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HEPLISAV-B

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Chronic Kidney Disease | Monoclonal antibody | Nephrology |Dynavax Technologies Corporation|Last Updated: Jul 20, 2025

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment521

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

HEPLISAV-B · 3 trials · 4 indications

Phase 3 2Phase 1 1
NCT04193189B-Enhancement of HBV Vaccination in Persons Living With HIV (BEe-HIVe): Evaluation of HEPLISAV-BHIV Infection
COMPLETED638 Analytics
NCT00985426Comparing Safety and Immunogenicity of HEPLISAV-B® to Engerix-B® in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) PatientsChronic Kidney Disease
COMPLETED521 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
B-Enhancement of HBV Vaccination in Persons Living With HIV (BEe-HIVe): Evaluation of HEPLISAV-B
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Comparing Safety and Immunogenicity of HEPLISAV-B® to Engerix-B® in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients
Chronic Kidney DiseaseUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With Primary Seroprotection Response
Week 12 in Group A 2-CpG, Week 28 in Group A 3-CpG and 3-alum and in Group B

Primary seroprotection response was defined as antibody titer against hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs) ≥10 mIU/mL at 8 weeks after 2-dose vaccination series and at 4 weeks after 3-dose vaccination series. If the completion of the vaccine series was delayed (a delay of ≤4 weeks was allowed), the trial protocol specified obtaining an antibody result at 8 weeks for the 2-dose series or at 4 weeks for the 3-dose series after vaccine completion for use in the primary outcome analysis. The study was designed separately for the two study populations (Groups A and B), and the analysis was conducted separately, as prespecified in the study protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP). In Group A, two-sided 97.5% confidence intervals (CI) were specified for the SPR differences between study arms (presented in the Statistical Analyses sections below). In Group B, two-sided 95% Wilson CI around the single-arm estimate was specified (presented in the Data Table below).

Percentage of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
From study entry to study discontinuation (Week 72 or premature discontinuation)

The protocol required reporting of (1) Grade ≥2 AEs, (2) AEs that led to a change in study treatment regardless of grade, (3) AEs meeting serious AE (SAE) definition or expedited AE (EAE) reporting requirement, (4) Grade ≥1 local and systemic injection reactions within 7 days of any study vaccine injection, (5) medically attended adverse events (MAAE) regardless of grade, and (6) potential immune-mediated AEs regardless of grade. Grading was per DAIDS AE Grading Table (Version 2.1): Grade 1 (mild), 2 (moderate), 3 (severe), 4 (life-threatening) and 5 (death). DAIDS EAE Manual (V1.0) was used. Wilson method was used for confidence intervals.

Seroprotection Rate (SPR) = Percentage of Participants Who Have a Seroprotective Immune Response
Week 28

SPR is the percentage of participants who have a seroprotective immune response (antibody level to anti-HBsAg greater than or equal to 10 milli-international unit \[mIU\]/mL) after HEPLISAV-B compared to that after Engerix-B.

Percentage of Subjects Reporting Clinically Significant Adverse Events - Medically-attended Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Immune-mediated Adverse Events of Special Interest
Week 0 (Visit 1) until Week 68 or early termination

Proportion of participants with Medically-attended adverse events (MAEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), and immune-mediated Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESIs). MAEs are Adverse events (AEs) for which a subject sought medical attention at a doctor's office, clinic or study site, or emergency room, or was hospitalized. SAEs are AEs that met the definition of Serious per FDA regulations.

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With Seroprotection Response
Weeks 4, 8, 12, 24, 28, 32 (Group A 3-CpG and 3-alum and Group B), 48 (Group A 3-CpG and 3-alum and Group B), 52 (Group A 2-CpG) and 72. The visit schedule differed between the study arms.
Count of Participants by Anti-HBs Titer Categories
Weeks 4, 8, 12, 24, 28, 32 (Group A 3-CpG and 3-alum and Group B), 48 (Group A 3-CpG and 3-alum and Group B), 52 (Group A 2-CpG) and 72. The visit schedule differed between the study arms.
Percentage of Participants With Grade ≥2 AEs Post-vaccination Adverse Events
From study vaccination initiation to 4 weeks after last study vaccination (Week 8 in Group A 2-CpG, Week 28 in Group A 3-CpG and 3-alum and Group B)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Group A, 2-CpG: HEPLISAV-B (two injections)EXPERIMENTALParticipants were prescribed 0.5 mL of HEPLISAV-B (hepatitis B vaccine with a cytosine phosphoguanine adjuvant) by intramuscular (IM) injection at Weeks 0 and 4.
Group A, 3-CpG: HEPLISAV-B (three injections)EXPERIMENTALParticipants were prescribed 0.5 mL of HEPLISAV-B (hepatitis B vaccine with a cytosine phosphoguanine adjuvant) by IM injection at Weeks 0, 4, and 24.
Group A, 3-alum: ENGERIX-B (three injections)ACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants were prescribed 1 mL of ENGERIX-B (conventional hepatitis B vaccine with an aluminum hydroxide adjuvant) by IM injection at Weeks 0, 4, and 24.
Group B: HEPLISAV-B (three injections)EXPERIMENTALParticipants were prescribed 0.5 mL of HEPLISAV-B (hepatitis B vaccine with a cytosine phosphoguanine adjuvant) by IM injection at Weeks 0, 4, and 24.
HEPLISAV-BEXPERIMENTAL0.5 mL HEPLISAV-B and 0.5 mL Placebo
Engerix-BACTIVE_COMPARATOR2.0 mL Engerix-B
HEPLISAV-B®EXPERIMENTALA single dose of 0.5 mL HEPLISAV-B® administered intramuscularly in the deltoid muscle at Week 0 (Visit 1), Week 4 (Visit 2), Week 8 (Visit 3), and Week 16 (Visit 4).

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
HEPLISAV-BBIOLOGICALAdministered by IM injection
ENGERIX-BBIOLOGICALAdministered by IM injection
PlaceboOTHERPlacebo(saline) intramuscular (IM) injection at Week 8
HEPLISAV-B®DRUGHEPLISAV-B®, a licensed, commercially-available hepatitis B vaccine for adults 18 years of age and older, consisting of the adjuvant cytidine phosphoguanosine (CpG) 1018 combined with the antigen recombinant hepatitis B surface antigen (rHBsAg).
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites41

Inclusion Criteria, Groups A and B * HIV-1 infection * On current HIV-1 antiretroviral therapy (ART) * CD4+ T-cell count ≥100 cells/mm\^3 * HIV-1 RNA \<1000 copies/mL Inclusion Criteria, Group A only * Serum Hepatitis B antibody \<10 mlU/mL, non-reactive (negative), or indeterminate * Documentati...

Countries:United StatesBotswanaBrazilKenyaMalawiPhilippinesSouth AfricaThailandUgandaVietnam
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Frequently asked questions about HEPLISAV-B

What is HEPLISAV-B used for?

HEPLISAV-B is an investigational hepatitis B vaccine being studied for use in adults with chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis, and HIV infection. It is developed by Dynavax Technologies Corporation (DVAX) and is currently in clinical development, having completed Phase 3 trials.

How does HEPLISAV-B work?

HEPLISAV-B is a monoclonal antibody modality vaccine designed to prevent hepatitis B infection. It is being evaluated for its ability to generate an immune response in patients with compromised immune systems, including those with chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, and HIV.

Who makes HEPLISAV-B?

HEPLISAV-B is developed by Dynavax Technologies Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker DVAX. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the vaccine's safety and immunogenicity in various patient populations.

What phase is HEPLISAV-B in?

HEPLISAV-B has completed Phase 3 clinical trials, including studies in chronic kidney disease patients and in persons living with HIV. It remains an investigational product and has not been reported as FDA approved. Additional Phase 1 studies have also been completed.

What clinical trials is HEPLISAV-B in?

HEPLISAV-B has been studied in three completed trials: NCT00985426 in chronic kidney disease patients, NCT03934736 in end-stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis, and NCT04193189 in persons living with HIV. These trials enrolled a total of 638 participants across multiple countries.

Is HEPLISAV-B the same as Engerix-B?

HEPLISAV-B is not the same as Engerix-B. In clinical trial NCT00985426, HEPLISAV-B was compared to Engerix-B as an active control to evaluate safety and immunogenicity in chronic kidney disease patients. Both are hepatitis B vaccines, but they are distinct products.