Clinical trial Recruiting at 28 sites Phase 3 Interventional Ages 12 to 80

Evaluating DMX-200 for treating FSGS in patients on ARBs

Official title: A Pivotal Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of DMX-200 in Patients With Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Who Are Receiving an Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Run by Dimerix Bioscience Pty Ltd · NCT05183646 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a new medication called DMX-200 can help people with FSGS who are already taking another heart medication feel better and improve their kidney function.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages12 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment286 (estimated)
SponsorDimerix Bioscience Pty Ltd
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsrituximab, cyclophosphamide
Locations220 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 219 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 30, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 2029
Study endsDecember 2029
Registry record updatedFebruary 3, 2026
Trial IDNCT05183646 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients aged 12 to 80 years diagnosed with primary or genetic FSGS who are currently on or willing to transition to an ARB.

Probably not a fit

Patients with stable doses of certain medications or those with severe kidney impairment may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This Phase 3 clinical trial investigates the efficacy and safety of DMX-200, a CCR2 inhibitor, in patients with FSGS who are concurrently receiving an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). The study is designed as a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial lasting up to 122 weeks, followed by an open-label extension period of up to 2 additional years. Participants aged 12 to 80 years with confirmed FSGS will be enrolled, and the trial aims to assess the impact of DMX-200 on proteinuria and kidney function. The study includes a comprehensive screening and stabilization phase to ensure patient eligibility and safety.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve kidney function and reduce proteinuria in patients with FSGS.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with CCR2 inhibitors in similar conditions, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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DOUBLE BLIND PERIOD

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients must be 12 to 80 years old
2. A diagnosis of primary FSGS, genetic FSGS, or FSGS of undetermined cause. Confirmed by kidney biopsy within 7 years of screening
3. Must be either receiving an ARB at the maximal tolerated dose or willing to transition
4. If taking corticosteroids, the dosage must be stable for ≥4 weeks prior to Screening and during Stabilization
5. If taking aldosterone inhibitors, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, direct renin inhibitors, sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, or endothelin receptor antagonists (ERAs, including dual antagonists), the dose and regimen must be stable for ≥12 weeks prior to Screening and during Stabilization
6. Urine PCR \>1.5 g/g (\>169.5 mg/mmol) or 24-hour total protein \>1.5 g/day based on 24-hour urine collection during Screening.
7. Estimated eGFR ≥25 and ≤120 mL/min/1.73 m2 at Screening for adults \& eGFR ≥25mL/min/1.73 m2 for adolescent patients (\<18 years)
8. Seated blood pressure ≤160/100 mm Hg (mean of 3 values) (patients ≥18 years of age) or between the 5th and 95th percentile for age, sex, and height (patients \<18 years of age) at Screening
9. Body weight ≥35 kg (all patients) AND a body mass index (BMI) ≤40 kg/m2 (patients ≥18 years of age) or between the 5th and 98th percentile for age and sex (patients \<18 years of age) at Screening.
10. A female patient is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study, not breastfeeding, and at least one of the following conditions applies:

    1. Is not of childbearing potential
    2. If of childbearing potential and beginning at menarche, agrees to use a highly effective method of contraception consistently during the treatment period.
11. A male patient with a female partner of childbearing potential is eligible to participate if he agrees to use acceptable contraception
12. A patient or parent/legal guardian (as appropriate) who is capable of giving signed informed consent, and where required, the patient is capable of providing assent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Has FSGS secondary to another condition.
2. Patients with nephrotic syndrome (\>3.5 g/day proteinuria and serum albumin \<30 g/L) who have not previously been treated with standard of care FSGS-directed therapies (including steroids).
3. History of type 1 diabetes mellitus, or uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (defined as glycated hemoglobin \[HbA1c\] \>8% at Screening)
4. History of lymphoma, leukemia, or any active malignancy within the past 2 years (except for basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas of the skin or cervical carcinoma in situ that have been resected and with no evidence of metastatic disease).
5. Active clinically significant hepatobiliary disease.
6. Documented history of heart failure (New York Heart Association Class III/IV) or a major adverse cardiac event within 12 weeks prior to Screening.
7. Has a physical, medical, or psychological condition, that in the opinion of the Investigator, may interfere with the evaluation the study.
8. The patient has a history of alcohol or illicit drug use disorder within 1 year prior to Screening.
9. Had a prior organ transplant or stem cell transplant, with the exception of corneal transplant.
10. Positive screening assessment for viral hepatitis B surface antigen, or anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody AND positive HCV RNA, or human immunodeficiency virus 1 and 2.
11. Serum potassium levels \>5.5 mmol/L at Screening.
12. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \>2 × upper limit of normal (ULN) at Screening.
13. Treatment with non-steroid immunosuppressant agents including biological drugs (e.g. rituximab), calcineurin inhibitors, cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, or mycophenolate mofetil within 12 weeks prior to Screening.
14. History of serious side effects or allergic response to an angiotensin II antagonist or has a known sensitivity to any components in the IP.
15. Unable to swallow oral medication.
16. Prior participation in any Dimerix-sponsored DMX-200 clinical study.
17. Participation in a clinical study with an investigational product (IP) within 28 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to Screening or plans to participate in another study during the course of this study.
18. Are study site personnel directly affiliated with this study and their immediate families

OLE PERIOD

Inclusion Criteria:

1. A patient or parent/legal guardian (as appropriate) who is capable of giving signed informed consent, and where required, the patient is capable of providing assent.
2. Patients who have completed participation in the double-blind period, including the Week 104 visit, and who may derive benefit from (continued) treatment with DMX-200, and/or continued follow-up
3. The patient received blinded Investigational Product throughout the duration of the double-blind period up to the Week 104 visit
4. The patient continues to meet the contraceptive requirements

Exclusion Criteria:

1. The patient has met the criteria for permanent IP discontinuation or study discontinuation
2. Any safety concerns identified during the double-blind period which, in the Investigator's opinion, may interfere with the patient's continued participation during the OLE period.

Where it's running

  • Phoenix Children's Hospital
    Phoenix, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Kaiser Permanente
    Oakland, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of California Davis Health System
    Sacramento, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Stanford Hospital and Clinic
    Stanford, California, United States
    Recruiting
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  • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
    Denver, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
  • Denver Nephrology Research Division
    Denver, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital
    Miami, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • CTR Oakwater LLC
    Orlando, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Michigan
    Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Minnesota
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting
  • Children's Mercy Research Institute
    Kansas City, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Washington University, School of Medicine
    St Louis, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Hackensack University Medical Center
    Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
    Recruiting
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of North Carolina
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Atrium Health
    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Kohls GI Nutrition and Diagnostic Center
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Recruiting
  • Clinica de Nefrologia Urologia y Enf. Cardiovasculares S.A.
    Santa Fe, Argentina
    Recruiting
  • Centenario Hospital Miguel Hidalgo
    Aguascalientes, Mexico
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez
    Monterrey, Mexico
    Recruiting
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
    London, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • King's College Hospital
    London, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • Nottingham City Hospital
    Nottingham, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center
    Phoenix, Arizona, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Loma Linda, California, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Amicis Research Centre
    Northridge, California, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Northridge Clinical Research Inc.
    Northridge, California, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Scripps Health
    San Diego, California, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • South Florida Nephrology Group, P.A.
    Coral Springs, Florida, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Georgia Nephrology
    Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Boise Kidney
    Boise, Idaho, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • CARE Institute - Idaho Falls
    Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • University of Chicago
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • NorthShore University HealthSystem
    Evanston, Illinois, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana (NANI Research)
    Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • University of Louisville
    Louisville, Kentucky, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Intermed Consultants
    Edina, Minnesota, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • CARE Institute - Nephrology & Hypertension Associates
    Tupelo, Mississippi, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Somnos Clinical Research
    Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Renal Medicine Associates
    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Ohio State University
    Columbus, Ohio, United States
    Active not recruiting

+170 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

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