Trial studying safety and effects for Lupus Nephritis
Official title A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Obinutuzumab in Adolescents With Active Class III or IV Lupus Nephritis and the Safety and PK of Obinutuzumab in Pediatric Participants
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05039619
What this study is testing
What is Obinutuzumab?
This is an investigational medicine being studied as a potential treatment for lupus nephritis in children and teens. It is designed to target and remove specific immune cells that may be causing inflammation in the kidneys.
Also referred to as Gazyva.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a drug called obinutuzumab works well. It also checks how safe the drug is for young people.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have lupus kidney disease. You must be between 5 and 17 years old.
- What's involved
- You would get a shot of the drug or a pretend treatment. You would also have blood tests to check how the drug moves in your body.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts for a set time with regular visits to the clinic.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 5 to 17
You may be able to join if
- Participants who are age 12 to \<18 years at the time of randomization
- Participants who are age 5 to \<12 years (younger participant cohort) at the time of randomization once recruitment is open.
- International Society of Nephrology and the Renal Pathology Society (ISN/RPS) 2003 Class III or IV active LN demonstrated on renal biopsy performed...
- Class V disease may be present in addition to Class III or IV LN, but participants with isolated Class V disease are not eligible
- Diagnosis of SLE according to the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) 2012 criteria
You likely can't join if
- Severe, active central nervous system (CNS) SLE, including retinitis, poorly controlled seizure disorder, acute confusional state, myelitis, stroke...
- Sclerosis in \>50% of glomeruli on renal biopsy
- Purely chronic Class III(c) or Class IV(c) disease on renal biopsy, defined as the absence of any active lesions
- Presence of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
- Pure Class V LN
- Intolerance or contraindication to study therapies
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants who are age 12 to \<18 years at the time of randomization
- Participants who are age 5 to \<12 years (younger participant cohort) at the time of randomization once recruitment is open.
- International Society of Nephrology and the Renal Pathology Society (ISN/RPS) 2003 Class III or IV active LN demonstrated on renal biopsy performed in the 12 months prior to or during screening
- Class V disease may be present in addition to Class III or IV LN, but participants with isolated Class V disease are not eligible
- Diagnosis of SLE according to the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) 2012 criteria
- Significant proteinuria defined by a UPCR above \> 0.5 based on a first-morning void (FMV) collection at screening
- During the 12 months prior to or during screening, all participants must have received at least one dose of pulse-range IV methylprednisolone (typically 30 mg/kg, maximum of 1000 mg per dose) or equivalent for the...
- Severe, active central nervous system (CNS) SLE, including retinitis, poorly controlled seizure disorder, acute confusional state, myelitis, stroke, cerebellar ataxia, or dementia
- Sclerosis in \>50% of glomeruli on renal biopsy
- Purely chronic Class III(c) or Class IV(c) disease on renal biopsy, defined as the absence of any active lesions
- Presence of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
- Pure Class V LN
- Intolerance or contraindication to study therapies
- Active infection of any kind (excluding fungal infection of nail beds) or any major episode of infection requiring hospitalization or treatment with IV anti-infective medications within 4 weeks prior to screening, or...
- History of or currently active primary or secondary immunodeficiency, including known history of HIV infection and other severe Immunodeficiency blood disorders
- History of serious recurrent or chronic infection
- History of or current cancer, including solid tumors, hematological malignancies, and carcinoma in situ (except basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin that have been excised and cured) within the...
- Significant or uncontrolled concomitant medical disease which, in the investigator's opinion, would preclude participant participation
- Currently active alcohol or drug abuse or history of alcohol or drug abuse
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Loma Linda, California, United States
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
- Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
- Queens, New York, United States
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Salvador, Estado de Bahia, Brazil
- Salvado, Estado de Bahia, Brazil
- Petrópolis, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
- Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
- São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Paris, France
- Toulouse, France
- Rome, Lazio, Italy
+ 11 more site(s).
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 5 years to 17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Loma Linda, California, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; Aurora, Colorado, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Shreveport, Louisiana, United States and 25 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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