Immunoglobulin A NephropathyPhase 2NCT04287985
Safety and Efficacy Study of VIS649 for IgA Nephropathy
A Phase 2 study testing Low Dose-VIS649, Medium Dose-VIS649 and High Dose-VIS649 in people with Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy and Glomerular Disease, run by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. at 93 sites in 15 countries.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of VIS649 in participants with immunoglobulin A (IgA) Nephropathy (IgAN) Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy, Glomerular Disease, IgAN
- What is being tested?
- Low Dose-VIS649, Medium Dose-VIS649 and High Dose-VIS649
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 155 participants
- Where
- 93 sitesin 15 countries
- Study dates
- 20 Jul 2020to 18 Jun 2023
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Participants are eligible to be included in the study only if all of the following criteria apply:
- Participant is a male or female ≥ 18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent.
- Participant must have biopsy-confirmed IgAN.
- Participant has medical records showing they have been on stable and maximally tolerated doses of either ACEI or ARB, as per local SOC and applicable guidelines, for at least 3 months preceding screening. Participants should optimally be on at least 50% of the maximum recommended dose of these agents; however, if a participant is on their maximally tolerated dose (and this is < 50% of the maximum recommended dose) and has been on this dose for at least 3 months, they may be enrolled. Participants who are unable to tolerate ACEI/ARB therapy may be eligible for participation in the study if their overall management of IgAN, including BP control, is as per local SOC and applicable guidelines.
- Participants must have screening uPCR ≥ 0.75 g/g measured from a 24-hour urine or 24-hour urine protein ≥ 1.0 g/d, as measured from 24-hour urine collection. The proteinuria should be assessed when the participant is considered to be in a steady state with no recent heavy exercise, fever, or other potential issues that could impact the result.
- Participants must have eGFR ≥ 45 mL/min/1.73 m² using the CKD-EPI formula.
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- Participant's serum Ig values must meet specified criteria
- Female participants of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test prior to the first dose.
- Participant is willing to adhere to contraceptive requirements.
- Participant or a legally authorized representative is able and is willing to give voluntary written informed consent
Who cannot join
- Participants are excluded from the study if they meet any of the following criteria:
- Participant has secondary forms of IgAN as defined by the treating physician.
- Participant has co-existing CKD, other than IgAN.
- Participant has evidence of additional pathological findings in the kidney biopsy (eg, diabetic kidney disease, membranous nephropathy, or lupus nephritis). However, hypertensive vascular changes are acceptable.
- Participant has kidney biopsy MEST or MEST-C score as defined in the protocol.
- Participant has nephrotic syndrome.
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- Participant has received a solid organ transplant, including kidney.
- Participant has received bone marrow or hematologic stem cell transplantation.
- Participant is currently receiving systemic immunosuppression (excluding topical, ophthalmic, per rectum, or inhaled corticosteroids).
- Participant has received treatment with systemic corticosteroid therapy within 16 weeks of initial screening.
- Participant has received treatment with a systemic immunosuppressive agents within 16 weeks of initial screening.
- Participant has any chronic infectious disease.
- Participant has acute infectious disease at the time of screening.
- Participant has Type 1 diabetes.
- Participant has uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes, as evidenced by a screening hemoglobin A1c value > 8%.
- Participant has uncontrolled BP (> 140 mm Hg systolic or > 90 mm Hg diastolic)
- Participant has a history of chronic autoimmune neurodegenerative disorder such as multiple sclerosis.
- Participant has a known allergy or intolerance to any component of the study intervention.
- Participant is breastfeeding.
- Participant has poorly compensated or controlled ischemic heart disease or cardiomyopathy, as judged by the Investigator.
- Participant has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma that has required systemic steroid therapy during the prior year.
- Participant has known cirrhosis or liver dysfunction, defined as presence of coagulopathy, platelet count < 100,000/μL or alanine aminotransferase > 3× upper limit of normal.
- Participant has active malignancy or is receiving chemotherapy for malignancy, except for nonmelanoma skin cancers and cervical carcinoma in situ. Participants with prior malignancy who have been documented to be cancer-free for ≥ 5 years may be enrolled.
- Participant is planning or scheduled to undergo a tonsillectomy. Prior tonsillectomy is acceptable (if greater than 6 months prior to screening).
- Participant enrolled in another investigational drug or device study within 3 months prior to initial screening.
- Participant with a pre-existing illness other than those listed above that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would place the participant at increased risk through participation in this study.
- Participant is unable to comply with study protocol procedures and/or study visit schedules.
- Participant with known or suspected alcohol or drug abuse that would compromise their safety or study participation of the participant, in the opinion of the Investigator.
Trial locations and contacts
93 sites in 15 countries.
93 sites in 15 countries
United States17 sites
Visterra Investigational Site
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201
Visterra Investigational Site
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808
Visterra Investigational Site
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18017
Visterra Investigational Site
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294
Visterra Investigational Site
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599
Visterra Investigational Site
Columbus, Ohio, 43210
Visterra Investigational Site
Denver, Colorado, 80230
Visterra Investigational Site
Houston, Texas, 77030
Visterra Investigational Site
Houston, Texas, 77054
Visterra Investigational Site
Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
Visterra Investigational Site
Los Angeles, California, 90027
Visterra Investigational Site
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70121
Visterra Investigational Site
New York, New York, 10016
Visterra Investigational Site
Oxnard, California, 93036
Visterra Investigational Site
Palo Alto, California, 94305
Visterra Investigational Site
Stanford, California, 94305
Visterra Investigational Site
Tupelo, Mississippi, 38801
India11 sites
Visterra Investigational Site
Bangalore, Karnataka, 560054
Visterra Investigational Site
Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560034
Visterra Investigational Site
Chandigarh, Chandigarh, 160012
Visterra Investigational Site
Hyderabad, Telangana, 500012
Visterra Investigational Site
Hyderabad, Telangana, 500082
Visterra Investigational Site
Kozhikode, Kerala, 673008
Visterra Investigational Site
Manipal, Karnataka, 576104
Visterra Investigational Site
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 110060
Visterra Investigational Site
Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, 226014
Visterra Investigational Site
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695011
Visterra Investigational Site
Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632004
Japan11 sites
Visterra Investigational Site
Ashikaga, Tochigi, 326-0843
Visterra Investigational Site
Ashikaga-Shi, 326-0843
Visterra Investigational Site
Bunkyō City, 113-8431
Visterra Investigational Site
Kashihara-shi, 634-8522
Visterra Investigational Site
Minatoku, 470-1192
Visterra Investigational Site
Niigata, 951-8520
Visterra Investigational Site
Shinjuku-Ku, 162-8666
Visterra Investigational Site
Tokyo, Nerima Ku, 177-8521
Visterra Investigational Site
Toyoake-shi, Aichi-ken, 470-1192
Visterra Investigational Site
Tsukuba, 305-876
Visterra Investigational Site
Urayasu-Shi, 279-0021
South Korea9 sites
Visterra Investigational Site
Anyang, 431-070
Visterra Investigational Site
Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14068
Visterra Investigational Site
Gangdong, 5355
Visterra Investigational Site
Hwaseong-si, 18450
Visterra Investigational Site
Seongnam-si, 13620
Visterra Investigational Site
Seoul, Dongdaemun-gu, 130-872
Visterra Investigational Site
Seoul, 05030
Visterra Investigational Site
Seoul, 3080
Visterra Investigational Site
Seoul, 3722
Spain8 sites
Visterra Investigational Site
Barcelona, 8025
Visterra Investigational Site
Córdoba, CO, 14004
Visterra Investigational Site
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, B, 8907
Visterra Investigational Site
Madrid, 28034
Visterra Investigational Site
Santander, CB, 39010
Visterra Investigational Site
Seville, SE, 41009
Visterra Investigational Site
Seville, 41013
Visterra Investigational Site
Valencia, 46017
Taiwan6 sites
Visterra Investigational Site
Kaohsiung City, 82445
Visterra Investigational Site
Kaohsiung City, 83301
Visterra Investigational Site
Keelung, 20104
Visterra Investigational Site
New Taipei City, 23142
Visterra Investigational Site
New Taipei City, 23561
Visterra Investigational Site
Xitun, 40705
Malaysia5 sites
Visterra Investigational Site
Klang, 41200
Visterra Investigational Site
Kuala Lumpur, 56000
Visterra Investigational Site
Kuala Lumpur, 59100
Visterra Investigational Site
Kuantan, 25100
Visterra Investigational Site
Seremban, 70300
United Kingdom5 sites
Visterra Investigational Site
Bradford, BD5 0NA
Visterra Investigational Site
London, E11BB
Visterra Investigational Site
London, SE5 9RS
Visterra Investigational Site
London, W12 0HS
Visterra Investigational Site
Salford, M6 8HD
Australia4 sites
Visterra Investigational Site
Nambour, Queensland, 4560
Visterra Investigational Site
Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009
Visterra Investigational Site
New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, 2305
Visterra Investigational Site
Saint Leonards, New South Wales, 2065
Hong Kong4 sites
Visterra Investigational Site
Hong Kong, HK
Visterra Investigational Site
Hong Kong
Visterra Investigational Site
Kowloon, 999077
Visterra Investigational Site
Tsuen Wan
Canada3 sites
Visterra Investigational Site
Brampton, Ontario, L6R 3J7
Visterra Investigational Site
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 2T9
Visterra Investigational Site
Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1
Sri Lanka3 sites
Visterra Investigational Site
Colombo, 800
Visterra Investigational Site
Kandy, 20000
Visterra Investigational Site
Nugegoda
Thailand3 sites
Visterra Investigational Site
Bangkok, 10310
Visterra Investigational Site
Chiang Mai, 50200
Visterra Investigational Site
Ratchathewi, 10400
Philippines2 sites
Visterra Investigational Site
Diliman, 1101
Visterra Investigational Site
Quezon City, 1102
Singapore2 sites
Visterra Investigational Site
Singapore, 169608
Visterra Investigational Site
Singapore, 308433
About this study
Official title: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multiple Dose Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of VIS649 in Participants With Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Nephropathy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of VIS649 in participants with immunoglobulin A (IgA) Nephropathy (IgAN)
Read the detailed description
This is a Phase 2, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study in patients aged 18 years and above with biopsy confirmed diagnosis of IgAN. The study is designed to test the safety and effectiveness of multiple doses of VIS649. The main objectives are to evaluate the safety and tolerability of VIS649 and to evaluate the dose response of different doses of VIS649 by measuring proteinuria.
The study is comprised of three main periods, Screening, Treatment (12 months) and Follow-Up (4 months). Approximately 144 patients will be enrolled. The findings from this study will form the basis for subsequent clinical development of VIS649.
VIS649 is a humanized immunoglobulin G (IgG2) monoclonal antibody that binds to and blocks the biological actions of the cytokine A PRoliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL), a key factor in the production of aberrantly glycosylated IgA1 (a-g- IgA1), which is critical to the pathogenesis of IgAN.
- Conditions
- Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy, Glomerular Disease, IgAN
- Being tested
- Dose-Placebo, Low Dose-VIS649, Medium Dose-VIS649, High Dose-VIS649
- Keywords
- VIS649, Kidney Diseases, Glomerulonephritis, IGA, Glomerulonephritis, Nephritis, Autoimmune Diseases, Immune System Diseases, Immunoglobulins, Antibodies, Immunoglobulin A, Immunologic Factors, Physiological Effects of Drugs, Proteinuria
- Medical subject headings
- Glomerulonephritis, IGA, Kidney Diseases, Glomerulonephritis, Nephritis, Autoimmune Diseases, Immune System Diseases, Proteinuria
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Dose-PlaceboDrug
Unit Dose Strength - 0.9%.
Low Dose-VIS649Drug
Dose Level = Low
Medium Dose-VIS649Drug
Dose Level = Medium
High Dose-VIS649Drug
Dose Level = High
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Placebo, normal saline (0.9% NaCl) will be administered IV Receives: Drug: Dose-Placebo |
| Low Dose - VIS649 | Experimental | Low dose of VIS649 administered IV Receives: Drug: Low Dose-VIS649 |
| Medium Dose - VIS649 | Experimental | Medium dose of VIS649 administered IV Receives: Drug: Medium Dose-VIS649 |
| High Dose - VIS649 | Experimental | High dose of VIS649 administered IV Receives: Drug: High Dose-VIS649 |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Number of Participants With Adverse Events Graded by Severity
The number of participants who experienced adverse events, graded by maximum severity, are presented.
Measured: Baseline to End of Study (16 months)
Changes From Baseline in Clinical Laboratory Tests
The number of participants who experience a shift from normal at baseline to Grade 3/4 (moderate/sever) at a postbaseline time point are presented.
Measured: Baseline to End of Study (16 months)
Clinically Meaningful Changes From Baseline in Vital Signs
The number of participants who experienced clinically meaningful changes from baseline in vital signs (body mass index, diastolic blood pressure, height, heart rate, mean arterial pressure, respiratory rate, systolic blood pressure, temperature, and weight) are presented.
Measured: Baseline to End of Study (16 months)
Clinically Significant Physical Examinations
Clinically significant physical examination findings are presented.
Measured: Baseline to End of Study (16 months)
Change From Baseline in uPCR: Month 12
Natural Log 24-Hour uPCR (Schedule A Urine Collection) Change from Baseline at Month 12: mixed model with repeated measurements
Measured: 12 months
Secondary outcomes (16)
Change From Baseline in uPCR: Months 9 and 16
Change from baseline in uPCR (Urine protein/creatinine ratio)
Measured: Baseline to 9 months and 16 months (16 months total)
Change in 24-hour Urine Protein Excretion: Months 12 and 16
Change in 24-hour urine protein excretion from baseline to Months 12 and 16
Measured: 16 months
Participants Achieving a Greater Than or Equal to 30% Decline From Baseline in uPCR at Months 9, 12, and 16
Number of participants in each group achieving a greater than or equal to 30% decline from baseline in urinary protein/creatinine ratio (uPCR) at Months 9, 12, and 16
Measured: Baseline to 9,12, and 16 months (16 months total)
Participants in Each Group Achieving Clinical Remission
Number of participants in each group achieving clinical remission. Clinical remission was defined as reduction in 24-hour urine protein excretion to less than 300 mg/day for at least 3 consecutive months.
Measured: Baseline to End of Study (16 months)
Change From Baseline in eGFR at Months 9, 12, and 16
Change from baseline in (eGFR) at Months 9, 12, and 16
Measured: Baseline to 12 and 16 months
Percent Change From Baseline in Total Serum IgA, IgG, and IgM Concentrations at Months 12 and 16
Percent change from baseline in total serum immunoglobin (Ig)A, IgG, and IgM concentrations at Months 12 and 16 in PD population
Measured: Baseline to 12 and 16 months
Mean Serum PK Parameters at Month 0 and Month 11: Cmax
Serum PK parameters: maximum serum concentration (Cmax)
Measured: Months 0 and 11
Median Serum PK Parameters at Month 0 and Month 11: Tmax
Serum PK parameters: time of maximum serum concentration (Tmax)
Measured: Month 0 and Month 11
Mean Serum PK Parameters at Month 0: AUC0-inf and AUC0-30
Serum PK parameters of area under the concentration-time curve from time 0 to infinity (AUC0-inf) and area under the concentration-time curve from time 0 to Day 30 (AUC0-30)
Measured: Month 0
Mean Serum PK Parameters at Month 0 and Month 11: t1/2z
Serum PK parameters: terminal elimination half-life(t1/2z)
Measured: Month 0 and Month 11
Median Serum PK Parameters at Month 0: CL
Serum PK parameters of clearance.
8 mg/kg was not reported for this outcome measure. Other arms were not provided due to participants meeting exclusion criteria: %AUCext > 20% and R2 Adjusted < 0.8. Affected parameters at participant visits meeting this criteria were excluded.
Measured: Month 0
Mean Serum PK Parameters at Month 0: Vz
Serum PK parameters of apparent volume of distribution (Vz).
8 mg/kg was not reported for this outcome measure. Other arms were not provided due to participants meeting exclusion criteria: %AUCext > 20% and R2 Adjusted < 0.8. Affected parameters at participant visits meeting this criteria were excluded.
Measured: Month 0
Mean Serum PK Parameters at Month 11: AUCτ
Serum PK parameters: area under the concentration-time curve from time 0 to the end of the dosing period (AUCτ)
Measured: Month 11
Mean Serum PK Parameters at Month 11: Vss
Serum PK parameters: volume of distribution at steady-state (Vss)
Measured: Month 11
Mean Serum PK Parameters at Month 11: CLss
Serum PK parameters: clearance at steady-state (CLss)
Measured: Month 11
Mean Serum PK Parameters at Month 11: Rac[AUC0-30]
Serum PK parameters: accumulation ratio of area under the concentration-time curve from time 0 to infinity (Rac[AUC0-30])
Measured: Month 11
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Feb 2020
- Study start20 Jul 2020
- Primary completion19 May 2023
- Study completion18 Jun 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Immunoglobulin A NephropathyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.The sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 155 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Asher Schachter, M.D., Study director, Visterra, Inc.
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04287985
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- VIS649-201
- Other IDs
- 2019-002531-29, U1111-1263-1268, 2019
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 10 Feb 2020
- Last updated
- 24 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Mathur M, Barratt J, Chacko B, Chan TM, Kooienga L, Oh KH, Sahay M, Suzuki Y, Wong MG, Yarbrough J, Xia J, Pereira BJG; ENVISION Trial Investigators Group. A Phase 2 Trial of Sibeprenlimab in Patients with IgA Nephropathy. N Engl J Med. 2024 Jan 4;390(1):20-31. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2305635. Epub 2023 Nov 2.
PubMed 37916620McCafferty K, Barratt J, Suzuki Y, Liew A, Rizk DV, Chacko B, Kooienga L, Lafayette R, Wong MG, Pasetti MF, Shriver MC, Follman K, Moc Willeford C, Sahay M, Honig G, Andrews L, Olinski LE, Mathur M, Oldach D. Humoral Response to COVID-19 Vaccines and Infection during Sibeprenlimab Treatment of IgA Nephropathy: Data from the ENVISION Trial. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2026 Jun 11. doi: 10.2215/CJN.0000001089. Online ahead of print.
PubMed 42275148Tunnicliffe DJ, Reid S, Craig JC, Samuels JA, Molony DA, Strippoli GF. Non-immunosuppressive treatment for IgA nephropathy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024 Feb 1;2(2):CD003962. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003962.pub3.
PubMed 38299639
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multiple Dose Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of VIS649 in Participants With Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Nephropathy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04287985
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- VIS649-201
- Conditions
- Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy, Glomerular Disease, IgAN
- Keywords
- VIS649, Kidney Diseases, Glomerulonephritis, IGA, Glomerulonephritis, Nephritis, Autoimmune Diseases, Immune System Diseases, Immunoglobulins
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 155 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 20 Jul 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 19 May 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 18 Jun 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Feb 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 21 Nov 2024
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of VIS649 in participants with immunoglobulin A (IgA) Nephropathy (IgAN)
Detailed description
This is a Phase 2, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study in patients aged 18 years and above with biopsy confirmed diagnosis of IgAN. The study is designed to test the safety and effectiveness of multiple doses of VIS649. The main objectives are to evaluate the safety and tolerability of VIS649 and to evaluate the dose response of different doses of VIS649 by measuring proteinuria.
The study is comprised of three main periods, Screening, Treatment (12 months) and Follow-Up (4 months). Approximately 144 patients will be enrolled. The findings from this study will form the basis for subsequent clinical development of VIS649.
VIS649 is a humanized immunoglobulin G (IgG2) monoclonal antibody that binds to and blocks the biological actions of the cytokine A PRoliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL), a key factor in the production of aberrantly glycosylated IgA1 (a-g- IgA1), which is critical to the pathogenesis of IgAN.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Drug: Dose-PlaceboPlacebo, normal saline (0.9% NaCl) will be administered IV |
| Low Dose - VIS649 | Experimental | Drug: Low Dose-VIS649Low dose of VIS649 administered IV |
| Medium Dose - VIS649 | Experimental | Drug: Medium Dose-VIS649Medium dose of VIS649 administered IV |
| High Dose - VIS649 | Experimental | Drug: High Dose-VIS649High dose of VIS649 administered IV |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Participants are eligible to be included in the study only if all of the following criteria apply:
- Participant is a male or female ≥ 18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent.
- Participant must have biopsy-confirmed IgAN.
- Participant has medical records showing they have been on stable and maximally tolerated doses of either ACEI or ARB, as per local SOC and applicable guidelines, for at least 3 months preceding screening. Participants should optimally be on at least 50% of the maximum recommended dose of these agents; however, if a participant is on their maximally tolerated dose (and this is < 50% of the maximum recommended dose) and has been on this dose for at least 3 months, they may be enrolled. Participants who are unable to tolerate ACEI/ARB therapy may be eligible for participation in the study if their overall management of IgAN, including BP control, is as per local SOC and applicable guidelines.
- Participants must have screening uPCR ≥ 0.75 g/g measured from a 24-hour urine or 24-hour urine protein ≥ 1.0 g/d, as measured from 24-hour urine collection. The proteinuria should be assessed when the participant is considered to be in a steady state with no recent heavy exercise, fever, or other potential issues that could impact the result.
Key exclusion criteria (28 listed)
- Participant has secondary forms of IgAN as defined by the treating physician.
- Participant has co-existing CKD, other than IgAN.
- Participant has evidence of additional pathological findings in the kidney biopsy (eg, diabetic kidney disease, membranous nephropathy, or lupus nephritis). However, hypertensive vascular changes are acceptable.
- Participant has kidney biopsy MEST or MEST-C score as defined in the protocol.
- Participant has nephrotic syndrome.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Dose-PlaceboUnit Dose Strength - 0.9%. | Drug | Placebo |
| Low Dose-VIS649Dose Level = Low | Drug | Low Dose - VIS649 |
| Medium Dose-VIS649Dose Level = Medium | Drug | Medium Dose - VIS649 |
| High Dose-VIS649Dose Level = High | Drug | High Dose - VIS649 |
Primary outcome
Number of Participants With Adverse Events Graded by Severity
Time frame: Baseline to End of Study (16 months)
The number of participants who experienced adverse events, graded by maximum severity, are presented.
Changes From Baseline in Clinical Laboratory Tests
Time frame: Baseline to End of Study (16 months)
The number of participants who experience a shift from normal at baseline to Grade 3/4 (moderate/sever) at a postbaseline time point are presented.
Clinically Meaningful Changes From Baseline in Vital Signs
Time frame: Baseline to End of Study (16 months)
The number of participants who experienced clinically meaningful changes from baseline in vital signs (body mass index, diastolic blood pressure, height, heart rate, mean arterial pressure, respiratory rate, systolic blood pressure, temperature, and weight) are presented.
Clinically Significant Physical Examinations
Time frame: Baseline to End of Study (16 months)
Clinically significant physical examination findings are presented.
Change From Baseline in uPCR: Month 12
Time frame: 12 months
Natural Log 24-Hour uPCR (Schedule A Urine Collection) Change from Baseline at Month 12: mixed model with repeated measurements
16 secondary outcomes
Change From Baseline in uPCR: Months 9 and 16
Time frame: Baseline to 9 months and 16 months (16 months total)
Change in 24-hour Urine Protein Excretion: Months 12 and 16
Time frame: 16 months
Participants Achieving a Greater Than or Equal to 30% Decline From Baseline in uPCR at Months 9, 12, and 16
Time frame: Baseline to 9,12, and 16 months (16 months total)
Participants in Each Group Achieving Clinical Remission
Time frame: Baseline to End of Study (16 months)
Change From Baseline in eGFR at Months 9, 12, and 16
Time frame: Baseline to 12 and 16 months
Percent Change From Baseline in Total Serum IgA, IgG, and IgM Concentrations at Months 12 and 16
Time frame: Baseline to 12 and 16 months
Mean Serum PK Parameters at Month 0 and Month 11: Cmax
Time frame: Months 0 and 11
Median Serum PK Parameters at Month 0 and Month 11: Tmax
Time frame: Month 0 and Month 11
Mean Serum PK Parameters at Month 0: AUC0-inf and AUC0-30
Time frame: Month 0
Mean Serum PK Parameters at Month 0 and Month 11: t1/2z
Time frame: Month 0 and Month 11
Median Serum PK Parameters at Month 0: CL
Time frame: Month 0
Mean Serum PK Parameters at Month 0: Vz
Time frame: Month 0
Mean Serum PK Parameters at Month 11: AUCτ
Time frame: Month 11
Mean Serum PK Parameters at Month 11: Vss
Time frame: Month 11
Mean Serum PK Parameters at Month 11: CLss
Time frame: Month 11
Mean Serum PK Parameters at Month 11: Rac[AUC0-30]
Time frame: Month 11
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Apr 2026.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Results publication: PubMed 37916620Mathur M, Barratt J, Chacko B, Chan TM, Kooienga L, Oh KH, Sahay M, Suzuki Y, Wong MG, Yarbrough J, Xia J, Pereira BJG; ENVISION Trial Investigators Group. A Phase 2 Trial of Sibeprenlimab in Patients with IgA Nephropathy. N Engl J Med. 2024 Jan 4;390(1):20-31. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2305635. Epub 2023 Nov 2.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42275148McCafferty K, Barratt J, Suzuki Y, Liew A, Rizk DV, Chacko B, Kooienga L, Lafayette R, Wong MG, Pasetti MF, Shriver MC, Follman K, Moc Willeford C, Sahay M, Honig G, Andrews L, Olinski LE, Mathur M, Oldach D. Humoral Response to COVID-19 Vaccines and Infection during Sibeprenlimab Treatment of IgA Nephropathy: Data from the ENVISION Trial. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2026 Jun 11. doi: 10.2215/CJN.0000001089. Online ahead of print.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 38299639Tunnicliffe DJ, Reid S, Craig JC, Samuels JA, Molony DA, Strippoli GF. Non-immunosuppressive treatment for IgA nephropathy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024 Feb 1;2(2):CD003962. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003962.pub3.
- Otsuka Clinical Trial WebsiteLink provided by the sponsor.
- Otsuka Clinical Trial TransparencyLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Asher Schachter, M.D. study director
Visterra, Inc.
93 sites in 15 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing Low Dose-VIS649, Medium Dose-VIS649 and High Dose-VIS649 in people with Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy and Glomerular Disease, run by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. at 93 sites in 15 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 10 inclusion and 28 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 93 sites in United States, India, Japan, South Korea, Spain and 10 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 21 Nov 2024). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Number of Participants With Adverse Events Graded by Severity (time frame: Baseline to End of Study (16 months)). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04287985, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Apr 2026.