Clinical Trials

Combination Entecavir and Peginterferon Therapy in HBeAg-Positive Immune-Tolerant Adults With Chronic Hepatitis B

Location:

Rochester, MN

Trial status:

Open for Enrollment

Why is this study being done?

To determine the efficacy of treatment with 8 weeks of entecavir followed by 40 weeks of both entecavir and peginterferon in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in hepatitis B "e" antigen (HBeAg) positive adults who are in the immune tolerant phase. To evaluate "off treatment" sustained responses after treatment with entecavir and peginterferon alfa-2a in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in HBeAg positive adults who are in the immune tolerant phase. A randomized (1:1) controlled trial of 8 weeks of entecavir followed by 40 weeks of both entecavir and peginterferon alfa-2a in adults with HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B with normal or near normal ALT levels and high serum levels of HBV DNA ("immune tolerant" HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B) compared to no treatment. A similar study will be conducted in children. Participants in this adult study will be stratified according to age (18-30, >30-40) and center. All participants will be followed until week 96 (48 weeks after discontinuation of therapy in the treatment group) at which time the primary outcome will be measured.

Last updated: 04/30/2013

NCT ID:

NCT01369199