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A PILOT PROOF-OF–CONCEPT STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF A 6 MONTHS RAVULIZUMAB TREATMENT IN PATIENTS WITH FLARES OF CORTICOSTEROID-RESISTANT IDIOPATHIC IgA NEPHROPATHY
EU CTIS ID: 2024-512154-24-00
What this study is testing
To determine the quantitative reduction of proteinuria and haematuria in adult participants with IgAN.
- Phase III and phase IV (Integrated)
A plain-language read of the study's public EU CTIS listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
You may be able to join if
- Participant must be ≥ 18 years of age at the time of signing the informed Consent and capable of giving informed consent
- Written consent
- Previous biopsy proven idiopathic IgAN
- Persistent activity despite adequate standard of care treatment: a. Patients with preserved renal function: Ratio proteinuria/creatinine >1 g/g associated to haematuria > 15 cells/microliter after 6 months of treatment with corticosteroids according to the recommendations of the guidelines. b. Patients with AKI (acute kidney injury): persistence of haematuria and proteinuria and absence of improvement of renal function 4 weeks after the onset of the outbreak and treatment with 3 corticosteroid pulses of at least 250 mg followed by 1 mg/Kg/day oral prednisone Patients with evidence of extracapillary proliferation could be considered candidates for treatment with ravulizumab after treatment with the standard of care for this condition with 3 pulses of 6- methylprednisolone and at least 1 pulse of cyclophosphamide.
- Evidence of mesangial deposition of C5b-9 with or without capillary deposits of C3d
- Vaccination against meningococcus, haemophilus and pneumococcus
You likely can't join if
- Concomitant significant renal disease other than IgA nephropathy (eg, SLE, cirrhosis, celiac disease)
- Patients who have received any investigational agent within the last 30 days or are in follow-up of another clinical study prior to study enrolment
- Active psychiatric disorder, including, but not limited to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression requiring current pharmacological intervention
- History of meningococcal infection within 12 months before Screening
- Known contraindication to either of the meningococcal (group ACWY conjugate and group B vaccines), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and Streptococcus pneumonia vaccines used in this study. Refer to the most recent local product information for each vaccine for the current list of contraindications
- Known medical history or evidence of chronic liver disease or cirrhosis
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
- Participant must be ≥ 18 years of age at the time of signing the informed Consent and capable of giving informed consent
- Written consent
- Previous biopsy proven idiopathic IgAN
- Persistent activity despite adequate standard of care treatment: a. Patients with preserved renal function: Ratio proteinuria/creatinine >1 g/g associated to haematuria > 15 cells/microliter after 6 months of treatment with corticosteroids according to the recommendations of the guidelines. b. Patients with AKI (acute kidney injury): persistence of haematuria and proteinuria and absence of improvement of renal function 4 weeks after the onset of the outbreak and treatment with 3 corticosteroid pulses of at least 250 mg followed by 1 mg/Kg/day oral prednisone Patients with evidence of extracapillary proliferation could be considered candidates for treatment with ravulizumab after treatment with the standard of care for this condition with 3 pulses of 6- methylprednisolone and at least 1 pulse of cyclophosphamide.
- Evidence of mesangial deposition of C5b-9 with or without capillary deposits of C3d
- Vaccination against meningococcus, haemophilus and pneumococcus
- Participants on SGLT-2 inhibitors (eg, empagliflozin) must be on a stable dose for ≥3 months prior to Screening with no planned change in dose during the study.
- Compliance with stable and optimal dose of RAS inhibitor treatment including maximum allowed or tolerated ACE inhibitor and/or angiotensin receptor blocker dose for ≥3 months prior to Screening with no expected change in dose during the study.
- Absence of specific contraindications for ravulizumab treatment.
- Female participants of childbearing potential, and male participants with female partners of childbearing potential must follow protocol specified contraception guidance as described in Appendix 4.
What rules you out
- Concomitant significant renal disease other than IgA nephropathy (eg, SLE, cirrhosis, celiac disease)
- Patients who have received any investigational agent within the last 30 days or are in follow-up of another clinical study prior to study enrolment
- Active psychiatric disorder, including, but not limited to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression requiring current pharmacological intervention
- History of meningococcal infection within 12 months before Screening
- Known contraindication to either of the meningococcal (group ACWY conjugate and group B vaccines), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and Streptococcus pneumonia vaccines used in this study. Refer to the most recent local product information for each vaccine for the current list of contraindications
- Known medical history or evidence of chronic liver disease or cirrhosis
- Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection or hepatitis B virus infection
- Other medical conditions or comorbidities which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would interfere with study compliance or data interpretation
- Patients who consume more than 14 units of alcohol a week (unit 1 glass of wine [125 mL] = 1 measure of spirits = ½ pint of beer)
- Pregnant, breastfeeding, or intending to conceive during the course of the study
- Sustained Blood pressure > 140 / 90 mmHg as defined by 2 or more readings >30 min apart during the run-in period, as measured in supine position after 10 minutes of rest
- Estimated GFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m2 during Screening calculated by CKD-EPI
- Secondary aetiologies of IgA nephropathy (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease)
- Diagnosis of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (IgA Vasculitis)
- Receipt of an organ transplant (including hematologic transplant) planned or transplant during the Treatment Period
- Clinical laboratory test results considered clinically relevant and unacceptable in the opinion of the Investigator
- Malignancy (except for non-melanoma skin cancers, cervical in-situ carcinoma, breast ductal carcinoma in situ, or stage 1 prostate cancer) within the last 5 years
- Patients with systemic bacterial or fungal infections, as demonstrated by a positive culture result, that require systemic treatment with antibiotics or antifungals. Patients receiving empiric or prophylactic antibiotics are not excluded
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18-64 years, 65+ years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
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