Kidney-Friendly? early study checks hepatitis d drug in patients with impaired kidneys

NCT ID NCT05760300

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This early-stage study looked at how the drug bulevirtide behaves in people with chronic hepatitis D who also have normal or impaired kidney function. Researchers measured drug levels in the blood, its effect on bile acids, and overall safety. The study enrolled 41 adults and gave them multiple doses of bulevirtide by injection.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

bulevirtide (also known as Hepcludex or Myrcludex B)

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help doctors understand how to safely use bulevirtide in hepatitis D patients with kidney issues.

What could go wrong

This is a very early (Phase 1) study with only 41 people. It focuses on drug levels and safety, not on curing hepatitis D. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hepatitis D virus infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Advanced Pharma CR, LLC

    Miami, Florida, 33147, United States

  • Clinical Pharmacology of Miami, LLC

    Miami, Florida, 33014, United States

  • Floridian Clinical Research, LLC

    Miami Lakes, Florida, 33016, United States

  • Genesis Clinical Research, LLC

    Tampa, Florida, 33603, United States

  • Global Clinical Professionals Research

    St. Petersburg, Florida, 33705, United States

  • Massachusetts General Hospital - Renal Associates Clinic

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

  • Nucleus Network

    Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55114, United States

  • Panax Clinical Research

    Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research, New Smyrna Beach

    Edgewater, Florida, 32132, United States