Clinical trial Recruiting at 10 sites Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 to 65

AHB-171 in Chronic Hepatitis B patients

Official title: An Open-label Phase II Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of AHB-171 Injection in Participants With Chronic Hepatitis B

Run by Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. · NCT07630727 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether AHB-171 injections are safe and effective in adults with chronic hepatitis B, including people who have never taken hepatitis B medicine and those who have prior NA treatment.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment138 (estimated)
SponsorAusper Biopharma Co., Ltd.
Industry-sponsored
Locations10 sites (Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 9 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 24, 2026
Main results expectedMarch 31, 2029
Study endsMay 31, 2029
Registry record updatedJuly 21, 2026
Trial IDNCT07630727 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18-65 with chronic hepatitis B and measurable HBV markers, including both treatment-naïve and NA-treated individuals, who meet predefined lab criteria and agree to contraception if applicable.

Probably not a fit

Patients with advanced liver comorbidity, non-responders to prior HBV therapy, or those not meeting lab criteria may not benefit from AHB-171.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is an open-label Phase 2 interventional trial evaluating multiple doses of AHB-171 Injection in adults with chronic hepatitis B. Participants include treatment-naïve individuals (both HBeAg-positive and -negative) and those with prior nucleos(t)ide analogue therapy who are HBeAg-negative. The study will monitor safety and efficacy over multiple dosing periods. Inclusion requires documented chronic HBV infection and specific prior treatment histories; key exclusions include major systemic diseases or other liver conditions. The trial is conducted at three AusperBio sites in Beijing, Chongqing, and Xiamen, led by Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants could experience reduced HBV activity and improved liver health with the AHB-171 treatment.

How similar studies have gone: Previous therapies with novel anti-HBV approaches have shown variable benefit; this study explores a new agent in a Phase 2 setting to establish safety and potential efficacy signals.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Able to fully understand and sign the informed consent form (ICF).
* Male or female participants, aged 18-65 years (inclusive).
* Body mass index (BMI) meeting the predefined eligibility range.
* Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) participants with HBsAg or HBV DNA positivity for ≥6 months at screening.
* At screening, participants meeting predefined ranges of HBsAg, HBV DNA, and ALT according to prior nucleos(t)ide analogue (NA) treatment history (stable prior treatment or treatment-naive), and meeting corresponding prior antiviral treatment duration requirements.
* Adopt effective contraceptive measures as required

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of any severe systemic disease or malignancy other than chronic HBV infection which, in the opinion of the investigator, makes the subject unsuitable for study participation.
* Prior history of solid organ or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
* History of any other liver disease that the investigator considers unsuitable for trial.History of autoimmune disease or diseases with potential immune activation risk.
* History or presence of hepatic decompensation at screening.
* History of primary liver cancer, or diagnosis/suspected liver cancer at screening.
* Imaging or histological evidence of significant liver fibrosis or cirrhosis within 12 months prior to screening, or a liver stiffness measurement indicative of significant fibrosis or cirrhosis at screening. Major trauma or major surgery within 12 weeks prior to screening
* History of severe allergies (e.g., to ≥2 allergens) or severe allergy to any component of the study drug, or in the opinion of the investigator, makes the subject unsuitable for participation.
* Severe infection requiring intravenous anti-infective therapy within 2 weeks prior to screening (excluding chronic HBV infection).
* History of drug abuse, or alcoholism.
* Blood donation or blood loss exceeding the specified volume within 12 weeks prior to screening, or planned blood donation during the trial period.
* Use of immunosuppressants, immunomodulators, cytotoxic drugs, or biologics within 6 months prior to screening.
* Use of any oligonucleotide drugs or interferon therapy within 12 months prior to screening.
* Vaccination within 4 weeks prior to screening, or planned vaccination during the trial period.
* Presence of tattoos, active skin diseases, or other conditions that may interfere with subcutaneous drug administration or observation of injection site reactions.
* Clinically significant abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) at screening.
* Tested positive for HIV,HCV or active syphilis infection.
* Uncontrolled hypertension at screening.
* Clinically significant abnormal laboratory test as specified in protocol at screening.
* Currently participating in another clinical trials, or within the washout period.
* Any other condition or factor which, in the opinion of the investigator, makes the subject unsuitable for trial participation.

Where it's running

  • AusperBio Investigational Site
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting
  • AusperBio Investigational Site
    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China
    Recruiting
  • AusperBio Investigational Site
    Xiamen, Fujian, China
    Recruiting
  • AusperBio Investigational Site
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • AusperBio Investigational Site
    Nanning, Guangxi, China
    Recruiting
  • AusperBio Investigational Site
    Zhengzhou, Henan, China
    Recruiting
Show 4 more locations
  • AusperBio Investigational Site
    Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
    Recruiting
  • AusperBio Investigational Site
    Jilin City, Jilin, China
    Recruiting
  • AusperBio Investigational Site
    Chengdu, Sichuang, China
    Recruiting
  • AusperBio Investigational Site
    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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