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NCT Number: NCT06291376

Study of Ravulizumab in Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN)

The primary objective of this study to evaluate efficacy of ravulizumab compared with placebo on proteinuria reduction and change in eGFR in adult participants with IgAN who are at risk of disease progression.

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This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

About this study

The I CAN study will enroll approximately 510 eligible participants with IgAN who are high risk of disease progression. Participants will be on stable concomitant IgAN treatment(s) consistent with standard of care for patients with IgAN for at least 3 months prior to Screening. Approximately 450 participants will be randomized in a 1:1 allocation ratio to receive a weight-based IV infusion of either ravulizumab or placebo. An interim analysis may be conducted at Week 34 to evaluate change in proteinuria and the final analysis will be conducted at Week 106 to evaluate eGFR. In addition, approximately 60 participants with eGFR 20-29 mL/min/1.73m2 will be enrolled in an Advanced Kidney Disease (AdKD) Cohort. After Week 106, all participants have the option to enter an Open-label Ravulizumab Access Period.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Documentation of IgAN diagnosis established on kidney biopsy obtained any time prior to or during the Screening Period for participants with eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73 m^2.
  • For participants in the AdKD cohorts, eGFR 20 to 29 mL/min/1.73 m2 a kidney biopsy is required within 6 months prior to Screening or during the Screening Period.
  • UPCR ≥ 0.75 g/g or UP ≥1 g/day calculated from the mean of two 24-hour urine during the Screening Period.
  • Estimated GFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 at Screening.
  • Stable and maximum allowed or tolerated RAASI (ACEI and/or ARB) dose for ≥ 3 months prior to Screening with no planned change during Screening through Week 106.
  • Participants who are receiving SGLT2I, DEARA, MRA or ERA must be on a stable and maximum allowed or tolerated dose for ≥ 3 months prior to Screening with no planned change in dose through Week 106.

Exclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of rapid progressive glomerulonephritis as measured by eGFR loss ≥ 50% over a period of 3 months prior to Screening.
  • Secondary IgAN (eg, due to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), cirrhosis, or celiac disease; IgAV-N may be eligible).
  • Concomitant clinically significant renal disease other than IgAN.
  • Prior use of immunosuppressive treatment within 3 months of screening.
  • Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus with glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) > 8.5%.
  • Henoch-Schonlein purpura (IgAV) requiring systemic immunosuppressive therapy within 12 months of Screening.
  • History of kidney transplant or planned kidney transplant during the Treatment Period.
  • Splenectomy or functional asplenia.
  • History of Neisseria meningitidis infection.
  • Active systemic bacterial, viral, or fungal infection within 14 days prior to randomization.

Treatment and study plan

Ravulizumab

Drug

Participants will receive ravulizumab via weight-based intravenous (IV) infusion.

Placebo

Drug

Participants will receive placebo via weight-based IV infusion.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from Baseline in Proteinuria Based on 24-hour Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio (UPCR) at Week 34

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 34

    Evaluated at interim analysis only

  2. Change from Baseline in Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) at Week 106

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 106

    Evaluated at final analysis only

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change from Baseline in Proteinuria Based on 24-hour Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio (UPCR) at Weeks 10, 26, 34, 50, and 106

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 10, 26, 34, 50, and 106

    Evaluated at interim and final analysis

  2. Change From Baseline in eGFR at Weeks 34 and 50

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 34 and 50

    Evaluated at interim and final analysis

  3. Change From Baseline in Albuminuria at Each Scheduled Visit Up to Week 106

    Time frame: Baseline, at Each Scheduled Visit Up to Week 106

    Evaluated at interim and final analysis

  4. Reduction in 24-hour UPCR ≥ 50% From Baseline at Each Scheduled Visit Up to Week 106

    Time frame: Baseline, at Each Scheduled Visit Up to Week 106

    Evaluated at interim and final analysis

  5. Number of Participants With Partial Remission at Each Scheduled Visit Up to Week 106

    Time frame: Baseline, at Each Scheduled Visit Up to Week 106

    Evaluated at interim and final analysis

  6. Change from Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT)-Fatigue at Weeks 34, 50, and 106

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 34, 50, and 106

    Evaluated at interim and final analysis

  7. Annualized eGFR Slope Over 50 Weeks

    Time frame: Baseline, Over 50 Weeks

    Evaluated at interim analysis only

  8. Change from Baseline in Proteinuria Based on 24-hour UPCR at Week 34 with baseline UPCR ≥ 1.5 g/g

    Time frame: Baseline Up to Week 34

    Evaluated at final analysis only

  9. Change from Baseline in Proteinuria Based on 24-hour UPCR at Week 34 in Participants with Baseline UPCR ≥ 1.5 g/g and Presence of Hematuria at Baseline

    Time frame: Baseline Up to Week 34

    Evaluated at final analysis only

  10. Change from Baseline in eGFR at Week 106 in Participants with Baseline UPCR ≥ 1.5 g/g

    Time frame: Baseline Up to Week 106

    Evaluated at final analysis only

  11. Time to Sustained ≥ 30% eGFR Decline Up to Week 106

    Time frame: Baseline Up to Week 106

    Evaluated at final analysis only

  12. Time to Sustained eGFR Decline ≥ 40% Up to Week 106

    Time frame: Baseline Up to Week 106

    Evaluated at final analysis only

  13. Time to First Composite Kidney Event Up to Week 106

    Time frame: Baseline Up to Week 106

    Composite kidney event endpoint is defined as reaching at least 1 of the following: Sustained ≥ 30% decline in eGFR relative to baseline; or Sustained eGFR < 15 milliliter (mL)/minute (min)/1.73 square meter (m^2); or Maintenance dialysis; or Receipt of kidney transplant; or Death from kidney failure.

    Evaluated at final analysis only

  14. Use of Alternative IgAN Therapy Up to Week 106

    Time frame: Baseline, Up to Week 106

    Evaluated at final analysis only

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ravulizumab in Adult Participants With Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN)

Acronym: I CAN

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2030
First posted
Mar 4, 2024
Registry last updated
Jun 22, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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