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ArticleInfectious diseases and therapy2018

The Impact of Hepatitis C Virus Direct-Acting Antivirals on Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Dutch Prospective Cohort Study.

Patricia A M Kracht, Faydra I Lieveld, Linde M Amelung, Carina J R Verstraete, Eveline P Mauser-Bunschoten, Joep de Bruijne, Peter D Siersema, Andy I M Hoepelman, Joop E Arends, Karel J van Erpecum

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Patricia A M KrachtDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Utrecht Affiliated to Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Faydra I LieveldDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Utrecht Affiliated to Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Linde M AmelungDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Utrecht Affiliated to Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Carina J R VerstraeteDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Utrecht Affiliated to Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Eveline P Mauser-BunschotenDepartment of Benign Haematology, Van Creveldkliniek, University Medical Center Utrecht Affiliated to Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Joep de BruijneDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Utrecht Affiliated to Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Peter D SiersemaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Center Affiliated to Nijmegen University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Andy I M HoepelmanDepartment of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, University Medical Center Utrecht Affiliated to Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Joop E ArendsDepartment of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, University Medical Center Utrecht Affiliated to Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands. J.E.Arends@umcutrecht.nl.
Karel J van ErpecumDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Utrecht Affiliated to Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPegylated interferon-based therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV) negatively impacts nutritional state and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) such as health-related quality of life (HRQL). Clinical trials with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) report significant PRO improvement but real-world data are still scarce.

methodsProspective cohort study recruiting HCV patients treated with DAAs in 2015-2016. Data at baseline, end of treatment (EOT) and 12 weeks thereafter (FU

resultsA total of 68 patients were enrolled: 85% male, median age 57 years, 80% genotype 1, 40% cirrhotics, 46% haemophilia. Both cure rate and patient-reported adherence were 97%. SF-36 Physical Component Summary did not change (43.2 ± 11.9, 44.9 ± 10.3 and 44.7 ± 10.9 at baseline, EOT and FU

conclusionOur study reveals concomitant ribavirin as the only independent predictor of transient decrease in SF-36 mental HRQL during DAA therapy. In contrast to interferon-based therapy, DAAs do not affect BMI or Jamar HGS.

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AdherenceBeliefs about MedicinesDirect-acting antiviralsHealth-related quality of lifeHepatitis C virusKarnofsky performance status

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PMCPMC6098748

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