NCT03343431

Brief Summary

Most new hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections are acquired perinatally. In this study, pregnant women with HBsAg and HBeAg will receive tenofovir disoproxil fumarate during the last trimester of pregnancy and for two months following delivery. Their infants will receive hepatitis B (HB) immunization, starting with a first dose soon after birth. We hypothesize that the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HBV will be lower than 2%. The results of the study will help define policy to manage HBV infected pregnant women to prevent perinatal transmission.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
504

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2018

Longer than P75 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
2 countries

20 active sites

Status
active not recruiting

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 6, 2017

Completed
11 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 17, 2017

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 2, 2018

Completed
4.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 13, 2023

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 30, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

May 30, 2025

Status Verified

May 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

4.8 years

First QC Date

November 6, 2017

Last Update Submit

May 26, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

Hepatitis BHepatitis B eAgPregnancy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Infant hepatitis B infection status

    HBsAg positive confirmed by PCR detection of HBV DNA.

    Six months of age

Secondary Outcomes (8)

  • Maternal HBV DNA changes

    From enrollment until end of study treatment scheduled 2 months after delivery

  • Infant levels of anti-HBs antibodies

    At 1, 2, 4, 6, and 12 months of age

  • HBV infection status in all infants regardless of maternal response to study treatment

    At 6 months of age

  • Serious adverse events

    From enrollment until 12 months postpartum

  • Serious adverse events

    From birth until 12 months of age

  • +3 more secondary outcomes

Interventions

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), one 300 mg tablet once a day from 28 weeks' gestation through two months postpartum

Also known as: tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexfemale(Gender-based eligibility)
Gender Eligibility DetailsPregnant women
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Pregnancy
  • Age ≥18 years
  • Negative HIV antibody test during current pregnancy
  • Positive HBsAg test during current pregnancy
  • Positive HBeAg using a rapid test during current pregnancy
  • Absence of clinical symptoms of liver disease
  • Gestational age of 28 weeks (+/- 7 days) based on the obstetrician judgment guided by the review of the date of last menstruation period.
  • Willing and able to provide written informed consent
  • Agreeing to bring her infants(s) at the planned study visits at one of the study site until the last visit (18 months after birth) and to inform the site investigators if plans to move to another place and not be able to return to the clinic
  • Understand the need for adequate infant immunization for her infant(s) and accept that blood draws will be performed to determine the infant HBV infection status

You may not qualify if:

  • Receipt of anti-HBV antivirals at any time during the last 9 months
  • Known liver cirrhosis or evidence of hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Creatinine clearance \<50 ml/min, calculated using the Cockcroft-Gault formula
  • Confirmed dipstick proteinuria \>1+ (\>30 mg/dL) or normoglycemic glycosuria
  • Evidence of pre-existing fetal anomalies incompatible with life
  • Any concomitant condition or treatment that, in the view of the clinical site investigator, would contraindicate participation or compromise adherence to treatment and satisfactory follow up in the study.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (20)

Champasak Hospital

Champasak, Laos

Location

Luang Prabang Provincial Hospital

Luang Prabang, Laos

Location

Sayaboury Hospital

Sainyabuli, Laos

Location

Savannakhet Provincial hospital

Savannakhet, Laos

Location

103 Hospital

Vientiane, Laos

Location

Mahosot Hospital

Vientiane, Laos

Location

Mother and Newborn Hospital

Vientiane, Laos

Location

Setthathirath Hospital

Vientiane, Laos

Location

Chiang Kham Hospital

Chiang Kham, Changwat Phayao, 56110, Thailand

Location

Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital

Bangkok, 10230, Thailand

Location

Prapokklao Hospital

Chanthaburi, 22000, Thailand

Location

Health Promotion Center Region 1

Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand

Location

Nakornping Hospital

Chiang Mai, 50180, Thailand

Location

Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital

Chiang Rai, 57000, Thailand

Location

Chonburi Hospital

Chon Buri, 20000, Thailand

Location

Banglamung Hospital

Chon Buri, 20150, Thailand

Location

Lampang Hospital

Lampang, 52000, Thailand

Location

Lamphun Hospital

Lamphun, 51000, Thailand

Location

Samutprakarn Hospital

Mueang Samut Prakan, 10280, Thailand

Location

Samutsakhon Hospital

Samut Sakhon, 74000, Thailand

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hepatitis B

Interventions

Tenofovir

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Blood-Borne InfectionsCommunicable DiseasesInfectionsHepadnaviridae InfectionsDNA Virus InfectionsVirus DiseasesHepatitis, Viral, HumanHepatitisLiver DiseasesDigestive System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OrganophosphonatesOrganophosphorus CompoundsOrganic ChemicalsAdeninePurinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-RingHeterocyclic Compounds

Study Officials

  • Gonzague Jourdain, MD, PhD

    Chiang Mai University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Model Details: All participants receive the intervention
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Researcher

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 6, 2017

First Posted

November 17, 2017

Study Start

August 2, 2018

Primary Completion

May 13, 2023

Study Completion

June 30, 2025

Last Updated

May 30, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

We are willing to share our data to answer important research questions requiring large datasets, after completion of the original research plan and substudies. Data-sharing agreements will include: an approval of the research plan by appropriate ethics committees, a commitment to using data for research purposes only and to securing the data or/and the samples using appropriate methods. Data used for publications will be released in a timely manner. De-identified study data will be accessible through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Data and Specimen Hub or DASH (dash.nichd.nih.gov/). However, as of May 25, 2025, the DASH website will be unable to support new submissions for the next several months. The PI will submit the data when new submissions are open.

Shared Documents
STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF
Time Frame
At the same time as related publications
Access Criteria
See Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Data and Specimen Hub or DASH
More information

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