Obinutuzumab in Primary FSGS (NCT04983888) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Obinutuzumab in Primary FSGS
United States20 participantsStarted 2021-11-17
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Obinutuzumab in inducing complete or partial remission of proteinuria.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥ 18 years of age.
* Biopsy proven Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) lesion
* Foot process effacement ≥ 80% on electron microscopy.
* Presence of nephrotic syndrome (proteinuria \> 3.5g/24hrs and serum albumin \< 3.5 g/dl) prior to initiation of immunosuppressive therapy.
* Resistant or dependent on therapy, including corticosteroids or calcineurin inhibitors or who have failed rituximab. Patient who have contraindication to or refuse to take high dose corticosteroids are allowed.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Genetic or secondary forms of FSGS.
* Hepatitis B, C or HIV positive.
* Pregnant or breast-feeding.
* Active infection.
* Kidney transplant.
* Anemia with Hgb \< 8.0 g/dL.
* Thrombocytopenia with platelet count \< 100'000.
* Any other disease, metabolic dysfunction, physical examination finding, or clinical laboratory finding giving reasonable suspicion of a disease or condition that contraindicates the use of an investigational drug or that may affect the interpretation of the results or render the patient at high risk from treatment complication.
* Patients who have received cyclophosphamide in the last 6 months.
* Patients who received rituximab previously with CD20 count of \< 5 cells/microliter at the time of enrollment.
* For women who are not postmenopausal (≥ 12 months of non-therapy-induced amenorrhea) or surgically sterile (absence of ovaries and/or uterus): agreement to remain abstinent or use two adequate methods of contraception, in…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.