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Chronic Hepatitis B

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16 US clinical trials · 4 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING Phase 2 150 participants

Study of Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) in Children and Teen Participants With Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection

Gilead Sciences

NCT02932150

RECRUITING Phase 2 50 participants

VIR-2218 and Peginterferon Alfa-2a for Chronic Hepatitis B

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

NCT06092333

RECRUITING Phase 2 10 participants

Intrahepatic and Peripheral Responses to Imdusiran (AB-729) in Chronic Hepatitis B

University of Maryland, Baltimore

NCT06154278

RECRUITING Phase 1 10 participants

TLR-9 Adjuvanted Vaccination for Chronic Hepatitis B

University of Maryland, Baltimore

NCT04843852

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 981 participants

Study of Bepirovirsen in Nucleos(t)Ide Analogue-treated Participants With Chronic Hepatitis B (B-Well 1)

GlaxoSmithKline

NCT05630807

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 857 participants

Study of Bepirovirsen in Nucleos(t)Ide Analogue-treated Participants With Chronic Hepatitis B (B-Well 2)

GlaxoSmithKline

NCT05630820

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 90 participants

Study to Evaluate the Antiviral Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Versus Placebo in Pediatric Participants With Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

Gilead Sciences

NCT01651403

COMPLETED Phase 4 751 participants

Efficacy & Safety of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF) Plus Peginterferon α-2a (Peg-IFN) Versus TDF or Peg-IFN Monotherapy in Chronic Hepatitis B

Gilead Sciences

NCT01277601

COMPLETED Phase 3 490 participants

Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Switching From TDF to TAF in Adults With Chronic Hepatitis B Who Are Virologically Suppressed

Gilead Sciences

NCT02979613

COMPLETED Phase 2 195 participants

Safety and Efficacy of GS-4774 in Combination With Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF) for the Treatment of Participants With Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) and Who Are Currently Not on Treatment

Gilead Sciences

NCT02174276

COMPLETED Phase 2 192 participants

Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Vesatolimod in Combination With Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF) in Adults With Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) Infection Who Are Currently Not Being Treated

Gilead Sciences

NCT02579382

COMPLETED Phase 2 162 participants

Study To Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Vesatolimod for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus in Virally-Suppressed Participants

Gilead Sciences

NCT02166047

COMPLETED 100 participants

Evaluation of Chronic HBV Patients w/Evidence of HBV Replication and Normal or Minimally Elevated Liver Transaminases.

Gilead Sciences

NCT00263614

COMPLETED Phase 1 64 participants

A Study Evaluating AHB-137 in Healthy Participants and Participants with Chronic Hepatitis B

AusperBio Therapeutics

NCT05717686

COMPLETED Phase 2 14 participants

Add-on Peginterferon Following Nucleos(t)Ide Analogue Treatment

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

NCT02364336

COMPLETED Phase 3

A Phase III Study of Entecavir vs Lamivudine in Chronic Hepatitis B Subjects With Incomplete Response to Lamivudine

Bristol-Myers Squibb

NCT00036608

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 2
Phase 2 7
Phase 3 5
Phase 4 1

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Chronic Hepatitis B Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 16 US studies indexed under Chronic Hepatitis B, and 4 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 25% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Chronic Hepatitis B shows 6 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 9 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Chronic Hepatitis B is led by Gilead Sciences with 8 indexed trials, alongside 5 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 16 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Chronic Hepatitis B?

PlainTrial tracks 16 US clinical trials for Chronic Hepatitis B, of which 4 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Chronic Hepatitis B?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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