Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Long-term treatment with Bulevirtide for patients with Hepatitis D-related cirrhosis

Official title: Effectiveness and Clinical Outcomes of Long-term Bulevirtide Monotherapy in Patients With HDV-related Compensated Cirrhosis (SAVE-D Study)

Run by Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico · NCT06397859 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a medication called Bulevirtide can help people with Hepatitis D-related cirrhosis improve their health over a long period of time.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment266 (estimated)
SponsorFondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Milan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 6, 2024
Main results expectedJune 30, 2026
Study endsAugust 31, 2028
Registry record updatedNovember 6, 2026
Trial IDNCT06397859 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with HDV-related compensated cirrhosis who have started Bulevirtide treatment.

Probably not a fit

Patients with decompensated cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis without evidence of cirrhosis will 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 observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and clinical outcomes of Bulevirtide monotherapy in patients with HDV-related compensated cirrhosis. It will enroll consecutive patients starting treatment with Bulevirtide 2 mg/day from September 2019 to December 2025, assessing both retrospective and prospective data. The primary endpoint is the rate of virological response, defined as at least a 2 Log decline or undetectable HDV RNA compared to baseline, measured at week 96 of treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new effective treatment option for patients suffering from Hepatitis D-related compensated cirrhosis.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is relatively novel, there is ongoing interest in the effectiveness of Bulevirtide for treating Hepatitis D, suggesting potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age≥18 years
* HDV-related compensated cirrhosis defined by positivity of HDV RNA for at least 6 months and clinical or laboratory or histological diagnosis of cirrhosis
* Started treatment with BLV monotherapy between September 1st 2019 and 2025

Exclusion Criteria:

* Chronic hepatitis without any evidence of cirrhosis
* Decompensated cirrhosis
* PegIFN alpha therapy

Where it's running

  • Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Milan, Italy.
    Milan, Italy
    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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