Study of VIR-2218, VIR-3434, and/or PEG-IFNα in Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection

NCT04856085 — Phase 2, Completed, 244 participants, Vir Biotechnology, Inc.

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A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Regimens Containing VIR-2218, VIR-3434, and/or PEG-IFNα in Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection

RegistryNCT04856085, acronym MARCH
StatusCompleted
PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional; non randomized, parallel, masking: none, treatment
Enrollment244 (Actual)
SponsorVir Biotechnology, Inc. (Industry)
ConditionsHepatitis B, Chronic
InterventionsVIR-2218, VIR-3434, PEG-IFNα (Drug)
Datesstart 2021-07-11, primary completion 2026-03-16, completion 2026-03-16, first posted 2021-04-22, last updated 2026-04-23
Locations37 sites in United States, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Moldova, New Zealand, Romania and 4 more countries

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-Summary

This is a phase 2 study in which participants with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection will receive VIR-2218, VIR-3434 and/or PEG-IFNα and be assessed for safety, tolerability, and efficacy

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+Arms and interventions

ArmTypeInterventionsDescription
Cohort 1a (VIR-2218 + VIR-3434)ExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: VIR-3434Participants will receive multiple lead-in doses of VIR-2218, then combination therapy with VIR-2218 + VIR-3434 for 20 weeks total
Cohort 2a (VIR-2218 + VIR-3434)ExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: VIR-3434Participants will receive multiple lead-in doses of VIR-2218, then combination therapy with VIR-2218 + VIR-3434 for 20 weeks total
Cohort 3a (VIR-2218 + VIR-3434)ExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: VIR-3434Participants will receive multiple doses of VIR-2218 + VIR-3434 for 4 weeks
Cohort 4a (VIR-2218 + VIR-3434)ExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: VIR-3434Participants will receive multiple doses of VIR-2218 + VIR-3434 for 4 weeks
Cohort 5a (VIR-2218 + VIR-3434)ExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: VIR-3434Participants will receive multiple doses of VIR-2218 + VIR-3434 for 11 weeks
Cohort 6a (VIR-2218 + VIR-3434)ExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: VIR-3434Participants will receive multiple doses of VIR-2218 + VIR-3434 for 11 weeks
Cohort 7a (VIR-2218 + VIR-3434)ExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: VIR-3434Participants will receive multiple doses of VIR-2218 + VIR-3434 for 44 weeks
Cohort 8a (VIR-2218 + VIR-3434)ExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: VIR-3434Participants will receive multiple doses of VIR-2218 + VIR-3434 for 20 weeks
Cohort 1b (VIR-3434)ExperimentalDrug: VIR-3434Participants will receive multiple doses of VIR-3434 for 44 weeks
Cohort 2b (VIR-3434)ExperimentalDrug: VIR-3434Participants will receive multiple doses of VIR-3434 for 20 weeks
Cohort 1c (VIR-2218 + VIR-3434 + PEG-IFNα)ExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: VIR-3434; Drug: PEG-IFNαParticipants will receive multiple doses of VIR-2218 + VIR-3434 + PEG-IFNα for 24 weeks
Cohort 2c (VIR-2218 + VIR-3434 + PEG-IFNα)ExperimentalDrug: VIR-2218; Drug: VIR-3434; Drug: PEG-IFNαParticipants will receive multiple doses of VIR-2218 + VIR-3434 + PEG-IFNα for 48 weeks
Cohort 1d (VIR-3434 + PEG-IFNα)ExperimentalDrug: VIR-3434; Drug: PEG-IFNαParticipants will receive multiple doses of VIR-3434 + PEG-IFNα for 48 weeks
  • VIR-2218 (Drug), also known as Elebsiran: VIR-2218 given by subcutaneous injection
  • VIR-3434 (Drug), also known as Tobevibart: VIR-3434 given by subcutaneous injection
  • PEG-IFNα (Drug): PEG-IFNα given by subcutaneous injection

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

  • Proportion of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) [Up to 72 weeks]
  • Proportion of participants with serious adverse events (SAEs) [Up to 72 weeks]
  • Proportion of participants with hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) loss (defined as undetectable HBsAg) at end of treatment [Up to 48 weeks]
  • Proportion of participants with HBsAg loss (defined as undetectable HBsAg) at 24 weeks post-end of treatment [Up to 72 weeks]

Secondary outcomes

  • Absolute serum HBsAg and change from baseline across all timepoints in the study [Up to 110 weeks]
  • Nadir and maximum reduction of serum HBsAg from baseline [Up to 110 weeks]
  • Proportion of participants achieving sustained suppression of HBV DNA (< lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) for >= 24 weeks after discontinuation of all treatment, including NRTIs) [Up to 110 weeks]
  • For hepatitis B e-antigen (HBeAg)-positive participants: Proportion of participants with HBeAg loss (undetectable HBeAg) and/or anti-HBe seroconversion at any timepoint [Up to 110 weeks]
  • For HBeAg-positive participants: Time to HBeAg loss (undetectable HBeAg) and/or anti-HBe seroconversion [Up to 110 weeks]
  • Cmax [Up to 110 weeks]
  • AUClast [Up to 110 weeks]
  • t1/2 [Up to 110 weeks]
  • CL/F [Up to 110 weeks]
  • Number of participants with incidence and titers of anti-drug antibody (ADA) (if applicable) to VIR-3434 [Up to 110 weeks]
  • Proportion of participants meeting criteria for nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI) discontinuation [Up to 60 weeks]
  • Proportion of participants meeting criteria for NRTI retreatment [Up to 110 weeks]
  • Proportion of participants achieving undetectable HBsAg and sustained suppression of HBV DNA [below the LLOQ, target not detected (TND)] >/= 24 weeks after discontinuation of all treatment, including NRTIs [Up to 110 weeks]
  • Proportion of participants with serum HBsAg < 10 IU/mL at end of treatment [Up to 48 weeks]
  • Proportion of participants with serum HBsAg < 10 IU/mL at 24 weeks post-end of treatment [Up to 72 weeks]: 48 weeks treatment + 24 weeks post-end of treatment
  • Proportion of participants with anti-HBs seroconversion [Up to 110 weeks]
  • Time to achieve nadir of serum HBsAg [Up to 110 weeks]
  • Time to achieve serum HBsAg loss [Up to 110 weeks]

+Eligibility

Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female ages 18 - <66 years
* Chronic HBV infection for >/= 6 months
* On NRTI therapy for >/= 2 months at the time of screening

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any clinically significant chronic or acute medical condition that makes the participant unsuitable for participation
* Significant fibrosis or cirrhosis
* History or evidence of drug or alcohol abuse
* History of chronic liver disease from any cause other than chronic HBV infection
* History of hepatic decompensation
* History of anaphylaxis
* History of allergic reactions, hypersensitivity, or intolerance to monoclonal antibodies, antibody fragments, or any excipients of VIR-3434
* History of immune complex disease
* History of known contraindication to any interferon product

+Locations (37)

FacilityCityCountryStatus
Investigative SiteSan Francisco, CaliforniaUnited States
Investigative SiteMiami, FloridaUnited States
Investigative SiteOrlando, FloridaUnited States
Investigative SiteBaltimore, MarylandUnited States
Investigative SiteHillsborough, New JerseyUnited States
Investigative SiteTorontoCanada
Investigative SiteTorontoCanada
Investigative SiteVancouverCanada
Investigative SiteFrankfurtGermany
Investigative SiteHanoverGermany
Investigative SiteMannheimGermany
Investigative SiteHong Kong, ShatinHong Kong
Investigative SiteHong Kong, Tai Po DistrictHong Kong
Investigative SiteHong KongHong Kong
Investigative SiteKuala LumpurMalaysia
Investigative SiteChisinauMoldova
Investigative SiteAucklandNew Zealand
Investigative SiteAucklandNew Zealand
Investigative SiteHamiltonNew Zealand
Investigative SiteTaurangaNew Zealand
Investigative SiteWellingtonNew Zealand
Investigative SiteBucharestRomania
Investigative SiteBusanSouth Korea
Investigative SiteSeoulSouth Korea
Investigative SiteSeoulSouth Korea
Investigative SiteYangsanSouth Korea
Investigative SiteChiayi CityTaiwan
Investigative SiteKaohsiung CityTaiwan
Investigative SiteKaohsiung CityTaiwan
Investigative SiteTaichungTaiwan
Investigative SiteTaipeiTaiwan
Investigative SiteTaoyuan CityTaiwan
Investigative SiteKyivUkraine
Investigative SiteBirminghamUnited Kingdom
Investigative SiteLondonUnited Kingdom
Investigative SiteLondonUnited Kingdom
Investigative SiteManchesterUnited Kingdom

+Publications

  • Results publication: Noack J, Anglero-Rodriguez Y, Gall J, Zhou J, LeBlanc S, Liebow A, Bakardjiev A, Hebner CM, Purcell LA, Jadhav V, Corti D, Lempp FA. Combination therapy with tobevibart and elebsiran potently reduces hepatitis B virus surface antigen levels in preclinical in vivo models. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2026 Mar 4;70(3):e0112725. doi: 10.1128/aac.01127-25. Epub 2026 Jan 26. PMID 41586499