Drugs / AHB-137
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AHB-137

Antisense oligonucleotide

Developed for
chronic hepatitis B virus infection
Investigated by
Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. · AusperBio Therapeutics Inc.

Trials 12

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 12 trials
Phase 1 NCT07600788 May 2026 → May 2028 expected chronic hepatitis B virus infection Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05717686 Feb 2023 → Jan 2025 chronic hepatitis B virus infection AusperBio Therapeutics Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/21 trial
Phase 1/2 NCT06115993 Aug 2023 → Dec 2024 chronic hepatitis B virus infection Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 28 trials
Phase 2 NCT07654283 Sep 2026 → May 2027 expected chronic hepatitis B virus infection AusperBio Therapeutics Inc. Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07635186 Jun 2026 → Jun 2027 expected chronic hepatitis B virus infection Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07370207 Mar 2026 → Dec 2028 expected chronic hepatitis B virus infection AusperBio Therapeutics Inc. Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07137910 Sep 2025 → Dec 2026 expected chronic hepatitis B virus infection Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT06993480 Jul 2025 → Jul 2026 overdue chronic hepatitis B virus infection Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07069569 Jun 2025 → Jul 2027 expected chronic hepatitis B virus infection Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT06829329 Dec 2024 → Aug 2026 overdue chronic hepatitis B virus infection Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT06550128 Jul 2024 → May 2025 chronic hepatitis B virus infection Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 31 trial
Phase 3 NCT07246889 Aug 2025 → Dec 2026 expected chronic hepatitis B virus infection Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. Active not recruiting No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 7

DateIssuerRelease
2025-12-12 Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. Results AusperBio Announces AHB-137 Monotherapy Achieved 30% Functional Cure Rate in HBe-negative CHB Patients on Stable Nucleos(t)ide Analogue (NA) Therapy ausperbio.com ↗
The data demonstrated that finite-duration 24-week AHB-137 monotherapy achieved a 30% functional cure rate at Week 72 (EOF) in patients with baseline HBsAg 100–1,000 IU/mL.
2025-11-08 Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. Results AusperBio Announces Late-Breaking 48-Week Phase II Data of AHB-137 in Chronic Hepatitis B at AASLD 2025 ausperbio.com ↗
Pooled 48-week results from two Phase II studies show sustained antiviral responses and a favorable safety profile of AHB-137 in HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B patients on NA therapy.
2025-07-21 Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. Regulatory AusperBio Receives China CDE Clearance to Advance AHB-137 into Phase III Clinical Trial for Chronic Hepatitis B ausperbio.com ↗
2025-05-07 Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. Results AusperBio Presents Interim Phase IIb AHB-137 Clinical Data in a Late-Breaking Abstract at EASL™ Congress 2025 ausperbio.com ↗
The primary endpoint, HBsAg < 0.05 IU/mL, the lower limit of quantification (LLOQ), and HBV DNA < LLOQ (10 IU/mL) at the end of treatment, was achieved by 66% (21/32) in the 16-week arm and 75% (24/32) in the 24-week arm.
2024-07-10 Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. Regulatory AusperBio Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation for AHB-137 in Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment ausperbio.com ↗
AHB-137 gains Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) from the NMPA based on Phase 1/Phase2a clinical trial data demonstrating safety and efficacy.
2023-08-25 Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. Regulatory AusperBio Announces FDA Clearance of IND Application of AHB-137 in Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment ausperbio.com ↗
The FDA's clearance of our IND application to initiate clinical evaluation of AHB-137 in CHB patients in the United States brings us one step closer to introducing a potential functional cure for people living with HBV.
2023-06-28 Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. Regulatory AusperBio Announces IND Approval from China CDE for HBV ASO AHB-137 ausperbio.com ↗
the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China has approved the Investigational New Drug (IND) application of AHB-137 to treat chronic hepatitis B (CHB) aiming for functional cure.

All press releases naming this drug 19 releases

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Evidence & citations 3 cited values

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Known as AHB-137 ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT07069569 ↗
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NCT06115993 ↗

NCT05717686 ↗

NCT06829329 ↗

NCT06550128 ↗

NCT07654283 ↗

NCT07600788 ↗

NCT07635186 ↗

NCT06993480 ↗

NCT07246889 ↗

NCT07370207 ↗

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Modality Antisense oligonucleotide “AHB-137 is a novel antisense oligonucleotide targeting a conserved 3'-terminal region of HBV mRNA.” PMID 42176239 ↗ May 2026
Route Subcutaneous “by subcutaneous (SC) injection” NCT05717686 ↗