Childhood Idiopathic Nephrotic SyndromePhase 3INShoreNCT05627557
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Obinutuzumab Versus MMF in Participants With Childhood Onset Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome
A Phase 3 study testing Obinutuzumab, MMF and Prednisone in people with Childhood Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome, run by Hoffmann-La Roche at 35 sites in 9 countries.
Trial summary
This open-label, randomized multicenter study is to assess the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics (PK)/pharmacodynamics (PD) of obinutuzumab compared with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) in children and young adults (aged >= 2-25 years) with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome (FRNS) or steroid-dependent nephrotic… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 2 to 25 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Childhood Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Obinutuzumab, MMF and Prednisone
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 85 participants
- Where
- 35 sitesin 9 countries
- Study dates
- 29 Mar 2023to 27 Aug 2026
- Phase
- Phase 3
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 25 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosis of frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome (FRNS) or steroid dependent nephrotic syndrome (SDNS) before the age of 18 years
- 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
- 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
- Participants having received cyclophosphamide in the 6 months prior to randomization must have experienced at least 1 relapse subsequent to cyclophosphamide discontinuation
- Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) within normal range for age
- For females of childbearing potential: participants who agree to remain abstinent (refrain from heterosexual intercourse) or use highly effective contraception, during the treatment period and for 18 months after the final dose of obinutuzumab and for 6 weeks after the final dose of MMF
- For males: participants who agree to remain abstinent (refrain from heterosexual intercourse) or use contraceptive methods, and agree to refrain from donating sperm during the treatment period and for 90 days after the final dose of MMF
Who cannot join
- Secondary nephrotic syndrome
- History of steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome
- History of genetic defects known to directly cause nephrotic syndrome
- Treatment with other immunosuppressive medications to prevent relapse, other than MMF or oral corticosteroids within 2 months prior to randomization
- 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
- 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
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- History of organ or bone marrow transplant
- Participation in another therapeutic trial within 30 days of enrollment or 5 half-lives of the investigational drug
- Intolerance or contraindication to study therapies
- Participants 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
- Participants in the judgment of the investigator likely to require systemic corticosteroids for reasons other than idiopathic nephrotic syndrome during the study
- Active infection of any kind or any major episode of infection requiring hospitalization or treatment with IV anti-infective medications within 4 weeks prior to screening, or completion of oral anti-infectives within 2 weeks prior to randomization
- History of or currently active primary or secondary immunodeficiency, including known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and other severe Immunodeficiency blood disorders
- History of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
- History of or current cancer, including solid tumors, hematological malignancies, and carcinoma in situ within the past 5 years
- Major surgery requiring hospitalization during the 4 weeks prior to screening or during screening
- High risk for clinically significant bleeding or any condition requiring plasmapheresis, intravenous immunoglobulin, or acute blood product transfusions
- Evidence of any significant or uncontrolled concomitant disease that, in the investigator's judgment, would preclude participant's participation, including but not limited to nervous system, respiratory, cardiac, hepatic, endocrine, malignant, or gastrointestinal disorders
- Currently active alcohol or drug abuse or history of alcohol or drug abuse
Trial locations and contacts
35 sites in 9 countries.
35 sites in 9 countries
United States8 sites
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Center for Advanced Pediatrics
Atlanta, Georgia, 30329-2309
Levine Children's Hospital
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203-5866
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601-1915
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, Florida, 33155-3009
Nemours Children's Hospital
Orlando, Florida, 32827-7884
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital - Stanford
Palo Alto, California, 94304-1601
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, 33606-3475
Japan7 sites
Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center
Fuchu-Shi, 183-0042
Kobe University Hospital
Kobe, 650-0017
Shiga University Of Medical Science Hospital
Ōtsu, 520-2192
Kitasato University Hospital
Sagamihara-Shi, 252-0329
Dokkyo Medical University Hospital
Shimotsuga-Gun, 321-0293
National Center for Child Health and Development
Tokyo, 157-8535
Yokohama City University Medical Center
Yokohama, 232-0024
China6 sites
Peking University First Hospital
Beijing, 102627
The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, 510080
The children's hospital , Zhejiang university school of medicine
Hangzhou, 310003
Tongji Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, 430040
Xi'an Children's Hospital
Xi'an, 710003
Henan Children's Hospital Zhengzhou Children's Hospital
Zhengzhou, 450018
France4 sites
Hopital Femme Mere Enfants
Bron, 69500
Hopital Henri Mondor
Créteil, 94010
Hopital Robert Debre
Paris, 75935
Chu Toulouse
Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, 31300
Brazil3 sites
Irmandade Da Santa Casa de Misericordia de Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90020-090
Fundacao Faculdade Regional de Medicina de Sao Jose Do Rio Preto Hospital de Base - PPDS
São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, 15090-000
Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Sao Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-000
Italy2 sites
Istituto G Gaslini Ospedale Pediatrico IRCCS
Genoa, Liguria, 16147
Ospedale Infantile Regina Margherita - INCIPIT - PIN
Turin, Piedmont, 10126
Poland2 sites
Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne
Gdansk
Dzieciecy Szpital Kliniczny UCK WUM
Warsaw, 02-091
Spain2 sites
Hospital Universitario Cruces
Barakaldo, Vizcaya, 48903
Hospital Sant Joan de Deu - PIN
Espluges de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08950
About this study
Official title: A Phase III, International, Multicenter, Randomised Open Label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Obinutuzumab Versus MMF in Patients With Childhood Onset Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome
This open-label, randomized multicenter study is to assess the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics (PK)/pharmacodynamics (PD) of obinutuzumab compared with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) in children and young adults (aged >= 2-25 years) with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome (FRNS) or steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome (SDNS).
- Conditions
- Childhood Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome
- Being tested
- Obinutuzumab, MMF, Prednisone, Methylprednisolone, Acetaminophen/ Paracetamol
- Medical subject headings
- Nephrotic Syndrome
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ObinutuzumabDrug
Obinutuzumab will be administered as per schedule specified in the respective arm.
MMFDrug
MMF will be administered as per schedule specified in the respective arm.
PrednisoneDrug
Also called Non-Investigational Medicinal Product
Participants taking prednisone or equivalent at randomization will follow a guided tapering schedule to reach the goal of 0mg/day by Weeks 4-6 (and no later than Week 8 following randomization and continue without prednisone through Week 52.
Also called Non-Investigational Medicinal Product
Methylprednisolone 80 mg (or 1.5 mg/kg if </=45 kg) IV will be administered as premedication prior to infusions.
Acetaminophen/ ParacetamolDrug
Also called Non-Investigational Medicinal Product
Acetaminophen 15 mg/kg (maximum dose 1000 mg) will be administered PO as premedication prior to infusions.
Diphenhydramine HydrochlorideDrug
Also called Non-Investigational Medicinal Product
Diphenhydramine HCl 0.5-1 mg/kg (maximum dose 50 mg) will be administered PO or IV as premedication prior to infusions.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Obinutuzumab (Group A) | Experimental | Participants in Group A will receive obinutuzumab 1000 milligrams (mg) (or 20 mg/ kilogram [kg] for participants <45 kg) administered by intravenous (IV) infusion on Days 1, 15, 168 (Week 24), and 182 (Week 26). Receives: Drug: Obinutuzumab; Drug: Prednisone; Drug: Methylprednisolone; Drug: Acetaminophen/ Paracetamol; Drug: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride |
| MMF (Group B) | Active comparator | Participants in Group B will receive oral MMF 600 mg/m^2 twice a day (BID) (target 1200 mg/m2/day in divided doses, maximum 2 g/day) to Week 52. Receives: Drug: MMF; Drug: Prednisone |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage of Participants With Sustained Complete Remission at Week 52
Sustained complete remission was defined as first morning void urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR) ≤0.2 gram/gram (g/g) at Week 52 without the occurrence of relapse or any other intercurrent event (IE) (except treatment discontinuation for any reason [TDAR]). Participants with following IE were considered non-responders (except TDAR): After Week 8: 1) Relapse=Any of the following events: First-morning void UPCR ≥ 2 g/g; or dipstick urinalysis (UA) ≥3+ for 3 consecutive days (home-monitoring) \& most recent urine sample determined to have UPCR >0.2 g/g as measured by the central laboratory ; or dipstick UA protein ≥ 3+ on any single day with edema \& urine sample determined to have UPCR > 0.2 g/g as measured by the central laboratory. 2) Any systemic corticosteroids usage for >14 days in 30-day period. After randomization: 1) Initiation of any rescue therapy for idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS), as per investigator other than systemic corticosteroids. 2) Death.
Measured: At Week 52
Secondary outcomes (16)
Overall Relapse-free Survival (RFS)
Overall RFS was defined as the time from randomization to first relapse or death. Relapse was defined as any of the following events: First-morning void UPCR ≥2 g/g; or dipstick UA ≥3+ for 3 consecutive days (home-monitoring) and the most recent urine sample determined to have UPCR >0.2 g/g as measured by the central laboratory; or dipstick UA protein ≥3+ on any single day with edema and urine sample determined to have UPCR > 0.2 g/g as measured by the central laboratory. Participants who withdrew their consent were censored at the time of withdrawal. Participants who were lost to follow-up were censored at the last assessment during scheduled or unscheduled visits. Kaplan-Meier (KM) estimates were used to evaluate the median RFS.
Measured: Up to approximately 127.3 weeks
Cumulative Corticosteroid Dose From Baseline to Week 52
Cumulative corticosteroid dose was defined as the total dose received (mg/kg) of prednisone or equivalent, regardless of intercurrent events (relapse, rescue therapy, treatment discontinuation for any reason, and systemic corticosteroid usage for > 14 days) in participants prior to experiencing death. Topical, intraarticular, or inhaled corticosteroids and IV methylprednisolone given as a pre-medication were not included in this analysis.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 52
Relapses From Baseline to Week 52
Relapses were evaluated using adjusted rate ratio from baseline to Week 52, regardless of IEs (relapse, TDAR \& systemic corticosteroid usage for >14 days) in participants before receiving rescue therapy (RT)/experiencing death. Total number of relapses occurring during treatment period were evaluated by accounting for number of relapses experienced \& participant's follow-up time. Participant level relapse \& follow-up time data were aggregated, \& rate of relapses was compared between the two arms. Rate of relapse was analyzed using a negative binomial model with a log link \& log of each participant's follow up time as offset variable. Relapse=any of the following events: First-morning void UPCR ≥2 g/g; or dipstick UA ≥3+ for 3 consecutive days (home-monitoring) \& most recent urine sample determined to have UPCR >0.2 g/g as measured by the central laboratory; or dipstick UA protein ≥ 3+ on any single day with edema \& urine sample determined to have UPCR >0.2 g/g per central laboratory.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 52
Percentage of Participants With Sustained Complete Remission at Week 76
Sustained complete remission=first morning void UPCR ≤ 0.2 g/g at Week 76 without the occurrence of relapse or any other IE (except TDAR). Relapse=Any of the following events: First-morning void UPCR ≥ 2 g/g; or dipstick UA ≥3+ for 3 consecutive days (home-monitoring) \& the most recent urine sample determined to have UPCR > 0.2 g/g as measured by the central laboratory; or dipstick UA protein ≥ 3+ on any single day with edema \& urine sample determined to have UPCR > 0.2 g/g as measured by the central laboratory. Other IEs include: Any systemic corticosteroids usage for >14 days in a 30 day period; Initiation of any rescue therapy for INS, other than systemic corticosteroids; Death or TDAR. Participants with FRNS/SDNS who were randomized into the study at least 24 weeks prior to the date of randomization for the final participant in the study were only analyzed in this endpoint. Percentages have been rounded off.
Measured: At Week 76
Probability of RFS at Week 52
Probability of RFS at Week 52 was defined as the percentage of participants remaining free of relapse or death at Week 52. Relapse was defined as any of the following events: First-morning void UPCR ≥2 g/g; or dipstick UA ≥3+ for 3 consecutive days (home-monitoring) and the most recent urine sample determined to have UPCR > 0.2 g/g as measured by the central laboratory; or dipstick UA protein ≥ 3+ on any single day with edema and urine sample determined to have UPCR > 0.2 g/g as measured by the central laboratory. Participants who withdrew their consent were censored at the time of withdrawal. Participants who were lost to follow-up were censored at the last assessment during scheduled or unscheduled visits. K-M method was used to estimate the RFS rate at Week 52. Percentages have been rounded off.
Measured: At Week 52
Percentage of Participants Experiencing Edema Associated Relapse During the 52-week Treatment Period
Edema-associated relapse definition is the same as the definition of relapse except that the edema-associated relapse definition additionally requires that participant edema is present and documented in the eCRF at the time of the relapse event. Relapse=any of the following events: First-morning void UPCR ≥ 2 g/g; or dipstick UA ≥3+ for 3 consecutive days (home-monitoring) \& the most recent urine sample determined to have UPCR > 0.2 g/g, measured by the central laboratory; or dipstick UA protein ≥ 3+ on any single day with edema \& urine sample determined to have UPCR > 0.2 g/g as measured by the central laboratory. Percentages have been rounded off.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 52
Mean Change From Baseline to Week 52 in Cure Glomerulonephropathy Network (CureGN) Edema Scale
Mean Change in CureGN Edema scale was defined as the mean change in total edema severity from baseline to Week 52, regardless of relapse, systemic corticosteroids usage for >14 days in a 30 day period, and treatment discontinuation due to any reason, in participants prior to receiving rescue therapy and assuming death has not occurred. The CureGN edema scale was used to assess the total edema severity. Participants were asked to report the location of edema they experienced over the last month from eight different body areas (whole body, face, hands, arms, abdomen, genitalia, legs, feet) and rate its severity on a 6-point Likert scale (0=absent to 5=worst imaginable), with total scores ranging from 0-40. Higher score indicated worst edema severity. Adjusted mean change in the CureGN edema scale scores from baseline to Week 52 has been reported.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 52
Mean Change From Baseline to Week 52 in "General Fatigue" Domain of Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL)-Multidimensional Fatigue Scale (MFS) Total Score
Mean Change in "General Fatigue" domain of PedsQL-MFS total score was defined as the mean change in total score of the "General Fatigue" domain from baseline to Week 52, regardless of relapse, systemic corticosteroids usage for >14 days in a 30-day period, \& treatment discontinuation due to any reason, in participants prior to receiving rescue therapy \& assuming death did not occur. PedsQL MFS is an 18-item, self-reported measure designed to assess fatigue in participants with acute or chronic health conditions. This was a standard version with a 1-month recall period. The measure assessed three components of fatigue: General Fatigue (6 items), Sleep/Rest Fatigue (6 items), \& Cognitive Fatigue (6 items). General fatigue scores were based on a 5-point Likert response format, ranging from 0 (Never) to 4 (Almost Always) \& transformed to 0-100 total score. Higher score=less fatigue. Adjusted mean change in general fatigue domain scores from baseline to Week 52 has been reported.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 52
Mean Change From Baseline to Week 52 in "Physical Functioning (PF)" Domain of PedsQL-4.0 Generic Core Scale
Mean Change in PF domain of PedsQL = mean change in the PF score from baseline to Week 52, regardless of relapse, systemic corticosteroids usage for >14 days in a 30-day period, \& treatment discontinuation due to any reason, in participants prior to receiving rescue therapy \& assuming death did not occur. The PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scale is a 23 item measure used to assess health-related quality of life, over a recall of either one month (standard version) or 7 days (acute version). The 4 core domains include PF (8 items), Emotional Functioning (5 items), Social Functioning (5 items), and School Functioning (5 items). Items are rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never a problem) to 4 (almost always a problem). Once completed, items are reverse scored \& linearly transformed to 0-100 scale as follows: 0=100, 1=75, 2=50, 3=25, 4=0, with higher scores=better health-related quality of life. Adjusted mean change in PF domain scores from baseline to Week 52 has been reported.
Measured: Baseline up to Week 52
52-week Treatment Period: Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant or clinical study participant temporally associated with the use of a study treatment, whether or not considered related to the study treatment. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease (new or exacerbated) temporally associated with the use of study intervention. As pre-specified in the SAP, analysis excludes AEs reported following rescue treatment other than corticosteroids.
Measured: Up to Week 52
Maximum Serum Concentration (Cmax) of Obinutuzumab
Samples were collected pre- and post-infusion at Weeks 0, 2, 24, and 26 and single samples were collected at Weeks 4, 12, 32, and 52. Data reported is averaged over the weeks specified in the time frame.
Measured: Weeks 0-24 and Weeks 24-52
Trough Concentration (Ctrough) of Obinutuzumab
Samples were collected pre- and post-infusion at Weeks 0, 2, 24, and 26 and single samples were collected at Weeks 4, 12, 32, and 52. Data reported is averaged over the weeks specified in the time frame.
Measured: Weeks 0-24 and Weeks 24-52
Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve of Obinutuzumab From Time 0 to 52 Weeks (AUC0-52)
Samples were collected pre- and post-infusion at Weeks 0, 2, 24, and 26 and single samples were collected at Weeks 4, 12, 32, and 52. Data reported is averaged over the weeks specified in the time frame.
Measured: Weeks 0-52
Percentage of Participants Achieving B-cell Depletion Analyzed Using High Sensitivity Flow Cytometry (HSFC) Over Time
Measured: Up to approximately 3 years
Total Peripheral B-cell and B-cell Subsets Counts Over Time
Measured: Up to approximately 3 years
Change From Baseline in Total Peripheral B-cell and B-cell Subsets Counts
Measured: Baseline up to approximately 3 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Nov 2022
- Study start29 Mar 2023
- Primary completion4 Sep 2025
- Study completion27 Aug 2026
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 (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Childhood Idiopathic Nephrotic SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Hoffmann-La RocheThe 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 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 85 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Clinical Trials, Study director, Hoffmann-La Roche
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05627557
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- WA43380
- Other IDs
- 2022-000369-42, 2023-505140-19-00, 2023
- Acronym
- INShore
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 4 Nov 2022
- Last updated
- 14 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: For eligible studies, qualified researchers may request access to individual patient level clinical data. See Roche's commitment to transparency of clinical study information here: https://go.roche.com/data\_sharing
Publications
Larkins NG, Hahn D, Liu ID, Willis NS, Craig JC, Hodson EM. Non-corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024 Nov 8;11(11):CD002290. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002290.pub6.
PubMed 39513526Dossier C, Bonneric S, Baudouin V, Kwon T, Prim B, Cambier A, Couderc A, Moreau C, Deschenes G, Hogan J. Obinutuzumab in Frequently Relapsing and Steroid-Dependent Nephrotic Syndrome in Children. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2023 Dec 1;18(12):1555-1562. doi: 10.2215/CJN.0000000000000288. Epub 2023 Sep 6.
PubMed 37678236