Pilot Study to Assess the Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Nabi 5% Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (Boca HBVIg) Used in Combination With Lamivudine for Patients With Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Associated Liver Disease Undergoing Liver Transplantation

Summary

The purpose of this study is to find the best monthly dose schedule for the new Hepatitis Immune Globulin (Boca HBVIg, a study drug) when used in combination with an antiviral agent Lamivudine after liver transplantation. Boca HBVIg will be given along with Lamivudine to prevent hepatitis B reinfection following liver transplantation in patients with end stage liver failure due to hepatitis B infection.

Timeline

Start

1999-11

Primary completion

2002-02

Completion

2002-02

Drugs

Indications