RECRUITING

Optimizing HBV Care Cascade Among Foreign-Born in the United States (FOCUS-HBV Study)

Study Overview

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Description

Background: People who were born outside of the country are the largest group of adults infected with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the US. HBV affects the liver. If not treated, HBV infection can lead to serious liver disease, including cancer. One recent study showed that only 35% of foreign-born US adults were aware of their HBV infections. Foreign-born US adults may also have trouble getting proper care after they are diagnosed with HBV. In one small survey, language, cultural, and financial barriers were cited as the biggest reasons for not receiving care. To help more people with HBV, researchers want to learn how to find and overcome any barriers to care. Objective: This natural history study seeks to identify and better understand barriers that prevent foreign-born US adults from getting proper care for HBV infections. Eligibility: People aged 18 years and older with chronic HBV who were born outside of the US. Design: Participants will visit the NIH clinic 1 time. This visit will take about 20 minutes. Researchers will review participants medical records and collect information about their HBV. Participants will complete a survey. They will answer questions about: Where they came from. When they came to the US. How well they have adapted to living in the US. The health care they have received for HBV. Their age, gender, and education. Participants will be paid $10 for completing the survey.

Official Title

Optimizing HBV Care Cascade Among Foreign-Born in the United States (FOCUS-HBV Study)

Quick Facts

Study Start:2017-01-03
Study Completion:2026-12-29
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT05621304

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 100 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Male or female, aged \>=18 years
  2. * Diagnosed of chronic HBV (HBsAg-positive)
  3. * Self-reported country of birth outside of the US
  1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  2. Severe psychiatric disorders
  3. Active substance abuse
  4. Unstable medical conditions
  5. Inability to comply with study requirements

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Jaha F Norman-Wheeler
CONTACT
(301) 435-6122
jaha.norman-wheeler@nih.gov
Christine C Hsu, M.D.
CONTACT
(301) 443-9908
christine.hsu@nih.gov

Principal Investigator

Christine C Hsu, M.D.
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, 90033
United States
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

  • Christine C Hsu, M.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2017-01-03
Study Completion Date2026-12-29

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2017-01-03
Study Completion Date2026-12-29

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Healthcare Retention
  • Natural History
  • Acculturation-Related Barriers

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Chronic Hepatitis B Virus (Hbv)