๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-29

Study of Efficacy and Safety of LNP023 in Participants With Active Lupus Nephritis Class III-IV, +/- V (NCT05268289)

An Adaptive, Randomized, Double-blind, Dose Exploration, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled, Multicenter Phase 2 Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of LNP023 in Combination With Standard-of-care With and Without Oral Corticosteroids in Patients With Active Lupus Nephritis Class III-IV, +/- V

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The overall purpose of this two-part study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of iptacopan (LNP023) in addition to standard of care treatment.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: AKDHC Medical Research ServicesLLC โ€” Phoenix, Arizona

Age range: 18 Years to 100 Years

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (103 Sites)

Showing the first 25 of 103 sites.

  • AKDHC Medical Research ServicesLLC โ€” Phoenix, Arizona
  • Kaiser Permanente Fontana โ€” Fontana, California
  • Univ Calif Irvine โ€” Irvine, California
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • Loma Linda University โ€” San Bernardino, California
  • Olive View UCLA Medical Center โ€” Sylmar, California
  • University of Colorado Denver โ€” Aurora, Colorado
  • Royal Research Corp โ€” Hollywood, Florida
  • Mayo Clinic Jacksonville โ€” Jacksonville, Florida
  • Nephrology Associates Of Central FL โ€” Orlando, Florida
  • Florida Kidney Physicians โ€” Riverview, Florida
  • Florida Kidney Physicians โ€” Riverview, Florida
  • Nep Assoc of Northern Illinois โ€” Hinsdale, Illinois
  • Wichita Community Clcl Onco Program โ€” Wichita, Kansas
  • Ochsner Health System โ€” New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital โ€” Baltimore, Maryland
  • Brigham and Womens Hosp Harvard Med School โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Mayo Clinic Rochester โ€” Rochester, Minnesota
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center โ€” Omaha, Nebraska
  • Stony Brook Internists PC โ€” East Setauket, New York
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation โ€” Cleveland, Ohio
  • Temple University โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Allegheny Health Network โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Dallas Nephrology Associates โ€” Dallas, Texas
  • Prolato Clinical Research Center โ€” Houston, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (888) 669-6682

Email: novartis.email@novartis.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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