Gene therapy takes on hepatitis b: first human trial launches
NCT ID NCT06680232
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage study tests a new gene therapy called PBGENE-HBV in 45 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral medication. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can help control the virus. Participants must be in good health and have no liver scarring or other infections.
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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
Locations
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ARENSIA Exploratory Medicine
RECRUITINGBucharest, Romania, 021105, Romania
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Arensia Exploratory Medicine in collaboration with County Clinical Emergency Hospital
RECRUITINGCluj-Napoca, Romania, 400006, Romania
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Hospital Beaujon
RECRUITINGClichy, France, 92110, France
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ICS ARENSIA Exploratory Medicine SRL
RECRUITINGChisinau, 2025, Moldova
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Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard University
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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New Zealand Clinical Research
RECRUITINGAuckland, 1010, New Zealand
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Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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