Clinical trial • Phase I/II • Infectious Disease

GS-4321 for Chronic hepatitis delta

Phase I/II trial of GS-4321 for Chronic hepatitis delta.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Infectious Disease
Trial Disease
Chronic hepatitis delta
Trial Stage
Phase I/II
Drug Modality
Monoclonal antibody

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
06-10-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
09-02-2026

Trial design

GS-4321 PLACEBO (placebo comparator). Dose and schedule not specified in CTIS record.-controlled, adaptive Phase I/II trial in Bulgaria, Italy, Romania and others.

Comparator
GS-4321 PLACEBO (placebo comparator). Dose and schedule not specified in CTIS record.
Adaptive
True, includes dose-escalation design: escalating single doses in Part A and escalating multiple doses in Part B (specific escalation rules, interim analyses, or stopping rules not provided in the CTIS data).
Single Multiple Or Escalation Dose Combined
Yes
Target Sample Size
57
Trial Duration For Participant
672

Eligibility

Recruits 57 Vulnerable population flag selected in CTIS. Participants must be able to understand and give written informed consent. Subject information and informed consent forms (main ICF, partner/pregnancy ICFs and optional future research ICF) are provided in country-specific languages (e.g. Bulgarian, English, Italian, Romanian, German). No assent procedures for minors are provided and inclusion criteria specify age 18 to <70 years (minors excluded)..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Part A : Positive serum or urine pregnancy test. Participants with plans to breastfeed during the study period. Part B : Positive serum or urine pregnancy test. Participants with plans to breastfeed during the study period.
Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable population flag selected in CTIS. Participants must be able to understand and give written informed consent. Subject information and informed consent forms (main ICF, partner/pregnancy ICFs and optional future research ICF) are provided in country-specific languages (e.g. Bulgarian, English, Italian, Romanian, German). No assent procedures for minors are provided and inclusion criteria specify age 18 to <70 years (minors excluded).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Part A: Participants 18 years of age to < 70 years at screening, able to understand and give written informed consent and comply with treatment and follow-up.\n- Part B: Participants 18 years of age to < 70 years at screening, able to understand and give written informed consent and comply with treatment and follow-up.\n- Part B: Participants assigned male or female at birth who are of childbearing potential and engage in heterosexual intercourse must agree to use protocol-specified method(s) of contraception.\n- Part A: Participants assigned male or female at birth who are of childbearing potential and engage in heterosexual intercourse must agree to use protocol-specified method(s) of contraception.\n- Part A: Must, in the opinion of the investigator, be sufficiently healthy for study participation based upon medical history, physical examination, vital signs, and screening laboratory evaluations.\n- Part A: Have a body mass index (BMI) of ≤ 30.0 kg/m2 at screening and at admission.\n- Part B: CHD for ≥ 6 months prior to screening, documented by prior medical history.\n- Part B: Must be receiving commercially available entecavir, tenofovir alafenamide, or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate at or prior to enrollment. Coformulation as part of a fixed-dose combination for the treatment of HIV is permitted.\n- Part B: Noncirrhotic or compensated cirrhotic liver disease as defined below: 1. Noncirrhotic as defined by liver stiffness (as measured by elastography, eg, FibroScan®) < 12.5 kPa within the 6 months prior to or at screening 2. Compensated cirrhotic as defined by meeting all criteria below: a. Liver stiffness (as measured by elastography, eg, FibroScan) ≥ 12.5 within the 6 months prior to or at screening b. Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP) score of < 7 at screening\n- Part B: HDV RNA > 500 IU/mL at screening.\n- Part B: ALT level > 1 × ULN, but < 10 × ULN at screening (Cohorts B1, B2, and B3) or ALT < 10 × ULN at screening (Cohort B4, ≤ ULN, with sponsor approval)."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Part A : Positive serum or urine pregnancy test. Participants with plans to breastfeed during the study period.\n- Part B : Positive serum or urine pregnancy test. Participants with plans to breastfeed during the study period. Current or previous clinically decompensated liver disease, including coagulopathy, hepatic encephalopathy, and esophageal varices hemorrhage due to HDV or HBV. Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP)-B or -C or a CTP score of ≥ 7."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part A Endpoints :\tIncidences of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), serious adverse events (SAEs), and graded laboratory abnormalities.\tSerum PK parameters AUClast, AUCinf, Cmax, Tmax, and t1/2 of GS-4321, as applicable. Additional parameters may be evaluated as applicable.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Incidence of TEAEs/SAEs and graded laboratory abnormalities assessed during treatment; serum pharmacokinetic parameters measured (AUClast, AUCinf, Cmax, Tmax, t1/2) as applicable."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B Endpoints:\tProportion of participants with combined response (defined as undetectable hepatitis delta virus [HDV] RNA or ≥ 2 log10 decrease in HDV RNA from baseline and normal alanine aminotransferase [ALT] (ALT < upper limit of normal [ULN]) at Week 24).\tIncidences of TEAEs, SAEs, and graded laboratory abnormalities","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Combined response defined as undetectable HDV RNA OR ≥2 log10 decrease in HDV RNA from baseline AND ALT < ULN at Week 24; incidence of TEAEs/SAEs and graded laboratory abnormalities monitored."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part A Endpoints:\tProportion of participants who develop antidrug antibodies (ADAs) after administration of a single dose of GS-4321 and ADA titer characterization","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion developing ADAs after single dose; ADA titers characterized."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B Endpoints:\tSerum PK parameters AUCtau, Cmax, Tmax, and Ctrough of GS-4321, as applicable. Additional parameters may be evaluated, as applicable.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Serum PK parameters (AUCtau, Cmax, Tmax, Ctrough) measured for GS-4321 following dosing."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B Endpoints: Proportion of participants with undetectable HDV RNA or ≥ 2 log10 decrease in HDV RNA from baseline and normal ALT (ALT < ULN) at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, and 96","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion meeting combined virologic and ALT response at specified weeks (undetectable HDV RNA or ≥2 log10 decrease from baseline AND ALT < ULN)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B Endpoints: Change from baseline in HDV RNA at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, and 96","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline in HDV RNA measured at listed timepoints."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B Endpoints: Proportion of participants with undetectable HDV RNA at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, and 96","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion with undetectable HDV RNA at listed timepoints."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B Endpoints: Proportion of participants with undetectable HDV RNA or ≥ 2 log10 decrease in HDV RNA from baseline at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, and 96","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion meeting virologic reduction criteria (undetectable or ≥2 log10 decrease) at listed weeks."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B Endpoints: Change in liver stiffness by elastography from baseline at Weeks 24, 48, and 96","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change in liver stiffness measured by elastography (e.g., FibroScan) at Weeks 24, 48, 96."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B Endpoints: Proportion of participants with normal ALT at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, and 96","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion with ALT < ULN at listed weeks."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B Endpoints: Proportion of participants who develop ADAs after administration of multiple doses of GS-4321 and ADA titer characterization","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion developing ADAs after multiple doses; ADA titers characterized."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B Endpoints: Characterize if emergent variants are associated with reduced susceptibility to GS-4321 in vitro and virologic failure in participants with CHD","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Genotypic/phenotypic characterization of emergent viral variants for reduced susceptibility and correlation with virologic failure."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
57
Recruitment Window Months
35
Consent Approach
Written informed consent required; inclusion criteria specify participants must be able to understand and give written informed consent. Country-specific subject information and informed consent forms are provided (examples in Bulgarian, English, Italian, Romanian, German). Partner/pregnancy ICFs and optional future research ICFs are available. No assent procedures for minors are provided (minors excluded).

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
8
Total Number Of Participants
50

Bulgaria

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
14-01-2026
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
11-02-2026
Processing Time Days
28
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
20

Sites

Site Name
University Multiprofile Hospital For Active Treatment Sofiamed OOD
Department Name
Clinic of internal diseases
Principal Investigator Name
Nevin Idriz
Principal Investigator Email
nevin_idriz@abv.bg
Contact Person Name
Nevin Idriz
Contact Person Email
nevin_idriz@abv.bg
Site Name
MBAL Sveta Marina EAD
Department Name
Clinic of Gastroenterology
Principal Investigator Name
Irina Ivanova
Principal Investigator Email
irinaiivanova@abv.bg
Contact Person Name
Irina Ivanova
Contact Person Email
irinaiivanova@abv.bg

Italy

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
09-12-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
11-02-2026
Processing Time Days
64
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
2

Sites

Site Name
Fondazione IRCCS Ca Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Department Name
SC Gastroenterologia ed Epatologia
Principal Investigator Name
Pietro Lampertico
Principal Investigator Email
pietro.lampertico@unimi.it
Contact Person Name
Pietro Lampertico
Contact Person Email
pietro.lampertico@unimi.it

Romania

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
15-01-2026
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
16-02-2026
Processing Time Days
32
Number Of Sites
4
Number Of Participants
25

Sites

Site Name
Institutul National De Boli Infectioase Prof.Dr.Matei Bals
Department Name
Infectious Diseases
Principal Investigator Name
Florin-Alexandru Caruntu
Principal Investigator Email
drcaruntu@mateibals.ro
Contact Person Name
Florin-Alexandru Caruntu
Contact Person Email
drcaruntu@mateibals.ro
Site Name
Gastromedica S.R.L.
Department Name
Gastroenterology Department
Principal Investigator Name
Anca Victorita Trifan
Principal Investigator Email
ancatrifan@yahoo.com
Contact Person Name
Anca Victorita Trifan
Contact Person Email
ancatrifan@yahoo.com
Site Name
Fundatia Dr. Victor Babes
Department Name
Infectious and Tropical Diseases Department
Principal Investigator Name
George-Sebastian Gherlan
Principal Investigator Email
gherlanus@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
George-Sebastian Gherlan
Contact Person Email
gherlanus@gmail.com
Site Name
Institutul National De Boli Infectioase Prof.Dr.Matei Bals
Department Name
Infectious Diseases
Principal Investigator Name
Anca Streinu-Cercel
Principal Investigator Email
Anca.streinucercel@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Anca Streinu-Cercel
Contact Person Email
Anca.streinucercel@gmail.com

Germany

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
09-01-2026
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
10-03-2026
Processing Time Days
60
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
3

Sites

Site Name
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
Department Name
Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie, Infektiologie und Endokrinologie
Principal Investigator Name
Hans Heinrich Wedemeyer
Principal Investigator Email
wedemeyer.heiner@mh-hannover.de
Contact Person Name
Hans Heinrich Wedemeyer

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Gilead Sciences Inc.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
United States

Contract research organisations

Name
IQVIA Limited
Responsibilities
Biomarker Analysis in human serum
Name
PPD Development LP
Responsibilities
Investigator selection; other site support (codes present in sponsor duties)
Name
Labcorp Drug Development Inc.
Responsibilities
Biomarker/sample analysis support (specific duties not detailed)
Name
Fisher Clinical Services Inc.
Responsibilities
Distribution
Name
Syneos Health Inc.
Responsibilities
FSP Site Contract Negotiations
Name
Medidata Solutions Inc.
Responsibilities
Data capture/technical platform support (responsibility code present)

Third parties

  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Immunologix","duties_or_roles":"Bioanalytical Analysis in human serum","organisation_type":"Health care"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Fulgent Genetics Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Biomarker Analysis in human serum","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"ARENSIA Exploratory Medicine GmbH","duties_or_roles":"","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"Romania","full_name":"Arensia Exploratory Medicine S.R.L.","duties_or_roles":"codes: 12, 2, 5","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"IQVIA Limited","duties_or_roles":"Biomarker Analysis in human serum","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Fisher Clinical Services Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Distribution","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"PPD Development LP","duties_or_roles":"Investigator selection","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Medidata Solutions Inc.","duties_or_roles":"","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Syneos Health Inc.","duties_or_roles":"FSP Site Contract Negotiations","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Labcorp Drug Development Inc.","duties_or_roles":"","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"Seq-it GmbH & Co. KG","duties_or_roles":"Virology assessments- in human plasma (Genotyping)","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"Denmark","full_name":"Nordic Bioscience A/S","duties_or_roles":"Biomarker Analysis in human serum","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
GS-4321
Active Substance
GS-4321
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
Route
SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
Investigational Product Name
GS-4321 PLACEBO
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Combination Treatment
Yes

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