New drug aims to silence harmful antibodies in kidney disease

NCT ID NCT07163611

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a drug called obinutuzumab in 20 adults with a high-risk form of membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease caused by antibodies attacking the kidneys. The goal is to see how quickly the drug lowers those harmful antibodies and whether it leads to remission. Participants receive two infusions initially, with possible extra doses after six months if needed, and are followed for a year.

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 point toward a more effective treatment for high-risk membranous nephropathy, potentially leading to disease remission and preserved kidney function.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may cause side effects, and not all patients may achieve remission.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

idiopathic membranous glomerulonephritis membranous glomerulonephritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department of Nephrology, Radboud University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Nijmegen, Netherlands

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