New drug shows promise for tough kidney diseases
NCT ID NCT05732402
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new drug called povetacicept in adults with certain autoimmune kidney diseases, including lupus nephritis and IgA nephropathy. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help control the disease. Participants receive the drug every 4 weeks for at least 6 months, with possible extensions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
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72 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2023
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Key Inclusion Criteria Summary: Part A: * Biopsy-confirmed autoantibody-associated glomerular disease: immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), primary membranous nephropathy (pMN), or lupus nephritis (LN) * On maximal dose or the maximally tolerated dose ACEis/ARBs for ≥12 weeks prior to study Day 1 * Indication-specific criteria: 1. IgAN * Biopsy-confirmed diagnosis less than or equal to (≤)10 years prior to the start of screening AND Screening UPCR greater than or equal to (≥)0.5 g/g. * No background immunosuppression therapies. 2. pMN * A historical biopsy-confirmed diagnosis with positive anti-PLA2R1 antibodies or anti-THSD7A antibodies at screening AND Screening UPCR ≥1 g/g * Inadequate reduction of proteinuria determined by the Principal Investigator (PI) despite optimal supportive care for at least 12 weeks. * No background immunosuppression therapies except for optional calcineurin inhibitors. 3. LN * A Biopsy-confirmed diagnosis of active, proliferative Class III, IV, (with or without Class V) LN ≤6 months prior to the start of screening AND Screening UPCR ≥1 g/g, * Anti-dsDNA at screening. Anti-dsDNA testing is required but the result need not be positive. * On stable background immunosuppression ≥ 8 weeks prior to Day 1 4. AAV * Past diagnosis of renal AAV, defined as either of the following: * History of renal biopsy consistent with renal AAV. * History of clinically diagnosed renal AAV. * Myeloperoxidase (MPO)-ANCA or proteinase 3 (PR3)-ANCA positive by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay at screening. * At least 4 weeks since initiation of AAV induction therapy, if applicable. Part B: * Participants meet at least 1 of the following criteria: * Completed investigational product (IP) treatment and 24 weeks of follow-up in Part A, or * Had IP interruption(s) in Part A, but did not permanently discontinue IP, and completed study visits up to the last scheduled visit of the follow-up period of Part A. Key Exclusion Criteria Summary: Part A: * Prior diagnosis of, or fulfills diagnostic criteria for, another renal disease * eGFR \<30 milliliter per minute per square meter (mL/min/1.73m\^2) or rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis * Recent serious or ongoing infection; risk or history of serious infection * Receipt of B cell depleting therapies or anti-BAFF and/or APRIL therapies within protocol specified timeframes Part B: * History of poor compliance with IP and/or procedures in Part A, as deemed by the investigator or Sponsor * History of any AEs or clinical conditions during Part A or emerging thereafter that may pose a safety concern for participation in Part B as deemed by investigator or Sponsor. Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria will apply
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Investigational Site (102)
Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
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Investigational Site (116)
Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16499, South Korea
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Investigational Site (118)
Colleyville, Texas, 76034, United States
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Investigational Site (125)
Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, 03080, South Korea
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Investigational Site (191)
Caguas, 00725, Puerto Rico
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Investigational Site (501)
Phoenix, Arizona, 85302, United States
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Investigational Site (502)
Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046, United States
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Investigational Site (503)
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Investigational Site (504)
Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 10444, South Korea
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Investigational Site (505)
Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14068, South Korea
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Investigational Site (506)
Valencia, California, 91335, United States
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Investigational Site (507)
Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, 31151, South Korea
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Investigational Site (508)
Brooklyn, New York, 11203, United States
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Investigational Site (509)
Newark, New Jersey, 07103, United States
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Investigational Site (510)
Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do, 11923, South Korea
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Investigational Site (511)
Albany, New York, 12209, United States
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Investigational Site (512)
Orlando, Florida, 32806, United States
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Investigational Site (513)
Arvada, Colorado, 80002, United States
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Investigational Site (515)
Saint Albans, Victoria, 3021, Australia
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Investigational Site (516)
Houston, Texas, 77054, United States
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Investigational Site (518)
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18017, United States
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Investigational Site (519)
Concord, New South Wales, 2139, Australia
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Investigational Site (520)
Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, 03181, South Korea
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Investigational Site (521)
Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, 05278, South Korea
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Investigational Site (523)
Phoenix, Arizona, 85016, United States
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Investigational Site (524)
Tucson, Arizona, 85712, United States
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Investigational Site (525)
Tamarac, Florida, 33321, United States
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Investigational Site (526)
Irving, Texas, 75061, United States
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The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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