How hepatitis B cure affects quality of life and wellbeing

This research study wants to understand how achieving a functional cure of chronic hepatitis B affects a person's overall quality of life, mental health, and social wellbeing. Researchers will compare the experiences of four groups: people who have been cured, people still receiving treatment, people whose infection came back after cure, and people without hepatitis B. The study uses questionnaires with proven, internationally-recognized measures to capture what matters most to patients.

For many years, doctors have focused on the medical side of hepatitis B—stopping the virus and protecting the liver. This study recognizes that the emotional, social, and psychological impact of the disease and its cure are just as important. By understanding how cure affects patients' lives beyond laboratory numbers, researchers hope to improve how doctors care for patients and help reduce the stigma people with hepatitis B often face.