New hope for hepatitis b: experimental drug shows promise

NCT ID NCT04412863

First seen Apr 19, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested an experimental drug called VIR-2218, given alone or with another medicine (peginterferon), in 84 adults with chronic hepatitis B. The goal was to check safety and how well the drug works against the virus. Researchers measured side effects and looked for drops in hepatitis B surface antigen levels in the blood.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Investigative Site

    Birtinya, Queensland, 4575, Australia

  • Investigative Site

    Fitzroy, Victoria, 3168, Australia

  • Investigative Site

    Batu Caves, 68100, Malaysia

  • Investigative Site

    Kajang, 43000, Malaysia

  • Investigative Site

    Kuala Lumpur, 59100, Malaysia

  • Investigative Site

    Kuantan, 25100, Malaysia

  • Investigative Site

    Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

  • Investigative Site

    Auckland, 2025, New Zealand

  • Investigative Site

    Busan, 49241, South Korea

  • Investigative Site

    Chuncheon, 24253, South Korea

  • Investigative Site

    Daegu, 41944, South Korea

  • Investigative Site

    Seoul, 03080, South Korea

  • Investigative Site

    Seoul, 05505, South Korea

  • Investigative Site

    Yangsan, 50612, South Korea

  • Investigative Site

    Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

  • Investigative Site

    Bangkok, 10400, Thailand

  • Investigative Site

    Bangkok, 10700, Thailand

  • Investigative Site

    Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand

  • Investigative Site

    Hat Yai, 90110, Thailand

  • Investigative Site

    Khlong Luang, 12120, Thailand

  • Investigative Site

    Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand

  • Investigative site

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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