New hope for babies: trial tests antivirals to stop hepatitis b at birth

NCT ID NCT04704024

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 23, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving antiviral medicine to pregnant women with hepatitis B and their newborns can stop the virus from passing to the baby. About 450 women and their infants in Africa will take part. The goal is to find a safe, effective way to protect babies from this lifelong infection.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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