Clinical trial • Phase II • Infectious Disease

ALG-000184 for Chronic hepatitis B

Phase II trial of ALG-000184 for Chronic hepatitis B.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Infectious Disease
Trial Disease
Chronic hepatitis B
Trial Stage
Phase II
Drug Modality
Small molecule|Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
26-05-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
24-09-2025

Trial design

Randomised, open-label, tenofovir disoproxil 245 mg (tenofovirdisoproxil amarox 245 mg film-coated tablet) oral; comparator arm described as 'tenofovir disoproxil 245 mg as fumarate salt' (tdf 245 mg) with matching placebo used to maintain blinding.-controlled Phase II trial in Bulgaria, Spain, France and others.

Randomised
Yes
Open Label
Yes
Comparator
Tenofovir disoproxil 245 mg (Tenofovirdisoproxil Amarox 245 mg film-coated tablet) oral; comparator arm described as 'Tenofovir disoproxil 245 mg as fumarate salt' (TDF 245 mg) with matching placebo used to maintain blinding.
Target Sample Size
145
Trial Duration For Participant
672

Eligibility

Recruits 145 Vulnerable population selected in CTIS; specific consent or assent handling details not available in the provided data (ICFs and SIS documents are listed in multiple languages but their text/content are not provided in the JSON)..

Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable population selected in CTIS; specific consent or assent handling details not available in the provided data (ICFs and SIS documents are listed in multiple languages but their text/content are not provided in the JSON).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Male or female between 18 and 65 years of age, with body mass index (BMI) of 18.0 to 35.0 kg/m2.\n- HBeAg-positive and anti-HBeAg (HBeAb) negative (Part 1); or HBeAg-negative (Part 2).\n- HBsAg ≥ LLOQ\n- HBV DNA ≥20,000 IU/mL.\n- A history of a clinical diagnosis of chronic HBV infection AND a serum ALT values of ≤8×ULN during screening.\n- Must have the following chronic hepatitis B virus infection treatment status at screening: a. Have never received treatment with HBV antiviral medicines (NA, interferon) or investigational anti-HBV agents including a CAM [i.e., Treatment Naïve (TN) subjects], OR b. Have not been on treatment with approved (NA, interferon) or investigational HBV antiviral medicines (e.g., antisense oligonucleotides or small interfering RNAs) within 6 months or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to randomization (i.e., Currently Not Treated (CNT) subjects)."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Co-infection with hepatitis A, C, D, E or HIV or any evidence of clinically significant liver disease of non-HBV etiology.\n- Positive for anti-HBs antibodies.\n- History or current evidence of cirrhosis.\n- Liver fibrosis that is classified as Metavir Score ≥F3 liver disease.\n- History of, or current evidence of, hepatic decompensation.\n- Evidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) on a liver ultrasound.\n- Having received an investigational medicinal product or device within 4 weeks (or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer) before the planned first dose of study drug\n- Exclusionary screening laboratory values include: a. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) >8×ULN, b. Bilirubin (total, direct) >1.2×ULN (unless Gilbert's syndrome is suspected) c. International Normalization Ratio (INR) >1.2×ULN"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part 1 (HBeAg positive): Plasma HBV DNA < LLOQ (10 IU/mL, TD [target detected] or target not detected [TND])at Week 48","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Plasma HBV DNA measured with LLOQ = 10 IU/mL; responder defined as HBV DNA < LLOQ (either TD or TND) at Week 48 (Part 1)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part 2 (HBeAg negative): Plasma HBV DNA < LLOQ (10 IU/mL, TND) at Week 48","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Plasma HBV DNA measured with LLOQ = 10 IU/mL; responder defined as HBV DNA < LLOQ with target not detected (TND) at Week 48 (Part 2)."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Safety will be assessed by monitoring treatment-emergent adverse events, physical examinations, vital signs, 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs), and clinical laboratory results (including chemistry, blood coagulation, hematology, and urinalysis).","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Safety assessed by recording TEAEs, physical exams, vital signs, 12-lead ECGs, and clinical labs (chemistry, coagulation, hematology, urinalysis)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Plasma HBV DNA level at Week 48 categorized according to one of the following ordinal categories: HBV DNA ≥ LLOQ, HBV DNA < LLOQ (TD), and HBV DNA < LLOQ (TND)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Plasma HBV DNA measured at Week 48 and categorized into ≥LLOQ, <LLOQ (TD) or <LLOQ (TND)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Plasma HBV DNA < LLOQ (TD or TND) at various time points during the 48-week dosing period (Part 1 only)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Serial plasma HBV DNA measurements during dosing period; assessment of <LLOQ (TD or TND) at prespecified timepoints (Part 1)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Plasma HBV DNA < LLOQ (TND) at various time points during the 48-week dosing period (Part 2 only)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Serial plasma HBV DNA measurements during dosing period; assessment of <LLOQ with TND at prespecified timepoints (Part 2)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in plasma HBV DNA at various time points during the 48-week dosing period","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline in plasma HBV DNA measured at multiple time points during 48-week dosing period."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Time to plasma HBV DNA < LLOQ (TD or TND) (Part 1 only)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Time-to-event analysis measuring time from randomization to first plasma HBV DNA < LLOQ (TD or TND) in Part 1."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Time to plasma HBV DNA < LLOQ (TND) (Part 2 only)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Time-to-event analysis measuring time from randomization to first plasma HBV DNA < LLOQ with TND in Part 2."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Serum HBV RNA < LLOQ at various time points during the 48-week dosing period","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Serum HBV RNA measured at prespecified time points; proportion below LLOQ assessed."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in serum HBV RNA at various time points during the 48-week dosing period","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline in serum HBV RNA measured at multiple time points during 48-week dosing period."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Time to serum HBV RNA < LLOQ","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Time-to-event analysis for time from randomization to serum HBV RNA < LLOQ."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Subjects with abnormal ALT at baseline who have normal ALT at Week 48","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion of subjects with abnormal baseline ALT who achieve normal ALT at Week 48 (ULN defined: 29 U/L in males and 18 U/L in females)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Emergence of treatment-associated mutations in the HBV genome during the 48-week dosing period and the 48- to 96-week dosing period","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Genotypic sequencing of HBV to detect treatment-associated mutations during specified periods (48 and 48–96 weeks)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- PK parameters of ALG-001075 in plasma, including, but not limited to: Ctrough (predose), Tmax, Cmax, AUCss, and half-life, as applicable.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measurement of plasma PK parameters (Ctrough, Tmax, Cmax, AUCss, half-life) for ALG-001075 where applicable."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
145
Recruitment Window Months
30
Consent Approach
Informed consent obtained from adult participants using subject information sheets and informed consent forms; ICF/SIS documents are available in multiple languages (English, Bulgarian, Spanish, French, Romanian, Italian) as indicated in the CTIS documents list. No paediatric assent procedures are indicated (study enrols adults 18–65).

Methods

  • Country-specific recruitment arrangements documents and patient-facing materials: patient brochures and patient flyers (documents present for BG, ES, FR, RO, IT).
  • Physician referral letters and study factsheets (France specific materials listed).
  • Recruitment and informed consent procedure documents (country-specific K1 documents listed for BG, ES, FR, RO, IT).
  • Patient information brochures / Patient Alert Cards (country-specific).

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
18
Total Number Of Participants
50

Bulgaria

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
12-08-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
29-09-2025
Processing Time Days
48
Number Of Sites
4
Number Of Participants
10

Sites

Site Name
University Multiprofile Hospital For Active Treatment St. Ivan Rilski EAD
Department Name
Clinic of gastroenterology
Contact Person Name
Deian Jelev
Contact Person Email
detjelev@gmail.com
Site Name
Multiprofile Hospital For Active Treatment Hadji Dimitar OOD
Department Name
Department of Gastroenterology
Contact Person Name
Dimitar Pavlov
Contact Person Email
md.pavlov@mail.bg
Site Name
Umbal - Prof. D-R Stoyan Kirkovich AD
Department Name
Department of Gastroenterology
Contact Person Name
Mariana Penkova-Radicheva
Contact Person Email
mpenkovadoc@abv.bg
Site Name
Tokuda Hospital
Department Name
Gastroenterology Department to Gastroenterology Clinic
Contact Person Name
Rozalina Balabanska
Contact Person Email
rozabalabanska@abv.bg

Spain

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
26-08-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
24-09-2025
Processing Time Days
29
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
10

Sites

Site Name
Hospital Clinic De Barcelona
Department Name
Hepatology and Gastroenterology
Contact Person Name
Sabela Lens Garcia
Contact Person Email
slens@clinic.cat
Site Name
Complexo Hospitalario Universitario De Vigo
Department Name
Internal Medicine
Contact Person Name
Luis Enrique Morano Amado
Contact Person Email
luis.morano.amado@sergas.es
Site Name
Hospital Universitari Vall D Hebron
Department Name
Internal Medicine
Contact Person Name
Maria Buti Ferret

France

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
25-08-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
26-09-2025
Processing Time Days
32
Number Of Sites
6
Number Of Participants
10

Sites

Site Name
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nice
Department Name
Hepato-Gastro Enterology and Digestive Oncology
Contact Person Name
Albert Tran
Contact Person Email
Tran.a@chu-nice.fr
Site Name
Hopital Beaujon
Department Name
Hepatology
Contact Person Name
Tarik Asselah
Contact Person Email
tarik.asselah@aphp.fr
Site Name
Centre Hospitalier Et Universitaire De Limoges
Department Name
Hepato-Gastro-Enterology
Contact Person Name
Paul Carrier
Contact Person Email
paul.carrier@chu-limoges.fr
Site Name
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Rennes
Department Name
Liver Disease
Contact Person Name
Caroline Jezequel
Site Name
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Toulouse
Department Name
Hepatology
Contact Person Name
Sophie Metivier
Contact Person Email
metivier.s@chu-toulouse.fr
Site Name
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Rouen
Department Name
Hepato Gastroenterology
Contact Person Name
Ghassan Riachi
Contact Person Email
ghassan.riachi@chu-rouen.fr

Romania

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
23-06-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
29-09-2025
Processing Time Days
98
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
10

Sites

Site Name
Institutul National De Boli Infectioase Prof.Dr.Matei Bals
Department Name
Infectious diseases
Contact Person Name
Anca Streinu-Cercel
Contact Person Email
anca.streinucercel@gmail.com
Site Name
Spitalul Clinic De Boli Infectioase Si Tropicale Dr. Victor Babes
Department Name
Infectious diseases
Contact Person Name
Corneliu Petru Popescu
Contact Person Email
cornel160@yahoo.com

Italy

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
18-07-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
25-09-2025
Processing Time Days
69
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
10

Sites

Site Name
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Citta Della Salute E Della Scienza Di Torino
Department Name
SC Gastroenterology U.
Contact Person Name
Alessia Ciancio
Contact Person Email
alessia.ciancio@unito.it
Site Name
Fondazione IRCCS Ca Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Department Name
Gastroenterology and Epatology Unit
Contact Person Name
Pietro Lampertico
Contact Person Email
pietro.lampertico@unimi.it
Site Name
Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana
Department Name
UO Epatology
Contact Person Name
Maurizia Rossana Brunetto
Contact Person Email
maurizia.brunetto@unipi.it

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Aligos Therapeutics Inc.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
United States

Contract research organisations

Name
Fortrea Inc.
Responsibilities
Operational study responsibilities (multiple sponsorDuties codes listed)
Name
Syneos Health Inc.
Responsibilities
PK Plasma samples
Name
Ppd Inc.
Responsibilities
Global Pharmacovigilance

Third parties

  • {"country":"Canada","full_name":"Syneos Health Clinique Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Backup PK Plasma samples","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"ClinStatDevice LLC","duties_or_roles":"","organisation_type":"Industry"}
  • {"country":"Japan","full_name":"Fujirebio (SRL) Inc Central Laboratory","duties_or_roles":"HBcrAg (eAg-ve)","organisation_type":"Industry"}
  • {"country":"Hong Kong","full_name":"KingmyLab Pharmaceuticals","duties_or_roles":"HBeAg and Hbe Ab (quantitative)","organisation_type":"Industry"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Fortrea Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Multiple operational and study responsibilities (codes present in CTIS sponsorDuties array)","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Atreo Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Treatment Randomisation","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Syneos Health Inc.","duties_or_roles":"PK Plasma samples","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Australia","full_name":"VIDRL","duties_or_roles":"HBV genome sequencing","organisation_type":"Health care"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Ppd Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Global Pharmacovigilance","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
ALG-000184
Active Substance
ALG-000184
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL USE
Route
ORAL
Authorisation Status
Investigational (no marketing authorisation indicated)
Maximum Dose
300 mg/day (maxDailyDoseAmount: 300 mg)
Investigational Product Name
Tenofovirdisoproxil Amarox 245 mg Filmtabletten
Active Substance
TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL USE
Route
ORAL
Authorisation Status
Marketing authorisation indicated (marketingAuthNumber: 99374.00.00, authorisationCountryCode: DE)
Starting Dose
245 mg
Maximum Dose
245 mg/day

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