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Lamivudine

Phase 3

Chronic Hepatitis B | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Feb 23, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment240

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Clinical trial landscape

Lamivudine · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00132652Switching Therapy From Lamivudine to Telbivudine Versus Continued Lamivudine in Adults With Chronic Hepatitis BChronic Hepatitis B
COMPLETED240 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Switching Therapy From Lamivudine to Telbivudine Versus Continued Lamivudine in Adults With Chronic Hepatitis B
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
LamivudineDRUG -
TelbivudineDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites14

Inclusion Criteria: * Documented clinical history compatible with chronic hepatitis B * Patient has compensated liver disease * Patient has received previous treatment with lamivudine for a duration of at least 3 months and not more than 12 months Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may appl...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaCanadaChinaFranceIsraelNew ZealandSingaporeTaiwanThailandUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about Lamivudine

What is Lamivudine used for in Chronic Hepatitis B?

Lamivudine is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development. The drug is being evaluated in a completed Phase 3 trial that enrolled 240 adults with Chronic Hepatitis B.

Who makes Lamivudine?

Lamivudine is being developed by Novartis AG, which trades under the ticker NVS. The company is conducting clinical research on this small molecule for Chronic Hepatitis B, an infectious disease indication.

What phase is Lamivudine in?

Lamivudine is in Phase 3 clinical development for Chronic Hepatitis B. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 3 trial has been completed, with 240 participants enrolled.

What clinical trials is Lamivudine in?

Lamivudine has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial registered under NCT00132652. The study, titled "Switching Therapy From Lamivudine to Telbivudine Versus Continued Lamivudine in Adults With Chronic Hepatitis B," enrolled 240 participants across multiple countries including the United States, Canada, China, and the United Kingdom.

Is Lamivudine the same as telbivudine?

No, Lamivudine is not the same as telbivudine. They are separate drugs. A clinical trial (NCT00132652) compared switching therapy from Lamivudine to telbivudine versus continuing Lamivudine in adults with Chronic Hepatitis B, indicating they are distinct treatments.