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Hepatitis B clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Hepatitis B — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
34 US clinical trials · 11 currently recruiting
The research picture
Hepatitis B has 34 registered US clinical trials, 11 of them open to new participants right now — about 32% of the total.
- 11
- recruiting participants now
- 32%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 8
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 4
- top sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR): Multi-sponsor Registry to Detect Any Major Teratogenic Effect Involving Any of the Registry Drugs When Administered to Pregnant People.
Syneos Health
NCT00404989
Evaluation of Patients With Liver Disease
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NCT00001971
National Liver Cancer Screening Trial
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
NCT06084234
Blood Collection Biorepository for Liver Disease Research
State University of New York at Buffalo
NCT03025074
Long-term Follow-up Study to Evaluate Durability of Treatment Response in Previous Bepirovirsen Study Participants (B-Sure)
GlaxoSmithKline
NCT04954859
Comparison Between 2-dose Versus 3-dose Regimens of Heplisav B in Cirrhosis
Mercy Medical Center
NCT04588077
Liver Cancer Disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native Persons
University of Washington
NCT05304234
HepB mAb19 in Individuals With Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
Rockefeller University
NCT05856890
A Study to Evaluate Blood Levels of Bepirovirsen in Adult Participants With Severe or Moderate Kidney Disease
GlaxoSmithKline
NCT07168356
HBV Vaccination of Healthy Volunteers to Evaluate the Composition of Germinal Centers
Rockefeller University
NCT05272735
TLR-9 Adjuvanted Vaccination for Chronic Hepatitis B
University of Maryland, Baltimore
NCT04843852
ALTUS: Performance of a Multi- Target Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Test in Subjects With Increased Risk
Exact Sciences Corporation
NCT05064553
A Study of Sequential Therapy With Daplusiran/Tomligisiran (DAP/TOM) Followed by Bepirovirsen in Participants Living With Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB)
GlaxoSmithKline
NCT06537414
HBRN: Immune Regulation and Costimulation in Natural History of Chronic Hepatitis B
University of Pennsylvania
NCT01298037
Study of Bepirovirsen in Participants Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection (B-Focus)
GlaxoSmithKline
NCT06497504
HBRN: Immune Regulation and Costimulation in Natural History and Therapeutic Outcome of Chronic Hepatitis B
University of Pennsylvania
NCT01796457
Study of Oral TLR8 Agonist Selgantolimod on HBsAg in Participants With Both Chronic Hepatitis B and HIV
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NCT05551273
Entecavir to TAF Switch
Thomas Jefferson University
NCT03489239
Healthy Planet Hepatitis B
University of California, Davis
NCT04503993
Thousand Asian American Study
University of California, Davis
NCT02596438
B-Enhancement of HBV Vaccination in Persons Living With HIV (BEe-HIVe): Evaluation of HEPLISAV-B
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NCT04193189
Long-Term Study of Liver Disease in People With Hepatitis B and/or Hepatitis C With or Without HIV Infection
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
NCT01350648
Hepatitis B Vaccine Genetics: A Substudy of ATN 024 and ATN 025
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
NCT00142740
Prevention of Recurrent Hepatitis B After Liver Transplantation
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NCT00059267
Pneumococcal Vaccine and Routine Pediatric Immunizations in HIV-Infected Children Receiving Anti-HIV Drugs
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NCT00013871
Comparison of Entecavir to Adefovir in Chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Patients With Hepatic Decompensation
Bristol-Myers Squibb
NCT00065507
Comparative Trial of Entecavir Versus Adefovir in the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
Bristol-Myers Squibb
NCT00096785
A Study Evaluating GS-9620 in Treatment Naive Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis B
Gilead Sciences
NCT01590641
Simvastatin for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B
Bader, Ted, M.D.
NCT00994773
Hepsera Versus Hepsera Plus Lamivudine for Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B in Patients With Normal ALT
University of Washington
NCT00230477
Non-invasive Biomarkers of Fibrosis in Pediatric Liver Diseases
Baylor College of Medicine
NCT01988753
Safety and Efficacy of a Hepatitis B Vaccine in Immunosuppressed Patients
Baylor Research Institute
NCT04199715
Pentavalent DTaP-Hep B-IPV
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NCT00133445
Study of Adding Entecavir to Current Lamivudine Therapy in HIV and HBV Co-Infected Patients
Bristol-Myers Squibb
NCT00051038
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 6 |
| Phase 2 | 7 |
| Phase 3 | 4 |
| Phase 4 | 4 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Hepatitis B Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 34 US studies indexed under Hepatitis B, and 11 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 32% 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 Hepatitis B shows 8 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 13 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 Hepatitis B is led by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) with 4 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 34 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 Hepatitis B?
PlainTrial tracks 34 US clinical trials for Hepatitis B, of which 11 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.