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ABI-H0731

Phase 2

Chronic Hepatitis B | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Assembly Biosciences, Inc.|Last Updated: Feb 17, 2021

Development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 6 across 1 sponsor since Sep 2016

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetHBV core protein
Target classProtein
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials4
Total Enrollment222

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

ABI-H0731 · 4 trials · 1 indication

Phase 2 2Phase 1 2
NCT03577171A Study Evaluating ABI-H0731+ Entecavir vs Entecavir Alone for the Treatment of Viremic HBeAg-positive Participants With Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection (cHBV)Chronic Hepatitis B
COMPLETED25 Analytics
NCT03576066A Study Evaluating ABI-H0731 as Adjunctive Therapy in Participants With Chronic Hepatitis B InfectionChronic Hepatitis B
COMPLETED73 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study Evaluating ABI-H0731+ Entecavir vs Entecavir Alone for the Treatment of Viremic HBeAg-positive Participants With Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection (cHBV)
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PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study Evaluating ABI-H0731 as Adjunctive Therapy in Participants With Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change in Mean log10 HBV DNA From Baseline (Day 1) to Week 12 or Week 24 on ABI H0731 + SOC ETV as Compared to Placebo + SOC ETV
Baseline, Week 12, and Week 24

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA was measured using COBAS TaqMan Version 2.0. The lower limit of quantitation (LLOQ) was 20 IU/mL and the limit of detection (LOD) was 10 IU/mL.

Change in Mean log10 Serum HBsAg From Baseline (Day 1) to Week 24 on ABI-H0731 + SOC NUC as Compared to Placebo + SOC NUC
Baseline to Week 24
Change in Mean log10 Serum HBeAg From Baseline (Day 1) to Week 24 on ABI-H0731 + SOC NUC as Compared to Placebo + SOC NUC
Baseline to Week 24
Number of patients with chronic HBV infection with treatment-related adverse events and laboratory abnormalities as assessed by CTCAE v4.0.
Up to 57 days
Number of healthy volunteers and patients with chronic HBV infection with treatment-related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v4.0.
Up to 57 days

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants One or More Adverse Events
Up to Follow-up (maximum up to Week 36)
Number of Participants With Premature Study Discontinuation
Up to Follow-up (maximum up to Week 36)
Number of Participants With One or More Abnormal Safety Laboratory Result
Up to Week 36
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
ABI-H0731 + SOC ETVEXPERIMENTALParticipants with cHBV who are currently not being treated will receive ABI-H0731 along with SOC ETV tablets orally for 24 weeks. Eligible participants may enter a separate extension study after Week 24 to continue open-label ABI-H0731 for up to an additional year if necessary.
Placebo + SOC ETVEXPERIMENTALParticipants with cHBV who are currently not being treated will receive matching placebo along with SOC ETV tablets orally for 24 weeks. Eligible participants may enter a separate extension study after Week 24 to start treatment on open-label ABI-H0731 for up to a year if necessary.
ABI-H0731 + SOC NUCEXPERIMENTALVirologically suppressed participants will receive ABI-H0731 along with SOC NUC (ETV, TDF or TAF) tablets orally for 24 weeks. Eligible participants may enter a separate extension study after Week 24 to continue open-label ABI-H0731 for up to an additional year if necessary.
Placebo + SOC NUCACTIVE_COMPARATORVirologically suppressed participants will receive matching placebo tablets and continue their SOC NUC (ETV, TDF or TAF) for 24 weeks. Eligible participants may enter a separate extension study after Week 24 to start treatment on open-label ABI-H0731 for up to a year if necessary.
Cohort B1EXPERIMENTALABI-H0731 or Placebo in varying doses by mouth for 28 days
Cohort B2EXPERIMENTALABI-H0731 or Placebo in varying doses by mouth for 28 days
Cohort B3EXPERIMENTALABI-H0731 or Placebo in varying doses by mouth for 28 days
Cohort B4EXPERIMENTALABI-H0731 or Placebo in varying doses by mouth for 28 days
Cohort B5EXPERIMENTALABI-H0731 or Placebo in combination with entecavir or tenofovir for 28 days
Cohort B6EXPERIMENTALABI-H0731 or Placebo, in combination with a commerically-approved nucleos(t)ide plus PegIFN in treatment-experienced patients, for 28 days
ABI-H0731 or Matching PlaceboEXPERIMENTALABI-H0731 in varying doses of tablets by mouth for 1 day, 7 days, or 28 days
ABI-H0731 or Placebo and ETV or TDFEXPERIMENTALABI-H0731 and entecavir or tenofovir in combination in a yet to be determined dose by mouth for 28 days
ABI-H0731 or Placebo and a Nucleos(t)ide and PegasysEXPERIMENTALABI-H0731 or Placebo, in combination with a commerically-approved nucleos(t)ide plus PegIFN in treatment-experienced patients, for 28 days

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ABI-H0731DRUGParticipants will receive 300mg QD of ABI-H0731 tablets orally.
SOC ETVDRUGParticipants will receive SOC ETV (0.5 mg QD) orally as per approved package insert.
Placebo Oral TabletDRUGParticipants will receive matching QD placebo tablets orally.
SOC NUCDRUGParticipants will continue on their SOC NUC (ETV, TDF or TAF) tablet orally as per approved package insert.
Placebo for ABI-H0731DRUGSugar pill manufactured to mimic the ABI-H0731 tablet
EntecavirDRUGAn antiviral medication used in the treatment of hepatitis B virus infection
Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateDRUGAn antiviral medication used in the treatment of hepatitis B virus infection
PegasysDRUGUsed to treat adults with chronic hepatitis B virus who show signs of liver damage
Nucleos(t)ideDRUGUsed to treat adults with chronic hepatitis B virus
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites12

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female between ages 18 and 70 years * HBeAg-positive at screening * In good general health except for cHBV * HBV viral load ≥2×105 IU/mL * Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) \>1000 IU/mL at screening Key Exclusion Criteria: * Any prior treatment with lamivudine ...

Countries:United StatesCanadaHong KongNew ZealandUnited KingdomAustraliaSouth KoreaTaiwan
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Frequently asked questions about ABI-H0731

What is ABI-H0731 used for?

ABI-H0731 is an investigational small molecule developed for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus infection. It has been studied both as an adjunctive therapy alongside existing antivirals and in combination with entecavir in viremic HBeAg-positive patients with chronic hepatitis B.

What does ABI-H0731 target?

ABI-H0731 targets the hepatitis B virus core protein, a viral protein involved in capsid assembly and viral replication. By binding the HBV core protein, the drug is designed to interfere with the viral life cycle. It is a small molecule developed by Assembly Biosciences.

Who is developing ABI-H0731?

ABI-H0731 is being developed by Assembly Biosciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company that trades under the ticker ASMB. Assembly Biosciences has sponsored the clinical program evaluating ABI-H0731 in chronic hepatitis B, including Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies conducted across multiple countries.

What phase is ABI-H0731 in?

ABI-H0731 has reached Phase 2 clinical development for chronic hepatitis B. It is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA. Four clinical trials of ABI-H0731 have been completed, including two Phase 2 studies and two Phase 1 studies, with no trials currently active.

What clinical trials is ABI-H0731 in?

ABI-H0731 has been evaluated in four completed trials: NCT03577171, which tested ABI-H0731 plus entecavir versus entecavir alone in viremic HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B patients; NCT03576066, which studied it as adjunctive therapy; and the Phase 1 studies NCT03109730 and NCT02908191.

How many patients were enrolled in ABI-H0731 trials?

Across the four completed clinical trials, 222 participants were enrolled. The Phase 2 study NCT03577171 enrolled 25 participants, the Phase 2 adjunctive therapy study NCT03576066 enrolled 73, the Phase 1b/2a study NCT03109730 enrolled 38, and the Phase 1 study NCT02908191 enrolled 86.