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.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 64 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 105 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | GC Biopharma Corp Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 8 sites (Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do and 7 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 13, 2023 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 25, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05686759 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
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
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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
Show 2 more locations
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Severance Hospital
Seoul, South Korea Recruiting -
Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jiyoung Sin
- Email: jiyoung.sin@gccorp.com
- Phone: 82-(0)31-260-9570
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.