Sanhan Huashi granules(SHG)demonstrated therapeutic effects against coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)in observational studies.In order to compare the effectiveness and safety of SHG and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir in tre...Sanhan Huashi granules(SHG)demonstrated therapeutic effects against coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)in observational studies.In order to compare the effectiveness and safety of SHG and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir in treating adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19,we conducted a randomized,activecontrolled,open-label,multi-center trial conducted between February and July in 2023.The patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to the SHG group and the nirmatrelvir–ritonavir group.A total of 400participants were randomized,among which 200 participants ultimately received SHG and 198 received nirmatrelvir–ritonavir.The primary outcome was time to sustained clinical recovery through day 28.SHG significantly shortened the median time to sustained clinical recovery compared to nirmatrelvir–ritonavir(6.0(95%CI,5.0 to 6.0)vs.8.0(95%CI,6.0 to 9.0)d;P=0.001),particularly for individual symptoms including fever,sore throat,cough and fatigue.No participants in either group died and incidence of severe COVID-19 showed no difference between two groups.Participants who received nirmatrelvir–ritonavir demonstrated a higher rate of virus clearance on day 5 compared to those received SHG(46.4%(95%CI,39.1 to 53.7)vs.65.6%(95%CI,58.3 to 72.4);P<0.001).Most adverse events were mild in both groups.In summary,SHG was superior to nirmatrelvir–ritonavir in shortening the time to sustained clinical recovery in participants with mild-to-moderate COVID-19,despite a lower virus clearance rate observed after 5 d of treatment(Chinese Clinical Trial Registry Identifier:Chi CTR2300067872).展开更多
Background and Aims: Chronic hepatitis B virus(HBV)in-fection remains a major public health problem globally.Here,we describe the baseline characteristics and treatment pro-files of HBV-infected patients recruited to ...Background and Aims: Chronic hepatitis B virus(HBV)in-fection remains a major public health problem globally.Here,we describe the baseline characteristics and treatment pro-files of HBV-infected patients recruited to the China Registry of Hepatitis B.Methods: Inclusion criteria were patients with different stages of chronic HBV infection and complete key data.Exclusion criteria were patients with hepatocellular car-cinoma.The baseline clinical,laboratory and treatment pro-files were analyzed.Results: Finally,40,431 patients were included.The median age was 43 years,with 65.2%being men and 51.3%being positive for hepatitis B e antigen(HBeAg).The most common initial diagnosis was chronic hep-atitis B(81.0%),followed by cirrhosis(9.3%),inactive carrier of hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg)(6.7%),and immune tolerant phase of hepatitis B infection(3.0%).Among the 21,228 patients who were on treatment,88.0%,10.0%and 2.0%received nucleos(t)ide analogues(NAs),interferon or combination of NAs and interferon,respectively.The propor-tion of patients who received preferred NAs(entecavir or te-nofovir disoproxil fumarate)had increased from 13.5%in 2003 to 79.7%in 2016.Conclusions: We concluded that middle-aged men accounted for most of the patients with chronic hepatitis B in this cross-sectional study.About half of the patients were HBeAg-positive.NAs were the most com-monly used therapy,and use of the preferred NAs had steadily increased in the past decade.展开更多
Background and Aims:Data are limited on the use of pegylated-interferon alpha-2a(peg-IFNα)in Chinese patients with chronic hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection(CHB).We evaluated the effectiveness and safety of peg-IFNαin...Background and Aims:Data are limited on the use of pegylated-interferon alpha-2a(peg-IFNα)in Chinese patients with chronic hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection(CHB).We evaluated the effectiveness and safety of peg-IFNαin Chinese patients with hepatitis B envelope antigen-negative CHB in routine clinical practice.Methods:In this prospective,multicenter,observational,non-interventional cohort study,patients were assessed for up to 1 year after peg-IFNαtreatment cessation.Treating physicians established the dosing and treatment duration according to Chinese clinical practice.Effectiveness of peg-IFNαtreatment was measured by the percentage of:patients with HBV DNA<2000 IU/mL and loss of hepatitis B surface antigen(commonly known as HBsAg);HBV DNA level at end of treatment(EOT),and 6 months and 1 year posttreatment;and time course change in quantitative HBV DNA and HBsAg.Results:At EOT,6 months posttreatment,and 1 year posttreatment,the percentage of patients with HBV DNA<2000 IU/mL was 90.0%,81.8%,and 82.2%,and that of patients with HBsAg loss was 6.5%,9.4%,and 9.5%,respectively.The HBV DNA level decreased from 5.61 log IU/mL at baseline to 2.48 log IU/mL at EOT and 2.67 log IU/mL at 1 year posttreatment.The HBsAg level decreased from 3.08 log IU/mL at baseline to 2.24 log IU/mL at EOT and 2.10 log IU/mL at 1 year posttreatment.The incidence of adverse events was 52.0%.Conclusions:Peg-IFNαhas the potential to provide functional cure(HBsAg loss)for CHB and is well tolerated in hepatitis B envelope antigen-negative CHB patients in routine clinical practice in China.展开更多
基金supported by the Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.and partially supported by the Innovation TeamTalents Cultivation Program of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(ZYYCXTD-D-202208)。
文摘Sanhan Huashi granules(SHG)demonstrated therapeutic effects against coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)in observational studies.In order to compare the effectiveness and safety of SHG and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir in treating adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19,we conducted a randomized,activecontrolled,open-label,multi-center trial conducted between February and July in 2023.The patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to the SHG group and the nirmatrelvir–ritonavir group.A total of 400participants were randomized,among which 200 participants ultimately received SHG and 198 received nirmatrelvir–ritonavir.The primary outcome was time to sustained clinical recovery through day 28.SHG significantly shortened the median time to sustained clinical recovery compared to nirmatrelvir–ritonavir(6.0(95%CI,5.0 to 6.0)vs.8.0(95%CI,6.0 to 9.0)d;P=0.001),particularly for individual symptoms including fever,sore throat,cough and fatigue.No participants in either group died and incidence of severe COVID-19 showed no difference between two groups.Participants who received nirmatrelvir–ritonavir demonstrated a higher rate of virus clearance on day 5 compared to those received SHG(46.4%(95%CI,39.1 to 53.7)vs.65.6%(95%CI,58.3 to 72.4);P<0.001).Most adverse events were mild in both groups.In summary,SHG was superior to nirmatrelvir–ritonavir in shortening the time to sustained clinical recovery in participants with mild-to-moderate COVID-19,despite a lower virus clearance rate observed after 5 d of treatment(Chinese Clinical Trial Registry Identifier:Chi CTR2300067872).
文摘Background and Aims: Chronic hepatitis B virus(HBV)in-fection remains a major public health problem globally.Here,we describe the baseline characteristics and treatment pro-files of HBV-infected patients recruited to the China Registry of Hepatitis B.Methods: Inclusion criteria were patients with different stages of chronic HBV infection and complete key data.Exclusion criteria were patients with hepatocellular car-cinoma.The baseline clinical,laboratory and treatment pro-files were analyzed.Results: Finally,40,431 patients were included.The median age was 43 years,with 65.2%being men and 51.3%being positive for hepatitis B e antigen(HBeAg).The most common initial diagnosis was chronic hep-atitis B(81.0%),followed by cirrhosis(9.3%),inactive carrier of hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg)(6.7%),and immune tolerant phase of hepatitis B infection(3.0%).Among the 21,228 patients who were on treatment,88.0%,10.0%and 2.0%received nucleos(t)ide analogues(NAs),interferon or combination of NAs and interferon,respectively.The propor-tion of patients who received preferred NAs(entecavir or te-nofovir disoproxil fumarate)had increased from 13.5%in 2003 to 79.7%in 2016.Conclusions: We concluded that middle-aged men accounted for most of the patients with chronic hepatitis B in this cross-sectional study.About half of the patients were HBeAg-positive.NAs were the most com-monly used therapy,and use of the preferred NAs had steadily increased in the past decade.
基金The authors wish to thank all of the investigators and participating study sites,which are listed in Supplemental Table 1,as well as all the patients who participated in this studyThe authors also wish to thank Michelle Belanger,MD,of Edanz Medical Writing for providing medical writing assistance,which was funded by Shanghai Roche Pharmaceuticals Ltd.The study was funded by Shanghai Roche Pharmaceuticals Ltd
文摘Background and Aims:Data are limited on the use of pegylated-interferon alpha-2a(peg-IFNα)in Chinese patients with chronic hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection(CHB).We evaluated the effectiveness and safety of peg-IFNαin Chinese patients with hepatitis B envelope antigen-negative CHB in routine clinical practice.Methods:In this prospective,multicenter,observational,non-interventional cohort study,patients were assessed for up to 1 year after peg-IFNαtreatment cessation.Treating physicians established the dosing and treatment duration according to Chinese clinical practice.Effectiveness of peg-IFNαtreatment was measured by the percentage of:patients with HBV DNA<2000 IU/mL and loss of hepatitis B surface antigen(commonly known as HBsAg);HBV DNA level at end of treatment(EOT),and 6 months and 1 year posttreatment;and time course change in quantitative HBV DNA and HBsAg.Results:At EOT,6 months posttreatment,and 1 year posttreatment,the percentage of patients with HBV DNA<2000 IU/mL was 90.0%,81.8%,and 82.2%,and that of patients with HBsAg loss was 6.5%,9.4%,and 9.5%,respectively.The HBV DNA level decreased from 5.61 log IU/mL at baseline to 2.48 log IU/mL at EOT and 2.67 log IU/mL at 1 year posttreatment.The HBsAg level decreased from 3.08 log IU/mL at baseline to 2.24 log IU/mL at EOT and 2.10 log IU/mL at 1 year posttreatment.The incidence of adverse events was 52.0%.Conclusions:Peg-IFNαhas the potential to provide functional cure(HBsAg loss)for CHB and is well tolerated in hepatitis B envelope antigen-negative CHB patients in routine clinical practice in China.
