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CNI-resistant Steriod Resistant Nephrotic SyndromePhase 1NCT06607991

Blinatumomab for CNI-Resistant/Intolerant SRNS in Children

A Phase 1 study testing Blinatumomab Treatment in people with CNI-resistant Steriod Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome and CNI-intolerent, run by The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

This exploratory clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Blinatumomab in treating children with calcineurin inhibitor (CNI)-resistant or multidrug-resistant steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 2 to 17 years
What is being tested?
Blinatumomab Treatment
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
6 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
19 Sep 2024to 18 Sep 2027
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 2 to 17 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child
  • Inclusion Criteria:

Subjects must meet all of the following criteria to be included in the study:

1.Age between 2 and 17 years, regardless of gender. 2.Meet the 2021 KDIGO definition of steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS), and fulfill either of the following:

  1. Have received an adequate dose of calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) for more than 6 months without achieving at least partial remission.
  2. Or have contraindications to CNI use, including:
  3. Significant renal impairment, defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60 mL/min/1.73 m², or presence of acute kidney injury at the time of diagnosis; 2) Renal biopsy showing prominent acute or chronic tubular injury, such as tubular atrophy or interstitial fibrosis involving more than 50% of the sampled tissue; 3) Elevated urinary markers (β2-microglobulin, α1-microglobulin, or retinol-binding protein) exceeding three times the upper limit of normal; 4) Abnormal glucose tolerance; 5) Severe uncontrolled hypertension, defined as systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ the 95th percentile + 12 mmHg for age, sex, and height, or ≥ 140/90 mmHg; 6) Concomitant use of medications known to have significant interactions with CNIs, leading to increased toxicity or reduced efficacy; 7) Known allergy or hypersensitivity to CNIs or any of their components. (3) Or have demonstrated inadequate response or disease relapse after treatment with at least two immunosuppressive agents, including CNIs and at least one of the following:
  4. Conventional immunosuppressive agents: cyclophosphamide, mycophenolate mofetil, azathioprine, methotrexate, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus, leflunomide
  5. Biologic agents: abatacept, ofatumumab, obinutuzumab, rituximab Inadequate response is defined as failure to achieve complete remission after 12 months of therapy or relapse following initial response.
  6. Renal biopsy performed prior to screening confirms a diagnosis of minimal change disease (MCD) or focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).
  7. The subject and/or their legal guardian must provide written informed consent, indicating understanding of the study's purpose and procedures, with the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the subject's future medical care.

-Exclusion Criteria:

Subjects who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from the study:

  1. eGFR \&lt; 60 mL/min/1.73 m² (using the modified Bedside Schwartz formula);
  2. Stroke or seizure within 6 months prior to screening, or other active central nervous system disorders;
  3. Genetic nephropathy confirmed by genetic testing;
  4. Renal biopsy confirming IgA nephropathy, membranous nephropathy, or membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis;
  5. Severe congenital heart disease or history of acute myocardial infarction within 6 months, or severe arrhythmias (e.g., frequent multifocal ventricular or supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia), or moderate to large pericardial effusion, severe myocarditis, or unstable vital signs requiring vasopressors to maintain blood pressure;
  6. Positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb) with hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA levels above the normal range; positive for hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies with HCV RNA levels above the normal range; or positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibodies, syphilis, or cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA;
  7. Abnormal laboratory values prior to screening: moderate to severe neutropenia (≤1.0×10⁹/L); moderate to severe anemia (hemoglobin ≤90 g/L); thrombocytopenia (≤75×10⁹/L); or liver dysfunction (ALT, AST, or bilirubin greater than 2.5 times the upper limit of normal and persisting for 2 weeks);
  8. Subjects with tumors or other life-threatening diseases prior to screening;
  9. Positive blood pregnancy test;
  10. Participation in other clinical trials within 1 month prior to enrollment;
  11. Received rituximab or cyclophosphamide therapy within the past 3 months;
  12. Any other condition deemed by the investigator to be unsuitable for participation;
  13. Vaccination with live vaccines within 4 weeks prior to screening.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Jianhua Mao, PhD, MD contact

13516819071

maojh88@zju.edu.cn

Xiaojing Zhang, MD contact

15867172808

6510007@zju.edu.cn

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Children&#39;s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003

    Jianhua Mao, PhD, MD, 86+13616819071, maojh88@zju.edu.cn

    Recruiting

Other trials in China

About this study

Official title: Study of Blinatumomab for the Treatment of Calcineurin Inhibitor-Resistant or Intolerant Steriod-Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome in Pediatric Patients

This exploratory clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Blinatumomab in treating children with calcineurin inhibitor (CNI)-resistant or multidrug-resistant steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS). Eligible participants include pediatric patients aged 2 to 17 years who have either failed to respond to adequate CNI therapy or are resistant to at least two classes of immunosuppressants, including CNIs and biologics. A short course of low-dose Blinatumomab will be administered in an open-label, single-arm, self-controlled trial design. The study seeks to determine whether Blinatumomab can reduce proteinuria and induce clinical remission in this difficult-to-treat population, offering a potential new therapeutic option for children with limited response to conventional therapies.

Read the detailed description

Nephrotic syndrome (NS) in children is characterized by excessive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia, and edema. Approximately 15-20% of pediatric NS cases are classified as steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS), a condition associated with poor prognosis and limited response to standard therapies. Calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) are frequently used as first-line immunosuppressants in SRNS; however, a subset of patients demonstrate resistance to or intolerance of CNIs. Moreover, a proportion of patients may be refractory to multiple classes of immunosuppressive agents, including biologics, posing a significant therapeutic challenge.

This exploratory, single-center, open-label clinical trial is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Blinatumomab-a bispecific T-cell engager targeting CD19-positive B cells-in pediatric patients with CNI-resistant or multidrug-resistant SRNS. Eligible participants will include children aged 2 to 17 years who have either not responded to adequate CNI therapy or have failed to achieve remission despite treatment with at least two classes of immunosuppressive agents (including CNIs and biologics).

A total of 6 patients will be enrolled and administered two short courses of low-dose Blinatumomab intravenously, each lasting 5 days. The primary efficacy outcome will be the rate of complete or partial remission of proteinuria. Secondary outcomes will include safety and tolerability assessments, changes in immunologic markers, and renal function monitoring. By selectively depleting CD19-positive B cells, Blinatumomab may modulate aberrant immune activation that underlies treatment-resistant SRNS.

This study seeks to generate preliminary data on the potential therapeutic role of Blinatumomab in this difficult-to-treat pediatric population, with the ultimate goal of identifying a novel immunomodulatory approach for SRNS patients with limited treatment options.

Being tested
Blinatumomab Treatment
Keywords
CNI-resistant SRNS, children, Blinatumomab, Multidrug resistant steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome, steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome
Medical subject headings
Nephrotic Syndrome

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Blinatumomab TreatmentDrug

    Blinatumomab treatment for CNI-resistant/Intolerant pediatric steriod-resistant nephrotic syndrome Patients will receive two 5-day cycles of Blinatumomab (5 µg/m²/day, maximum dose 9 µg/day), administered intravenously. The second cycle will begin on the first day of the third week following the first cycle.

Study groups in NCT06607991
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Blinatumomab TreatmentExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Blinatumomab Treatment

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Effectiveness and safety of Blinatumomab

    Effectiveness: The primary endpoint is the proportion of patients achieving complete or partial remission within 24 weeks of treatment. Complete remission is defined as a urinary protein/creatinine ratio (UPCR) ≤ 200 mg/g for three consecutive days, while partial remission is defined as a ≥ 50% reduction in proteinuria from baseline with a UPCR between 200 and 2000 mg/g.

    Safety: Adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) will be monitored and classified according to the CTCAE v5.0. This includes events such as cytokine release syndrome, fever, headache, and potential neurotoxicity.

    Measured: with 24 weeks of Blinatumomab treatment

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. long-term efficacy of Blinatumomab and Immunological Markers

    Secondary Outcome Measures:

    Long-term Efficacy: Maintenance of remission at 52 weeks will be evaluated, along with the time to remission and the duration of remission.

    Immunological Markers: Changes in CD19+ B cell counts, particularly depletion and subsequent recovery of B cell populations, will be monitored.

    Recurrence of Disease: The time to first relapse and the proportion of patients who relapse during the 52week follow-up period will be analyzed.

    Measured: with 52 weeks of Blinatumomab

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted23 Sep 2024
  2. Study start19 Sep 2024
  3. Primary completion19 Sep 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion18 Sep 2027 (estimated)

Resources

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 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
6 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06607991
Sponsor's protocol ID
2024-IRB-0241-P-01
Status last verified
Aug 2025
First submitted
18 Sep 2024
Last updated
6 Aug 2025
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Karam S, Boudhabhay I, Jhaveri KD. Bispecific Antibodies for Glomerular Diseases: Are We Ready for Prime Time? J Am Soc Nephrol. 2026 Apr 14. doi: 10.1681/ASN.0000001120. Online ahead of print. No abstract available.

    PubMed 41979896

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Blinatumomab Treatment in people with CNI-resistant Steriod Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome and CNI-intolerent, run by The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. 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. 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 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Jianhua Mao, PhD, MD (13516819071, maojh88@zju.edu.cn), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Effectiveness and safety of Blinatumomab (time frame: with 24 weeks of Blinatumomab treatment). 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 NCT06607991, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 6 Aug 2025.

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