Could a targeted antibody outdo steroids for a rare kidney disease?

NCT ID NCT07710157

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This phase IIa trial investigates whether obinutuzumab, a monoclonal antibody, can effectively treat adults with newly diagnosed minimal change disease, a kidney condition causing protein leakage and swelling. Participants receive either two doses of obinutuzumab or standard glucocorticoid therapy, with the goal of inducing remission and preventing relapses over 52 weeks. The study compares the two treatments for safety and effectiveness.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
obinutuzumab, a monoclonal antibody drug
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for adults with minimal change disease, potentially reducing relapses compared to standard steroids.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with only 48 participants, so results may not be conclusive. Obinutuzumab may cause side effects like infusion reactions or infections.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • 6. Medizinische Abteilung mit Nephrologie & Dialyse, Klinik Ottakring

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    Vienna, 1160, Austria

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  • Department of Internal Medicine IV, Nephrology and Hypertension

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    Innsbruck, 6020, Austria

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  • Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz

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    Graz, 8036, Austria

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  • Hôpital Henri-Mondor

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    Paris, 94000, France

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  • III. Department of Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

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    Hamburg, Germany

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  • Laboratory of Immunology, Nice University Hospital (CHU de Nice), Côte d'Azur University

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    Nice, 06003, France

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