New injection aims to tame chronic hepatitis b

NCT ID NCT06115993

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an experimental drug called AHB-137 in healthy volunteers and people with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral medication. The goal is to check if the drug is safe and shows early signs of controlling the virus. About 129 participants will receive either AHB-137 or a placebo injection.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

AHB-137 injection

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option that helps control chronic hepatitis B more effectively.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with a small number of participants, so results may not confirm effectiveness. Side effects and lack of benefit are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic hepatitis B virus infection hepatitis B virus infection

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University

    Guangzhou, China

  • The First Hospital of Jilin University

    Jilin City, China

  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

    Chongqing, China