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RecruitingNCT07328711Updated Jan 9, 2026

Immunomodulatory Therapy and Predictors of Clinical Cure in Chronic Hepatitis B

An Early Phase 1 interventional study of Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (HBIg) in Chronic Hepaititis B, sponsored by Peking University People's Hospital. Recruiting at 1 site in China. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 60 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-01-09.

Sponsored by Peking University People's Hospital · Early Phase 1, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
132
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 60 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

Achieving clinical cure, defined as hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) seroclearance, represents a major research focus and an ideal therapeutic goal for chronic hepatitis B (CHB). A significant challenge in CHB management lies in promoting clinical cure, reducing relapse, and progressing towards complete cure. Studies have found that in patients who achieve HBsAg seroclearance following peginterferon alfa (PegIFNα) therapy, the seroconversion of anti-HBs and its attainment to a certain level are crucial for minimizing relapse. Strategies to promote anti-HBs seroconversion include active immunization (hepatitis B vaccine) and passive immunization (hepatitis B immunoglobulin, HBIG). Existing literature and preliminary findings from our team suggest that hepatitis B vaccine alone is ineffective in preventing relapse after clinical cure. This project proposes a multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled study. It will enroll CHB patients who have achieved HBsAg seroclearance with PegIFNα-based therapy, with the primary endpoint being the sustained HBsAg seroclearance rate at 48 weeks. The study will compare the efficacy between a group receiving HBIG immunization and a non-immunization control group. We anticipate that passive immunization with HBIG following HBsAg seroclearance will lead to a sustained clinical cure in CHB patients. This study aims to explore novel approaches for reducing relapse after clinical cure and pursuing complete cure, identify relevant biomarkers, and establish corresponding predictive models.

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Conditions studied

  • Chronic Hepaititis B

Keywords

  • hepatitis B immunoglobulin
  • functional cure
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In context

Lead sponsor

Peking University People's Hospital is the lead sponsor of 584 studies on the registry; 233 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 60 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  1. Aged 18 to 60 years (inclusive).
  2. Documented HBsAg and/or HBV DNA positivity for over 6 months.
  3. Achieved HBsAg seroclearance (\<0.05 IU/mL) following a PegIFNα-based treatment regimen.
  4. HBeAg negative and HBV DNA \<10 IU/mL.
  5. Good compliance and willingness to voluntarily sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Current decompensated cirrhosis or a history of decompensated cirrhosis.
  2. Individuals with spontaneous or Nucleos(t)ide analogue-induced HBsAg seroclearance.
  3. Coinfection with other viruses, such as hepatitis A, C, D, E viruses, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
  4. Severe concurrent physical or mental illnesses other than hepatitis B, including uncontrolled primary renal, cardiac, pulmonary, vascular, neurological, digestive, or severe metabolic diseases (e.g., uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, severe diabetic complications, adrenal disorders), immunodeficiency diseases, or severe infections; active or suspected malignancy, or a history of malignancy.
  5. Use of corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, or chemotherapeutic agents within the 6 months prior to enrollment or at present.
  6. Concurrent other liver diseases such as alcoholic liver disease or autoimmune liver disease.
  7. Body Mass Index (BMI) > 28 kg/m².
  8. Any other condition considered by the investigator to potentially compromise patient compliance or otherwise make the patient unsuitable for participation in the study.
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Study design

Phase
Early Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
132 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    HBIG immunization group

    Patients with HBsAg seroclearance will receive an intramuscular injection of HBIG 400 IU upon enrollment. Based on the results of the hepatitis B serology panel follow-up, a supplemental HBIG injection will be administered promptly when necessary (i.e., when anti-HBs is negative or anti-HBs \< 100 mIU/mL), with the goal of achieving anti-HBs seroconversion and maintaining its level above 100 mIU/mL.

    Drug: Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (HBIg)

  • No intervention
    control group

Interventions

  • DrugHepatitis B Immunoglobulin (HBIg)

    Patients with HBsAg seroclearance will receive an intramuscular injection of HBIG 400 IU upon enrollment. Based on the results of the hepatitis B serology panel follow-up, a supplemental HBIG injection will be administered promptly when necessary (i.e., when anti-HBs is negative or anti-HBs \< 100 mIU/mL), with the goal of achieving anti-HBs seroconversion and maintaining its level above 100 mIU/mL.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. The sustained HBsAg seroclearance rate (HBsAg < 0.05 IU/mL) at 48 weeks after initial HBsAg seroclearance

    Time frame: From enrollment to 48 weeks

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • Peking University People's Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality 100044, China
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Undecided

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jan 9, 2026, 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
NCT07328711
Lead sponsor
Peking University People's Hospital
Responsible party
Bo Feng (Dr., Peking University People's Hospital) — Principal investigator
First posted
Jan 9, 2026
Start date
Jan 1, 2026 (estimated)
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2028 (estimated)
Completion
Dec 31, 2028 (estimated)
Last update
Jan 9, 2026

Study contacts

Bo Feng
Contact
fengbo@pkuph.edu.cn
8613810254109

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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