Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-B (VEGF-B) Blockade With the Monoclonal Antibody CSL346 in Subjects With Diabetic Kidney Disease

Purpose

This phase 2a, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study will assess the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK), of repeat doses of CSL346 in subjects with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and albuminuria receiving standard of care treatment.

Condition

  • Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD)

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 25 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Male and female subjects ≥ 25 years of age with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) - Urinary ACR ≥ 150 mg/g - eGFR > 20 mL/min/1.73m2 - Glycosylated HbA1c < 12%

Exclusion Criteria

  • Current diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus - History of acute kidney injury or chronic dialysis/renal transplant - Uncontrolled hypertension or class III / IV heart failure - Left ventricular ejection fraction < 50% by echocardiogram - Troponin-I > the upper reference limit - b-type natriuretic peptide > 200 pg/mL - ALT > 2x the upper limit of normal

Study Design

Phase
Phase 2
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
CSL346 (low dose)
Administered as a single intravenous (IV) loading dose followed by subcutaneous (SC) infusions
  • Biological: CSL346
    VEGF-B antagonist monoclonal antibody
Experimental
CSL346 (high dose)
Administered as a single intravenous (IV) loading dose followed by subcutaneous (SC) infusions
  • Biological: CSL346
    VEGF-B antagonist monoclonal antibody
Placebo Comparator
Placebo
Administered as a single IV loading dose followed by SC infusions
  • Drug: Placebo
    Normal saline

More Details

Status
Completed
Sponsor
CSL Behring

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