir Antiviral Agents Ledipasvir Anti-Infective Agents |