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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Investigative Site

    Birtinya, Queensland, 4575, Australia

  • Investigative Site

    Fitzroy, Victoria, 3168, Australia

  • Investigative Site

    Batu Caves, 68100, Malaysia

  • Investigative Site

    Kajang, 43000, Malaysia

  • Investigative Site

    Kuala Lumpur, 59100, Malaysia

  • Investigative Site

    Kuantan, 25100, Malaysia

  • Investigative Site

    Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

  • Investigative Site

    Auckland, 2025, New Zealand

  • Investigative Site

    Busan, 49241, South Korea

  • Investigative Site

    Chuncheon, 24253, South Korea

  • Investigative Site

    Daegu, 41944, South Korea

  • Investigative Site

    Seoul, 03080, South Korea

  • Investigative Site

    Seoul, 05505, South Korea

  • Investigative Site

    Yangsan, 50612, South Korea

  • Investigative Site

    Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

  • Investigative Site

    Bangkok, 10400, Thailand

  • Investigative Site

    Bangkok, 10700, Thailand

  • Investigative Site

    Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand

  • Investigative Site

    Hat Yai, 90110, Thailand

  • Investigative Site

    Khlong Luang, 12120, Thailand

  • Investigative Site

    Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand

  • Investigative site

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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