Chronic hepatitis B virus infection

This study tests a new two-drug combination (ASC22 and Peg-IFNa) to see if it can functionally cure chronic hepatitis B. About 150 adults with low virus levels will receive the treatment. The goal is to raise the cure rate above 50% without needing lifelong medication.

This early-stage trial tests a new vaccine called WGc0201 in 9 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on standard antiviral therapy. The vaccine is designed to boost the immune system to clear the virus, potentially leading to a functional cure. The main goal is to check…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called IB-001 for chronic hepatitis B. It will first check safety in up to 60 healthy volunteers, then test multiple doses in about 30 people with chronic hepatitis B. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body handles it.

This trial tests whether giving the antiviral drug tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) to pregnant women with active hepatitis B can prevent the virus from spreading to their babies. The women take TDF from the 28th week of pregnancy until six weeks after giving birth, and all ne…

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called GIGA-2339 in 48 adults with chronic hepatitis B. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive either GIGA-2339 or a placebo by IV infusion, and researchers will…

This study tests a new biologic drug called HH-006 in 45 adults with chronic hepatitis B. Participants receive injections for 48 weeks, and researchers track how well the drug lowers hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) levels. The goal is to see if the drug can control the infect…

This early-stage trial tests a new therapy called CRMA-1001, which uses epigenetic gene silencing to turn off the hepatitis B virus in the body. About 66 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral pills will receive one or more IV infusions of the therapy. The m…

This study tests a therapeutic vaccine called TherVacB in 81 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral medication. The vaccine is given as a series of shots to boost the immune system and lower hepatitis B virus levels. The main goals are to check safety and se…

This early-stage study tests an injection called AHB-171 in healthy volunteers and people with chronic hepatitis B. The main goals are to check safety, how the body processes the drug, and whether it shows any signs of controlling the virus. About 110 participants will be enrolle…

This Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called AHB-137 in 84 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral therapy. The goal is to see if AHB-137 can clear the hepatitis B surface antigen and keep the virus under control, potentially leading to a functional c…

This study tests two drugs, VIR-2218 and peginterferon, in 50 adults with mild chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to lower the virus level in the blood and improve the body's immune response. Participants receive injections for 6 months and are followed for over 2 years, including …

This early-stage trial tests a lab-made antibody (HepB mAb19) in 15 people with chronic hepatitis D, a serious liver infection that requires hepatitis B to survive. The goal is to see if the antibody is safe and can lower virus levels, potentially reducing the risk of liver damag…

This Phase 2 trial tests a new drug called AHB-137, given alongside a hepatitis B vaccine or peginterferon, in 200 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral pills. The goal is to see if the combination can clear the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) from the …

This study tests whether a mobile app called HBVCare can help people with chronic hepatitis B take their medication regularly and attend follow-up visits. About 70 adults in Vietnam will either use the app or receive standard care. After 3 months, researchers will compare how wel…

This study checks if people with chronic hepatitis B who got better with the drug AHB-137 stay virus-free over time. About 200 adults who already responded to AHB-137 will be followed for years. The goal is to see if the virus stays undetectable and if liver health improves witho…

This Phase 2 trial tests an injection called AHB-137 in 60 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral pills. The goal is to see if the drug can lower virus levels enough that patients can safely stop all treatment. The study will check if the virus stays undetec…

This Phase 2 study tests an experimental drug called ALG-000184 against a standard hepatitis B medication (tenofovir) in 200 adults with chronic hepatitis B. Participants take one pill daily for 48 weeks. The main goal is to see if the new drug can lower hepatitis B virus levels …

This study tests a drug called hydronidone in 150 adults with liver scarring caused by chronic hepatitis B. Participants take the capsules three times daily for 28 days. The main goal is to check for side effects and ensure the drug is safe. This is an early-phase trial, so it fo…

This study tests whether using early drug monitoring and a dose-adjustment calculator can help infants under 90 days old with sepsis reach target vancomycin levels more quickly. Currently, doctors must wait 24-48 hours to check drug levels, which can delay effective treatment. Th…

This study tests whether a machine that keeps donated livers working outside the body can help doctors safely use livers that were previously considered too risky for transplant. About 186 adults on the liver transplant waiting list will be randomly assigned to either receive a s…

This study involves over 16,000 people with chronic hepatitis B across three hospitals. The goal is to increase the number of patients referred to liver specialists and started on antiviral treatment. Researchers will also track how antiviral therapy affects patients' quality of …

This study tests a drug called hydronidone in 200 adults with liver fibrosis caused by chronic hepatitis B or fatty liver disease. Participants take three capsules three times daily for 28 days. The main goal is to check for side effects, not to measure how well the drug works.

This study tests a drug called hydronidone in 300 adults with liver scarring (fibrosis or cirrhosis) from chronic hepatitis B. Participants take the drug three times daily for 28 days to see if it is safe. The main goal is to track any side effects.

This study tests whether a daily nutritional supplement containing resveratrol, quercetin, taurine, inulin, and whey protein can improve liver function and quality of life in adults with liver disease from chronic hepatitis C. Over 12 weeks, 26 participants will take either the s…

This 5-year study tests whether dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, can prevent serious liver complications in people with chronic hepatitis B and diabetes who already have early liver scarring. 412 participants will receive either dapagliflozin or a placebo daily. The goal is to see…

This study tests whether giving patients donor-derived immune cells (VSTs) on a regular schedule can prevent dangerous viral infections after a stem cell transplant. 180 participants will be randomly assigned to receive VSTs either on a fixed schedule or only when a virus is dete…

This study compares two ways of giving the antibiotic cefepime to very sick patients with sepsis in the ICU. The new method adjusts the dose based on the patient's kidney function, using only standard doses. The main goal is to see if this approach is easy for doctors to use and …

This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding GST-HG141 (Neracorvir) to standard antiviral therapy can better suppress the hepatitis B virus in patients who haven't responded adequately to current drugs. About 526 adults with chronic hepatitis B will receive either the experimental dru…

This study tests whether hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) can help people with chronic hepatitis B stay virus-free after they've cleared the surface antigen (a key sign of cure). Researchers will give HBIG shots to 132 participants who already cleared the virus with standard the…

This early-stage study tests the safety of a new drug, Tune-401, in 36 adults with chronic hepatitis B. Participants must already be on standard antiviral medication. The goal is to see if Tune-401 is safe and how the body processes it, not yet to cure the infection.

This phase 3 study tests azvudine tablets in 120 people with chronic hepatitis B. The drug works by both fighting the virus and activating the immune system. Researchers will monitor viral load, liver function, and immune activity over 12 months to see if azvudine can help achiev…

This study tests whether specially grown donor immune cells (viral-specific T-cells) can safely treat viral infections that often occur after a stem cell transplant. These infections can be serious and sometimes don't respond to standard antiviral drugs. The approach aims to boos…

This study tests whether giving zinc supplements along with standard antibiotics can reduce deaths and improve recovery in young infants (0-59 days old) hospitalized with severe infections like sepsis or pneumonia. About 3,250 babies in Tanzania will receive either zinc or a plac…

This early-stage study tests a new medicine called SA1211 for chronic hepatitis B, a long-term liver infection. Researchers will check safety and how the body processes the drug in 80 healthy volunteers and people with hepatitis B. The goal is to see if it can help control the vi…

This study looks at whether taking a specific gut bacterium (Bacteroides fragilis) along with branched-chain amino acids can help clear the hepatitis B virus in people with chronic infection. About 40 participants will receive this combo as an add-on to their usual antiviral trea…

This study tests an experimental drug called HRS-5635, given alone or with other medications, in people with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to lower or clear the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) from the blood, which could mean better long-term control of the virus. About 36…

This early-stage trial is testing whether giving a mix of healthy gut bacteria (from donors) to people hospitalized with serious liver disease is safe and tolerable. The study involves 24 adults with liver failure or cirrhosis who have low levels of certain gut metabolites. Resea…

This early study is testing whether HEPLISAV-B, a vaccine normally used to prevent hepatitis B, is safe for people who already have chronic hepatitis B. Ten adults on stable antiviral therapy will receive two vaccine shots and be monitored for side effects and immune responses ov…

This study tests a new medicine, LW231, in people with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to see if it is safe and can lower the amount of virus in the blood. Some participants will get LW231 alone, others will get it together with standard antiviral pills. The trial involves about…

This early-stage study tests a new gene therapy called PBGENE-HBV in 45 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral medication. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can help control the virus. Participants must be in good health and have no liver scarr…

This phase 2 trial tests a combination of an anti-PD-1 antibody, interferon, and standard antiviral drugs in 120 adults with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to boost the immune system to clear the virus and achieve a functional cure, where the virus stays under control without l…

This pilot study tests a drug called Imdusiran (AB-729) in 10 people with chronic hepatitis B. Participants receive four injections over 24 weeks and undergo two liver biopsies to measure how the drug works inside the liver and how it affects the virus. The goal is to understand …

This phase 2 trial tests a new combination of an anti-PD-1 antibody (a type of immunotherapy) plus standard antiviral drugs in 120 adults with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to achieve a functional cure, where the virus is no longer active and patients can stop medication. The …

This study is testing a drug called TAF (tenofovir alafenamide) in pregnant women with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to see if taking TAF daily from week 28-32 of pregnancy until delivery can prevent the baby from catching the virus. Researchers will also check how the drug mo…

This study aims to create a simple blood test to find liver cancer at an early, more treatable stage. Researchers will analyze genetic material in the blood of 600 adults, including those with liver cancer, chronic liver disease, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to improve ear…

This early-stage study tests a new imaging agent called 18F-4FN for PET scans to safely detect inflammation in the body. It involves 55 adults with cancer who are on immunotherapy or have suspected inflammation. The goal is to see if this agent can highlight areas of inflammation…

This study tests a new endoscopic ultrasound method (EUS-SWQ) to measure liver stiffness and diagnose liver fibrosis (scarring) in people with chronic liver disease. Researchers will compare EUS-SWQ results with standard liver biopsy and FibroScan in 65 adults. The goal is to see…

This study is testing a new, non-invasive ultrasound device called the Hepatoscope to screen for liver scarring (fibrosis) and fatty liver in people at risk. Researchers will enroll 200 patients with risk factors like diabetes or elevated liver enzymes. Those with high stiffness …

This study looks at whether magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), a special type of MRI, can accurately measure liver scarring (fibrosis) in people with chronic hepatitis B. Researchers will compare MRE results to standard liver biopsies in 600 adults. If MRE works well, it coul…

This study is testing whether special ultrasound scans can accurately detect liver damage in children without needing a needle biopsy. Researchers will compare these scans to standard biopsy results in 550 children with various liver conditions. If the scans prove reliable, they …

This study is testing a blood test called hepatomiR to see if it can predict when people with chronic liver disease will develop serious complications like fluid buildup in the belly, bleeding from the esophagus, or confusion from liver failure. Researchers will follow 156 outpat…

This study at the National Institutes of Health is looking at 1,000 adults with known or suspected hormone gland (endocrine) disorders. The goal is to better understand these conditions and help train doctors. Participants may receive tests, treatments, or surgery as part of thei…

This study looks at how the immune system changes with age and how that affects the risk of infections in people 60 and older. Researchers will collect blood, urine, stool, and other samples from elderly patients with infections and healthy older adults. By analyzing immune cells…

This study enrolls up to 15,000 children with known or suspected endocrine or metabolic disorders, along with their family members. Researchers will collect medical records, blood, saliva, and other samples to identify genetic changes linked to these conditions. The goal is to be…

This study aims to find out how often people with chronic hepatitis B also have hepatitis D, and which types of the virus are most common. Researchers will interview about 2,400 participants and take blood samples to look for links with vaccination history, lifestyle, and other f…

This study looks at how the drug mirdametinib is absorbed and removed from the body in people with moderate or severe liver problems compared to those with normal liver function. It involves 32 adults and is for research only, not to treat any condition. The goal is to understand…

This study aims to improve how doctors evaluate and manage people who have been exposed to bioterrorism agents (like anthrax) or emerging infectious diseases (like SARS or new flu strains). Up to 200 participants, including patients and healthcare workers, will be monitored and t…

This study aims to collect medical data and biological samples (blood, urine, stool, and tissue) from up to 4,000 adults with known or suspected gastrointestinal diseases. Participants receive standard medical care at the NIH, and any extra samples or leftover tissue from procedu…

This early-stage study looks at how a new drug, INCB123667, behaves in the bodies of 16 adults with moderate or severe liver disease. Researchers will measure drug levels and watch for side effects. The goal is to gather safety information, not to treat the liver condition.

This early-stage study is testing how the drug BMS-986435 behaves in the body and whether it is safe for people with mild to moderate liver problems compared to those with healthy livers. 24 adults will receive a single dose, and researchers will measure drug levels and monitor f…

This early-phase study looks at how a single dose of the drug inavolisib behaves in people with moderate or severe liver impairment compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and check for side effects. The goal is to understand if liver pro…

This study looks at how a single dose of the experimental drug BI 1291583 behaves in the blood of people with and without liver problems. The drug is being developed for bronchiectasis, a chronic lung disease. About 32 adults aged 18–80 will take part, divided into groups based o…

This early-stage study is testing a single dose of the drug eloralintide in 36 people with different levels of liver function—from healthy to severely impaired. Researchers want to see how the body absorbs and processes the drug and whether it causes side effects. The goal is to …

This early-stage study looks at how the liver handles two experimental drugs, AZD9550 and AZD6234, in people with moderate to severe liver problems compared to healthy volunteers. About 28 adults will receive a single injection of one drug. The goal is to see if liver impairment …

This early-stage study by Pfizer looks at how different levels of liver function affect the processing of a new drug called PF-07328948. About 26 adults with and without liver impairment will take a single tablet and stay at the clinic for 6 days for monitoring and blood tests. T…

This study looks at genetic changes in natural killer (NK) and B cells—key immune cells—in people with chronic hepatitis B. Researchers want to understand why these cells don't work properly during long-term infection. The study will analyze blood samples from 140 adults with chr…

This early-stage study is recruiting 44 adults aged 18 to 80, including both healthy people and those with liver problems. All participants will take a single tablet of the drug BI 3000202. Researchers will measure how the drug moves through the body and check for side effects ov…

This study looks at whether people with chronic hepatitis B who have undetectable virus levels in their blood also have undetectable levels in other body fluids like saliva or semen. Researchers will compare treated patients with suppressed virus to untreated patients with active…

This study enrolls adults with known or suspected endocrine (hormone gland) disorders, such as diabetes or thyroid disease, to help researchers learn more about these conditions. Participants will undergo medical exams, blood and imaging tests, and possibly genetic testing. The m…

This early-stage study is testing how the drug radiprodil behaves in people with mild, moderate, or severe liver problems compared to healthy adults. About 40 participants will receive a single dose and be monitored for about a week. The goal is to see if liver impairment affects…

This study is looking for new blood markers that could show how much scarring (fibrosis) is in the liver of people with chronic liver disease. Researchers will compare these markers to current tests like FibroScan and liver biopsy. The goal is to find a more accurate and less inv…

This early-stage study is testing an investigational drug called PF-08653944 in 26 adults, some with healthy livers and others with mild to severe liver impairment. Researchers want to see how liver function affects the way the body processes the drug and whether it is safe. Part…

This study looks at why the hepatitis B virus (HBV) stays in the liver for so long, even with treatment. Researchers will use a gentle needle technique to take small liver samples from 100 adults with chronic HBV. They want to see how the virus and the immune system interact insi…

This study tests a new, lightweight ultrasound device called NeoDoppler that can be gently placed on a newborn's soft spot (fontanelle) to continuously measure blood flow in the brain. Researchers will enroll 180 preterm and full-term infants, including those with conditions like…

This study is looking at whether early signs of inflammation in the blood can help identify which patients with infections are at risk for serious complications like sepsis. Researchers will follow 4,200 adults with confirmed or suspected infections, as well as healthy controls, …

This study looks at immune cells from lymph nodes, tonsils, and liver tissue of people with chronic hepatitis B. Researchers want to understand how the germinal centers—the parts of the body that train immune cells—respond to the virus. By analyzing these tissues, they hope to le…

This study looks at how the body handles a single dose of the drug vepdegestrant in people with moderate to severe liver problems compared to healthy people. About 24 adults (ages 18-70) will take one pill and stay at the clinic for 11 days. The goal is to see if liver function a…

This study will follow 1,200 liver transplant patients in France to understand why some people bleed heavily during surgery while others don't. Researchers will use advanced methods like machine learning to build better prediction tools. The goal is to help doctors manage bleedin…

This study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…

This pilot study is measuring prednisolone levels in 120 people with inflammatory diseases like thyroid eye disease, vasculitis, COPD, asthma, and others. Participants take high-dose prednisolone as part of their routine care, and researchers take timed blood samples to see how t…

This study looks at the link between gum (periodontal) disease and hepatitis B+D infection, and whether the drug bulevirtide changes that relationship. Researchers will measure inflammation markers in saliva and gum fluid from 25 adults: those with hepatitis B+D on bulevirtide, t…

This study looks at how the antibiotic ceftazidime avibactam behaves in 30 children with severe infections who are in intensive care, some on life support. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to understand the right dose. The goal is to improve treatment for life-th…

This early-stage study is testing a single dose of an experimental drug called EDG-7500 in 32 adults. Some have mild or moderate liver problems, while others have normal liver function. Researchers want to see how the drug moves through the body and if it is safe in people with d…

This study looks at how the drug MK-1084 (calderasib) moves through the body in people with and without liver problems. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and check for side effects. About 58 adults will take a single dose and be monitored. The goal is to understan…

This study is creating a digital tool to help teenagers and young adults (ages 14-20) who have had or are waiting for a liver transplant as they move from pediatric to adult care. The tool helps patients and doctors track medication use and well-being from home, reducing hospital…

This early study tests a single dose of the drug pevifoscorvir in 30 people with chronic hepatitis B, some with kidney problems and some with healthy kidneys. Researchers want to see how kidney function affects drug levels and safety. The goal is to learn how to dose the drug pro…

This study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Part…

This study looks at how the antifungal medicine caspofungin behaves in children with severe infections, especially those with liver problems or on life support like ECMO. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to understand dosing needs. About 60 children in intensive …

This study will collect data from 2,000 children admitted to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) with severe infections across major Chinese cities. Over 10 years, researchers will track which germs cause these infections, how they are treated, and patient outcomes. The goal i…

This study looks at two common antibiotic combinations given to hospitalized adults with infections: vancomycin plus piperacillin-tazobactam, or vancomycin plus cefepime. The goal is to see if one is less likely to cause kidney injury than the other, using more sensitive markers …

This study collects blood and tissue samples from 800 people with chronic liver disease or liver cancer. Researchers will use these samples to create lab models, such as cell clusters and mouse tumors, to study these diseases and test new treatments. The goal is to improve unders…

This study is testing a new single probe for FibroScan, a device that measures liver stiffness to assess disease. Researchers want to see if one probe can work as well as the current two-probe system. About 309 adults with chronic liver disease will take part across France and Ho…

This study is testing whether a simple neck ultrasound can predict dangerous drops in blood pressure after anesthesia in adults with chronic liver disease. Researchers will measure blood flow in the carotid artery before and after anesthesia in 35 patients. If the method works, i…

This early-stage study tests a single dose of the drug pevifoscorvir sodium in 16 adults: 8 with moderate liver impairment and 8 healthy volunteers. Researchers want to see how the drug is processed in the body and if it is safe. The goal is to gather information for future dosin…

This study looks at how mild and moderate liver problems change the way the body handles a single dose of the drug tasurgratinib. Researchers will compare 18 people with stable liver impairment to healthy volunteers matched by age, weight, race, and gender. The goal is to underst…

This study looks at whether a special MRI scan that measures muscle health and frailty can predict death or the need for a liver transplant in people with liver disease. Researchers will follow 1,200 patients who are already getting an MRI for routine care. The goal is to see if …

This study looks at how the immune system fights hepatitis D in people who also have hepatitis B. Researchers will measure special immune cells (T cells) in 192 adults before and after 12 months of treatment with the drug bulevirtide. The goal is to see if these immune responses …

This early-stage study is testing how the drug TS-172 behaves in the bodies of people with mild or moderate liver impairment. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to see if liver function affects how the drug is processed. The study involves 24 Japanese adults and is…

This study tracks 1,000 patients undergoing major liver, pancreas, or bile duct surgery to see if the time it takes for their albumin levels to return to normal can predict complications and length of hospital stay. Albumin is a protein that drops after surgery due to inflammatio…

This study looks at how the body handles a single dose of the cancer drug olverembatinib in people with normal vs. impaired liver function. Researchers will measure drug levels and safety in 48 adults. The goal is to understand if liver problems require dose adjustments.

This study looks at how a drug called LY3537031 moves through the body in people with mild, moderate, or severe liver problems compared to healthy volunteers. About 32 adults will receive a single injection under the skin. The goal is to understand how liver function affects drug…

This pilot study is testing whether a smart wristband can accurately measure drug levels in sweat compared to standard blood tests. Researchers will collect sweat, saliva, and blood samples from 100 patients with chronic or infectious diseases who are taking medications like cycl…

This study follows 33,000 adults with chronic hepatitis B to see how well different antiviral medicines work over up to 5 years. Researchers will compare treatments like entecavir, tenofovir, and peginterferon to find which ones best prevent liver cancer and other serious liver p…

This study is looking for new ways to diagnose sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to infection, earlier in the emergency room. Researchers will study the immune responses of 3,300 adults with suspected infections to find patterns that signal sepsis. The goal is to improve diagno…

This study will follow 5000 people with chronic hepatitis B who are not on antiviral treatment, aged 1 to 80, for several years. Researchers will take blood samples every six months to track how the immune system responds to the virus as patients age. The goal is to better unders…

This study looks at the social and economic challenges faced by people with chronic liver disease, like trouble paying for food or housing. Researchers will survey 400 patients and their doctors at Indiana University Health to find out what needs are most common and how patients …

This study looks at medical records from 15,000 people to see how chronic liver diseases (like hepatitis, fatty liver, and cirrhosis) are linked to other health problems. Researchers will track new cases of liver cancer and complications over time. The goal is to better understan…

This real-world study is following 15,000 people with chronic hepatitis B across 200 hospitals in China. Researchers are comparing how well different antiviral drugs and interferon injections work to prevent liver cancer and improve long-term health. The goal is to find the best …