A Phase III Study of Entecavir vs Lamivudine in Adults With Chronic Hepatitis B Infection and Negative for Hepatitis B e Antigen

Summary

The purpose of this clinical research study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of entecavir, as compared to lamivudine, in the treatment of adults with chronic hepatitis B infection who are hepatitis B e antigen negative.

Timeline

Start

2001-11

Primary completion

2005-05

Completion

2005-05

Publications

• Results Lai CL, Shouval D, Lok AS, Chang TT, Cheinquer H, Goodman Z, DeHertogh D, Wilber R, Zink RC, Cross A, Colonno R, Fernandes L; BEHoLD AI463027 Study Group. Entecavir versus lamivudine for patients with HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B. N Engl J Med. 2006 Mar 9;354(10):1011-20. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa051287.

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