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Study of VX19-147-101 in Adults of African or Caribbean Descent with FSGS

A Phase 2, Open-Label, Single-arm, 2-part Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of VX-147 in Adults with APOL1-mediated Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Brief Description

This clinical research study is investigating a potential treatment option for adults of African or Caribbean descent with biopsy-confirmed focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Testing for the APOL1 gene is included in this clinical study.

Trial Physician / Study Coordinator

Lauren Warsocki

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Site Name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - Leicester General Hospital (LGH)
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PW

Sponsor

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Study Drug

VX-147

Estimated enrollment

10

Estimated end date

December, 2022

If there is not a site for a clinical trial nearby, you can ask the study team about the possibility of travel reimbursements (i.e., paying you back for your travel costs). Alternatively, you can ask about the possibility of participating from home.
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Not yet recruiting
Interventional

Study of VX19-147-101 in Adults of African or Caribbean Descent with FSGS

A Phase 2, Open-Label, Single-arm, 2-part Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of VX-147 in Adults with APOL1-mediated Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Brief Description

This clinical research study is investigating a potential treatment option for adults of African or Caribbean descent with biopsy-confirmed focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Testing for the APOL1 gene is included in this clinical study.

Trial is for people with

Primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) diagnosed by kidney biopsy with specific APOL1 gene variations (APOL1 genetic testing is including in this study)

Study Goal

This clinical trial will determine if VX-147 can reduce proteinuria in patients with APOL1-mediated FSGS.

What is involved for the Patient?

Interested individuals will be evaluated during a screening period to determine their eligibility to participate, including genetic testing for the apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) gene variants. Participation could last approximately 17 weeks followed by an optional off-treatment observation period lasting up to 12 weeks.
If permitted by the research facility and your study doctor, you might be permitted to have some of the study visits at your home with a home health nurse followed by a telemedicine video visit or phone call with the study doctor.

About the drug or intervention

VX-147 is a tablet taken by mouth once daily.

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Leicester, England, UK
Frequently Asked Questions

Nephrotic Syndrome is not a disease itself, but rather a group of signs and symptoms that result from damage in the part of the kidney that filters blood (glomeruli).

Common symptoms include:

  • Foamy urine (called proteinuria) caused by protein “spilling” into the urine
  • Severe swelling in parts of the body, most noticeably around the eyes, hands, feet, and abdomen (called edema)
  • Weight gain due to a buildup of extra fluid
  • Fatigue
  • Loss of appetite
  • Low levels of protein in the blood (hypoalbuminemia)
  • Higher than normal fat and cholesterol levels in the blood (hyperlipidemia)

Nephrotic Syndrome can typically be diagnosed with a urine test.

Nephrotic Syndrome can be “primary” or “secondary” in nature.

Diseases that affect only the kidneys are called primary causes of Nephrotic Syndrome. Doctors often call these diseases “idiopathic,” which means that they arise from an unknown cause. Some of these diseases include:

  • Minimal Change Disease (MCD) – most common in children
  • Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
  • Membranous Nephropathy (MN) – most common in adults
  • IgA Nephropathy (IgAN)

Secondary Nephrotic Syndrome is caused by an underlying, systemic condition like diabetes, lupus, HIV, and others.

The Kidney Health Gateway is a website owned and operated by NephCure Kidney International. The purpose of this website is to help patients with rare forms of primary Nephrotic Syndrome get connected to expert care and cutting-edge treatment options. By answering a few questions about you or your loved one’s condition, we can provide you with a list of clinical trials and/or expert doctors in your area.

If you have additional questions, please visit NephCure.org or email Info@NephCure.org.

 

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Did you know that some forms of kidney disease can be genetic?Researchers are continually discovering genetic causes of Nephrotic Syndrome.

Learn more about genetic causes of kidney disease and find out if you may be affected.

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