Cured of hepatitis c? this study follows patients for 10 years to see what happens next

NCT ID NCT03520660

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study follows 121 adults who have been cured of chronic hepatitis C to understand why some still develop liver complications like scarring or cancer. Participants are monitored for up to 10 years with regular tests, scans, and occasional liver biopsies. The goal is to learn more about long-term health after a hepatitis C cure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (Epclusa)

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could reveal why some people develop liver problems even after being cured of hepatitis C, potentially guiding better long-term care.

What could go wrong

This is an observational follow-up study, not a test of a new treatment. It may not find clear reasons for complications, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder chronic hepatitis C virus infection diabetes mellitus Fibrosis hepatitis C virus infection hepatocellular carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States