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Directly observed peginterferon alfa-2a with ribavirin for Impact of standard pharmacotherapy treatment of chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection on: (i) quality of life, (ii) mental health status, (iii) injecting drug behaviours, and (iv) opioid pharmacotherapy use in active injecting drug users (IDUs).; Side effects related to chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and treatment in active injecting drug users (IDUs).; Factors affecting compliance of active injecting drug users (IDUs) for standard pharmacotherapy treatment of chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.; Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

The registry lists this study as recruiting. Confirm recruitment at each site. It is testing directly observed peginterferon alfa-2a with ribavirin for Impact of standard pharmacotherapy treatment of chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection on: (i) quality of life, (ii) mental health status, (iii) injecting drug behaviours, and (iv) opioid pharmacotherapy use in active injecting drug users (IDUs).; Side effects related to chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and treatment in active injecting drug users (IDUs).; Factors affecting compliance of active injecting drug users (IDUs) for standard pharmacotherapy treatment of chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.; Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection..

Mental health, Side effects related to chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and treatment in active injecting drug users (IDUs)., ...BehavioralFrom 18 Years to No limit
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The registry describes this research topic: “A single-arm, open-label, pilot study evaluating the efficacy and safety of directly observed peginterferon alfa-2a with ribavirin in conjunction with a peer counsellor in patients actively using injecting drugs who have chronic hepatitis C and attend a drug and alcohol centre”. This is an interventional study. The registry lists a target sample size of 50. Recruitment status at the registry update of 2010-01-29: recruiting. Read the original description and eligibility criteria, and confirm the practical details with the study team.

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Study start dateAugust 1, 2008
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Enrollment listed in the registry
50
Sponsor
Dr Joe Sasadeusz
Sponsor type
Individual investigator
Study type
Behavioral
Intervention type
Other interventions, Psychotherapy / behavioral intervention, Medication / drug
Study phase
Phase 4Usually happens after approval, to monitor real-world use, safety, and longer-term outcomes.
Locations
Not clearly listed
Age range
From 18 Years to No limit
Official registry ID
ACTRN12608000400369
Official title
A single-arm, open-label, pilot study evaluating the efficacy and safety of directly observed peginterferon alfa-2a with ribavirin in conjunction with a peer counsellor in patients actively using injecting drugs who have chronic hepatitis C and attend a drug and alcohol centre.

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What is this study trying to understand?

This study is exploring psychotherapy or therapy for people with mental health. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.

What is a behavioral study?

This appears to be a behavioral / psychological / psychosocial study. Phase 4 studies usually happen after treatment approval, to monitor real-world use.

Are there criteria about substance use or wanting to reduce it?

The public registry appears to mention tobacco, nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, or another addiction-related topic. Ask the study team whether you need to want to stop, reduce, already be abstinent, or simply meet use-related criteria. Eligibility must be confirmed by the study team.

What would I likely need to do?

You may take part in sessions or exercises related to habits, thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.

Could this study affect my mood, habits, motivation, or stress?

Behavioral studies can involve habits, emotions, motivation, stress, sleep, or ways of thinking. Ask whether the intervention could affect your mood or stress, and who to contact if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.

Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?

The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.

Who is behind this study?

This study is sponsored by Dr Joe Sasadeusz, which appears to be an individual investigator. The listed contact or investigator is Dr Tseng Lau. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.

Can I still join this study?

The public registry lists this study as recruiting. Individual sites may have different statuses. The research team must confirm whether a site is open and whether you meet the criteria.

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