Hepatitis b drug trial pulled before it started

NCT ID NCT02349126

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study was designed to test ARC-520, an experimental RNAi drug, in people with chronic hepatitis B who were already taking standard antiviral medications. The goal was to see if adding ARC-520 could lower hepatitis B surface antigen levels more effectively. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

ARC-520

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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

  • Research Site 1

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia