Taking people in IcelandNo phase
Treatment as Prevention for Hepatitis C in Iceland
Key facts
- Where
- Reykjavik, IcelandSee the site
Where in Iceland
- LandspitaliReykjavik, IcelandContact: Ragnheidur FridriksdottirTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
Print a page for my doctorTrial details
- Who runs it
- Landspitali University Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT02647879
- Record updated
- 25 September 2020
- Original description
The main aim of this study is to test in the Icelandic population the hypothesis that a nationwide treatment program which offers effective treatment to all known cases of Hepatitis C with the aim of halting HCV (Hepatitis C virus) transmission will lead to a reduction in incidence and disease burden associated with chronic HCV infection.Read full original descriptionShow less
Treatment as Prevention for Hepatitis C in Iceland. A Nationwide Campaign for Reducing Disease Burden Using Combination Antiviral Treatment
The main aim of this study is to test in the Icelandic population the hypothesis that a nationwide treatment program which offers effective treatment to all known cases of Hepatitis C with the aim of halting HCV (Hepatitis C virus) transmission will lead to a reduction in incidence and disease burden associated with chronic HCV infection.
Inclusion: HCV positive subjects 18 years and older, living in Iceland and covered by the Icelandic Health Insurance.
Exclusion: Age under 18 years; Inability to sign informed consent.