New vaccine aims to wake up immune system against hepatitis b
NCT ID NCT07204236
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage trial tests a new vaccine called TVAX-008 in 20 adults with chronic hepatitis B who have very low levels of the virus. The goal is to see if the vaccine can safely boost the body's immune response, potentially helping control the infection. Participants will be monitored for changes in hepatitis B antibodies and any side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- TVAX-008 injection
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a way to help the immune system control chronic hepatitis B without lifelong medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial (20 people) focused on safety and immune response. It may not lead to a treatment, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female, aged 18-65 years (inclusive); 2. Chronic hepatitis B patients with HBsAg\<20 IU/mL without/on antiviral therapy; or HBsAg negative and no seroconversion population (HBsAg \<20 IU/mL;HBVDNA\<20 IU/mL; ) 3. HBsAg \<10mIU/mL detected at least 4 weeks Exclusion Criteria: 1. Use of immunosuppressants within 6 months prior to first dose: 2. Use of c1orticosteroids (other than topical or inhaled corticosteroids) for 1 week or more within 6 months prior to the first dose; 3. Hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis D virus (HDV), Treponema pallidum (TP) antibody or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody positive:
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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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Shandong Province Public Health Clinical Center
Jinan, Shandong, 250000, China
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