Sequential PEG-IFN for HBV After Ending RNA-targeted Regimens
Efficacy and Safety of Pegylated Interferon Therapy in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients After Discontinuation of Antisense Oligonucleotide or Small Interfering RNA: A Prospective, Adaptive, Open-label, Randomized Controlled Study
Huashan Hospital
72 participants
Aug 25, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare sequential PEG-IFNα therapy strategies in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients previously treated with ASO/siRNA. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does sequential PEG-IFNα therapy (vs. deferred/no treatment) improve HBsAg clearance rates? 2. What are the HBsAg clearance and relapse rates after 24 weeks of PEG-IFNα therapy? 3. Is intermittent PEG-IFNα therapy as effective and safe as continuous therapy? Researchers will compare: • Group A (immediate 24-week PEG-IFNα + 24-week follow-up) vs. Group B (24-week observation + 24-week PEG-IFNα) in Phase 1 to see if sequential PEG-IFNα therapy will improve HBsAg loss rate . Researchers will describe: * The response rate of IFN treatment in non-responders (HBsAg-positive) in Phase 2. * The relaspe rate of responders (HBsAg-negative). Participants will: Phase 1 (0-48 weeks): * Group A: Receive PEG-IFNα for 24 weeks, followed by 24-week treatment-free follow-up. * Group B: Undergo 24-week observation, then receive PEG-IFNα for 24 weeks. Phase 2 (48-96 weeks): * HBsAg-positive at week 48 patients either from group A or group B : Receive 24-week PEG-IFNα therapy, followed by 24-week follow-up. * HBsAg-negative at week 48 patients either from group A or group B: Enter 24-week follow-up without treatment. All participants will undergo: • HBsAg quantification, HBV DNA, liver function, and safety monitoring (every 12 weeks).
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Interventions
pegylated interferon-alpha 180 μg once weekly for 24 weeks
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NCT06923280