Study of VIR-2218 With or Without Pegylated Interferon Alpha-2a for Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection

NCT04412863 — Phase 2, Completed, 84 participants, Vir Biotechnology, Inc.

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A Phase 1/2 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Antiviral Activity of VIR-2218 Alone or in Combination With Pegylated Interferon Alpha-2a

RegistryNCT04412863
StatusCompleted
PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional; non randomized, parallel, masking: none, treatment
Enrollment84 (Actual)
SponsorVir Biotechnology, Inc. (Industry); collaborators: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
ConditionsChronic Hepatitis B
InterventionsVIR-2218, pegylated interferon-alfa 2a (Drug)
Datesstart 2020-07-03, primary completion 2024-03-25, completion 2024-03-25, first posted 2020-06-02, last updated 2026-04-16
Locations22 sites in Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand

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-Summary

This is a phase 2 study in which subjects with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection will receive VIR-2218 alone or in combination with pegylated interferon alfa-2a and will be assessed for safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and antiviral activity.

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+Arms and interventions

ArmTypeInterventionsDescription
Cohort 1dExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218VIR-2218 given by subcutaneous injection
Cohort 2dExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: pegylated interferon-alfa 2aVIR-2218 and pegylated interferon-alfa 2a given by subcutaneous injection
Cohort 3dExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: pegylated interferon-alfa 2aVIR-2218 and pegylated interferon-alfa 2a given by subcutaneous injection
Cohort 1eExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218VIR-2218 given by subcutaneous injection
Cohort 2eExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: pegylated interferon-alfa 2aVIR-2218 and pegylated interferon-alfa 2a given by subcutaneous injection
Cohort 3eExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: pegylated interferon-alfa 2aVIR-2218 and pegylated interferon-alfa 2a given by subcutaneous injection
Cohort 1fExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: pegylated interferon-alfa 2aVIR-2218 and pegylated interferon-alfa 2a given by subcutaneous injection
Cohort 2fExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: pegylated interferon-alfa 2aVIR-2218 and pegylated interferon-alfa 2a given by subcutaneous injection
Cohort 3fExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: pegylated interferon-alfa 2aVIR-2218 and pegylated interferon-alfa 2a given by subcutaneous injection
  • VIR-2218 (Drug), also known as Elebsiran: VIR-2218 given by subcutaneous injection
  • pegylated interferon-alfa 2a (Drug), also known as pegylated interferon alpha-2a, PEG-IFNα: pegylated interferon-alfa 2a given by subcutaneous injection

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

  • Number of Subjects With Adverse Events as Assessed by CTCAE v5.0 [Up to 148 Weeks]
  • Number of Subjects With Abnormalities in Vital Signs, Electrocardiogram (ECG), and Clinically Significant Laboratory Findings [Up to 148 Weeks]

Secondary outcomes

  • Mean Maximum Reduction of Serum HBsAg at Any Timepoint [Up to 148 Weeks]
  • Proportion of Subjects With Serum HBsAg Loss (Undetectable HBsAg) at Any Timepoint [Up to 148 Weeks]
  • Proportion of Subjects With Sustained Serum HBsAg Loss (Undetectable HBsAg) for Greater Than 6 Months [Up to 148 Weeks]
  • Proportion of Subjects With Anti-HBs Seroconversion at Any Timepoint [Up to 148 Weeks]: Anti-HBs seroconversion is defined as Anti-HBs quantitative value changed from baseline <LLOQ (5 mIU/mL) to post-baseline>=LLOQ.
  • For HBeAg-positive Patients: Proportion of Subjects With HBeAg Loss (Undetectable HBeAg) and/or Anti-HBe Seroconversion at Any Timepoint [Up to 148 weeks]

+Eligibility

Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female of ages 18 - 65
* Chronic HBV infection for >/= 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any clinically significant chronic or acute medical condition that makes the volunteer unsuitable for participation
* Significant fibrosis or cirrhosis
* History or evidence of drug or alcohol abuse
* History of intolerance to SC injection
* History of chronic liver disease from any cause other than chronic HBV infection
* History of hepatic decompensation
* Any prior receipt of an interferon product

+Posted results

Participant flow

MilestoneCohort 1d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 on NRTICohort 2d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 Starting at Week 12 on NRTICohort 3d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 3 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 on NRTICohort 1f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 24 on NRTICohort 2f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 48 on NRTICohort 3f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x ≤13 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 44 on NRTI
Started15155181813
Completed9155171613
Not completed600120

Outcome results

  • Number of Subjects With Adverse Events as Assessed by CTCAE v5.0 (Primary), Count of participants, Participants: Cohort 1d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 on NRTI 9; Cohort 2d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 Starting at Week 12 on NRTI 13; Cohort 3d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 3 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 on NRTI 3; Cohort 1f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 24 on NRTI 16; Cohort 2f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 48 on NRTI 17; Cohort 3f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x ≤13 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 44 on NRTI 13
  • Number of Subjects With Abnormalities in Vital Signs, Electrocardiogram (ECG), and Clinically Significant Laboratory Findings (Primary), Count of participants, Participants: Cohort 1d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 on NRTI 2; Cohort 2d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 Starting at Week 12 on NRTI 12; Cohort 3d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 3 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 on NRTI 2; Cohort 1f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 24 on NRTI 12; Cohort 2f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 48 on NRTI 14; Cohort 3f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x ≤13 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 44 on NRTI 9
  • Mean Maximum Reduction of Serum HBsAg at Any Timepoint (Secondary), Mean, Log 10 IU/mL: Cohort 1d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 on NRTI -1.96 +/- 0.29; Cohort 2d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 Starting at Week 12 on NRTI -2.15 +/- 0.61; Cohort 3d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 3 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 on NRTI -1.73 +/- 0.37; Cohort 1f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 24 on NRTI -2.52 +/- 0.82; Cohort 2f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 48 on NRTI -2.48 +/- 1.41; Cohort 3f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x ≤13 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 44 on NRTI -2.99 +/- 1.32
  • Proportion of Subjects With Serum HBsAg Loss (Undetectable HBsAg) at Any Timepoint (Secondary), Count of participants, Participants: Cohort 1d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 on NRTI 0; Cohort 2d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 Starting at Week 12 on NRTI 1; Cohort 3d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 3 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 on NRTI 0; Cohort 1f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 24 on NRTI 2; Cohort 2f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 48 on NRTI 6; Cohort 3f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x ≤13 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 44 on NRTI 4
  • Proportion of Subjects With Sustained Serum HBsAg Loss (Undetectable HBsAg) for Greater Than 6 Months (Secondary), Count of participants, Participants: Cohort 1d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 on NRTI 0; Cohort 2d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 Starting at Week 12 on NRTI 1; Cohort 3d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 3 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 on NRTI 0; Cohort 1f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 24 on NRTI 1; Cohort 2f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 48 on NRTI 4; Cohort 3f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x ≤13 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 44 on NRTI 2
  • Proportion of Subjects With Anti-HBs Seroconversion at Any Timepoint (Secondary), Count of participants, Participants: Cohort 1d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 on NRTI 9; Cohort 2d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 Starting at Week 12 on NRTI 8; Cohort 3d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 3 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 on NRTI 3; Cohort 1f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 24 on NRTI 7; Cohort 2f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 48 on NRTI 4; Cohort 3f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x ≤13 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 44 on NRTI 3
  • For HBeAg-positive Patients: Proportion of Subjects With HBeAg Loss (Undetectable HBeAg) and/or Anti-HBe Seroconversion at Any Timepoint (Secondary), Count of participants, Participants: Cohort 1d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 on NRTI 1; Cohort 2d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 Starting at Week 12 on NRTI 1; Cohort 3d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 3 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 on NRTI 0; Cohort 1f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 24 on NRTI 3; Cohort 2f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 48 on NRTI 3; Cohort 3f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x ≤13 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 44 on NRTI 1

Adverse events

Time frame: Treatment emergent serious adverse events were defined as AEs reported between Part 1D/2D: Day 1 through Week 27, Part 3D; Day 1 through Week 15, Part 1F: Day 1 through Week 27, Part 2F: Day 1 through Week 51, Part 3F: Day 1 through Week 52.

ArmDeathsSerious adverse eventsOther adverse events
Cohort 1d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 on NRTI0/15 (0.0%)0/15 (0.0%)9/15 (60.0%)
Cohort 2d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 Starting at Week 12 on NRTI0/15 (0.0%)0/15 (0.0%)13/15 (86.7%)
Cohort 3d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 3 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 on NRTI0/5 (0.0%)0/5 (0.0%)3/5 (60.0%)
Cohort 1f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 24 on NRTI0/18 (0.0%)1/18 (5.6%)16/18 (88.9%)
Cohort 2f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 48 on NRTI0/18 (0.0%)1/18 (5.6%)17/18 (94.4%)
Cohort 3f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x ≤13 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 44 on NRTI0/13 (0.0%)1/13 (7.7%)13/13 (100.0%)

Serious adverse events by term

TermOrgan systemCohort 1d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 on NRTICohort 2d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 Starting at Week 12 on NRTICohort 3d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 3 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 on NRTICohort 1f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 24 on NRTICohort 2f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 48 on NRTICohort 3f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x ≤13 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 44 on NRTI
Biliary colicHepatobiliary disorders0/150/150/50/180/181/13
Ankle fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/150/150/51/180/180/13
ManiaPsychiatric disorders0/150/150/50/181/180/13

Other adverse events by term

TermOrgan systemCohort 1d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 on NRTICohort 2d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 Starting at Week 12 on NRTICohort 3d: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 3 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 12 on NRTICohort 1f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x 24 on NRTICohort 2f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x 6 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 48 on NRTICohort 3f: VIR-2218 200 mg Q4W x ≤13 + PEG-IFNα 180 µg QW x ≤ 44 on NRTI
MyalgiaMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders1/151/151/56/183/184/13
HeadacheNervous system disorders1/153/150/54/183/184/13
Injection site erythemaImmune system disorders1/152/151/52/185/182/13
PyrexiaGeneral disorders0/153/150/53/185/182/13
FatigueGeneral disorders0/155/151/52/182/181/13
Neutrophil count decreasedInvestigations0/151/151/51/184/184/13
Influenza like illnessGeneral disorders0/152/150/52/182/184/13
COVID-19Infections and infestations0/150/150/50/182/186/13
Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders3/151/150/50/180/183/13
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders1/152/150/50/183/181/13
DyspepsiaGastrointestinal disorders1/152/150/51/180/182/13
Injection site pruritusSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders1/151/150/52/180/182/13
Vaccination site painGeneral disorders1/151/150/51/182/181/13
Injection site bruisingGeneral disorders0/151/150/52/182/180/13
PruritusSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders0/151/150/50/182/182/13
RashSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders0/152/150/52/180/181/13
Decreased appetiteMetabolism and nutrition disorders0/151/150/50/183/180/13
ErythemaGeneral disorders0/151/150/50/181/182/13
Injection site painGeneral disorders1/150/150/50/182/181/13
Injection site rashGeneral disorders0/151/150/51/181/181/13
Alanine aminotransferase increasedInvestigations0/151/150/52/180/180/13
ArthralgiaMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders2/150/151/50/180/180/13
CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/150/150/51/181/181/13
Depressed moodPsychiatric disorders0/151/150/50/181/181/13
MalaiseGeneral disorders0/150/150/51/181/181/13
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders0/152/150/50/180/181/13
StomatitisGastrointestinal disorders1/151/150/51/180/180/13
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations0/151/150/50/182/180/13
White blood cell count decreasedInvestigations0/150/151/51/180/181/13
Abdominal distensionGastrointestinal disorders0/151/150/50/181/180/13
Aspartate aminotransferase increasedInvestigations0/151/150/51/180/180/13
DizzinessNervous system disorders0/151/150/50/180/181/13
GastritisGastrointestinal disorders1/150/150/50/180/181/13
InsomniaPsychiatric disorders0/150/150/50/181/181/13
LeukopeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders0/150/150/50/181/181/13
Ligament sprainInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/151/150/50/180/181/13
Mouth ulcerationGastrointestinal disorders0/152/150/50/180/180/13
Non-cardiac chest painGeneral disorders1/150/150/50/180/181/13
Oropharyngeal painRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/150/150/50/181/181/13
Rash pruriticGeneral disorders0/150/150/51/180/181/13
RetinopathyEye disorders0/150/150/51/180/181/13
Seborrhoeic dermatitisGeneral disorders1/150/150/50/181/180/13
Visual impairmentEye disorders0/150/150/52/180/180/13
Weight decreasedInvestigations0/151/150/50/180/181/13
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders0/151/150/50/180/180/13
Abdominal pain upperGastrointestinal disorders0/150/150/50/180/181/13
Abscess limbInfections and infestations0/151/150/50/180/180/13
AlopeciaSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders0/150/150/50/180/181/13
Ankle fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/150/150/51/180/180/13
Aphthous ulcerGastrointestinal disorders0/150/150/51/180/180/13
Arthropod biteInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/150/151/50/180/180/13
AstheniaGeneral disorders0/150/150/50/181/180/13
Biliary colicHepatobiliary disorders0/150/150/50/180/181/13
CellulitisInfections and infestations0/150/151/50/180/180/13
ChalazionEye disorders0/150/150/50/180/181/13
Chest discomfortGeneral disorders0/150/150/50/180/181/13
Chest painGeneral disorders1/150/150/50/180/180/13
ConjunctivitisInfections and infestations0/150/150/50/180/181/13
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders0/150/150/50/181/180/13
CostochondritisMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders0/150/150/51/180/180/13

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+Locations (22)

FacilityCityCountryStatus
Investigative SiteBirtinya, QueenslandAustralia
Investigative SiteFitzroy, VictoriaAustralia
Investigative siteHong KongHong Kong
Investigative SiteBatu CavesMalaysia
Investigative SiteKajangMalaysia
Investigative SiteKuala LumpurMalaysia
Investigative SiteKuantanMalaysia
Investigative SiteAucklandNew Zealand
Investigative SiteAucklandNew Zealand
Investigative SiteBusanSouth Korea
Investigative SiteChuncheonSouth Korea
Investigative SiteDaeguSouth Korea
Investigative SiteSeoulSouth Korea
Investigative SiteSeoulSouth Korea
Investigative SiteYangsanSouth Korea
Investigative SiteBangkokThailand
Investigative SiteBangkokThailand
Investigative SiteBangkokThailand
Investigative SiteChiang MaiThailand
Investigative SiteHat YaiThailand
Investigative SiteKhlong LuangThailand
Investigative SiteKhon KaenThailand

+Study documents