Clinical trial Recruiting at 35 sites Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 to 75

Budoprutug for primary membranous nephropathy (Phase 2)

Official title: A Phase 2, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Budoprutug (TNT119) in Subjects With Primary Membranous Nephropathy (PMN)

Run by Climb Bio, Inc. · NCT07096843 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial will test whether budoprutug, an anti-CD19 antibody given by IV, is safe and tolerated and may reduce proteinuria in adults with PLA2R-positive primary membranous nephropathy who still have high protein in their urine despite RAAS blockers.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment45 (estimated)
SponsorClimb Bio, Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Locations38 sites (Denver, Colorado and 37 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 25, 2025
Main results expectedOctober 2027
Study endsOctober 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 8, 2026
Trial IDNCT07096843 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults with confirmed PLA2R-positive primary membranous nephropathy who have UPCR ≥2.0 g/g, eGFR ≥35 mL/min/1.73 m², CD19+ B cell count ≥40 cells/μL, and are on stable RAAS inhibitor therapy with controlled blood pressure.

Probably not a fit

Patients with secondary membranous nephropathy, recent B-cell–depleting therapy, active or high-risk infections, pregnancy or breastfeeding, very low kidney function, or recent major surgery are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a Phase 2, open-label, multicenter study that enrolls about 45 adults with PLA2R-positive primary membranous nephropathy and persistent proteinuria despite optimized RAAS inhibition. Participants are assigned to three sequential dose cohorts and receive four IV administrations of budoprutug on Days 1, 15, 169 and 183. The study monitors safety, pharmacodynamics (including B-cell depletion), and preliminary signals of efficacy through Week 48, with extended follow-up as needed for B-cell recovery. The trial excludes people with secondary causes of membranous nephropathy, recent B-cell depletion, active high-risk infections, or other major contraindications.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, budoprutug could offer another B-cell–targeted option that lowers proteinuria and helps preserve kidney function in PLA2R-positive PMN patients.

How similar studies have gone: B-cell depletion with anti-CD20 agents like rituximab has shown benefit in PMN, while anti-CD19 therapies such as budoprutug are a newer approach with limited clinical data in this disease.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Confirmed diagnosis of PMN with positive anti-PLA2R antibodies
* CD19+ B cell count ≥40 cells/μL
* UPCR ≥2.0 g/g
* eGFR ≥35 mL/min/1.73 m²
* Stable RAAS inhibitor therapy
* Blood pressure \<150/90 mmHg at baseline
* Adequate hematologic, hepatic, and renal function
* Willing to use effective contraception (both sexes)
* Other inclusion criteria may apply

Exclusion Criteria:

* Secondary Membranous Nephropathy
* Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis or other glomerulopathies
* Prior B cell-depleting therapy within 24 weeks
* Recent use of immunosuppressants
* Active or high-risk infections
* History of malignancy
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Recent major surgery or hospitalization
* Other exclusion criteria may apply

Where it's running

  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #110
    Denver, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #105
    Orlando, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #108
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #106
    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #101
    Clifton Park, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #104
    Sherman, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
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  • Climb Bio Investigative Site# 602
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site# 603
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #601
    Caba, Argentina
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #604
    Caba, Argentina
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #606
    Santa Fe, Argentina
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #502
    Belo Horizonte, Brazil
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #505
    Minas Gerais, Brazil
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #506
    Pernambuco, Brazil
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #501
    Porto Alegre, Brazil
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #503
    São Paulo, Brazil
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #504
    São Paulo, Brazil
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #401
    Beijing, Cheng District, China
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #402
    Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #409
    Yantai, Shandong, China
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #404
    Yibin, Sichuan, China
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #406
    Beijing, Xicheng District, China
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #903
    Tbilisi, Georgia
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #902
    Tbilisi, Georgia
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #901
    Tbilisi, Georgia
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #204
    Taichung, Taiwan
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site# 202
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site# 201
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #205
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site# 203
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #803
    Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site# 801
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #805
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #804
    Rivne, Ukraine
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #802
    Ternopil, Ukraine
    Recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #403
    Beijing, Changping District, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #408
    Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Climb Bio Investigative Site #405
    Jinan, Shandong, China
    Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

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  • Povetacicept for people with primary membranous nephropathy

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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