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Clinical Trial ● Currently Recruiting Phase II NCT05268289

Study of Efficacy and Safety of LNP023 in Participants With Active Lupus Nephritis Class III-IV, +/- V

Study of Efficacy and Safety of LNP023 in Participants With Active Lupus Nephritis Class III-IV, +/- V — Recruiting • Phase II • Rheumatology • NCT05268289.

📅 20 Apr 2026 ⏱ 2 min read
Currently Recruiting
This trial is actively seeking participants in the UK. Discuss eligibility with your patient before referring.
Status
Currently Recruiting
Phase
Phase II
NCT ID
NCT05268289
Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Start
2022-08-10
ClinicaliQ Trial Snapshot
  • Study of Efficacy and Safety of LNP023 in Participants With Active Lupus Nephritis Class III-IV, +/- V — Recruiting • Phase II • Rheumatology • NCT05268289.
  • What is being tested: Iptacopan (LNP023), a complement factor B inhibitor, is being evaluated as an add-on therapy to standard care in patients with active lupus nephritis (Classes III-IV, +/- V), assessing its efficacy, safety and tolerability through a two-part study design.
  • Patient eligibility overview: The trial enrolls participants with biopsy-confirmed active lupus nephritis, specifically Classes III-IV with or without Class V involvement, who are receiving concurrent standard of care immunosuppressive treatment.
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What This Trial Is Studying

The overall purpose of this two-part study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of iptacopan (LNP023) in addition to standard of care treatment.

Eligibility Snapshot
  • : Unequivocally positive ANA test result and/or a positive anti dsDNA at screening Active biopsy-proven lupus nephritis within 3 months of screening demonstrating Class III or IV lupus nephritis with or without co-existing features of Class V lupus nephritis. Documentation of active renal disease at the time of screening necessitating the commencement of therapy with corticosteroids in combination with MMF/MPS. eGFR ≥ 30 ml/min/1.73 m2 Vaccination against Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae infections Vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae infection Supportive care including stable dose regimen of anti-malarials (e.g. hydroxychloroquine) unless contraindicated, ACEi or ARB at either locally approved maximal daily dose or the maximally tolerated dose (per investigators' judgement) at screening, as per the local clinical practice. Doses should remain stable throughout the study. First presentation or flare of lupus nephritis.

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