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A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Therapeutic Hepatitis B Vaccine

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Hepatitis B, Chronic
Interventions
Biological: CVI-HBV-002
Biological: Normal Saline(placebo)
Registration Number
NCT04289987
Lead Sponsor
CHA Vaccine Institute Co., Ltd.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the investigational medicinal product CVI-HBV-002.

Detailed Description

A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, parallel, multicenter, phase 2b study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CVI-HBV-002 in patients with chronic hepatitis B taking Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/Tenofovir disoproxil

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
134
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Adult between 19 to 60 years of age
  2. Those who have been diagnosed as chronic hepatitis B patients (e.g.HBsAg positive detected for 6 months or more)
  3. Started treatment with Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate(TDF) or Tenofovir Diproxil(TD), oral HBV antiviral agent, for 6 months to 5 years.
  4. HBsAg ≥ 100 IU/mL, HBV DNA ≤ 100 IU/mL at screening
  5. HBV DNA ≤ 2000 IU/mL at screening
  6. ALT ≤ Upper Limit of Normal) x 2 at screening
  7. Ability to understand and sign a written informed consent form, which must be obtained prior to initiation of study procedures
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Patients with other hepatic disease other than chronic hepatitis B(e.g., hemochromatosis, Wilson disease, alcoholic liver disease, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, etc)

  2. If any of the following laboratory tests were found at screening

    • Total bilirubin > Upper Limit of Normal x 2
    • Prothrombin time delayed more than 3 seconds than normal
    • Serum Albumin < 30 g/L (3 g/dL)
    • Hemoglobin < 9.0 g/dL eGFR < 60 mL/min (Cockcroft-Gault)
    • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) < 1.5 x 10^9 /L (1500 /mm3)
    • Platelet count < 100 x 10^9 /L (100 x 10^3 /mm3)
    • Serum creatinine > 1.5 mg/dL
    • Serum amylase > 2 x ULN and Lipase > 2 x ULN
  3. A history of ascites, jaundice, varicoses vein bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, or other signs of liver failure

  4. Treated with oral antiviral agents or interferon therapy other than TDF(or TD)

  5. In case of receiving nephroxic drugs(Aminoglycosides, Amphotericin B, NSAIDs, etc.) within 14 days prior to screening

  6. When hepatotoxic drugs(Erythromycin, Ketoconazole, Rifampin, Fluconazole, Dapsone, etc.) are administered within 14 days prior to screening

  7. Patients with active bacterial, viral or fungal infections requiring systemic treatment

  8. Patients diagnosed with Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) >50 ng/mL or with Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in screening

  9. Of those who have received immunosuppressive drugs within 6 months prior to screening, patients suspected of having decreased immunity by the judgment of the Investigator

  10. Patients who have received high dose (prednisone 20mg or more*) systemic corticosteroids for a long period of time(consecutive 14 days or longer) within 3 months before screening (at the discretion of the investigator in case of local corticosteroids)

    * Corresponding to 125 mg of cortisone, 100 mg of hydrocortisone, 20 mg of prednisone, 16 mg of methylpreprednisolone, 16 mg of triamsynolone, 3 mg of dexamethasone and 2.4 mg of betametasone.

  11. Patients who have been diagnosed with malignant tumors within 5 years before screening, or who have recurred malignant tumors(in case of benign tumors, if the Investigator considers that the progress of the clinical trial is not affected during the clinical trial)

  12. Organ transplantation recipients

  13. Patients with serious illnesses, such as heart failure, renal failure, and pancreatitis, other than liver disease

  14. Patients with a history of serious heart disease (NYHA Functional Class III or IV heart failure, myocardial infarction within 6 months, ventricular tachyarrhythmias requiring treatment or unstable angina)

  15. Patients with seizure disorders who require anticonvulsant therapy

  16. HbA1c>7.5%

  17. SBP≥140mmHg or DBP≥90mmHg

  18. Patients infected with hepatitis C(HCV), hepatitis D(HDV) or human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)

  19. A hypersensitivity or anaphylactic reaction to the components of the clinical trial drug or HBV vaccine components

  20. Continued drinking(>21 units/week, 1 unit = 10g of pure alcohol) or alcohol dependence

  21. Pregnancy or breastfeeding, or cannot agree with the approved method of contraception of the patient and partner during the clinical trial(e.g., infertility surgery, intrauterine contraceptive, oral contraceptive and concomitant use of diaphragm or condom, other hormonal delivery systems and concomitant use of diaphragm or condom)

  22. Patients who are concerned about the deterioration of daily function due to mental illness or who cannot understand the purpose and method of this trial

  23. Patient who has potential to severe febrile or systemic reaction

  24. Patients who are scheduled to participate in other clinical trials after enrolling in this trial, or have participated in other clinical trials within 3 month of enrollment in this trial

  25. Others those who are considered to be difficult to perform the clinical trial by the judgment of the Investigator

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
CVI-HBV-002CVI-HBV-002* CVI-HBV-002 1.0mL(20ug/dose) * Intramuscular injection at Baseline, Week 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 / total 7 doses
Normal SalineNormal Saline(placebo)* Normal Saline Choonwae Inj. 1.0 mL * Intramuscular injection at Baseline, Week 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 / total 7 doses
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Evaluation of Mean Change in HBsAg(log10 IU/mL)at week 48 from baseline

To evaluate mean changes in serum HBsAg(log 10 IU/mL) for patients treated with CVI-HBV-002 or Placebo at Week 48 versus Baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Evaluation of Mean changes in serum HBsAg(log 10 IU/mL)at week 24 from baseline

To evaluate mean changes in serum HBsAg(log 10 IU/mL) for patients treated with CVI-HBV-002 or Placebo at Week 24 versus Baseline

Proportion assessment of Participants With Virologic breakthroughBaseline to week 48

Proportion of subjects with experiencing virologic breakthrough

Incidence assessment of Treatment-Emergent Adverse EvnentBaseline to Week 48

Safety and tolerability assessment through incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Evnent after treatment of Investigational Product

Proportion assessment of Participants With HBsAg seroconversionat weeks 24 and 48

To evaluate proportion of subjects with HBsAg seroconversion for patients treated with CVI-HBV-002 or Placebo at Weeks 24 and 48

Proportion assessment of Participants With HBeAg lossat Weeks 24 and 48

To evaluate proportion of subjects with HBeAg loss for HBeAg positive patients treated with CVI-HBV-002 or Placebo at Weeks 24 and 48

Proportion assessment of Participants With HBsAg lossat weeks 24 and 48

To evaluate proportion of subjects with HBsAg loss for patients treated with CVI-HBV-002 or Placebo at Weeks 24 and 48

Proportion assessment of Participants With HBeAg seroconversionat weeks 24 and 48

To evaluate proportion of subjects with HBeAg seroconversion for HBeAg positive patients treated with CVI-HBV-002 or Placebo at Weeks 24 and 48

Evaluation of changes in HBV specific T cell immunityat weeks 12 and 24 from baseline

Immune Response Rate of HBV specific T cell at Weeks 12 and 24 versus Baseline

Trial Locations

Locations (9)

Chung-ang University Hospital

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Seoul, Dongjak-gu, Korea, Republic of

Samsung Medical Center

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Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Korea, Republic of

The Catholic University of Korea, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital

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Seoul, Eunpyeong-gu, Korea, Republic of

Korea University Guro Hospital

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Seoul, Guro-gu, Korea, Republic of

CHA University Bundang Medical Center

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Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea, Republic of

Seoul National University Hospital

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Seoul, Jongno-gu, Korea, Republic of

Severance Hospital

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Seoul, Sedaemun-gu, Korea, Republic of

Asan Medical Center

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Seoul, Songpa-gu, Korea, Republic of

Soon Chung Hyang University Hospital Seoul

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Seoul, Yongsan-gu, Korea, Republic of

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