New drug shows promise against rare liver infection

NCT ID NCT06505928

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This Phase 2 trial tests a new drug called hepalatide (L47) in 90 adults with chronic hepatitis D, a serious liver infection. Participants receive either a low or high dose of hepalatide daily for 48 weeks, or delayed treatment. The main goal is to see if the drug can lower the virus level and improve liver health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

hepalatide (L47), a drug given as a daily injection

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for chronic hepatitis D, a serious liver disease with few approved therapies.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not show enough benefit or could have side effects.

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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

  • National Center for Communicable Diseases

    Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

  • National cancer canter of Monglia

    Ulaanbaatar, 13370, Mongolia