Utilization and Efficacy of Tenofovir DF in Adolescents With Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection
Hepatitis B
About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Hepatitis B
Eligibility Criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria:
- 12 to <16 years of age
- Documented chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
- Weight ≥ 35 kg
- Able to swallow oral tablets
- Negative pregnancy test for females of childbearing potential
- Adequate kidney (renal) function
- Parent or legal guardian of potential study subjects able to provide written informed consent
Key Exclusion Criteria:
- Previously received tenofovir DF
- Sexually-active males or females of reproductive potential who are not willing to use an effective method of contraception during the study
- Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or females who wish to become pregnant during the course of the study
- Known hypersensitivity to tenofovir DF, the metabolites or formulation excipients
- Any condition (including alcohol or substance abuse) or prior therapy that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would make the subject unsuitable for the study or unable to comply with treatment requirements
Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply
Sites / Locations
- Cliniques Universitaries Saint- Luc, Departem Pediatrie
- Hopital Femmes Meres Enfants
- Attikon General Hospital Of Athens
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
- Grigore Alexandrescu Childrens Emergency Clinical Hospital
- Spitatul Clinic de Boli Infectioase Constanta
- Institutul de Gastrenterologie si Hepatologie Iasi
- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol
- Hospital Sant Joan de Déu
- Hospital de Meixoeiro
- Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Other
Other
Tenofovir DF + increased bone/renal monitoring
Tenofovir DF + prespecified bone monitoring
Participants will receive tenofovir DF, plus laboratory bone biomarker testing and lumbar spine and whole-body DEXA scans every 24 weeks from baseline to Week 96 (5 scans), and monitoring of renal function at 4 and 12 weeks after baseline and every 12 weeks thereafter. With the exception of an enhanced monitoring protocol for bone and renal outcomes, participants will be managed according to local standards of care.
Participants will receive tenofovir DF, plus laboratory bone biomarker testing and lumbar spine and whole-body DEXA scans at baseline, Week 48, and Week 96. With the exception of pre-specified bone monitoring, participants will be managed according to local standards of care.