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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT07223502

NCT07223502 A Study Comparing the Clinical Benefit of Finerenone Versus a Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) of Extended-Release Torsemide and Spironolactone in Patients With Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease

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NCT ID NCT07223502
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Sarfez Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Condition Hypertension (HTN)
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2025-12-01
Primary Completion 2026-07

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Combination Product: FDC of spironolactone and ER torsemideCombination Product: Stabilized doses of loop diuretic and finerenone

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 30 participants in total. It began in 2025-12-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-07.

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Brief Summary

A study Comparing the Clinical Benefit of Finerenone Versus a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) of Extended-Release Torsemide and Spironolactone in Patients with Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult male and female patients aged ≥18 years; 2. Are diagnosed with a CKD; 3. Have an eGFR of ≥25 and ≤60 mL/min/1.72 m2; 4. Have an UACR 150-3500 mg/g and Sk 4.5 to 5.0 mmol/L; 5. Have an observed clinic seated systolic blood pressure (SBP) of ≥130 and ≤170 mmHg; 6. Are receiving up to an 80 mg daily dose of furosemide or an equivalent dose of other loop diuretics and and 10 mg daily dose of finerenone for 30 days; 7. Willing and able to comply with all aspects of the protocol and to provide written informed consent from the patient or patient's legally acceptable representative (LAR); 8. Willing to use effective methods of contraception during sexual intercourse with an opposite sex throughout the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have a diagnosis of type I diabetes mellitus (T1DM); 2. Have uncontrolled hypertension (SBP \>170 mmHg); 3. Have primary aldosteronism or endocrine disorders; 4. Have serum potassium \>5.0 or \<4.5 mmol/L at screening; 5. Unable to continue on 10 mg finerenone or require daily dose of more than 80mg furosemide or equivalent doses of other loop diuretics 6. Have a recent diagnosis of acute kidney injury (≤3 months); 7. Had a cardiovascular event within 3 months prior to screening (e.g., myocardial infarction, stroke, transient ischemic attack, pulmonary embolism, elective coronary artery bypass grafting) or elective percutaneous coronary intervention within 1 month prior to screening; 8. Had hospitalized for worsening heart failure in last 30 days; 9. Have an autosomal dominant or recessive polycystic kidney disease; 10. Have an Addison's disease; 11. Have Hepatic insufficiency classified as Child-Pugh; 12. Have a diagnosis of Lupus nephritis or anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis or any other kidney diseases requiring immunosuppressive therapy; 13. Have a history of organ transplant; 14. Require treatment with potassium-sparing diuretics; 15. Have an active malignancy; 16. Currently taking potassium supplement or potassium binders; 17. Have known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides or related compounds or spironolactone or finerenone; 18. Is pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study; 19. Have participated in another clinical study involving any investigational drug within 30 days prior to Screening; 20. Is considered to be unsuitable for any other reason that may either place the patient at increased risk during participation or interfere with the interpretation of the study outcomes by the Investigator, after reviewing medical and psychiatric history, physical examination, and laboratory evaluation.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Salim Shah, PhD, JD

✉ info@sarfez.com

📞 877-872-7339

Principal Investigator

Chris Wilcox, MD, PhD

STUDY DIRECTOR

Sarfez Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07223502 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Hypertension (HTN). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07223502 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 30 participants.

Is NCT07223502 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07223502 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at info@sarfez.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07223502 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Vienna, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07223502 clinical trial?

NCT07223502 is sponsored by Sarfez Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The principal investigator is Chris Wilcox, MD, PhD at Sarfez Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The trial plans to enroll 30 participants.

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