Management of Patients With Hepatitis C in a Public Health Care Setting: The Punjab Model

Last updated: June 13, 2019
Sponsor: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Hepatitis

Liver Disorders

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT03488485
IEC/2018/000324
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Chronic Hepatitis C

  • Age: >18 years

Exclusion

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.

Study Design

Total Participants: 50000
Study Start date:
June 18, 2016
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2020

Study Description

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.

Connect with a study center

  • Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

    Chandigarh, 160012
    India

    Active - Recruiting

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