New injection aims to tame chronic hepatitis b

NCT ID NCT07617194

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-phase study tests a new injectable drug called AHB-171 in 144 adults with chronic hepatitis B. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Some participants will also take standard oral antivirals. The study is not yet recruiting.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
AHB-171 (an investigational drug given by injection)
What this could lead to
If this early study shows AHB-171 is safe and reduces hepatitis B virus levels, it could point toward a new treatment option for chronic hepatitis B.
What could go wrong
This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 144 participants. The main goal is safety, not effectiveness. Many drugs fail at this stage, so it is too soon to know if AHB-171 will work.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • New Zealand Clinical Research

    Grafton, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

  • Queen Mary Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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