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A Randomized, Open-Label Trial of Telbivudine Versus Adefovir Dipivoxil in Adults With HBegAg-Positive, Compensated Chronic Hepatitis B
This research study is being conducted to compare the safety and effectiveness of the investigational medication, LdT (telbivudine) versus adefovir dipivoxil, a drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of hepatitis B infection. The results for patients taking LdT will be compared to results for patients taking adefovir dipivoxil.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Novartis |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 3 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Start date | 2004-11 |
| Completion | 2006-08 |
Conditions
- Chronic Hepatitis B
Interventions
- Telbivudine (LdT)
- Adefovir Dipivoxil
Countries
United States, Australia, Canada, China, France, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand