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NCT06586983
Decentralization of Hepatitis B Care in Sub-Saharan Africa: a Pilot Program in Ethiopia
Conditions: Hepatitis B
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – N/A
Healthy volunteers: No
Enrollment: 4500
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital
Location: Addis Ababa University Addis Ababa Addis Ababa
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to study models of care for decentralized hepatitis B treatment in Ethiopia.
Three different models of decentralized HBV care (standard model, simplified model, test-and-treat model) will be implemented at primary hospitals or health clinics in Ethiopia. Treatment will be given for free to patients who meet the treatment criteria. We will compare clinical outcome, laboratory outcomes and programmatic outcome measures between the 3 models.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult (at least 18 years of age) who is HBsAg positive.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Below 18 years of age.
* Negative HBsAg rapid test at screening visit.
* Other disease with short life expectancy (disseminated cancer etc.)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06586983). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
