The European HBV Registry: a Joint Initiative of TherVacB and DZIF
In order to tackle the unmet needs in chronic HBV infection, a consortium of clinical partners has gathered to establish a registry for patients with hepatitis B mono- and co-infections. The partners will build up a European-wide registry to be able to stratify patients for upcoming clinical trials. Extensive analyses of virus and host-specific parameters are to be carried out from these patients. The knowledge gained thereby should contribute to a better understanding of the HBV control and enable patient stratification with regard to immunomodulatory therapies. Furthermore, hepatitis B patients are to be identified who are willing to participate in future studies to investigate immunotherapies to cure HBV infections (e.g. therapeutic vaccines).
• Hepatitis B Virus Infection
⁃ TherVacB sub-cohort:
• confirmed chronic hepatitis B virus infection: HBsAg positive for at least 1 year prior inclusion
• HBeAg status documented for at least 6 months