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NCT05268289 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

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

A Phase 2 study of Lupus Nephritis, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
240
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

NCT05268289: Recruiting Phase 2 study of Lupus Nephritis, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

NCT05268289 is a Phase 2 study of Lupus Nephritis that is actively recruiting participants, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The registered enrollment target is 240 participants, below the 302-participant average among 30 other Lupus Nephritis trials with a reported enrollment target (21% lower). The trial reports 20 study locations across 12 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT05268289, a Phase 2 study of Lupus Nephritis, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
240 participants
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

Study Summary

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.

Primary Outcome

Part 1: To evaluate the proportion of patients achieving complete renal response with iptacopan treatment "A" plus standard of care, compared to treatment alone Part 2: To evaluate the proportion of patients achieving complete renal response with Iptacopan treatment "B" plus standard of care, compared to treatment "D" alone Part 2: To evaluate the proportion of patients achieving complete renal response with Iptacopan treatment "C" plus standard of care, compared to treatment "D" alone Complete

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Iptacopan (part 1)
  • DRUG Iptacopan (part 2)
  • DRUG Placebo + standard of care
  • DRUG Iptacopan + placebo

Study Locations (20)

California

  • Kaiser Permanente Fontana - Fontana
  • Univ Calif Irvine - Irvine
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center - Los Angeles
  • Loma Linda University - San Bernardino
  • Olive View UCLA Medical Center - Sylmar

Florida

  • Royal Research Corp - Hollywood
  • Mayo Clinic Jacksonville - Jacksonville
  • Nephrology Associates Of Central FL - Orlando
  • Florida Kidney Physicians - Riverview
  • Florida Kidney Physicians - Riverview

Arizona

  • AKDHC Medical Research ServicesLLC - Phoenix

Colorado

  • University of Colorado Denver - Aurora

Illinois

  • Nep Assoc of Northern Illinois - Hinsdale

Kansas

  • Wichita Community Clcl Onco Program - Wichita

Louisiana

  • Ochsner Health System - New Orleans

Maryland

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital - Baltimore

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 240 participants
Start Date 2022-08-10
Est. Completion 2028-09-28
Phase Phase 2
Novartis Pharmaceuticals

1,375 total trials

What NCT05268289 shows while recruiting

NCT05268289 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 240 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 302-participant average among 30 other Lupus Nephritis trials with a reported enrollment target (21% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Lupus Nephritis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Iptacopan (part 1) is the first listed.

NCT05268289 names 20 study sites across 12 states, led by California, Florida, Arizona.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05268289 about?

NCT05268289 is a clinical study titled "Study of Efficacy and Safety of LNP023 in Participants With Active Lupus Nephritis Class III-IV, +/- V". 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.

What is the current status of trial NCT05268289?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 240 participants. The study started on 2022-08-10. Estimated completion is 2028-09-28.

What conditions does trial NCT05268289 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Lupus Nephritis.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05268289?

The interventions under investigation include: Iptacopan (part 1) (DRUG), Iptacopan (part 2) (DRUG), Placebo + standard of care (DRUG), Iptacopan + placebo (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05268289?

This trial is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, which has 1,375 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05268289 being conducted?

This trial has 20 study locations across Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Lupus Nephritis

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Where NCT05268289's enrollment target sits among peer trials

240 9th of 30 higher than 22 of 30 other Lupus Nephritis trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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