scholarly journals Efficacy of DAA-based Antiviral Therapies for HCV Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Meta-analysis

Author(s):  
Peyman Sanjari Pirayvatlou ◽  
Seyyed Moayed Alavian ◽  
Sasan Sanjari Pirayvatlou ◽  
Pouyan Sanjari Pirayvatlou ◽  
Mina Mahboodi ◽  
...  

Context: HCV infection in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is important to be treated because it's associated with increased healthcare costs, utilization and is pertained with decrease in survival rate of HCV-infected patients who also have chronic kidney disease. Direct acting agents (DAAs) are novel form of treatment of HCV infection in patients with CKD. The aim of this study is meta-analysis and comparison of the efficacy of different regimen of DAAs used in the treatment of HCV in such patients. Objective: Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus, the virus can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a known risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). HCV infection in CKD patients is also associated with increased healthcare costs and utilization, with further increases in those with ESRD. It should be also noted that survival among HCV-infected patients with chronic kidney disease without undertaking any treatment is low, various mechanisms such as increased liver-related mortality, low quality of life and high cardiovascular risk can explain this finding. The benefits of treatment may extend beyond the liver, with improvements in both cardiovascular and renal outcomes in patient with chronic kidney disease. Previously PEG-INTERFRON Based regimens have been used for treatment of CKD or ESRD Patients with chronic Hepatitis C but this treatment plan was associated with higher adverse effects and less efficacy. Nowadays new researches have shown the efficacy of the Direct Anti-Viral Agents (DAAs) In such patients. Data Sources: A systematic literature searches in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Scopus motor searches was done. Virologic response at 12 weeks after the end of treatment (SVR12) was extract from the included studies. Finally, SVR12 rate with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were pool analyzed with random-effects model. Study Selection: Studies were included if they satisfied the following criteria: Participants being adult HCV patients with stage 3–5 CKD (age≥18 years), Interventions being DAA-based antiviral therapies, Outcomes being sustained virologic response at 12 weeks after the end of treatment (SVR12). Studies were excluded if having incomplete outcome data and had no sufficient data to calculate SVR12. Data Extraction: The methodological quality of included observational studies was assessed by three reviewers independently by using the Newcastle–Ottawa scale (NOS), which is usually used for observational studies in meta-analyses. Results: 20 studies comprising a total of 628 patients (from 20 studies) were included for our meta-analysis. The pooled analysis for SVR12 rate was 0.95 (95% Cl 0.92-0.96, I2= 0.00%), 0.92 (95% Cl 0.82-0.96 I2= 0.00%) and 0.95 (95% Cl 0.93-0.97, I2= 0.0%) for total population, sofosbuvir base treatment group and non sofosbuvir base treatment group.   Conclusion: DDAs have high efficacy in treatment of HCV in patient with CKD and it seems that there is no different between sofosbuvir versus non sofosbuvir based regimens for treatment of HCV infection in this patients.

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0246594
Author(s):  
Sara Majd Jabbari ◽  
Khadije Maajani ◽  
Shahin Merat ◽  
Hossein Poustchi ◽  
Sadaf G. Sepanlou

Sofosbuvir seems to be a revolutionary treatment for Hepatitis C-infected patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) but existing evidence is not quite adequate. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Sofosbuvir-based therapy without Ribavirin for all hepatitis C virus genotypes among patients with advanced CKD. We conducted an updated systematic literature search from the beginning of 2013 up to June 2020. Sustained virologic response (SVR) rate at 12 and/or 24 weeks after the end of treatment, and adverse events in HCV-infected patients with advanced CKD were pooled using random effects models. We included 27 published articles in our meta-analyses, totaling 1,464 HCV-infected patients with advanced CKD. We found a substantial heterogeneity based on the I2 index (P = 0.00, I2 = 56.1%). The pooled SVR rates at 12 and 24 weeks after the end of Sofosbuvir-based treatment were 97% (95% Confidence Interval: 95–99) and 95% (89–99) respectively. The pooled SVR12 rates were 98% (96–100) and 94% (90–97) in patients under 60 and over 60 years old respectively. The pooled incidence of severe adverse events was 0.11 (0.04–0.19). The pooled SVR12 rate after completion of the half dose regimen was as high as the full dose treatment but it was associated with less adverse events (0.06 versus 0.14). The pooled SVR12 rate was 98% (91–100) in cirrhotic patients and 100% (98–100) in non-cirrhotic patients. The endorsement of Sofosbuvir-based regimen can improve the treatment of hepatitis C virus infection in patients with advanced CKD.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng-Kai Hsu ◽  
Tai-Shuan Lai ◽  
Yih-Ting Chen ◽  
Yi-Ju Tseng ◽  
Chin-Chan Lee ◽  
...  

AbstractAssociations between hepatitis C virus (HCV) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) have been reported; however, differences of renal progression between general and CKD population remain to be elucidated in prospective studies. A total of 1179 participants, who have tested for anti-HCV antibody, were enrolled and prospectively followed for 3 years. The risks associated with HCV infection, in terms of incidence of CKD, annual estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) changes and 50% decline of eGFR at 3-year from baseline, were compared between normal renal function subjects and CKD patients. Overall, 111 of 233 (47.6%) CKD patients and 167 of 946 (17.7%) non-CKD subjects had HCV infection. The crude incidence rates of CKD were 226.9 per 1000 person-years and 14.8 per 1000 person-years in in HCV and non-HCV infected patients, respectively. The adjusted hazard ratio of HCV infection for incident CKD was 7.9 (95% CI 5–12.7). The HCV-infected normal renal function subjects were independently associated with increased risks of eGFR decline in the 1-year, 2-year and 3-year, respectively. The risk associations remained significant in 50% decline of eGFR at 3 years models and in different subgroup analyses. The increases of risks of eGFR decline were also notorious among overall HCV-infected CKD patients. However, the risk associations were less prominent in subgroup analyses (elderly, women and diabetic patients). The findings highlighted the importance of viral diagnosis with not only prognostic but also public health implications for preserving kidney function.


BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. e015748 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Joel Bigna ◽  
Marie A Amougou ◽  
Serra Lem Asangbeh ◽  
Angeladine Malaha Kenne ◽  
Jobert Richie Nansseu

ObjectiveBetter knowledge of hepatitis C virus (HCV) seroprevalence at the national level can help to implement pertinent strategies to address the HCV-related burden. The aim of this paper was to estimate the seroprevalence of HCV infection in Cameroon.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.ParticipantsPeople residing in Cameroon.Data sourcesElectronic databases including PubMed/MEDLINE, AJOL, WHO-Afro Library, Africa Index Medicus, National Institute of Statistics and National AIDS Control Committee, Cameroon from 1 January 2000 to 15 December 2016 were searched. English and French languages papers were considered. Two independent investigators selected studies. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the Newcastle–Ottawa scale.Results31 studies including 36 407 individuals were finally considered. There was no national representative study. The overall pooled prevalence was 6.5% (95% CI 4.5% to 8.8%; I²=98.3%). A sensitivity analysis of individuals at low risk of HCV infection showed a pooled prevalence of 3.6% (95% CI 2.3% to 5.2%, I²=97.7%, 18 studies) among 22 860 individuals (general population, blood donors and pregnant women), which was higher than for a high-risk population (healthcare workers and people with other identified comorbidities), 12.2% (95% CI 4.9% to 22.2%; I²=98.3%, 13 studies); p=0.018. The prevalence was higher in the East region, in rural settings, and when using an enzyme immunoassay technique for detecting HCV antibodies. Sex, sites, study period, sample size, timing of data collection and methodological quality of studies were not sources of heterogeneity.LimitationOne-third of studies (29.0%) had a low risk bias in their methodology and most were facility-based (87.1%).ConclusionThe seroprevalence of HCV infection in Cameroon indicates the need for comprehensive and effective strategies to interrupt HCV transmission in the Cameroonian population. Specific attention is needed for the East region of the country, rural settings and high-risk populations. A national representative study is needed to provide better estimates.


2018 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 270-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxi Zeng ◽  
Jing Liu ◽  
Sibei Tao ◽  
Hyokyoung G Hong ◽  
Yi Li ◽  
...  

BackgroundSocioeconomic status (SES) has long been conjectured to be associated with the incidence and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), but few studies have examined this quantitatively. This meta-analysis aims to fill this gap.MethodsA systematic literature review was performed using Medline and EMBASE to identify observational studies on associations between SES and incidence and progression of CKD, published between 1974 and March 2017. Individual results were meta-analysed using a random effects model, in line with Meta-analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology guidelines.ResultsIn total, 43 articles met our inclusion criteria. CKD prevalence was associated with several indicators of SES, particularly lower income (OR 1.34, 95% CI (1.18 to 1.53), P<0.001; I2=73.0%, P=0.05); lower education (OR 1.21, 95% CI (1.11 to 1.32), P<0.001; I2=45.20%, P=0.034); and lower combined SES (OR 2.18, 95% CI (1.64 to 2.89), P<0.001; I2=0.0%, P=0.326). Lower levels of income, occupation and combined SES were also significantly associated with progression to end-stage renal disease (risk ratio (RR) 1.24, 95% CI (1.12 to 1.37), P<0.001; I2=66.6%, P=0.006; RR 1.05, 95% CI (1.01 to 1.09), P=0.012; I2=0.0%, P=0.796; and RR 1.39, 95% CI (1.09 to 1.79), P=0.009; I2=74.2%, P=0.009). Subgroup analyses generally confirmed these results, except in a few cases, such as an inverse association related to particular socioeconomic backgrounds and where results were adjusted by more disease-related risk factors.ConclusionLower income was most closely associated with prevalence and progression of CKD, and lower education was significantly associated with its prevalence. Evidence for other indicators was inconclusive.


2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew P. Kosloski ◽  
Weihan Zhao ◽  
Thomas C. Marbury ◽  
Richard A. Preston ◽  
Michael G. Collins ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is an independent risk factor for developing chronic renal impairment and end-stage renal disease. Limited treatment options are available for HCV genotype 2, 3, 5, and 6 infections in patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of <30 ml/min. Glecaprevir and pibrentasvir are active against all six major HCV genotypes, are primarily excreted in the bile, and have minimal renal elimination. Therefore, combined treatment with these direct-acting antivirals may be useful for patients with HCV infection and chronic kidney disease. A phase 1, multicenter, open-label study evaluated the effects of renal impairment on the pharmacokinetics and safety of glecaprevir-pibrentasvir. In substudy 1, 38 subjects with stage 2 to 5 chronic kidney disease who were not on dialysis or who had normal renal function received single doses of the combination of 300 mg glecaprevir and 120 mg pibrentasvir. In substudy 2, 8 subjects requiring hemodialysis received single doses of the combination of 300 mg glecaprevir and 120 mg pibrentasvir under dialysis and nondialysis conditions. Regression analyses demonstrated increased glecaprevir and pibrentasvir plasma exposures, as determined by the area under the curve, with decreasing renal function, up to 56% and 46%, respectively, in subjects with an eGFR of <15 ml/min/1.73 m 2 . In dialysis-dependent subjects, glecaprevir and pibrentasvir exposures were similar (≤18% difference) when study drugs were administered before hemodialysis or on a nondialysis day. Adverse events were mostly mild, with the most common being self-limited fatigue (3 subjects). The study findings support the clinical evaluation of glecaprevir-pibrentasvir without dose adjustment in HCV-infected subjects with renal impairment. (This study has been registered at ClinicalTrials.gov under registration number NCT02442258.)


2020 ◽  
pp. 089686082091871
Author(s):  
Guo Xieyi ◽  
Tang Xiaohong ◽  
Wu Xiaofang ◽  
Li Zi

An increasing number of studies have focused on whether peritoneal dialysis (PD) can be used for the urgent initiation of dialysis in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We performed this systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the feasibility and safety of urgent-start PD compared with those of planned PD and urgent-start hemodialysis (HD) in this population. PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), clinicaltrials.gov , and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) were searched for relevant studies. Conference abstracts were also searched in relevant websites. The meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software. A total of 15 trials involving 2426 participants were identified. The quality of the included studies was fair, but the quality of evidence was very low. Unadjusted meta-analysis showed that urgent-start PD had significantly higher mortality than planned PD, while adjusted meta-analysis did not show a significant difference. Higher incident of leakage and catheter mechanical dysfunction were observed in urgent-start PD. However, peritonitis, exit-site infection, or PD technique survival were comparable between urgent-start and planned PD. The all-cause mortality was comparable in urgent-start PD and urgent-start HD. Bacteremia was significantly lower in the urgent-start PD group than with urgent-start HD. Based on limited evidences, PD may be a viable alternative to HD for CKD patients requiring urgent-start dialysis. Because of the inconsistent results and the low quality of evidence, a definitive conclusion could not be drawn for whether urgent-start PD was comparable with planned PD. Therefore, high-quality and large-scale studies are needed in the future.


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