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
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Climb Bio, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 38 sites (Denver, Colorado and 37 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 25, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 2027 |
| Study ends | October 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07096843 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
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
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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
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Caba, Argentina Recruiting -
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Santa Fe, Argentina Recruiting -
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Belo Horizonte, Brazil Recruiting -
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Minas Gerais, Brazil Recruiting -
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Beijing, Xicheng District, China Recruiting -
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Tbilisi, Georgia Recruiting -
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Taichung, Taiwan Recruiting -
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Climb Bio Investigative Site #205
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Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine Recruiting -
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Kyiv, Ukraine Recruiting -
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Rivne, Ukraine Recruiting -
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Ternopil, Ukraine Recruiting -
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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
- Study coordinator: Climb Bio Study Director
- Email: clinicaltrials@climbbio.com
- Phone: +1 866 857 2596
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Povetacicept for people with primary membranous nephropathy
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ALXN1920 for adults with primary membranous nephropathy
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.