Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 7:13 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 7:13 PM
NCT ID:
NCT00629603
Brief Summary:
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection causes different disease spectrum ranging from minimal progressive liver disease to cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma. Evidence indicates that host genetic factor may play a role in determining disease progression. It is known that many cytokine polymorphisms affect disease progressin via increasing hepatic fibrosis that are key factors in progressing liver injury. By combinations of fibrosis-relating gene polymorphisms, this study aims to identify patients with high risk for progressive liver disease. These patients need intensive therapy to decrease morbidity and mortality of chronic HCV-related liver disease.
Detailed Description:
Determination of the following fibrosis-relating gene polymorphisms in HCV-related chronic liver disease and HCC will be performed: TNF-α , TNF-β, Factor V Leiden, TGF-β1, PDGF-B gene, Angiotensinogen (AT),Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), microsomal epoxide hydrolase (mEH) and glutathione-S-transferase (GST).
Study:
NCT00629603
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00629603