Author:
Yang Xue,Tang Yang,Xu Di,Zhang Guang,Xu Peng,Tang Houlin,Pang Lin
Abstract
Abstract
Background and aims
Limited data is available on the efficacy of direct acting anti-viral drugs on hepatitis C in drug users. The aim of this meta-analysis was to comprehensively analyze the efficacy and safety of LDV/SOF in drug users infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
Methods
The PubMed, Cochrane library, Embase and Web of Science databases were searched for articles published till April 2021 on HCV-positive drug users who were treated with ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (LDV/SOF). The primary endpoint was pooled sustained virological response at 12 weeks (SVR12) with 95% confidence interval (95% CI). Funnel plots and Egger’s test were used to assess the publication bias.
Results
A total of 12 studies and 711 subjects treated with LDV/SOF-based regimen for HCV were included, and the pooled SVR12 rate was 89.8% (95% CI 85.9–92.7). The pooled SVR12 rate of genotype 1 drug users was 92.4% (95% CI 88.6–95.0). Subgroup analysis showed that pooled SVR12 rates of patients treated with LDV/SOF and LDV/SOF ± RBV were 89.2% (95% CI 83.4–93.1), 90.4% (95% CI 83.6–94.5) respectively. In addition, the SVR12 rates were 88% (95% CI 70.7–95.7) for 8 weeks, 89.9% (95% CI 81.0–94.9) for 12 weeks and 82.2% (95% CI 24.9–98.5) for 24 weeks of treatment.
Conclusion
LDV/SOF is a safe and relatively effective treatment for hepatitis C in drug users.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Virology
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