Vitamin D to prevent liver cancer in hepatitis B patients
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking vitamin D by mouth can help prevent liver cancer in people with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral medication. If you have hepatitis B and are being treated at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have chronic hepatitis B and are currently on antiviral treatment.
- You have no signs of liver cancer at the start of the study.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding and will use effective birth control during the study.
- You do not have kidney stones, high calcium levels, or other serious health conditions like uncontrolled diabetes or cancer.
Quick eligibility check
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