Plain-English translation of NCT06834178 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers in Austria believe many people have hepatitis B or C infections but don't know it because they've never been tested or their results were never followed up. This study is searching through laboratory records from the past 10 years to find these people, then inviting them for appointments to confirm their status, offer treatment if needed, and track whether the treatment works.
Many people with hepatitis B and C can be cured with modern medications, but they have to know they're infected first. This study aims to find people who have slipped through the cracks and get them the care they need.
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If you're eligible, you'll be contacted by phone or mail and invited to visit the Medical University of Graz for an assessment. During your visit, you'll have blood tests to check your liver health and virus levels, an ultrasound scan (Fibroscan) to measure any liver damage, and counseling about how the infection spreads. If you have active hepatitis C or B, doctors will discuss treatment options with you, and you may be offered modern antiviral medications that can cure the infection.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
Austria
Sponsor
Vanessa Stadlbauer-Koellner, MD
Collaborators
Medical University of Graz
Enrollment target
~100 participants
Started
May 2025
Primary completion
October 2026
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Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
Vanessa Stadlbauer, Univ. Prof. Dr.
Medical University of Graz, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Graz
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