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 Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 5 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.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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