Atrasentan in Patients With Proteinuric Glomerular Diseases

NCT ID: NCT04573920

Last Updated: 2025-08-11

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

103 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-03-15

Study Completion Date

2026-10-27

Brief Summary

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The AFFINITY Study is a phase 2, open-label, basket study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of atrasentan in patients with proteinuric glomerular disease who are at risk of progressive loss of renal function.

Detailed Description

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The AFFINITY Study is a phase 2, open-label, basket study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of atrasentan in patients with proteinuric glomerular disease who are at risk of progressive loss of renal function. Cohorts will consist of patients with:

* IgA nephropathy (IgAN) with urine protein:creatinine ratio (UPCR) of 0.5 to less than 1.0 g/g
* Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
* Alport syndrome
* Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) on top of background care of a RAS inhibitor and SGLT2 inhibitor

Additional cohorts may be added as data is available.

Approximately 100 patients will be enrolled in the study. Approximately 20 patients will be enrolled in each cohort to receive 0.75 mg atrasentan QD for 52 weeks. The study will also evaluate efficacy and safety of 1.5 mg atrasentan QD in FSGS subjects who received 0.75 mg atrasentan and it was well tolerated.

Patients will be allowed to continue into treatment extension and receive oral atrasentan QD for up to an additional 84 weeks (total maximum treatment of 188 weeks),

The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of atrasentan on proteinuria (for IgAN, FSGS, and Alport syndrome patients) or albuminuria (for DKD patients) levels. Exploratory objectives include evaluating the change in kidney function over time as measured by eGFR, safety and tolerability. To facilitate study participation over this time period, where allowed by local regulations, options for remote study visits using telemedicine and home health may be offered.

Conditions

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IgA Nephropathy Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Alport Syndrome Diabetic Kidney Disease Diabetic Nephropathy Type 2 Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Atrasentan 0.75 mg

Once daily oral administration of 0.75 mg atrasentan

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Atrasentan

Intervention Type DRUG

Film-coated tablet

Atrasentan 1.5 mg

Once daily oral administration 1.5 mg atrasentan (FSGS cohorts only)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Atrasentan

Intervention Type DRUG

Film-coated tablet

Interventions

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Atrasentan

Film-coated tablet

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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CHK-01 Atrasentan Hydrochloride ABT-627

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 18 years and older for patients in the IgAN, FSGS, and Alport Syndrome cohorts
* Age 18-70 years for patients in the DKD cohort
* Receiving a maximally tolerated dose of RAS inhibitor therapy (ACEi or ARB) that has been stable for at least 12 weeks.
* For patients enrolling in IgAN Cohort:

1. Biopsy-proven IgA nephropathy
2. UPCR between 0.5 to less than 1.0 g/g
3. Screening eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73 m2
* For patients enrolling in FSGS Cohort:

1. Biopsy-proven FSGS or documented genetic mutation in a podocyte protein associated with FSGS
2. UPCR \> 1.0 g/g
3. Screening eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73 m2
4. Subjects receiving systemic corticosteroids or other immunosuppressants must be on a stable dose for at least 12 weeks.
5. BMI ≤ 40 kg/m2
* For patients enrolling in Alport syndrome Cohort:

1. Diagnosis of Alport syndrome by genetic testing
2. UPCR \> 0.5 g/g
3. Screening eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73 m2
* For patients enrolling in DKD Cohort:

1. Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus
2. UACR ≥ 0.5 g/g
3. Screening eGFR ≥ 45 mL/min/1.73 m2
4. Receiving a stable dose of SGLT2 inhibitor for at least 12 weeks
* Willing and able to provide informed consent and comply with all study requirements

Exclusion Criteria

* Current diagnosis of another cause of chronic kidney disease or another primary glomerulopathy.
* History of kidney transplantation or other organ transplantation.
* Except for FSGS patients, use of systemic immunosuppressant medications, such as steroids, for more than 2 weeks in the past 3 months.
* Blood pressure above 150 mmHg systolic or 95 mmHg diastolic as evaluated by the Investigator.
* History of heart failure or a previous hospital admission for fluid overload.
* Clinically significant history of liver disease as assessed by the Investigator.
* Hemoglobin below 9 g/dL as measured by the Investigator or blood transfusion for anemia within the past 3 months.
* Clinical diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome
* Malignancy within the past 5 years. Exception to the criteria include nonmelanoma skin cancer and curatively treated cervical carcinoma in situ.
* For women, pregnant, breastfeeding, or intent to become pregnant during the study.
* For men, intent to father a child or donate sperm during the study.
* Recently received an investigational agent.
* Clinically significant unstable or uncontrolled medical condition as assessed by the Investigator.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Novartis Pharmaceuticals

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Locations

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Kidney Disease Medical Group

Glendale, California, United States

Site Status

Academic Medical Research Institute

Los Angeles, California, United States

Site Status

North America Research Institute

San Dimas, California, United States

Site Status

Stanford U School Of Medicine

Stanford, California, United States

Site Status

Colorado Kidney Care

Denver, Colorado, United States

Site Status

Northwest Louisiana Nephrology Research

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Site Status

Tufts Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status

Uni of Minnesota Hos and Clinics

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Site Status

DaVita Clinical Research

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Site Status

Mountain Kidney And Hyper Associa

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Site Status

Brookview Hills Research Assoc

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Site Status

Baylor Scott and White

Dallas, Texas, United States

Site Status

Prolato Clinical Research Center

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status

Milwaukee Nephrologists SC

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

Gosford, New South Wales, Australia

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

Herston, Queensland, Australia

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

Clayton, Victoria, Australia

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

Reservoir, Victoria, Australia

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

St Albans, Victoria, Australia

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

St Leonards, , Australia

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

Roma, RM, Italy

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

Seoul, , South Korea

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

Seoul, , South Korea

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

Seoul, , South Korea

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

Port de Sagunt, Valencia, Spain

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

Lugo, , Spain

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

Madrid, , Spain

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

Majadahonda, , Spain

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Site Status

Novartis Investigative Site

London, , United Kingdom

Site Status

Countries

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United States Australia Italy South Korea Spain United Kingdom

References

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Rheault MN. Treatment Approaches for Alport Syndrome. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2025 Sep 12. doi: 10.1681/ASN.0000000897. Online ahead of print.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 40938675 (View on PubMed)

Lin J, Radhakrishnan J. What Are Baskets, Umbrellas, and Platforms Doing in Nephrology Clinical Trials? J Am Soc Nephrol. 2025 Feb 3;36(8):1652-1654. doi: 10.1681/ASN.0000000648. No abstract available.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 39899371 (View on PubMed)

Obadina M, Wilson S, Derebail VK, Little J. Emerging Therapies and Advances in Sickle Cell Disease with a Focus on Renal Manifestations. Kidney360. 2023 Jul 1;4(7):997-1005. doi: 10.34067/KID.0000000000000162. Epub 2023 May 31.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 37254256 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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CEXV811C12201

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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