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.
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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ARASMI
Adelaide, South Australia, 5046, Australia
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