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TerminatedNCT01217632Updated Aug 16, 2016

A Study of FG-3019 in Subjects With Liver Fibrosis Due to Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

A Phase 2 interventional study of FG-3019 and Placebo in Liver Fibrosis Due to Chronic Hepatitis B Infection, sponsored by FibroGen. Terminated at 9 sites in 2 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2016-08-16.

Sponsored by FibroGen · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Why this study was terminated
Study terminated due to an unexpected prominent effect of entecavir alone in this patient population.
Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
114
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 75 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The overall goal of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy of FG-3019 for reversing liver fibrosis in subjects with chronic hepatitis B infection who are beginning antiviral therapy with entecavir. This Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study will enroll subjects with chronic active hepatitis B infection and liver fibrosis (Ishak score ≥2) who are eligible for antiviral therapy.

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Conditions studied

  • Liver Fibrosis Due to Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

Keywords

  • Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF)
  • human IgG1 monoclonal antibody
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In context

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Lead sponsor

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 75 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Signed informed consent
  • Age of 18 to 75 years, inclusive
  • HBsAg positive for ≥24 weeks prior to screening
  • Liver fibrosis, confirmed by biopsy and histology
  • Willing to use contraception

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Female subjects who are pregnant or nursing
  • Prior antiviral therapy, with the exception of interferon therapy >6 months prior to Day 1
  • Severe heart failure
  • Present hepatocellular carcinoma and history of other cancers
  • Severe anemia
  • Advanced kidney disease
  • Immunosuppressive therapy within 24 weeks prior to screening
  • Alcohol or drug abuse within the 12 months prior to screening
  • Trauma or surgical procedures requiring hospitalization within 8 weeks prior to Day 1
  • Planned elective surgery during the study including 9 weeks following the final dose of study drug
  • History of allergy against nucleoside analogs or human, humanized, chimeric, or murine monoclonal antibodies
  • Inability to cooperate with study personnel or a history of noncompliance to the medical regimen (i.e., subjects who would be expected to comply poorly with the treatment)
  • Clinically significant medical or psychiatric condition considered a high risk for participation in an investigational study
  • Morbid obesity (body mass index [BMI] >40)
  • Inadequate IV access
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
114 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Placebo comparator
    FG-3019 Placebo

    Placebo will be administered at 15-45 mg/kg every 3 weeks by IV infusion in a total volume of at least 250 mL in normal saline.

    Drug: Placebo · Drug: Entecavir

  • Experimental
    FG-3019

    FG-3019 at a dose of 15-45 mg/kg will be administered every 3 weeks by IV infusion in a total volume of at least 250 mL in normal saline.

    Drug: FG-3019 · Drug: Entecavir

Interventions

  • DrugFG-3019

    FG-3019 at a dose of 15-45 mg/kg will be administered every 3 weeks by IV infusion in a total volume of at least 250 mL in normal saline.

  • DrugPlacebo

    Placebo will be administered every 3 weeks by intravenous (IV) infusion in a total volume of at least 250 mL in normal saline.

  • DrugEntecavir

    Also known as: Entecavir Dispersible (generic)

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. To determine the efficacy of FG-3019 administered every 3 weeks for 45 weeks on liver fibrosis in subjects with chronic active hepatitis B infection on entecavir therapy

    Time frame: every 3 weeks for 45 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. To evaluate the safety, tolerability pharmacokinetic profiles of FG-3019 in the target population

    Time frame: every 3 weeks for 45 weeks

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Study locations

9 sites
  • Queen Mary Hospital
    Pokfulam, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
  • Ruttonjee Hospital
    Wanchai, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
  • Prince of Wales Hospital
    Shatin, Kowloon, Hong Kong
  • Princess Margaret Hospital
    Kowloon, Hong Kong
  • Tuen Mun Hospital
    New Territories, Hong Kong
  • Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital
    Tai Po, Hong Kong
  • Siriraj Hospital
    Siriaj, Bangkok Noi 10700, Thailand
  • Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital
    Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
  • Songklanagarind Hospital
    Amphur Hatyai, Songkla 90110, Thailand
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 16, 2016, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01217632
Lead sponsor
FibroGen
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Oct 8, 2010
Start date
Aug 2010
Primary completion
Jun 2015
Completion
Jun 2015
Last update
Aug 16, 2016

Study contacts

Frank Valone, MD
study chair · FibroGen
Mairead Carney
study director · FibroGen

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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