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Comparative Trial of Entecavir Versus Adefovir in the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Hepatitis B
Chronic Disease
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00096785
Lead Sponsor
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate antiviral activity and efficacy of entecavir (ETV) compared to adefovir in adults with chronic hepatitis B who have not been treated yet with an antiviral medicine.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
69
Inclusion Criteria
  • Chronic hepatitis B treatment naive
  • Compensated liver disease
Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
A1entecavir-
A2adefovir-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Hepatitis B Virus DNA (HBV DNA) by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Assay at Week 12Baseline, Week 12

Antiviral efficacy, as measured by the mean reduction in serum HBV DNA levels by PCR (log10 copies/mL) at Week 12, adjusted for baseline (Week 12 - baseline). A negative value = improvement.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in HBV DNA by PCR Assay at Week 48Baseline, Week 48

Antiviral efficacy, as measured by the mean reduction in serum HBV DNA levels by PCR (log10 copies/mL) at Week 48, adjusted for baseline (Week 48 - Baseline). A negative value = improvement.

Viral Load Undetectable (HBV DNA <300 Copies/mL)Week 48

Number of Subjects with HBV DNA \<300 copies/mL by Roche COBAS® Amplicor (limit of quantitation 300 copies/mL)

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) NormalizationWeek 48

Number of participants with ALT ≤ 1 x upper limit of normal (ULN)

HBV DNA Viral Kinetics Estimates of Exponential Decay Model - Efficacy in Blocking Virus Production and de Novo InfectionsWeek 12

The biphasic decline of HBV DNA is characterized via a 4-parameter exponential decay model previously published for HBV compounds. The model parameters of interest are the effectiveness of the drug in blocking virus production from infected cells (efficacy, ε) and effectiveness of the study treatment in blocking de novo infection of susceptible cells (η). The model parameters reflect the biphasic pattern that is typically observed after initiation of antiviral therapy. Parameters were estimated for each subject separately and then averaged within each treatment group.

HBV DNA Viral Kinetics Estimates of Exponential Decay Model - Viral Clearance Rate and Infected Cell Death RateWeek 12

The biphasic decline of HBV DNA is characterized via a 4-parameter exponential decay model previously published for HBV compounds. The model parameters of interest are the clearance rate of the free virus (c), the death rate of productively infected cells (δ), The model parameters reflect the biphasic pattern that is typically observed after initiation of antiviral therapy. Parameters were estimated for each subject separately and then averaged within each treatment group.

HBV DNA Viral Kinetics Estimates of Exponential Decay Model - Half-Life of Free VirusWeek 12

The biphasic decline of HBV DNA is characterized via a 4-parameter exponential decay model previously published for HBV compounds. An important derived parameter is the half-life of free virus (ie, the average amount of time for HBV particles in plasma to be reduced to half the initial level), calculated as 24\*ln(2)/c. The model parameters reflect the biphasic pattern that is typically observed after initiation of antiviral therapy. Parameters were estimated for each subject separately and then averaged within each treatment group.

HBV DNA Viral Kinetics - Spline ModelWeek 12

This analysis uses a 3-parameter piece-wise linear model and describes the biphasic decline in HBV DNA (measured by PCR assay) through Week 12. The 3 parameters are the values for the 2 slopes, describing the first and second phase declines, respectively, and the estimated HBV DNA at the knot (at day 10; the time point where the 2 phases join). The biphasic viral decay kinetics for each treatment were obtained using a spline fitting procedure to estimate the 3 parameters for each subject; these estimates were then averaged within each treatment group.

Summary of Safety - Most Frequent (> 10%) Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Discontinuations Due to AEs, and Deathscumulative through the end of on-treatment observation as available at the time of the Week 48 dataset

AE=new untoward medical occurrence or worsening of pre-existing medical condition regardless of causal relationship to treatment. SAE=untoward medical occurrence that is life-threatening, a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or an important medical event, or results in death, inpatient hospitalization/prolongation of hospitalization, or persistent/significant disability. AE grades: mild (1), moderate (2), severe (3), life-threatening (4), death (5). ALT flare= \>2x baseline \& \>10x ULN up to end of therapy + 5 days. Hepatic SAE=SAEs consistent with worsening of hepatitis or hepatic decompensation.

Summary of Safety - Laboratory Abnormalities Reported as Clinical AEsWeek 48

Laboratory abnormalities reported as clinical AEs

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Local Institution

🇹🇭

Bankok, Thailand

Local Insitution

🇺🇸

New York, New York, United States

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