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© 2023Introduction: Immune complex–mediated membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN) is an ultra-rare, fast-progressing kidney disease that may be idiopathic (primary) or secondary to chronic infection, autoimmune disorders, or monoclonal gammopathies. Dysregulation of the alternative complement pathway is implicated in the pathophysiology of IC-MPGN; and currently, there are no approved targeted treatments. Iptacopan is an oral, highly potent proximal complement inhibitor that specifically binds to factor B and inhibits the alternative pathway (AP). Methods: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 study (APPARENT; NCT05755386) will evaluate the efficacy and safety of iptacopan in patients with idiopathic (primary) IC-MPGN, enrolling up to 68 patients (minimum of 10 adolescents) aged 12 to 60 years with biopsy-confirmed IC-MPGN, proteinuria ≥1 g/g, and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥30 ml/min per 1.73 m2. All patients will receive maximally tolerated angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin receptor blocker and vaccination against encapsulated bacteria. Patients with any organ transplant, progressive crescentic glomerulonephritis, or kidney biopsy with >50% interstitial fibrosis/tubular atrophy, will be excluded. Patients will be randomized 1:1 to receive either iptacopan 200 mg twice daily (bid) or placebo for 6 months, followed by open-label treatment with iptacopan 200 mg bid for all patients for 6 months. The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of iptacopan versus placebo in proteinuria reduction measured as urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR) (24-h urine) at 6 months. Key secondary end points will assess kidney function measured by eGFR, patients who achieve a proteinuria-eGFR composite end point, and patient-reported fatigue. Conclusion: This study will provide evidence toward the efficacy and safety of iptacopan in idiopathic (primary) IC-MPGN.
Author(s): Vivarelli M, Bomback AS, Meier M, Wang Y, Webb NJA, Veldandi UK, Smith RJH, Kavanagh D
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Kidney International Reports
Year: 2023
Volume: 9
Issue: 1
Pages: 64-72
Online publication date: 29/10/2023
Acceptance date: 23/10/2023
Date deposited: 11/12/2023
ISSN (electronic): 2468-0249
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.
URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ekir.2023.10.022
DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2023.10.022
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