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.
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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New Zealand Clinical Research
Grafton, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
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Queen Mary Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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