๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-09-08

Intrahepatic and Peripheral Responses to Imdusiran (AB-729) in Chronic Hepatitis B (NCT06154278)

Pilot Study to Evaluate Intrahepatic and Peripheral Responses to Small Interfering RNA, Imdusiran (AB-729), Among People With Chronic Hepatitis B

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the action of Imdusiran (AB-729) in the liver of people with chronic hepatitis B. The main questions it aims to answer are: * how well is it working in the liver * how does Imdusiran affect the hepatitis B virus Participants will receive injections of Imdusiran, one injection every 8 weeks, for a total of 4 doses. They will also undergo 2 liver biopsies: one with the first dose of Imdusiran, and the second 8 weeks after the last dose of Imdusiran.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine โ€” Baltimore, Maryland

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine โ€” Baltimore, Maryland

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (410) 706-6567

Email: lydiatang@ihv.umaryland.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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