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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT04817618

NCT04817618 Study of Efficacy and Safety of Iptacopan in Patients With C3 Glomerulopathy.

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NCT ID NCT04817618
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Condition C3G
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 98 participants
Start Date 2021-07-28
Primary Completion 2027-01-29

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 12 Years
Max Age 60 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Placeboiptacopan

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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 98 participants in total. It began in 2021-07-28 with a primary completion date of 2027-01-29.

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Brief Summary

The Primary Completion Date and Study Completion Date have been updated to reflect completion of the adolescent cohort, which has been added to the protocol. The study is designed as a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel group, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of iptacopan (LNP023) in complement 3 glomerulopathy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female participants age ≥ 12 and ≤ 60 years at screening. * Diagnosis of C3G as confirmed by renal biopsy within 12 months prior to enrollment in adults and within 3 years in adolescents. * Prior to randomization, all participants must have been on a maximally recommended or tolerated dose of an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) for at least 90 days. The doses of other antiproteinuric medications including mycophenolic acid, corticosteroids and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists should be stable for at least 90 days prior to randomization. * Reduced serum C3 (defined as less than 0.85 x lower limit of the central laboratory normal range) at Screening. * UPCR ≥ 1.0 g/g sampled from the first morning void urine sample at Day -75 and Day -15. * Estimated GFR (using the CKD-EPI formula for ages ≥ 18 years and modified Schwartz formula for ages 12 to 17 years) or measured GFR ≥ 30 ml/min/1.73m2 at screening and Day -15. * Mandatory vaccination against Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae prior to the start of study treatment. * If not previously vaccinated or if a booster is required, vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae infections should be given, if available and according to local regulations, at least 2 weeks prior to the first study treatment administration. If study treatment has to start earlier than 2 weeks post vaccination, prophylactic antibiotic treatment should be initiated. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who have received any cell or organ transplantation, including a kidney transplantation. * Rapidly progressive crescentic glomerulonephritis defined as a 50% decline in the eGFR within 3 months with renal biopsy findings of glomerular crescent formation seen in at least 50% of glomeruli. * Renal biopsy showing interstitial fibrosis/tubular atrophy (IF/TA) of more than 50% * Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) confirmed by the measurement of serum free light chains or other investigation as per local standard of care. * Participants with an active systemic bacterial, viral or fungal infection within 14 days prior to study treatment administration * The presence of fever ≥ 38°C (100.4°F) within 7 days prior to study treatment administration. * A history of recurrent invasive infections caused by encapsulated organisms, e.g., N. meningitidis and S. pneumoniae. * The use of inhibitors of complement factors (e.g., Factor B, Factor D, C3 inhibitors, anti C5 antibodies, C5a receptor antagonists) within 6 months prior to the Screening visit. * The use of immunosuppressants (except mycophenolic acids), cyclophosphamide or systemic corticosteroids at a dose \>7.5 mg/day (or equivalent for a similar medication) within 90 days of study drug administration. * Acute post-infectious glomerulonephritis at screening based upon the opinion of the investigator.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

✉ novartis.email@novartis.com

📞 1-888-669-6682

Principal Investigator

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

STUDY DIRECTOR

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04817618 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 12 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying C3G. 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 NCT04817618 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 98 participants.

Is NCT04817618 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04817618 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at novartis.email@novartis.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04817618 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Aurora, United States, Miami, United States, Lawrenceville, United States, Indianapolis, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04817618 clinical trial?

NCT04817618 is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The principal investigator is Novartis Pharmaceuticals at Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The trial plans to enroll 98 participants.

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