New hope for hepatitis b: experimental drug shows promise in mid-stage trial
NCT ID NCT04412863
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested an experimental drug called VIR-2218 in 84 adults with chronic hepatitis B. Some participants received VIR-2218 alone, and others got it combined with pegylated interferon. The main goals were to check safety and how well the drug works against the virus. The study is complete, and results will help decide if further testing is needed.
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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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Birtinya, Queensland, 4575, Australia
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Fitzroy, Victoria, 3168, Australia
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Batu Caves, 68100, Malaysia
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Kajang, 43000, Malaysia
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Kuala Lumpur, 59100, Malaysia
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Kuantan, 25100, Malaysia
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Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
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Auckland, 2025, New Zealand
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Busan, 49241, South Korea
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Chuncheon, 24253, South Korea
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Daegu, 41944, South Korea
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Seoul, 03080, South Korea
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Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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Yangsan, 50612, South Korea
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Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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Hat Yai, 90110, Thailand
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Khlong Luang, 12120, Thailand
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Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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