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Hepatitis B immune globulin

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Hepatitis B | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Grifols, S.A.|Last Updated: Feb 25, 2016

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Total Trials1
Total Enrollment15

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Clinical trial landscape

Hepatitis B immune globulin · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 3 1
NCT01131065Efficacy and Safety of Niuliva® for the Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Recurrence in Newly Orthotopic Liver Transplant RecipientsHepatitis B
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Niuliva® for the Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Recurrence in Newly Orthotopic Liver Transplant Recipients
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

HBV Recurrence
First six and twelve months after liver transplantation

HBV recurrence is measured by seroconversion or reappearance of HBsAg and HBV DNA positivity

HBsAb Pre-infusion Levels (Trough Levels Before Each Niuliva Administration)
Days 3 to 7, Weeks 2 to 4, Months 2 to 6, and Months 7 to 12

Secondary Endpoints

Safety and Tolerance
During and after each product administration (during the 12 month treatment period)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Hepatitis B immune globulinEXPERIMENTALTreatment group (newly liver transplanted subjects due to HBV induced liver disease)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Hepatitis B immune globulinDRUGDaily doses of 10,000 IU of intravenous hepatitis B immune globulin during the first week post-transplantation (anhepatic phase + days 1-7), followed by weekly and monthly doses of 5,000 IU during weeks 2,3, and 4 and months 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12, respectively.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites4

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female. * Patients from 18 to 70 years of age (both included). * Serum HBV DNA-negative determined by DNA PCR-amplification assay just prior to anhepatic phase visit. * Serum HBeAg negative just prior to anhepatic phase visit. * Patients who are to undergo liver transp...

Countries:Italy
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Frequently asked questions about Hepatitis B immune globulin

What is Hepatitis B immune globulin used for?

Hepatitis B immune globulin is used for the prevention of Hepatitis B virus recurrence in patients who have undergone orthotopic liver transplantation. It is being studied in the context of Hepatitis B and liver transplantation, with a completed Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating its efficacy and safety for this purpose.

Who makes Hepatitis B immune globulin?

Hepatitis B immune globulin is developed by Grifols, S.A., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol GRFS. The company is conducting clinical development of this product for the prevention of Hepatitis B virus recurrence in liver transplant recipients.

What phase is Hepatitis B immune globulin in?

Hepatitis B immune globulin is in Phase 3 clinical development. A Phase 3 trial has been completed, though the product remains investigational and has not been reported as approved. The completed trial assessed its efficacy and safety in preventing Hepatitis B virus recurrence in newly orthotopic liver transplant recipients.

What clinical trials is Hepatitis B immune globulin in?

Hepatitis B immune globulin has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial, registered as NCT01131065. The trial, titled 'Efficacy and Safety of Niuliva® for the Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Recurrence in Newly Orthotopic Liver Transplant Recipients,' enrolled 15 participants in Italy and was an uncontrolled, non-randomized study.

Is Hepatitis B immune globulin the same as Niuliva?

Yes, Hepatitis B immune globulin is also known as Niuliva. The Phase 3 clinical trial NCT01131065 refers to the product as Niuliva® in its title, confirming that Niuliva is a brand name for Hepatitis B immune globulin developed by Grifols.