New hepatitis b drug enters first human tests

NCT ID NCT07024641

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called GIGA-2339 in 48 adults with chronic hepatitis B. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive either GIGA-2339 or a placebo by IV infusion, and researchers will monitor for side effects and measure drug levels in the blood.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
GIGA-2339 (an experimental drug given by IV infusion)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option for chronic hepatitis B, potentially helping control the virus long-term.
What could go wrong
This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 48 people, focused on safety and dosing. It is too soon to know if GIGA-2339 will effectively treat hepatitis B, and side effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Grifols Investigate Site

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    Concord, New South Wales, 2139, Australia

  • Grifols Investigative Site

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    Peachtree Corners, Georgia, 30071, United States

  • Grifols Investigative Site

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    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

  • Grifols Investigative Site

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    Lenexa, Kansas, 66219, United States

  • Grifols Investigative site

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    Chandler, Arizona, 85225, United States

  • Grifols Investigative site

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    Huntington Beach, California, 92647, United States

  • Grifols Investigative site

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    Lake Forest, California, 92630, United States

  • Grifols Investigative site

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    Long Beach, California, 90805, United States

  • Grifols Investigative site

    SUSPENDED

    Oakland, California, 94605, United States

  • Grifols Investigative site

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

  • Grifols Investigative site

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    San Antonio, Texas, 78215, United States

  • Grifols Investigative site

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    Webster, Texas, 77598, United States

  • Grifols Investigative site

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    Richmond, Virginia, 23284, United States

  • Grifols Investigative site

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    Fortitude Valley, Queensland, 4006, Australia

  • Grifols Investigative site

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    Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

  • Grifols Investigative site

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    Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong

  • Grifols Investigative site

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    Seogu, Busan, South Korea

  • Grifols Investigative site

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    Songpa-dong, Seoul, South Korea

  • Grifols Investigative site

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    Sanmin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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