Comparison of Entecavir to Adefovir in Chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Patients With Hepatic Decompensation

Mean reduction in serum HBV DNA determined by PCR assay (log10 copies/mL) at Week 24 adjusted for baseline HBV DNA and lamivudine resistance (LVDr) status, based on linear regression analysis.

Mean change from baseline in HBV DNA by PCR at Week 48, adjusted for baseline HBV DNA and LVDr Status.

Number of participants in each group who achieved ALT normalization (≤1.0 x upper limit of normal [ULN]) among those with baseline ALT >1.0 x ULN at Weeks 24 and 48

Child-Pugh classification assesses the prognosis of chronic liver disease by 5 clinical measures, scored 1-3 each (most severe derangement=3). Score range: 5 (best prognosis) to 15 (worst prognosis).

Number of participants in each group with improvement or no worsening in Child-Pugh score from baseline to Week 48 as measured by improvement or no worsening in Child-Pugh score. Child-Pugh classification assesses the prognosis of chronic liver disease by 5 clinical measures, scored 1-3 each (most severe derangement=3). Score range: 5 (best prognosis) to 15 (worst prognosis).

Mean change from baseline in Child-Pugh score through week 48. Child-Pugh classification assesses the prognosis of chronic liver disease by 5 clinical measures, scored 1-3 each (most severe derangement=3). Score range: 5 (best prognosis) to 15 (worst prognosis).

Number of Participants in each group with improvement in Child-Pugh score from baseline to Week 48 as measured by improvement in Child-Pugh class. Improvement in Child-Pugh Class is defined as change from B to A or C to A. Evaluable subjects are subjects with Child-Pugh Class B or C at Baseline. Child-Pugh classification assesses the prognosis of chronic liver disease by 5 clinical measures, scored 1-3 each (most severe derangement=3). Score range: 5 (best prognosis) to 15 (worst prognosis). Child-Pugh class A to C employs the added score from above: 5-6=Class A; 7-9=Class B; 10-15=Class C.

Adjusted mean change from baseline in MELD score through Week 48 (adjusted for baseline value). The Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD), is a scoring system for assessing the severity of chronic liver disease. MELD uses the patient's values for serum bilirubin, serum creatinine, and the international normalized ratio for prothrombin time (INR) to predict survival. In interpreting the MELD Score in hospitalized patients, the 3 month mortality is: 40 or more=100% mortality; 30-39=83% mortality; 20-29=76% mortality; 10-19=27% mortality; <10=4% mortality.

Participants with improvement or no worsening (any decrease or no change from baseline in score) in MELD score through Week 48. The Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD), is a scoring system for assessing the severity of chronic liver disease. MELD uses the patient's values for serum bilirubin, serum creatinine, and the international normalized ratio for prothrombin time (INR) to predict survival. In interpreting the MELD Score in hospitalized patients, the 3 month mortality is: 40 or more=100% mortality; 30-39=83% mortality; 20-29=76% mortality; 10-19=27% mortality; <10=4% mortality.

Scoring for the SF-36 will be done using the algorithm developed by the Research ANd Development(RAND) Corporation (a scale of 0-100). Higher scores represent better quality of life. Coding for items with 2-category responses=0 and 100; 3-category=0/50/100; 5-category=0/25/50/75/100; 6-category=0/20/40/60/80/100. Scores of items in the same scale are combined to create the 8 scale scores (physical functioning, role-physical, bodily-pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, mental health). Physical and mental health composite scores will be computed for the group.

The EQ-5D has 5 attributes (mobility, self-care, usual activity, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression), each with 3 levels (no problem, some problems, and major problems). This algorithm gives valuation (weights) to each of the 15 responses on the form. Each valuation is a negative number, subtracted from the maximum score of 1 (perfect well being). The overall health index score ranges from 0 (dead) to 1 (perfect health) value scale, and the visual analog scale ranges from 0 to 100. Item weights will be obtained from the EuroQol group.

Mean albumin levels, and mean change from baseline in albumin, a measure of synthetic liver function. Normal range for albumin = 3.5 - 5.3 g/dL.

Mean prothrombin time, and mean change from baseline in prothrombin time, a measure of synthetic liver function. Prothrombin time is the time it takes (in seconds) for a sample of blood to clot. Normal range for prothrombin time (PT) = 10-13 seconds.

Mean total bilirubin levels, and mean change from baseline in total bilirubin, a measure of liver secretory function.Normal range for total bilirubin = 0.2 - 1.2 mg/dL.

Mean baseline platelet count and mean change from baseline in platelet count at specific timepoints. Platelets are the smallest particles found in the blood, which play a major role in forming blood clots. Normal range for platelets = 140 - 450 X 10*9 c/L.

Number of participants who achieved normalization of albumin (>= 1 x lower limit of normal [LLN]), a measure of liver function, at specific timepoints.

Number of participants who achieved normalization of prothrombin time (<= 1 x ULN), a measure of liver function, at specific timepoints.

Number of participants who achieved normalization of total bilirubin (<= 1 x ULN), a measure of liver function, at specific timepoints.

Number of participants who achieved normalization of platelet count (>= 1 x lower limit of normal [LLN]), a measure of liver function, at specific timepoints.

HCC-free survival was analyzed using life tables. Measured values show the number of HCC events among treated participants at given time points.

AE=any new untoward medical occurrence/worsening of a pre-existing medical condition regardless of causal relationship. SAE=any untoward medical occurrence at any dose that: results in death; is life-threatening; requires/prolongs inpatient hospitalization; results in persistent/significant disability; is cancer; is congenital anomaly/birth defect; results in drug dependency/abuse; is an important medical event. Grades:1=Mild, 2=Moderate, 3=Severe, 4=Life-threatening/disabling, 5=Death. Confirmed increase in serum creatinine=values ≥0.5 mg/dL compared with baseline on 2 sequential measures.

Grade 3/4 laboratory abnormalities (hematology, electrolyte, lipase, liver function, metabolic, renal function, urinalysis). The Week 48 data set was used to evaluate the Week-48 on-treatment safety. The cumulative data set was used to evaluate the safety while on treatment. Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v3.0 (CTCAE) Grades:1=Mild, 2=Moderate, 3=Severe, 4=Life-threatening/disabling, 5=Death.

ALT flare=ALT > 2 x baseline and > 10 x upper limit of normal (ULN) by clinical laboratory evaluation. Table includes number of participants with selected clinical events and/or laboratory abnormalities during ALT flares. Selected clinical events during ALT flares=ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, jaundice, bacterial peritonitis. Selected Laboratory abnormalities during ALT flares=international normalized ratio > 1.5 or prothrombin time >= 1.2 x ULN and total bilirubin >2.5 mg/dL and > 1 mg/dL increase from baseline.

Data includes type of malignant neoplasm.