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Evaluating sefaxersen for treating high-risk IgA nephropathy

A Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Sefaxersen, an Antisense Inhibitor of Complement Factor B, in Patients With Primary IgA Nephropathy at High Risk of Progression

Phase 3 Interventional Hoffmann-La Roche · NCT05797610

This study is testing a new treatment called sefaxersen to see if it can help people with high-risk IgA nephropathy avoid worsening kidney problems while they are already getting the best supportive care.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment428 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorHoffmann-La Roche Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionscyclophosphamide, prednisone
Locations204 sites (Alabaster, Alabama and 203 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05797610 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of sefaxersen (RO7434656), a novel Antisense Oligonucleotide therapy, in patients with primary IgA nephropathy who are at high risk of kidney disease progression despite receiving optimized supportive care. Participants will be randomized to receive either sefaxersen or a placebo. The study will include patients who have a confirmed diagnosis of primary IgA nephropathy and meet specific eligibility criteria related to kidney function and proteinuria levels.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with primary IgA nephropathy who are at high risk of progression and have been on maximum tolerated doses of ACE inhibitors or ARBs.

Not a fit: Patients with secondary causes of IgA nephropathy or those who do not meet the specific kidney function and proteinuria criteria may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly slow the progression of kidney disease in patients with primary IgA nephropathy.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored antisense oligonucleotide therapies, showing promise in similar conditions, but this specific approach is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Primary IgAN, as evidenced by a kidney biopsy performed within 10 years prior to or during screening, without known secondary cause
* Treatment with maximum tolerated doses of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) for at least 90 days immediately prior to screening, and without an intent to modify the dose during the study, except for interruptions due to illness (not greater than 7 consecutive days), unless the potential participant is intolerant to these medications
* Urine Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio (UPCR) ≥ 1 gram per gram (g/g) or urine protein excretion ≥ 1 gram per day (g/day) (with UPCR ≥ 0.8 g/g), all measured from a 24-hour urine collection during screening
* eGFR ≥ 20 mL/min/1.73 m\^2, as calculated by the 2021 CKD-EPI creatinine equation (Inker et al. 2021a)
* Vaccination against Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae according to national vaccination recommendations
* Female participants of childbearing potential must use adequate contraception

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy or breastfeeding, or intention of becoming pregnant during the study or within 12 weeks after the final dose of sefaxersen
* Histopathologic or other evidence of another autoimmune glomerular disease
* Presence of ≥ 50% crescents on kidney biopsy, sustained doubling of serum creatinine within 3 months prior to screening, or rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis in the opinion of the investigator
* History of kidney transplantation
* Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) ≥ 6.5% or a clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus of any type
* Systolic blood pressure \>140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \>90 mmHg from the average of two measurements performed at least 1 minute apart during screening
* Initiation of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors within 16 weeks prior to screening or during screening
* Initiation of endothelin receptor antagonists within 90 days prior to screening or during screening
* Initiation of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists or non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers within 90 days prior to screening or during screening
* Use of herbal therapies within 90 days prior to or during screening
* Treatment with investigational therapy within 28 days prior to screening or 5.5 drug-elimination half-lives of that investigational product prior to screening
* Treatment with an investigational therapy planned during the treatment period
* Previous treatment with sefaxersen
* Treatment with oral or intravenous (IV) corticosteroids with a dose equivalent to ≥ 7.5 milligrams per day (mg/day) of prednisone for 7 days or equivalent to ≥ 5 mg/day of prednisone for 14 days within 90 days prior to screening
* Treatment with corticosteroids with systemic effects during screening
* Treatment with a systemic calcineurin inhibitor within 2 months prior to screening or during screening
* Treatment with anti-CD20 therapy within 9 months of screening or during screening
* Treatment with other systemic immunosuppressive agents within 6 months of randomization including, but not limited to, complement inhibitors, alkylating agents (e.g., cyclophosphamide or chlorambucil), azathioprine, or mycophenolate
* Planned major procedure or major surgery during screening or the study
* Substance abuse within 12 months prior to screening or during screening
* Any serious medical condition or abnormality in clinical laboratory tests that precludes an individual's safe participation in and completion of the study
* History of malignancy within \< 5 years prior to screening, with the exception of malignancies with a negligible risk of metastasis or death
* Usage of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1)-based therapy (i.e., GLP-1 mono-agonists, GLP-1/GIP dual agonists, etc.) within 90 days prior to screening or during screening, or intent to initiate during the study period

Where this trial is running

Alabaster, Alabama and 203 other locations

+154 more sites — see ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Conditions Primary IgA Nephropathy
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.