Clinical trial Recruiting at 8 sites Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 to 64

Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of I.V.-Hepabig for post-liver transplant patients with Hepatitis B

Official title: A Phase 3b Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of Undiluted Intravenous Infusion of I.V.-Hepabig Inj. in Post-liver Transplant Patients

Run by GC Biopharma Corp · NCT05686759 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if a new treatment called I.V.-Hepabig can safely help liver transplant patients who had Hepatitis B by preventing the virus from coming back.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 64 Years
SexAll
Enrollment105 (estimated)
SponsorGC Biopharma Corp
Industry-sponsored
Locations8 sites (Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do and 7 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 13, 2023
Main results expectedJune 30, 2026
Study endsJune 30, 2026
Registry record updatedJune 25, 2025
Trial IDNCT05686759 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 19 to 65 who have tested positive for Hepatitis B and have a history of liver transplantation due to HBV-related liver disease.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of severe allergic reactions to the treatment components or those with certain co-infections or renal diseases may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study investigates the safety and efficacy of undiluted intravenous infusion of I.V.-Hepabig in patients who have undergone liver transplantation due to Hepatitis B-related complications. Participants will receive either undiluted or diluted I.V.-Hepabig injections to assess how well the treatment prevents the recurrence of Hepatitis B. The study aims to provide insights into the optimal dosing and administration of this immunoglobulin therapy in a post-transplant setting.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly reduce the risk of Hepatitis B recurrence in liver transplant patients, improving their long-term health outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise in using immunoglobulin therapies for Hepatitis B management, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged ≥18 and \<65 years at the time of signing the consent form
2. Subjects who had history of liver transplantation due to HBV-related end-stage liver disease such as cirrhosis, liver cancer and fulminant hepatic failure and received treatment for prevent hepatitis B recurrence
3. HBsAg(+) before liver transplantation
4. Subjects who have been received I.V.-Hepabig inj more than 3 times dose of 10,000International Unit/4weeks regimen

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Subject with history of anaphylaxis to any component of the investigational product
2. Pregnant or breast-feeding women
3. Deficiency of Immunoglobulin A
4. Clinically significant renal diseases (serum creatinine \>2.0mg/dL, anuria, renal failure or on dialysis at screening)
5. Hemophilia
6. Co-infection with Hepatitis A Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus
7. Subject with history of malignancy within the last 5 years (excluding primary liver cancer)
8. Subject received estrogen or hormone replacement therapy within 3 months before screening
9. HBsAg or HBeAg or HBV DNA positive at screening
10. Anti HBs titer less than below criteria at screening \<150 IU/L for subject whose HBeAg and HBV DNA were negative(-) before liver transplantation \>500 IU/L for subject whose HBeAg or HBV DNA were positive(+) before liver transplantation
11. Subject with history of drug abuse
12. Participated in another clinical study within 30 days (relative to the last dose of investigational product) before screening
13. Subject who are determined disqualified to join clinical trials by investigator

Where it's running

  • National Cancer Center
    Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
    Recruiting
  • Ajou University Medical Center
    Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
    Recruiting
  • Asan Medical Center
    Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
    Recruiting
  • Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital
    Busan, South Korea
    Recruiting
  • Chungnam National University Hospital
    Daejeon, South Korea
    Recruiting
  • Seoul National University Hospital
    Seoul, South Korea
    Recruiting
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  • Severance Hospital
    Seoul, South Korea
    Recruiting
  • Samsung Medical Center
    Seoul, South Korea
    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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.