Hepatitis b drug showdown: which is safer for kidneys?
NCT ID NCT03933384
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two antiviral drugs, tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) and entecavir, in 140 adults with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to see which one controls the virus better and causes fewer kidney problems. Participants take one pill daily for about a year.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) and entecavir
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that TAF is as effective as entecavir at suppressing hepatitis B virus, with better kidney safety.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, open-label trial (not blinded), so results may be less reliable. Both drugs are already approved; the study compares them rather than testing a new cure.
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Taichung Veterans General Hospital
RECRUITINGTaichung, Taichung, Taiwan
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