RecruitingPhase 2NCT07268638

A Study of Praliciguat in Participants With Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

A Phase 2 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Praliciguat in Patients With Biopsy-Confirmed Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis


Sponsor

Akebia Therapeutics

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Dec 3, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of praliciguat in adults with biopsy-confirmed focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Participants will be randomized 1:1 to receive praliciguat or placebo for initial 24 week treatment period. Following this double-blind period, all participants will receive praliciguat in an open-label extension for an additional 24 weeks.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • UPCR ≥1 (g/g) during screening.
  • On maximally tolerated ACEi or ARB per principal investigator discretion within 1 month of informed consent.
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate ≥25 milliliters per minute per 1.73 square meters by Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation.
  • Kidney biopsy within 3 years of screening consistent with FSGS or documentation of a genetic mutation in a podocyte protein associated with FSGS.

Exclusion Criteria4

  • Collapsing FSGS in the kidney biopsy report.
  • Sickle cell disease.
  • HbA1c \>8% or non-fasting blood glucose \>180 milligram/decilitre.
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (≥160/100 millimeters of mercury)

Interventions

DRUGPraliciguat

Oral Tablet

OTHERPlacebo

Oral Tablet


Locations(8)

Investigator Site #2

Chula Vista, California, United States

Investigator Site #6

Coral Springs, Florida, United States

Investigator Site #7

Miami, Florida, United States

Investigator Site #8

Orlando, Florida, United States

Investigator Site # 1

Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States

Investigator Site #3

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investigator Site #4

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Investigator Site #5

Arlington, Texas, United States

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