RecruitingNCT02647879

Treatment as Prevention for Hepatitis C in Iceland

Treatment as Prevention for Hepatitis C in Iceland. A Nationwide Campaign for Reducing Disease Burden Using Combination Antiviral Treatment


Sponsor

Landspitali University Hospital

Enrollment

1,000 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2016

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The main aim of this study is to test in the Icelandic population the hypothesis that a nationwide treatment program which offers effective treatment to all known cases of Hepatitis C with the aim of halting HCV (Hepatitis C virus) transmission will lead to a reduction in incidence and disease burden associated with chronic HCV infection.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

  • HCV positive subjects 18 years and older, living in Iceland and covered by the Icelandic Health Insurance.

Exclusion Criteria2

  • Age under 18 years
  • Inability to sign informed consent.

Locations(1)

Landspitali

Reykjavik, Iceland

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