Hepatitis & liver cancer risk explored in immigrant communities
NCT ID NCT02366286
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested 892 African and Asian immigrants for hepatitis B and C to understand how these infections raise the risk of liver cancer. Researchers also checked vaccination rates and tracked new cancer cases over time. No treatment was given; the goal was to gather information to improve screening and prevention in these communities.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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892 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2010
- Finished
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Oct 2017
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
African and Southeast Asian immigrant and refugees
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * African descent * Southeast Asian descent Exclusion Criteria: * 17 years or younger
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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