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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Long-term Follow-up Study to Evaluate Durability of Treatment Response in Previous Bepirovirsen Study Participants (B-Sure)

A Prospective, Multi-Centre Study (B-Sure) to Evaluate Long-Term Durability of Treatment Response in Chronic Hepatitis B Participants With and Without Nucleos(t)Ide Therapy Who Have Participated in a Previous Bepirovirsen Treatment Study

Long-term Follow-up Study to Evaluate Durability of Treatment Response in Previous Bepirovirsen Study Participants (B-Sure) (NCT04954859) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Hepatitis B, sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This is a global multi-center, long-term follow-up study to assess durability of efficacy, as measured by maintenance of treatment response from the parent study, in participants who participated in a previous bepirovirsen study and achieved a complete or partial response. Eligible participants will be enrolled in this study after completing the end of study (EoS) visit in the respective parent bepirovirsen studies (studies B-Clear \[209668: NCT04449029\], B-Together \[209348: NCT04676724\], B-Fine \[212602: NCT04544956\], B-Well 1 \[202009: NCT05630807\], B-Well 2 \[219288: NCT05630820\], and TH HBV ASO-001 \[217023: NCT05276297\]). Participants will be categorized as Not-on-NA, NA-cessated, or On-NA based on their nucleos(t)ide analogue (NA) status in the parent study. No further treatment with bepirovirsen will be administered in this study.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Hepatitis B and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

A target enrollment of 450 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Participants who enter the study on stable NA are willing and able to cease their NA treatment in accordance with the NA cessation schedule. - Capable of giving willing to sign a consent form. For participants rolling over from 209668 (B-Clear), 209348 (B-Together), and 212602 (B-Fine): - Participants who have previously received at least one dose of bepirovirsen AND 1. Achieved the PSPO in the parent study and who maintained a response until the End of Study (EoS) visit in their parent study (defined as complete responders to bepirovirsen from the parent study) OR 2. Demonstrated hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) reduction greater than or equal to (≥) 1.0 log10 international units per milliliter (IU/mL) from parent study Baseline with HBsAg levels less than (\<) 100 IU/mL and HBV deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) \< lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) for 24 weeks after the actual end of treatment regimen, in the absence of rescue medication and maintained until their EoS visit in the parent study. For participants rolling over from 202009 (B-Well1) and 219288 (B-Well 2): - Participants who have previously received at least 1 dose of bepirovirsen (or matching placebo where appropriate) AND 1. NA cessated at Week 48 in parent study and achieved at least HBsAg \<1 IU/ml and HBV DNA \<LLOQ at the EOS visit (Week 96) in the parent study OR 2. Achieved NA cessation criteria at Week 48 in parent study but have not stopped NA treatment, and are maintaining at least HBsAg \<1 IU/ml and HBV DNA \<LLOQ at EOS visit (Week 72) of parent study OR 3. Did not achieve NA cessation criteria in parent study but achieved at least HBsAg \<1 IU/ml and HBV DNA \<LLOQ at EOS visit (Week 72) of parent study. For participants rolling over from 217023 (TH HBV ASO-001): - Participants who have previously received at least 1 dose of bepirovirsen AND ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion criteria: * Participants who enter the study on stable NA are willing and able to cease their NA treatment in accordance with the NA cessation schedule. * Capable of giving informed consent. For participants rolling over from 209668 (B-Clear), 209348 (B-Together), and 212602 (B-Fine): * Participants who have previously received at least one dose of bepirovirsen AND 1. Achieved the PSPO in the parent study and who maintained a response until the End of Study (EoS) visit in their parent study (defined as complete responders to bepirovirsen from the parent study) OR 2. Demonstrated hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) reduction greater than or equal to (≥) 1.0 log10 international units per milliliter (IU/mL) from parent study Baseline with HBsAg levels less than (\<) 100 IU/mL and HBV deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) \< lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) for 24 weeks after the actual end of treatment regimen, in the absence of rescue medication and maintained until their EoS visit in the parent study. For participants rolling over from 202009 (B-Well1) and 219288 (B-Well 2): * Participants who have previously received at least 1 dose of bepirovirsen (or matching placebo where appropriate) AND 1. NA cessated at Week 48 in parent study and achieved at least HBsAg \<1 IU/ml and HBV DNA \<LLOQ at the EOS visit (Week 96) in the parent study OR 2. Achieved NA cessation criteria at Week 48 in parent study but have not stopped NA treatment, and are maintaining at least HBsAg \<1 IU/ml and HBV DNA \<LLOQ at EOS visit (Week 72) of parent study OR 3. Did not achieve NA cessation criteria in parent study but achieved at least HBsAg \<1 IU/ml and HBV DNA \<LLOQ at EOS visit (Week 72) of parent study. For participants rolling over from 217023 (TH HBV ASO-001): * Participants who have previously received at least 1 dose of bepirovirsen AND 1. Achieved HBsAg \<1 IU/ml and HBV DNA \<LLOQ in parent study at Week 66 (ASO12 arm) or Week 78 (ASO 24 arm) and are maintaining HBsAg \< 1 IU/ml and HBV DNA \<LLOQ, at the EOS study visit \[Week 133 ASO12 arm), or Week 145 (ASO24 arm)\] in parent study OR 2. Did not achieve HBsAg \<1 IU/ml and HBV DNA \<LLOQ in parent study at Week 66 (ASO12 arm) or Week 78 (ASO24 arm) but have achieved HBsAg \< 1 IU/ml and HBV DNA \< LLOQ by the EOS visit (Week 133 (ASO12 arm) or Week 145 (ASO24 arm)) in the parent study. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who have/or are currently participating in another non-GSK interventional clinical study exploring HBV treatment since completing their treatment with bepirovirsen. * Any condition which, in the opinion of the investigator or Medical Monitor, contraindicates their participation in this study.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Bepirovirsen

No study drug will be administered in this study. Eligible participants who received prior treatment with bepirovirsen in the parent studies will be included.

DRUG

Placebo

No study drug will be administered in this study. Eligible participants who received prior treatment with placebo in the parent studies (209668, 202009, and 219288) will be included to maintain the blind in the still ongoing parent studies.

Locations (20)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

GSK Investigational Site
Sacramento, California, United States
GSK Investigational Site
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
GSK Investigational Site
Detroit, Michigan, United States
GSK Investigational Site
Buenos Aires, Argentina
GSK Investigational Site
Sliven, Bulgaria
GSK Investigational Site
Sofia, Bulgaria
GSK Investigational Site
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
GSK Investigational Site
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
GSK Investigational Site
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
GSK Investigational Site
Hangzhou, China
GSK Investigational Site
Shanghai, China
GSK Investigational Site
Wuhan, China
GSK Investigational Site
Clichy, France
GSK Investigational Site
Strasbourg, France
GSK Investigational Site
Pokfulam, Hong Kong
GSK Investigational Site
Milan, Italy
GSK Investigational Site
Milan, Italy
GSK Investigational Site
Modena, Italy
GSK Investigational Site
Hiroshima, Japan
GSK Investigational Site
Hiroshima, Japan

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT04954859), the sponsor (GlaxoSmithKline), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT04954859 clinical trial studying?

This is a global multi-center, long-term follow-up study to assess durability of efficacy, as measured by maintenance of treatment response from the parent study, in participants who participated in a previous bepirovirsen study and achieved a complete or partial response. Eligible participants will be enrolled in this study after completing the end of study (EoS) visit in the respective parent bepirovirsen studies (studies B-Clear \[209668: NCT04449029\], B-Together \[209348: NCT04676724\], B-Fine \[212602: NCT04544956\], B-Well 1 \[202009: NCT05630807\], B-Well 2 \[219288: NCT05630820\], and… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT04954859?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT04954859?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT04954859. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT04954859. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.