A Study of Fresolimumab in Patients with Steroid-Resistant Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

Overview

About this study

The primary objectives of this trial are as follows:

to compare the achievement of a partial remission (PR) or complete remission (CR) in urinary protein: creatinine ratio (Up/c ratio) in patients treated with fresolimumab versus placebo
to compare the safety profile of patients treated with fresolimumab versus placebo

The secondary objectives are as follows:

To compare the reduction in proteinuria in patients treated with fresolimumab versus placebo
To evaluate fresolimumab dose-dependent reduction in proteinuria
To compare the change in renal function (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR]) in patients treated with fresolimumab versus placebo
To evaluate the multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of fresolimumab

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

The patient's renal biopsy is consistent with the diagnosis of primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) including all histological subtypes
The patient has an eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73 m2
The patient has a urinary total protein:creatinine ratio ≥ 3 mg protein/mg creatinine
In the opinion of the Investigator, the patient has steroid-resistant FSGS. The patient must have been treated for FSGS with a course of high-dose steroid therapy for a minimum of 4 weeks.
The patient has been treated with an ACEi (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor) and/or ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker) at a stable dose for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to Visit 2 (treatment start)

Exclusion Criteria:

The patient has FSGS which in the Investigator's opinion is secondary to another condition
The patient has been taking prednisone at a dose > 10 mg/day (or equivalent dose of an alternative glucocorticoid) within 4 weeks prior to Visit 1 (Screening Visit)
The patient has received any other systemically administered immunosuppressive drugs (other than glucocorticoids) within 8 weeks prior to Visit 1
The patient has received rituximab within 6 months prior to Visit 1
The patient has a history of organ transplantation.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Fernando Fervenza, M.D., Ph.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Fernando Fervenza, M.D., Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

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