Clinical trial • Phase II • Nephrology

Survodutide for Chronic kidney disease

Phase II trial of Survodutide for Chronic kidney disease. Randomised, matching placebo for survodutide; dose and schedule not specified-controlled.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Nephrology
Trial Disease
Chronic kidney disease
Trial Stage
Phase II
Drug Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
06-01-2026
First CTIS Authorization Date
21-04-2026

Trial design

Randomised, matching placebo for survodutide; dose and schedule not specified-controlled Phase II trial in Germany, Spain, Netherlands.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Matching placebo for Survodutide; dose and schedule not specified
Target Sample Size
95
Trial Duration For Participant
280

Eligibility

Recruits 95 Vulnerable subjects are excluded: "Vulnerable (i.e. under guardianship) or mentally incapacitated subjects (i.e. not able to understand and sign the informed consent)". Informed consent must be signed by participants ("Willing to sign an informed consent"); no provisions for assent or guardianship consent are provided in the record..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP): WOCBP who are unwilling or unable to use an acceptable method of contraception to avoid pregnancy throughout the study and for up to 8 weeks after the last dose of study drug in such a manner the risk of pregnancy is minimized; WOCBP without a negative serum or urine pregnancy test result (minimum sensitivity 25 IU/L or equivalent of HCG) at screening Active pregnancy or breastfeeding
Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable subjects are excluded: "Vulnerable (i.e. under guardianship) or mentally incapacitated subjects (i.e. not able to understand and sign the informed consent)". Informed consent must be signed by participants ("Willing to sign an informed consent"); no provisions for assent or guardianship consent are provided in the record.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Age ≥ 18 years\n- eGFR ≥ 20 and <90 mL/min/1.73m2\n- Urinary albumin to creatinine ratio ≥30 mg/g and <3500 mg/g\n- BMI ≥ 23 kg/m2 (with participants with BMI ≥23 to <25 capped at 10% of the total study population)\n- Stable kidney function (no more than 30% change in eGFR in the 3 months prior to enrolment)\n- On a stable maximum tolerated dose of an ACEi/ARB for at least 4 weeks prior to enrolment\n- If using an SGLT2 inhibitor, receiving a stable dose for at least 8 weeks prior to enrolment\n- Willing to sign an informed consent\n- If using an MRA, receiving a stable dose for at least 8 weeks prior to enrolment"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes\n- Donation or loss of ≧400 ml blood within 8 weeks prior to initial dosing\n- History of drug or alcohol abuse within the 12 months prior to dosing, or evidence of such abuse as indicated by the laboratory assays conducted during the screening or according to investigator’s assessment\n- History of chronic pancreatitis or idiopathic acute pancreatitis\n- History of noncompliance to medical regimens or unwillingness to comply with the study protocol.\n- Any surgical or medical condition, which in the opinion of the investigator, may place the patient at higher risk from his/her participation in the study, or is likely to prevent the patient from complying with the requirements of the study or completing the study\n- Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP): WOCBP who are unwilling or unable to use an acceptable method of contraception to avoid pregnancy throughout the study and for up to 8 weeks after the last dose of study drug in such a manner the risk of pregnancy is minimized; WOCBP without a negative serum or urine pregnancy test result (minimum sensitivity 25 IU/L or equivalent of HCG) at screening\n- Vulnerable (i.e. under guardianship) or mentally incapacitated subjects (i.e. not able to understand and sign the informed consent)\n- Personal or family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) or familial medullary thyroid carcinoma\n- Calcitonin levels ≥100 pg/mL or 29.26 pmol/L\n- Personal history of non-familial medullary thyroid carcinoma\n- Evidence of severe hepatic impairment determined by any one of: ALT or AST values exceeding 3x ULN, a history of hepatic encephalopathy, a history of oesophageal varices, or a history of portocaval shunt\n- History of severe hypersensitivity or contraindications to any glucagon RA or GLP-1 RA\n- Uncontrolled arterial hypertension (mean semi supine systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥110 mmHg)\n- Cardiovascular event within 3 months prior to enrolment\n- Treatment with GLP-1RA for <12 weeks prior to screening\n- Use of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index (e.g. alfentanil, fentanyl, carbamazepine, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus) or use of any GLP-1, GIP/GLP-1 or GIP/GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist\n- Elevation of serum lipase (>3 x ULN)\n- HbA1c > 10.5%\n- Uncontrolled unstable diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy\n- Additional criteria applicable for sub-set of participants for MRI assessment of perirenal, epicardial, subcutaneous and visceral fat: o Contraindication to MRI including, but not limited to severe claustrophobia, extensive tattoos, inner ear implant, pacemakers incompatible with MRI, other implanted cardiac rhythm management device, intracranial aneurism clips incompatible with MRI, any other metallic, non-MRI compatible implanted devices (e.g. hip replacement), a history of intra-orbital metal fragments that have not been removed, and weight or girth that exceeds scanner capabilities o Participants who do not fulfil the MRI criteria are eligible for the main trial if the eligibility criteria for the main trial are fulfilled.\n- Active pregnancy or breastfeeding\n- History of kidney or liver transplant\n- Active malignancy\n- Suggestive evidence of adrenal insufficiency\n- A history of acute pancreatitis\n- Any medication, surgical or medical condition which might significantly alter the absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of medications including, but not limited to any of the following: History of active inflammatory bowel disease within the 6 months; Major gastrointestinal tract surgery as determined by the physician; A history of pancreatitis; GI ulcers and/or bleeding within 6 months; Evidence of urinary obstruction or difficulty in voiding at screening\n- Participation in any clinical trial within 3 months prior to initial dosing"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Percentage change from baseline to week 32/36 in first morning void UACR","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Percentage change in urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) measured in first morning void urine sample from baseline to week 32/36."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline to week 36 in eGFR (creatinine, cystatin C, and creatinine-cystatin C)\n- Change from baseline to week 36 in Iohexol measured GFR (subset of 60 participants)\n- Change in UACR and eGFR during 4-week wash-out from week 36 to 40\n- Change from baseline to week 36 in Perirenal and renal sinus fat measured by MRI (same subset of 60 participants with Iohexol GFR)\n- Change from baseline to week 36 in Subcutaneous and visceral fat assessed by MRI (same subset of 60 participants with Iohexol GFR)\n- Change from baseline to week 36 in Body weight\n- Change from baseline to week 36 in Waist circumference\n- Change from baseline to week 36 in Systolic and diastolic blood pressure","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Endpoints are defined as change from baseline to specified weeks. eGFR measured using creatinine, cystatin C, and combined creatinine-cystatin C methods. Iohexol-measured GFR assessed in a subset of 60 participants. MRI assessments for perirenal/renal sinus and subcutaneous/visceral fat in same Iohexol subset. UACR from urine samples; body measurements and blood pressure measured per protocol at baseline and week 36; wash-out change assessed between week 36 and 40."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
95
Recruitment Window Months
20
Consent Approach
Informed consent required from participants ("Willing to sign an informed consent"). Subject information and informed consent forms for adults are provided (documents available in German, Spanish, Dutch and English as indicated in the submission). Vulnerable or mentally incapacitated subjects who cannot understand/sign consent are excluded.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
20
Total Number Of Participants
95

Germany

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
31-03-2026
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
22-04-2026
Processing Time Days
22
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
17

Sites

Site Name
Universitaetsklinikum Erlangen AöR
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Roland Schmieder
Principal Investigator Email
roland.schmieder@uk-erlangen.de
Contact Person Name
Roland Schmieder
Site Name
Robert Bosch Krankenhaus GmbH
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Joerg Latus
Principal Investigator Email
joerg.latus@rbk.de
Contact Person Name
Joerg Latus
Contact Person Email
joerg.latus@rbk.de
Site Name
Staedtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe gGmbH
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Martin Hausberg
Principal Investigator Email
Martin.Hausberg@klinikum-karlsruhe.de
Contact Person Name
Martin Hausberg

Spain

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
28-01-2026
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
27-04-2026
Processing Time Days
89
Number Of Sites
10
Number Of Participants
45

Sites

Site Name
Hospital Universitario De Navarra
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Nuria García Fernandez
Principal Investigator Email
nrgarcia@unav.es
Contact Person Name
Nuria García Fernandez
Contact Person Email
nrgarcia@unav.es
Site Name
Hospital Clinico Universitario De Valencia
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Jose Luis Górriz Teruel
Principal Investigator Email
jlgorriz@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Jose Luis Górriz Teruel
Contact Person Email
jlgorriz@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Puerta De Hierro De Majadahonda
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Maria Marques Vidas
Principal Investigator Email
mmvidas@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Maria Marques Vidas
Contact Person Email
mmvidas@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Universitario De La Princesa
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Maria Auxiliadora Bajo
Principal Investigator Email
mauxiliadora.bajo@salud.madrid.org
Contact Person Name
Maria Auxiliadora Bajo
Site Name
Hospital Polusa S.A.
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Secundino Jose Cigarran Guldris
Principal Investigator Email
secundino.cigarran@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Secundino Jose Cigarran Guldris
Contact Person Email
secundino.cigarran@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Universitari Vall D Hebron
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Maria Jose Soler Romeo
Principal Investigator Email
mjsoler01@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Maria Jose Soler Romeo
Contact Person Email
mjsoler01@gmail.com
Site Name
Bellvitge University Hospital
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Josep Maria Cruzado Garrit
Principal Investigator Email
jmcruzado@bellvitgehospital.cat
Contact Person Name
Josep Maria Cruzado Garrit
Site Name
Nuevas Tecnologias En Diabetes Y En Endocrinologia S.L. Profesional
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Alberto Aliaga Verdugo
Principal Investigator Email
aliaga.verdugo@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Alberto Aliaga Verdugo
Contact Person Email
aliaga.verdugo@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Germans Trias I Pujol
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Maya Sanchez Baya
Principal Investigator Email
mayasanchezb.germanstrias@gencat.cat
Contact Person Name
Maya Sanchez Baya
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Fundacion Jimenez Diaz
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Alberto Ortiz Arduan
Principal Investigator Email
AOrtiz@fjd.es
Contact Person Name
Alberto Ortiz Arduan
Contact Person Email
AOrtiz@fjd.es

Netherlands

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
14-04-2026
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
12-05-2026
Processing Time Days
28
Number Of Sites
7
Number Of Participants
33

Sites

Site Name
Stichting Martini Ziekenhuis
Department Name
Pharmacy
Principal Investigator Name
Annemarie van der Aart
Principal Investigator Email
a.vd.aart@mzh.nl
Contact Person Name
Annemarie van der Aart
Contact Person Email
a.vd.aart@mzh.nl
Site Name
Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Jeroen van der Net
Principal Investigator Email
wetenschap@asz.nl
Contact Person Name
Jeroen van der Net
Contact Person Email
wetenschap@asz.nl
Site Name
Frisius MC
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Aaltje Adema
Principal Investigator Email
aaltje.adema@frisiusmc.nl
Contact Person Name
Aaltje Adema
Contact Person Email
aaltje.adema@frisiusmc.nl
Site Name
Rijnstate Ziekenhuis Stichting
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Jacobien Verhave
Principal Investigator Email
researchvasculairinterne@rijnstate.nl
Contact Person Name
Jacobien Verhave
Site Name
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
André van Beek
Principal Investigator Email
a.p.van.beek@umcg.nl
Contact Person Name
André van Beek
Contact Person Email
a.p.van.beek@umcg.nl
Site Name
Ziekenhuisgroep Twente Stichting
Department Name
Nephrology
Principal Investigator Name
Goos Laverman
Principal Investigator Email
g.laverman@zgt.nl
Contact Person Name
Goos Laverman
Contact Person Email
g.laverman@zgt.nl
Site Name
Rijnstate Ziekenhuis Stichting (duplicate entry not specified)
Department Name
Nephrology

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Organisation Type
Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility
Country Of Registered Address
Netherlands

Third parties

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Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
BI 456906 (Survodutide)
Active Substance
Survodutide
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
Subcutaneous injection (solution for injection)
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
Authorised (prodAuthStatus 1 / EU product record present)
Dose Levels
0.3 mg; 1.2 mg; 0.6 mg; 2.4 mg; 3.6 mg
Frequency
Once weekly (trial main objective evaluates 3.6 mg per week)
Maximum Dose
3.6 mg per week
Investigational Product Name
Matching placebo for Survodutide
Modality
Other

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