Ravulizumab for Lupus Nephritis and IgA Nephropathy
(SANCTUARY Trial)
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial protocol does not specify if you need to stop your current medications. However, if you are in the IgAN cohort, you must have been on a stable dose of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors for at least 3 months. Also, you cannot have taken prednisone over 20 mg per day for more than 14 days or any other immunosuppressants within 6 months.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop your current medications. However, if you are in the IgAN cohort, you must have been on a stable dose of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors for at least 3 months.
What data supports the idea that Ravulizumab for Lupus Nephritis and IgA Nephropathy is an effective treatment?
The available research does not provide specific data on Ravulizumab for Lupus Nephritis and IgA Nephropathy. Instead, it focuses on another drug, Belimumab, which has shown some effectiveness in treating Lupus Nephritis. Belimumab was found to reduce the risk of kidney-related events and improve kidney function in some patients. However, there is no direct comparison or data available for Ravulizumab in the provided information.12345
What safety data exists for Ravulizumab in treating Lupus Nephritis and IgA Nephropathy?
The provided research does not contain specific safety data for Ravulizumab (also known as Ultomiris, ravulizumab-cwvz, ALXN1210) in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis and IgA Nephropathy. The studies mentioned focus on other treatments such as Belimumab, Tacrolimus, and Rituximab for Lupus Nephritis. Further research or clinical trial data specific to Ravulizumab would be needed to answer this question.12678
Is the drug Ravulizumab a promising treatment for Lupus Nephritis and IgA Nephropathy?
How is the drug Ravulizumab unique for treating lupus nephritis and IgA nephropathy?
Ravulizumab is unique because it is a long-acting complement inhibitor that targets the C5 protein, similar to eculizumab, which has shown promise in treating conditions like IgA nephropathy by reducing complement activation, a key factor in the disease's progression. This mechanism of action distinguishes it from other treatments that do not specifically target the complement system.19101112
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing the safety and effectiveness of a drug called ravulizumab, given through a vein, in patients with specific kidney diseases. The drug aims to reduce kidney damage by blocking part of the immune system.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for people with severe kidney inflammation due to Lupus Nephritis (LN) or IgA Nephropathy (IgAN). Participants must have protein in their urine and be vaccinated against certain infections. Those with LN need active disease treatment, while those with IgAN should be on stable blood pressure medication. People can't join if they have very low kidney function, used complement inhibitors before, have other major kidney diseases, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or recent heavy use of steroids/immunosuppressants.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Initial Evaluation
Participants receive either ravulizumab or placebo IV infusion in combination with background therapy
Extension
Participants continue treatment with either ravulizumab or switch from placebo to ravulizumab, in combination with background therapy
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, receiving background therapy according to the standard of care
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Background Therapy
- Ravulizumab
Ravulizumab is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:
- Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)
- Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS)
- Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Lead Sponsor
Marc Dunoyer
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Chief Executive Officer since 2021
B.A. in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire
Christophe Hotermans
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Chief Medical Officer since 2023
MD
Alexion
Lead Sponsor
Marc Dunoyer
Alexion
Chief Executive Officer since 2021
PhD in Molecular Biology, University of Brussels
Christophe Hotermans
Alexion
Chief Medical Officer since 2021
MD, University of Leuven
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lead Sponsor
Dr. Alberto R. Martinez
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Chief Medical Officer since 2010
MD from University of Sao Paulo
Marc Dunoyer
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer since 2021
PhD in Molecular Biology