Kidney transplant hope: drug may remove antibody barriers

NCT ID NCT04294459

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This early study tested a drug called isatuximab in 23 people waiting for a kidney transplant. The goal was to see if it could safely lower immune antibodies that make it hard to find a matching donor. The trial was stopped early, so we have limited information on how well it works.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

isatuximab (Sarclisa)

What this could lead to

If it worked, this could help more people with kidney failure find a compatible donor and receive a transplant.

What could go wrong

This was a very early (phase 1/2) trial that was terminated, so we don't know if it works. The drug can cause infusion reactions and other side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease immune system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Investigational Site Number :7240001

    L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalunya [Cataluña], 08907, Spain

  • Investigational Site Number :7240002

    Barcelona, Barcelona [Barcelona], 08035, Spain

  • Investigational Site Number :8400001

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • Investigational Site Number :8400002

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

  • Investigational Site Number :8400003

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

  • Investigational Site Number :8400004

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States