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Could hepatitis e be hiding in transplant patients? a screening study aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT07729202

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Guadeloupe Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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The treatment has been approved, so it is available normally rather than through this programme.

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First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Hepatitis E can cause severe liver problems in people who have had an organ transplant, and may become chronic. This study screens liver and kidney transplant patients in Guadeloupe using blood tests to measure how many carry the virus. The goal is to learn whether routine screening should be adopted for this at-risk group.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If hepatitis E is found to be common in transplant patients in Guadeloupe, it could lead to routine screening and better monitoring to prevent chronic infection.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational screening study in one region, so results may not apply elsewhere. It does not test any treatment.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

95 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2019

Finished

May 2019

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * age above 18 years * patients with liver or kidney transplant * health insurance Exclusion Criteria: * minor * pregnant or breastfeeding women * vulnerable person

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hepatitis E virus infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hepatitis E

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Guadeloupe

    Les Abymes, Guadeloupe, 97159, Guadeloupe

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