Clinical trial • Phase III • Immunology|Rare Disease

OBINUTUZUMAB for Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (childhood-onset)

Phase III trial of OBINUTUZUMAB for Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (childhood-onset).

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Immunology|Rare Disease
Trial Disease
Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (childhood-onset)
Trial Stage
Phase III
Drug Modality
Monoclonal antibody|Small molecule
Paediatric Trial
Yes

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
06-02-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
04-03-2024

Trial design

Randomised, open-label, group b: mycophenolate mofetil (mmf) — oral mycophenolate mofetil via home administration from baseline (day 1); titrated by week 4 to a target dose of 1200 mg/m2/day (maximum 2 g/day), given in two divided doses (600 mg/m2 bid). group a (active comparator/test arm): obinutuzumab 1000 mg (or 20 mg/kg for participants < 45 kg) iv infusion on days 1, 15, 168 (week 24), and 182 (week 26).-controlled Phase III trial in Belgium, France, Germany and others.

Randomised
Yes
Open Label
Yes
Comparator
Group B: Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) — oral mycophenolate mofetil via home administration from baseline (Day 1); titrated by Week 4 to a target dose of 1200 mg/m2/day (maximum 2 g/day), given in two divided doses (600 mg/m2 BID). Group A (active comparator/test arm): Obinutuzumab 1000 mg (or 20 mg/kg for participants < 45 kg) IV infusion on Days 1, 15, 168 (Week 24), and 182 (Week 26).
Target Sample Size
80
Trial Duration For Participant
448

Stratification factors

  • Participant disease type (FRNS vs SDNS)
  • Use of immunosuppressive treatment for INS prior to study entry (MMF/other immunosuppressive agent vs no MMF/other immunosuppressive agent)

Eligibility

Recruits 80 paediatric patients.

Pregnancy Exclusion
4. Pregnancy or breastfeeding or intending to become pregnant during the study or within 18 months after the final dose of obinutuzumab, or within 6 weeks after the final dose of MMF
Vulnerable Population
Participants are children/minors. Age-specific assent and consent procedures are used (multiple assent form templates and caregiver/parent consent forms are provided). Documents include infant information, parent/guardian ICFs, caregiver ICFs and assent forms for age groups (examples in repository: assent forms for 2–5, 6–10, 7–11, 11–14, 12–17, 15–17 years). Parental/legal guardian consent is required for minors; age-appropriate assent is obtained where applicable. Materials are provided in multiple languages for participating countries (examples include English, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Arabic, Turkish).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1. Diagnosis of frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome (FRNS) or steroid dependent nephrotic syndrome (SDNS) before the age of 18 years"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 2. Must be in complete remission defined by the absence of edema, UPCR ≤ 0.2 g/g at screening and have three consecutive daily urine dipstick readings of trace or negative for protein within the week prior to randomization"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 3. Must have had at least one relapse in the 6 months prior to screening, after discontinuation of or while receiving oral corticosteroids and/or immunosuppressive therapy to prevent relapses"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 4. Participants having received cyclophosphamide in the 6 months prior to randomization must have experienced at least 1 relapse subsequent to cyclophosphamide discontinuation"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 5. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) within normal range for age"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1. Secondary nephrotic syndrome"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 2. History of steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome. History of genetic defects known to directly cause nephrotic syndrome"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 3. Treatment with other immunosuppressive medications to prevent relapse, other than MMF or oral corticosteroids within 2 months prior to randomization"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 4. Pregnancy or breastfeeding or intending to become pregnant during the study or within 18 months after the final dose of obinutuzumab, or within 6 weeks after the final dose of MMF"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 5. Females of childbearing potential, including those who have had a tubal ligation, must have a negative serum pregnancy test result within 28 days prior to initiation of study treatment and a negative urine pregnancy test at Day 1, prior to randomization"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 6. Patients demonstrating prior treatment failure to MMF as defined by two or more relapses in any 6-month period of time while receiving MMF for at least a 6-month duration"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- 1. Percentage of Participants with Sustained Complete Remission at 1 year","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion of participants meeting sustained complete remission at 1 year. Complete remission is defined (per inclusion criteria) as absence of edema, UPCR ≤ 0.2 g/g at screening and three consecutive daily urine dipstick readings of trace or negative for protein within the week prior to randomization; sustained remission at 1 year measured as meeting the study's criteria for complete remission over the 1-year timepoint."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- 1. Overall relapse-free survival (RFS)","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 2. Probability of RFS at Week 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Probability (estimate) of relapse-free survival evaluated at Week 52"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 3. Cumulative corticosteroid dose","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 4. Number of relapses","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 5. Proportion of participants experiencing edema associated relapse during the 52-week treatment period","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion measured over the 52-week treatment period"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 6. Proportion of patients with sustained complete remission at Week 76","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion measured at Week 76"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 7. Mean change in “General Fatigue” domain of PedsQL-Multidimensional Fatigue scale total score from baseline to Week 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Mean change from baseline to Week 52 in the PedsQL-Multidimensional Fatigue General Fatigue domain score"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 8. Mean change in “Physical Functioning” domain of PedsQL-Quality of Life Inventory from baseline to Week 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Mean change from baseline to Week 52 in the PedsQL Quality of Life Inventory Physical Functioning domain score"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 9. Mean change in CureGN Edema Scale from baseline to Week 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Mean change from baseline to Week 52 in CureGN Edema Scale score"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 10. Incidence, nature, and severity of adverse events, with severity determined according to AE intensity (mild, moderate, severe, life-threatening) and NCI CTCAE grading if applicable from baseline to Week 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Incidence and characterization of AEs from baseline to Week 52; severity graded by AE intensity categories and NCI CTCAE where applicable"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 11. Incidence of laboratory or vital sign abnormalities from baseline to Week 52","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Incidence of laboratory and vital sign abnormalities assessed from baseline to Week 52"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 12. Serum concentrations of obinutuzumab at specified timepoints","definition_or_measurement_approach":"PK measurement: serum obinutuzumab concentrations at prespecified timepoints"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 13. Proportion of participants achieving B-cell depletion (HSFC) at specified timepoints","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion achieving B-cell depletion by high-sensitivity flow cytometry (HSFC) at prespecified timepoints"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 14. Total peripheral B cell and B cell subsets (e.g., memory B cells) counts and change from baseline at specified timepoints","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Counts of peripheral B cells and subsets and change from baseline at prespecified timepoints"}

Recruitment

Registry Or Advocacy Recruitment
True, KRN (Kidney Research Network) is named as a third-party supporting site identification and recruitment activities
Digital Remote Recruitment
True, use of a patient app for electronic capture of daily MMF dosing and daily urine monitoring readings (Caerus Marketing Group LLC); electronic systems provider Signant Health and other e-technology suppliers are involved
Planned Sample Size
80
Recruitment Window Months
36
Consent Approach
Parental/legal guardian informed consent is required for minors. Age-appropriate assent is obtained with multiple assent form templates for differing age groups (examples: assent for 2–6 years, 7–11 years, 12–17 years, etc.). Separate caregiver/caretaker ICFs and infant/parent information sheets are provided. Consent/assent materials are available in multiple languages for participating countries and include caregiver ICFs, parent/guardian ICFs, infant information, pregnant-partner ICFs and optional mobile nursing visit ICFs as applicable.

Methods

  • Site identification and feasibility support: Kidney Research Network (KRN) supporting US site identification, feasibility and recruitment support.
  • Home nursing and home administration support: Medical Research Network Limited listed with duty 'Home Nursing' to support home administration.
  • Patient reimbursement: Greenphire LLC listed to provide patient reimbursement.
  • Electronic patient app and remote monitoring: Caerus Marketing Group LLC to provide patient app electronic capture of daily MMF dosing & daily urine monitoring readings.
  • Central laboratory services and sample handling: Labcorp Central Laboratory Services LP listed (laboratory role).
  • Global CRO and operational support: Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC (PPD) listed as Global CRO and with multiple operational responsibilities.
  • Electronic clinical systems/eConsent/eCOA support: Signant Health Global LLC listed (responsibility code present).

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
14
Total Number Of Participants
26

Belgium

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
27-03-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
16-02-2026
Processing Time Days
327
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
2

Sites

Site Name
Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent
Department Name
Paediatric Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Lien Dossche
Principal Investigator Email
lien.dossche@uzgent.be
Contact Person Name
Lien Dossche
Contact Person Email
lien.dossche@uzgent.be

France

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
05-03-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
13-02-2026
Processing Time Days
284
Number Of Sites
4
Number Of Participants
8

Sites

Site Name
Hospices Civils De Lyon
Department Name
Hôpital Femme Mère Enfants
Principal Investigator Name
Anne-Laure SELLIER-LECLERC
Principal Investigator Email
anne-laure.sellier-leclerc@chu-lyon.fr
Contact Person Name
Anne-Laure SELLIER-LECLERC
Site Name
Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Paris
Department Name
Nephrology and renal transplantation department
Principal Investigator Name
Vincent AUDARD
Principal Investigator Email
vincent.audard@aphp.fr
Contact Person Name
Vincent AUDARD
Contact Person Email
vincent.audard@aphp.fr
Site Name
Hopital Des Enfants
Department Name
Service de Pédiatrie - Néphrologie, médecine interne et hypertension
Principal Investigator Name
Stephane Decramer
Principal Investigator Email
decramer.s@chu-toulouse.fr
Contact Person Name
Stephane Decramer
Contact Person Email
decramer.s@chu-toulouse.fr
Site Name
Robert Debre University Hospital
Department Name
Nephrology Unit
Principal Investigator Name
Julien Hogan
Principal Investigator Email
julien.hogan2@aphp.fr
Contact Person Name
Julien Hogan
Contact Person Email
julien.hogan2@aphp.fr

Germany

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
05-03-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
17-02-2026
Processing Time Days
348
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
3

Sites

Site Name
Universitaetsklinikum Essen AöR
Department Name
Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin II
Principal Investigator Name
Lars Pape
Principal Investigator Email
Lars.Pape@uk-essen.de
Contact Person Name
Lars Pape
Contact Person Email
Lars.Pape@uk-essen.de
Site Name
Universitaetsklinikum Erlangen AöR
Department Name
Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin II
Principal Investigator Name
Katja Sauerstein
Principal Investigator Email
Katja.Sauerstein@uk-erlangen.de
Contact Person Name
Katja Sauerstein

Italy

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
08-03-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
16-02-2026
Processing Time Days
345
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
4

Sites

Site Name
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Citta Della Salute E Della Scienza Di Torino
Department Name
SC Nefrologia Pediatrica
Principal Investigator Name
Francesca Mattozzi
Principal Investigator Email
fmattozzi@cittadellasalute.to.it
Contact Person Name
Francesca Mattozzi
Site Name
Giannina Gaslini Institute For Scientific Hospitalization And Care
Department Name
U.O.C. Nefrologia dialisi e trapianto
Principal Investigator Name
Andrea Angeletti
Principal Investigator Email
andreaangeletti@gaslini.org
Contact Person Name
Andrea Angeletti
Contact Person Email
andreaangeletti@gaslini.org

Spain

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
04-03-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
17-02-2026
Processing Time Days
350
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
4

Sites

Site Name
Hospital Universitario De Cruces
Department Name
Inmunology
Principal Investigator Name
María Herrero
Principal Investigator Email
MARIA.HERREROGONI@osakidetza.eus
Contact Person Name
María Herrero
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Marques De Valdecilla
Department Name
Inmunology
Principal Investigator Name
Domingo González-Lamuño
Principal Investigator Email
domingo.gonzalez-lamuno@unican.es
Contact Person Name
Domingo González-Lamuño
Site Name
Sant Joan De Deu Barcelona Hospital
Department Name
Inmunology
Principal Investigator Name
Alvaro Madrid
Principal Investigator Email
amadrid@sjdhospitalbarcelona.org
Contact Person Name
Alvaro Madrid

Poland

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
07-03-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
16-02-2026
Processing Time Days
341
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
5

Sites

Site Name
Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne Warszawskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego
Department Name
Dziecięcy Szpital Kliniczny Oddział Kliniczny Nefrologii i Pediatrii wraz z Pododdziałem Niemowlęcym
Principal Investigator Name
Małgorzata Mizerska-Wasiak
Principal Investigator Email
mmizierska@wum.edu.pl
Contact Person Name
Małgorzata Mizerska-Wasiak
Contact Person Email
mmizierska@wum.edu.pl
Site Name
Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne
Department Name
Klinika Chorób Nerek i Nadciśnienia Dzieci i Młodzieży
Principal Investigator Name
Aleksandra Żurowska
Principal Investigator Email
azur@amg.gda.pl
Contact Person Name
Aleksandra Żurowska
Contact Person Email
azur@amg.gda.pl

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
Switzerland

Contract research organisations

Name
Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC
Responsibilities
Global CRO
Name
PPD Development LP

Third parties

  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"Medical Research Network Limited","duties_or_roles":"Home Nursing","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"KRN","duties_or_roles":"Site identification in the US, support with site feasibility and selection in the US, review of key patient and site facing materials and support with recruitment tactics","organisation_type":"Health care"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Greenphire LLC","duties_or_roles":"Patient Reimbursement","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Labcorp Central Laboratory Services LP","duties_or_roles":"","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC","duties_or_roles":"Global CRO","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Caerus Marketing Group LLC","duties_or_roles":"Patient App electronic capture of daily MMF dosing & daily urine monitoring reading","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Signant Health Global LLC","duties_or_roles":"","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"PPD Development LP","duties_or_roles":"","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Gazyvaro 1,000 mg concentrate for solution for infusion.
Active Substance
OBINUTUZUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
INTRAVENOUS INFUSION
Route
Intravenous infusion
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
1000 mg (or 20 mg/kg for participants < 45 kg)
Dose Levels
1000 mg per infusion (given Days 1, 15, 168, 182)
Frequency
Doses on Days 1, 15, 168 (Week 24) and 182 (Week 26)
Maximum Dose
4000 mg (total across doses as specified)
Dose Escalation Increase
1000 mg (Day 1) and subsequent 1000 mg doses on Days 15, 168 and 182
Investigational Product Name
CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) — film-coated tablets and oral suspension
Active Substance
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
Oral
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
Home administration from Day 1; titrated by Week 4 to target dose of 1200 mg/m2/day (maximum 2 g/day)
Dose Levels
Titrated dosing to 1200 mg/m2/day (max 2 g/day), given in two divided doses
Frequency
Daily, given in two divided doses (BID)
Maximum Dose
2000 mg/day
Dose Escalation Increase
Titration from baseline to target 1200 mg/m2/day (max 2 g/day) by Week 4

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