A Study of Zetomipzomib (KZR-616) in Patients With Active Lupus Nephritis (PALIZADE)

2022-502227-22-00 Protocol KZR-616-202 Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) Ended

Start 25 Oct 2023 · End 8 Nov 2024 · Status Ended · 7 EU/EEA countries · 37 sites · Protocol KZR-616-202

Overview

Sponsor-declared trial summary

Phase Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II)
Status Ended
Participants planned 247
Countries 7
Sites 37

Autoimmune disease

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of zetomipzomib in patients with active Class III or IV (with or without Class V; Class III/IV +/-V) LN and for those with pure Class V LN

Key facts

Sponsor
Kezar Life Sciences Inc.
Participant type
Patients
Age range
18-64 years, 65+ years
Gender
Male and Female
Therapeutic area
Diseases [C] - Immune System Diseases [C20]
Trial duration
25 Oct 2023 → 8 Nov 2024
Decision date (initial)
2023-10-02
Transition trial
No
Low-intervention
No
Rare-disease indication
No
Vulnerable population
Yes
Funding sources
Kezar Life Sciences, Inc.

External identifiers

EU CT number
2022-502227-22-00
ClinicalTrials.gov
NCT05781750

Trial design

CTIS Part I — objectives, methods, condition coding

Main objective

Scope: Safety, Efficacy

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of zetomipzomib in patients with active Class III or IV (with or without Class V; Class III/IV +/-V) LN and for those with pure Class V LN

Secondary objectives 1

  1. To evaluate zetomipzomib compared with placebo in patients with active Class III/IV +/-V LN on background MMF or equivalent, and corticosteroids based upon current guideline-driven standard of care

Conditions and MedDRA coding

Autoimmune disease

VersionLevelCodeTermSystem organ class
20.0 LLT 10029142 Nephritis systemic lupus erythematosus 10038359
21.1 PT 10025140 Lupus nephritis 100000004857

Study design 1 period

#TitleAllocationBlindingRoles blindedArms
1 tbc
tbc
Randomised Controlled Double [{"id":50652,"code":1,"name":"Subject"},{"id":50651,"code":3,"name":"Monitor"},{"id":50653,"code":2,"name":"Investigator"}] Experimental: zetomipzomib 30 mg + standard-of-care: Initial 30 mg dose of zetomipzomib, followed by weekly doses of 30 mg zetomipzomib through 52 weeks of the treatment period.
Experimental: zetomipzomib 60 mg + standard-of-care: Initial 30 mg dose of zetomipzomib, followed by weekly doses of 60 mg zetomipzomib through 52 weeks of the treatment period.
Placebo Comparator: placebo + standard-of-care: Initial 30 mg dose of placebo, followed by weekly doses (30 mg or 60 mg) of placebo through 52 weeks of the treatment period.

Regulatory references

Scientific advice from competent authorities
European Medicines Agency
EU CT numberTitleSponsor
2020-004382-39 An Open-label Extension to the Phase 2 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Crossover Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of KZR-616 in the Treatment of Patients with Active Polymyositis or Dermatomyositis .

Eligibility criteria

Principal inclusion / exclusion criteria as submitted by sponsor

Inclusion criteria 1

  1. Body mass index of ≥18 kg/m^2 eGFR ≥30 mL/min/1.73 m^2 Unequivocally positive ANA test result and/or a positive anti-dsDNA serum antibody test Diagnosis of LN according to 2003 or 2018 ISN/RPS criteria and confirmed by renal biopsy performed within 12 months prior to Screening. UPCR ≥1.0 (Class III/IV +/-V) or UPCR ≥2.0 (Class V) Adequate hematologic, hepatic, and renal function

Exclusion criteria 1

  1. 1.Current or medical history of: - Central nervous system manifestations of SLE - Overlapping autoimmune condition that may affect study assessments/outcomes - Antiphospholipid syndrome with history of thromboembolic event of within the 52 weeks prior to Screening - Thrombocytopenia or at high risk for developing clinically significant bleeding or organ dysfunction requiring therapies (i.e., plasmapheresis or acute blood or platelet transfusions - Solid organ transplant or planned transplant during study - Malignancy of any type, with exceptions for non-melanoma skin cancers and certain cancers >5 years ago 2. Has received dialysis within the 52 weeks prior to Screening 3. Positive test at Screening for HIV, hepatitis B/C 4. Known intolerance to MMF or equivalent and corticosteroids

Endpoints

Primary and secondary outcome measures (English text)

Primary endpoints 1

  1. The primary efficacy endpoint is the proportion of patients achieving CRR at Week 37.

Secondary endpoints 3

  1. The key secondary efficacy endpoints will evaluate the proportion of patients achieving the following: • PRR at Week 25, Week 37, and Week 53 • CRR at Week25 and Week 53 The other secondary efficacy endpoints include the following: • Percentage change from Baseline in UPCR by visit • Time to event (CRR, PRR, death or renal event)
  2. • Proportion of patients achieving CRR (at Weeks 25, 37, and 53) with successful taper of prednisone or equivalent by Week 17 • Proportion of patients achieving CRR (at Weeks 25, 37, and 53) with no use of prednisone or equivalent during the 8 weeks prior to the renal response assessment • Proportion of patients with UPCR ≤0.5 at Weeks 13, 25, 37, and 53
  3. • Proportion of patients achieving CRR with UPCR ≤ upper limit of normal (ULN) at Weeks 25, 37, and 53 • Change from Baseline in clinical Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index 2000 (SLEDAI-2K) score, excluding complement and anti-dsDNA components • Change from Baseline in EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L)

Investigational products

Investigational medicinal products (IMPs), comparators, placebo, auxiliary

Test 5

-

V07AB · Product

Pharmaceutical form
PHF00017MIG
Route of administration
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
Max daily dose
0.92 ml millilitre(s)
Max total dose
0.92 ml millilitre(s)
Max treatment duration
52 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
V07AB — SOLVENTS AND DILUTING AGENTS, INCL. IRRIGATING SOLUTIONS
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Sterile Water For Injection, 0.92 mL (Prefilled Syringe)

PRD10367627 · Product

Active substance
Water for Injection
Pharmaceutical form
SOLVENT FOR PARENTERAL USE
Route of administration
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
Max daily dose
0.92 ml millilitre(s)
Max total dose
0.92 ml millilitre(s)
Max treatment duration
52 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Not Authorised
MA holder
KEZAR LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No

Myfenax 500 mg film-coated tablets

PRD8167789 · Product

Active substance
Mycophenolate Mofetil
Pharmaceutical form
FILM-COATED TABLET
Route of administration
ORAL USE
Max daily dose
3 g gram(s)
Max total dose
1022 g gram(s)
Max treatment duration
52 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
L04AA06 — MYCOPHENOLIC ACID
Marketing authorisation
EU/1/07/438/010
MA holder
TEVA B.V
MA country
EU
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Myfenax 500 mg film-coated tablets

PRD3926751 · Product

Active substance
Mycophenolate Mofetil
Pharmaceutical form
FILM-COATED TABLET
Route of administration
ORAL USE
Max daily dose
3 g gram(s)
Max total dose
1022 g gram(s)
Max treatment duration
52 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
L04AA06 — MYCOPHENOLIC ACID
Marketing authorisation
EU/1/07/438/005
MA holder
TEVA B.V
MA country
Iceland
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Zetomipzomib (KZR-616)

PRD10367626 · Product

Active substance
Zetomipzomib
Substance synonyms
4,5-Anhydro-1-(1-cyclopenten-1-yl)-1,2-dideoxy-4-C-methyl-2-((N-(2-(4-morpholinyl)acetyl)-L-alanyl-(βR)-β-hydroxy-O-methyl-L-tyrosyl)amino)-D-erythro-3-pentulose, KZR-616, (2S,3R)-N-[(2S)-3-(cyclopent-1-en-1-yl)-1-[(2R)-2-methyloxiran-2-yl]-1-oxopropan-2-yl]-3-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-[(2S)-2-[2-(morpholin-4-yl)acetamido]propanamido]propanamide
Pharmaceutical form
SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
Route of administration
SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION
Max daily dose
60 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
3120 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
52 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Not Authorised
MA holder
KEZAR LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
Yes
Orphan designation number
18-6720 & 18-6635

Placebo 1

sterilized lyophilized powder with no active

N/A · Product

Other product name
N/A
Pharmaceutical form
N/A
ATC code
N/A — N/A
Marketing authorisation
N/A
MA holder
N/A
MA country
Iceland
Paediatric formulation
No

Auxiliary 3

-

H02AB · Product

Pharmaceutical form
PHF00231MIG
Route of administration
ORAL USE
Max daily dose
40 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
3815 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
52 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
H02AB — GLUCOCORTICOIDS
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Methylprednisolone

SUB08872MIG · Substance

Active substance
Methylprednisolone
Pharmaceutical form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
Route of administration
INTRAVENOUS BOLUS INJECTION/IV INFUSION
Max daily dose
3 g gram(s)
Max total dose
3 g gram(s)
Max treatment duration
1 Day(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
- — -
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Methylprednisolon acis 1000 mg Pulver und Lösungsmittel zur Herstellung einer Injektions- bzw. Infusionslösung

PRD3680541 · Product

Active substance
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate
Pharmaceutical form
SOLUTION FOR INJECTION/INFUSION
Route of administration
INTRAVENOUS BOLUS INJECTION/IV INFUSION
Max daily dose
3 g gram(s)
Max total dose
3 g gram(s)
Max treatment duration
1 Day(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
H02AB04 — METHYLPREDNISOLONE
Marketing authorisation
89739.00.00
MA holder
ACIS ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
MA country
Germany
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Sponsors and contacts

Sponsor organisations, regulatory contacts, third parties

Kezar Life Sciences Inc.

Sponsor organisation
Kezar Life Sciences Inc.
Address
4000 Shoreline Court Suite 300
City
South San Francisco
Postcode
94080-2005
Country
United States

Scientific contact point

Organisation
Kezar Life Sciences Inc.
Contact name
Clinical Operations

Public contact point

Organisation
Kezar Life Sciences Inc.
Contact name
Clinical Development

Third parties 15

OrganisationCity, countryDuties
PPD Global Ltd.
ORG-100007531
Marousi, Greece On site monitoring, Other
Primevigilance Limited
ORG-100027742
Guildford, United Kingdom Other, Code 8
Fisher Clinical Services GmbH
ORG-100017323
Rheinfelden (Baden), Germany Other
Clinical Ink Inc.
ORG-100042433
Horsham, United States Other
Jumo Health USA Inc.
ORG-100044054
New Haven, United States Other
Scout Clinical
ORG-100042228
Dallas, United States Other
PPD Development Ireland Limited
ORG-100007309
Athlone, Ireland Other
PPD Development LP
ORG-100011560
Wilmington, United States On site monitoring, Code 12, Code 13, Code 14, Laboratory analysis, Code 5, Data management, E-data capture
Signant Health LLC
ORG-100040732
Blue Bell, United States Interactive response technologies (IRT)
Fisher Clinical Services GmbH
ORG-100012942
Allschwil, Switzerland Other
Crisalis LLC
ORG-100047297
Oklahoma City, United States Other
MARKEN Germany GmbH
ORG-100017196
Kelsterbach, Germany Other
Fisher Clinical Services UK Limited
ORG-100012049
Horsham, United Kingdom Other
PPD Global Central Labs
ORG-100046496
Zaventem, Belgium Other
Medidata Solutions Inc.
ORG-100016256
New York, United States Other

Locations

7 EU/EEA countries · 37 investigational sites

By country

CountryMS statusPlanned subjectsSites
Croatia Ended 6 3
France Ended 8 4
Germany Ended 6 2
Greece Ended 10 5
Italy Ended 22 8
Portugal Ended 12 6
Spain Ended 18 9
Rest of world
South Africa, Serbia, Brazil, Canada, Singapore, Argentina, Israel, Taiwan, Australia, China, Turkey, Colombia, United States, United Kingdom, Korea, Republic of
165

Investigational sites

Croatia

3 sites · Ended
KBC Split
Rheumatology, Clinical Immunology and Allergology, Soltanska 1, 21000, Split
University Hospital Centre Zagreb
Nephrology, Art. Hypertension, Dialysis and Transplantation, Ulica Mije Kispatica 12, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb
Poliklinika Solmed d.o.o.
n/a, Preradoviceva Ulica 20, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb

France

4 sites · Ended
Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Paris
Département de Néphrologie et Transplantation, 51 Av Du Mal De Lattre De Tassigny, 94000, Creteil
Hospices Civils De Lyon
Département de Néphrologie, 5 Place D Arsonval, 69437, Lyon Cedex 03
Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Paris
Département de Médecine interne, 184 Rue Du Faubourg Saint Antoine, 75012, Paris
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Amiens Picardie
Département de Néphrologie, 1 Rond Point Du Professeur Christian Cabrol, 80054, Amiens

Germany

2 sites · Ended
Medical Center - University Of Freiburg
Klinik für Rheumatologie und Klinische Immunologie, Hugstetter Strasse 55, Stuehlinger, Freiburg Im Breisgau
Universitaetsklinikum Bonn AöR
Nephrologie, Venusberg-Campus 1, Venusberg, Bonn

Greece

5 sites · Ended
Laiko General Hospital Of Athens
1st Department of Propaedeutic Internal, Agiou Thoma (goudi) 17, 115 27, Athens
General University Hospital Of Larissa
Rheumatology Clinic, P. O. Box 1425, 411 10, Larissa
Laiko General Hospital Of Athens
Clinic of Nephrology and Renal Transplanation, Agiou Thoma (goudi) 17, 115 27, Athens
Ippokratio General Hospital Of Thessaloniki
Department of Nephrology, Konstadinoupoleos 49, 546 42, Thessaloniki
Laiko General Hospital Of Athens
Clinic of Pathological Physiology of the GHA “Laiko”, Laboratory of Pathological Physiology, Agiou Thoma (goudi) 17, 115 27, Athens

Italy

8 sites · Ended
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
UOSD di Immunologia Clinica, Largo Francesco Vito 1, 00168, Rome
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico
Immuno-rheumatology Unit, Via Alvaro Del Portillo N 200, 00128, Rome
Cattinara Hospital
SC Nefrologia e Dialisi di Trieste, Strada Di Fiume 447, 34149, Trieste
Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri In Forma Abbreviata Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri O Anche Ics Maugeri O Maugeri S.p.A. Sb
Unit of Nephrology and Dialysis, Via Salvatore Maugeri 4, 27100, Pavia
Ospedale San Raffaele S.r.l.
Unita' Di Immunobioterapia Del Melanoma E Dei Tumori, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan
University Hospital Consorziale Policlinico
Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant Unit, Piazzale Giulio Cesare 11, 70124, Bari
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Maggiore Della Carita
Department of Translational Medicine, Corso Giuseppe Mazzini 18, 28100, Novara
Humanitas Research Hospital
Biomedical Sciences – Nephrology Unit, Via Alessandro Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano

Portugal

6 sites · Ended
Centro Hospitalar Universitario De Lisboa Norte E.P.E.
Nephrology Department, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-035, Lisbon
Centro Hospitalar de Setubal E.P.E.
Nephrology, Rua Camilo Castelo Branco, 2910-446, Setubal
CCAB Centro Clinico Academico Braga Associacao
Rheumatology Department, Lugar De Sete Fontes S Victor, 4710-243, Braga
Centro Hospitalar Universitario Do Porto E.P.E.
Internal Medicine, Largo Professor Abel Salazar, 4050-011, Porto
Centro Hospitalar De Lisboa Ocidental E.P.E.
Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Av Prof Dr Reinaldo Dos Santos, 2790-134, Carnaxide
Hospital Da Senhora Da Oliveira Guimaraes E.P.E.
Internal Medicine, Rua Dos Cuteleiros De Guimaraes, 4835-044, Guimaraes

Spain

9 sites · Ended
University Hospital Virgen Del Rocio S.L.
Nephrology, Avenida De Manuel Siurot S/n, 41013, Sevilla
Hospital Clinic De Barcelona
Nephrology, Calle Villarroel 170, 08036, Barcelona
Fundacio Puigvert
Nephrology, Calle De Cartagena 340-350, 08025, Barcelona
Hospital Universitari Arnau De Vilanova De La Gerencia Territorial De Lleida
Nephrology, Av Alcalde Rovira Roure 80, 25198, Lleida
Hospital Clinico San Carlos
Nephrology, Calle Del Profesor Martin Lagos S/n, 28040, Madrid
Hospital Universitario De Navarra
Nephrology department, Irunlarrea Kalea 3, 31008, Pamplona
Hospital Universitario 12 De Octubre
Nephrology, Bloque D, Avenida De Cordoba S/n, Madrid
Bellvitge University Hospital
Nephrology, Carrer De La Feixa Llarga Sn, 08907, L'hospitalet De Llobregat
Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranon
Rheumatology, Calle Del Doctor Esquerdo 46, 28009, Madrid

Country notifications

Trial-start, recruitment-start, end and early-termination notifications submitted per Member State

Country Trial startTrial end Recruitment startRecruitment end Early termination
Croatia 2023-11-16 2024-03-27 2024-09-24
Greece 2023-10-31 2024-01-18 2024-09-24
Portugal 2023-10-25
Spain 2023-10-27 2024-04-23 2024-09-24

Oversight and notifications

Regulatory notifications under CTR Articles 38, 52, 53, 54 and 77

Temporary halts 4 · Art. 38 CTR

Temporary halt TH-50684

Halt date
2024-09-24
Member states concerned
Greece
Publication date
2024-10-09
Reason
Safety related (clinical or pre-clinical results)
Follow-up measures
The Sponsor has notified all study investigators and is in the process of notifying all relevant global regulatory authorities. Investigators and study teams have been instructed to continue to follow patients and perform all safety and efficacy procedures per the schedule of assessments.
Benefit-risk balance changed
Yes
Treatment stopped
Yes

Temporary halt TH-50681

Halt date
2024-09-24
Member states concerned
Portugal
Publication date
2024-10-09
Reason
Safety related (clinical or pre-clinical results)
Follow-up measures
The Sponsor has notified all study investigators and is in the process of notifying all relevant global regulatory authorities. Investigators and study teams have been instructed to continue to follow patients and perform all safety and efficacy procedures per the schedule of assessments.
Benefit-risk balance changed
Yes
Treatment stopped
Yes

Temporary halt TH-50679

Halt date
2024-09-24
Member states concerned
Spain
Publication date
2024-10-09
Reason
Safety related (clinical or pre-clinical results)
Follow-up measures
The Sponsor has notified all study investigators and is in the process of notifying all relevant global regulatory authorities. Investigators and study teams have been instructed to continue to follow patients and perform all safety and efficacy procedures per the schedule of assessments.
Benefit-risk balance changed
Yes
Treatment stopped
Yes

Temporary halt TH-50686

Halt date
2024-09-24
Member states concerned
Croatia
Publication date
2024-10-09
Reason
Safety related (clinical or pre-clinical results)
Follow-up measures
The Sponsor has notified all study investigators and is in the process of notifying all relevant global regulatory authorities. Investigators and study teams have been instructed to continue to follow patients and perform all safety and efficacy procedures per the schedule of assessments.
Benefit-risk balance changed
Yes
Treatment stopped
Yes

Results and documents

Annex IV summary of results, Annex V layperson summary, and all documents registered in CTIS for this trial

Summary of results Art. 37(4) CTR

TitleSubmission dateStatusType
Kezar_KZR-616-202_CSR Summary of results
SUM-92755
2025-08-15T03:02:21 Submitted Summary of Results

Layperson summary Annex V

TitleSubmission dateStatusType
Summary of the results of the clinical trial 2025-08-15T03:03:38 Submitted Laypersons Summary of Results

Documents 11 files

Public protocol annexes, IB summaries, regulatory submissions and post-authorisation documents registered in CTIS.

TypeTitleVersion
Laypersons summary of results (for publication) B1_Kezar_KZR-616-202_CSR Summary_Cover Letter N/A
Laypersons summary of results (for publication) D1_Kezar_KZR 616-202_CSR Layperson Summary_2022-502227-22-00_DE_Public N/A
Laypersons summary of results (for publication) D1_Kezar_KZR 616-202_CSR Layperson Summary_2022-502227-22-00_EN_Public N/A
Laypersons summary of results (for publication) D1_Kezar_KZR 616-202_CSR Layperson Summary_2022-502227-22-00_ES_Public N/A
Laypersons summary of results (for publication) D1_Kezar_KZR 616-202_CSR Layperson Summary_2022-502227-22-00_FR_Public N/A
Laypersons summary of results (for publication) D1_Kezar_KZR 616-202_CSR Layperson Summary_2022-502227-22-00_GR_Public N/A
Laypersons summary of results (for publication) D1_Kezar_KZR 616-202_CSR Layperson Summary_2022-502227-22-00_HR_Public N/A
Laypersons summary of results (for publication) D1_Kezar_KZR 616-202_CSR Layperson Summary_2022-502227-22-00_IT_Public N/A
Laypersons summary of results (for publication) D1_Kezar_KZR 616-202_CSR Layperson Summary_2022-502227-22-00_PT_Public N/A
Summary of results (for publication) B1_Kezar_KZR-616-202_CSR Summary_Cover Letter N/A
Summary of results (for publication) D1_Kezar_KZR 616-202_CSR Summary_2022-502227-22-00_Public N/A

Application history

2 submissions — initial application plus substantial / non-substantial modifications

#TypeCodeSubmittedReference MSConclusionDecision date
1 INITIAL IN 2023-06-09 Spain Acceptable with conditions
2023-09-15
2023-09-15
2 SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION SM-2 2024-01-29 Spain Acceptable
2024-04-19
2024-04-19