New vaccine aims to control or cure chronic hepatitis b

NCT ID NCT03038802

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a new therapeutic vaccine (Hepadvax) in 40 adults with chronic hepatitis B. The vaccine is designed to boost the immune system to control or possibly clear the virus. Researchers will monitor safety, viral load, and immune responses compared to a standard hepatitis B vaccine.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Therapeutic hepatitis B vaccine (Hepadvax) with Advax-2 adjuvant

What this could lead to

If successful, this vaccine could help control or even clear chronic hepatitis B infection, reducing the need for lifelong antiviral medication.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 1/2 trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The vaccine may not effectively reduce viral load or cause side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic hepatitis B virus infection hepatitis B virus infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • ARASMI

    Adelaide, South Australia, 5046, Australia

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