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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Rescue of Nephrons With ALE.F02 (RENAL-F02)

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Intravenously Administered ALE.F02 to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Renal Sparing in Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis With Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis

Rescue of Nephrons With ALE.F02 (RENAL-F02) (NCT06047171) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Glomerulonephritis Rapidly Progressive, sponsored by Alentis Therapeutics AG. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new drug that might help protect and preserve kidney function in antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) associated vasculitis (AAV). AAV is a type of autoimmune disease where the body's own immune system attacks itself, and in the case of AAV the body attacks its own small blood vessels. There are many small blood vessels in the kidneys meaning the kidneys are commonly affected in AAV. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the new drug well tolerated and safe? * Can the new drug protect and preserve kidney functions when is added to standard therapy? Researchers will compare the following groups to see how the new drug is tolerated and what effect to preserve kidney tissue has: * Group A: Standard treatment + ALE.F02 low dose infusions * Group B: Standard treatment + ALE.F02 high dose infusions * Group C: Standard treatment + ALE.F02 maximum dose infusions * Group D: Standard treatment + placebo infusions (inactive substance) The Treatment period will consist of 24 weeks beginning on Day 1, during which time participants will receive 13 infusions of the study medicine, along with standard therapy for kidney inflammation due to AAV. During the treatment period, participants will have the following assessments: * A brief physical examination focusing on their skin any pre-existing medical conditions that you have. * Collection of blood and urine samples for routine safety tests and to assess renal function. * Collection of blood samples: * To measure the amount of study medicine in their blood. This is called pharmacokinetics (PK) and it is tested to see how study medicine enters, moves through, and exits the body. * To test for antidrug antibodies (ADA). To check if their body create antibodies against the study medicine, as this could reduce its effect. * To measure biomarkers. Biomarkers are specific compounds in the body (can be protein, hormones, or genetic molecules) that indicate normal or abnormal processes taking place in your body and may be a sign of an underlying condition or disease (for example glucose levels are used as biomarker in managing diabetes). They are used to see how well the body responds to a treatment for a disease or condition. * Collection of urine to measure urine markers of vasculitis/inflammation called biomarkers. * Urine pregnancy test. A urine pregnancy test is a quick medical test that can tell if a woman is pregnant or not by checking for a hormone which is produced during pregnancy, usually in the urine. * Chest High Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) scan to check whether they have vasculitis affecting their lungs. A CT scan uses special x-ray equipment to take detailed pictures of body tissues and organs to diagnose and monitor conditions in various parts of the body. For the CT scan, they will need to lie still on a table. At Week 24 a second lung CT scan will be performed for participants whose initial scan showed lung vasculitis to see whether your lung vasculitis is getting better or ongoing/worse.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Glomerulonephritis Rapidly Progressive and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 80 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Glomerulonephritis Rapidly Progressive subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Are male or female patients ≥18 years of age of any race or ethnicity with a score of \<7 on the Clinical Frailty Scale in the 3 months preceding the onset of RPGN attributed to AAV; Note: The PI should assess the Clinical Frailty Scale based on medical history and interview with the patient 2. Must be willing and able to comply with the study requirements and give willing to sign a consent form for participation in the study; 3. Must be willing to have a renal biopsy procedure performed no later than prior to study drug administration at the Week 6 Visit; alternatively, a historical biopsy performed up to 45 days prior to the initiation of study drug administration is considered acceptable; 4. Have been newly diagnosed with RPGN within 45 days prior to the initiation of study drug treatment, as demonstrated by the following: - Evidence of loss of renal function with an eGFR of ≤50 mL/min/1.73 m2 and ≥10 mL/min/1.73 m2; and - History of proteinuria of any degree AND/OR hematuria that is temporally associated with the presenting episode of illness and supports the diagnosis of RPGN. Note: The hematuria may be represented by the presence of eumorphic or dysmorphic red blood cells (RBCs) and/or RBC casts. Patients with extrarenal manifestations of ANCA which started prior to RPGN should be discussed with the Medical Monitor and the Sponsor. 5. Are suspected of having RPGN attributed to AAV at Screening based on clinical laboratory diagnostic criteria, including a positive test for an ANCA, ie, anti-myeloperoxidase (MPO) or anti-proteinase 3 (PR3); 6. Have a body weight of ≤130 kg; ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Are male or female patients ≥18 years of age of any race or ethnicity with a score of \<7 on the Clinical Frailty Scale in the 3 months preceding the onset of RPGN attributed to AAV; Note: The PI should assess the Clinical Frailty Scale based on medical history and interview with the patient 2. Must be willing and able to comply with the study requirements and give informed consent for participation in the study; 3. Must be willing to have a renal biopsy procedure performed no later than prior to study drug administration at the Week 6 Visit; alternatively, a historical biopsy performed up to 45 days prior to the initiation of study drug administration is considered acceptable; 4. Have been newly diagnosed with RPGN within 45 days prior to the initiation of study drug treatment, as demonstrated by the following: - Evidence of loss of renal function with an eGFR of ≤50 mL/min/1.73 m2 and ≥10 mL/min/1.73 m2; and - History of proteinuria of any degree AND/OR hematuria that is temporally associated with the presenting episode of illness and supports the diagnosis of RPGN. Note: The hematuria may be represented by the presence of eumorphic or dysmorphic red blood cells (RBCs) and/or RBC casts. Patients with extrarenal manifestations of ANCA which started prior to RPGN should be discussed with the Medical Monitor and the Sponsor. 5. Are suspected of having RPGN attributed to AAV at Screening based on clinical laboratory diagnostic criteria, including a positive test for an ANCA, ie, anti-myeloperoxidase (MPO) or anti-proteinase 3 (PR3); 6. Have a body weight of ≤130 kg; 7. Female patients must not be pregnant or lactating at Screening and 1 of the following conditions must apply: - Is a female of childbearing potential and agrees to use a highly effective method of birth control during their participation in the study and for at least 5 half-lives or a minimum of 30 days after the last dose of study drug, or as recommended in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) of any authorized AxMP given as part of background standard of care (SOC) therapy, whichever is longer; or - Is a female of nonchildbearing potential. 8. Female patients must agree not to donate ova for 6 months after the last dose of study drug or as recommended in the SmPC of any authorized AxMP given as part of background SOC therapy, whichever is longer; 9. Male patients must agree to use contraception, in the form of either sexual abstinence or a condom, during their participation in the study and for 90 days after the last dose of study drug or as recommended in the SmPC of any authorized auxiliary medicinal product (AxMP) given as part of background SOC therapy, whichever is longer; and 10. Male patients must agree to abstain from sperm donation during their participation in the study and for 90 days after the last dose of study drug or as recommended in the SmPC of any authorized AxMP given as part of background SOC therapy, whichever is longer. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have a history of previous RPGN that resolved or ameliorated (ie, the patient had a documented case of RPGN and has suffered a relapse); 2. Have a positive serology test for anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies; 3. Have evidence of active or latent tuberculosis (TB) determined by a positive (not indeterminate) QuantiFERON®-TB Gold test (or equivalent). In countries where QuantiFERON®-TB Gold test (or equivalent) is not available, radiological criteria, including chest X-ray or computed tomography scan, may alternatively be used; 4. Have a chronic infection that could be exacerbated by RPGN or SOC therapy for RPGN; 5. Have active hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV infection; 6. Have taken any prohibited medications. 7. Have received a course of SOC therapy which exceeds a high-dose prolonged regimen of treatment of ANCA RPGN, such as \>3000 mg of IV methylprednisolone-equipotent glucocorticoids, or \>1 mg/kg/day of oral glucocorticoids (prednisone equivalent) for \>14 days (doses are provided as a guidance for assessment of intensity; patients who received high-dose glucocorticoids should be discussed with and approved by the Medical Monitor and the Sponsor); Note: A course of systemic glucocorticoids attributed to extrarenal manifestation of ANCA should not be included in the assessment of Exclusion Criterion 7 and such occasions should be discussed with the Medical Monitor and the Sponsor. IV methylprednisolone administered as pre-medication for rituximab may be considered as prophylaxis of a potential hypersensitive response to rituximab. This pre-medication is allowed during the course of the study and will not account in the total dose calculation of the IV glucocorticoids threshold of 3000 mg at Screening for eligibility assessment. 8. Have been treated or planned to be treated with avacopan; 9. Have poor venous access; 10. Have participated in an investigational drug or device study and received investigational therapy \<30 days or 5 half lives, whichever is the greater, prior to the first dose of study drug. For biological investigational drugs, the exclusionary period may not be \<90 days prior to the first dose of study drug; 11. Have a history of psoriasis, AD, excessively dry skin or recurrent conjunctivitis that has required treatment prescribed by a physician, scleroderma, vitiligo, or any other active autoimmune dermatological disorder, with the exception of dermatological disorders or skin rashes that are attributable to, or known to be associated with, the underlying diagnosis of AAV, which shall not be exclusionary; 12. Have a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus-AAV overlap syndrome; 13. Have a diagnosis of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis; 14. Have evidence of uncontrolled respiratory, cardiac, hepatic, endocrine, central nervous system, or renal disease, unrelated to RPGN or AAV, that the PI believes cannot be readily brought under control, or any other medical condition that in the opinion of the PI renders the patient unsuitable for enrollment and could prevent the successful completion of the study; 15. Have received a live vaccine within 30 days prior to Screening; 16. Have received any vaccine within 7 days of the first dose of study drug other than against influenza or pneumococcal infection; 17. Are employed by the PI or the study site, have direct involvement in the proposed study or other studies under the direction of that PI, or are a family member of the PI or study site personnel; 18. Have not recovered from AEs and/or complications from major surgery prior to the first dose of study drug; Note: The PI should consult with the Medical Monitor and Sponsor to determine if ongoing, significant complications from major surgery are exclusionary. 19. Have active or known history of alcohol or substance abuse within 1 year prior to Day 1/Randomization or have a positive urine drug screen for drugs of abuse at Screening; 20. Have been diagnosed within the preceding 5 years with a malignant neoplastic disease, other than locally invasive cutaneous squamous or basal cell carcinoma; 21. Have alveolar haemorrhage with hypoxia defined by an oxygen saturation \<85% or that requires the use of invasive or noninvasive ventilatory support; 22. Have undergone dialysis within 7 days prior to Screening; 23. Have undergone therapeutic plasma exchange within 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug; or 24. Have known hypersensitivity to the study drug or any of the excipients used in the formulation of the study drug.

Treatments Being Tested

BIOLOGICAL

ALE.F02

ALE.F02 is an anti-Claudin-1 (CLDN1) monoclonal antibody (mAb) to selectively target the non-tight junctions (TJ), exposed form of CLDN1. CLDN1 is an integral component of the TJs between cells.

DRUG

Rituximab

Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody that targets cluster of differentiation antigen 20 (CD20), an antigen expressed on the surface of pre-B and mature B-lymphocytes

DRUG

GlucoCorticoid

Glucocorticoids are a class of corticosteroids, which are a class of steroid hormones that bind to the glucocorticoid receptor. Glucocorticoid effects may be broadly classified into two major categories: immunological and metabolic.

DRUG

Cyclophosphamid

Cyclophosphamid is a medication used as chemotherapy and to suppress the immune system

DRUG

Placebo

Drug product that will contain no active ingredient

DRUG

Immunosuppressive Agents

Immunosuppressants are drugs that prevent your immune system from attacking healthy cells and tissues by mistake.

Locations (20)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Vseobecna fakultni nemocnice v Praze
Prague, Czechia
Institut klinicke a experimentalni mediciny
Prague, Czechia
Aalborg University Hospital
Aalborg, Denmark
Aarhus University Hospital
Aarhus, Denmark
Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Denmark
Odense University Hospital
Odense, Denmark
Centre Hospitalier Boulogne sur Mer
Boulogne-sur-Mer, Cedex, France
CHU Bordeaux - Hopital Pellegrin
Bordeaux, France
CHRU de Brest - Hopital de la Cavale Blanche
Brest, France
CHU Grenoble-Alpes - Hopital Michallon
La Tronche, France
CHU de Nantes - Hotel-Dieu
Nantes, France
CHU de Nimes
Nîmes, France
AP-HP Hopital Pitie-Salpetriere
Paris, France
AP-HP Hopital Cochin
Paris, France
CHU de Toulouse - Hopital Rangueil
Toulouse, France
Centre Hospitalier de Valenciennes
Valenciennes, France
Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Universitaetsklinikum Koeln (AoeR)
Cologne, Germany
Universitaetsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Dresden, Germany
Universitaetsklinikum Essen
Essen, Germany

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06047171), the sponsor (Alentis Therapeutics AG), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06047171 clinical trial studying?

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new drug that might help protect and preserve kidney function in antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) associated vasculitis (AAV). AAV is a type of autoimmune disease where the body's own immune system attacks itself, and in the case of AAV the body attacks its own small blood vessels. There are many small blood vessels in the kidneys meaning the kidneys are commonly affected in AAV. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the new drug well tolerated and safe? * Can the new drug protect and preserve kidney functions when is added … The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06047171?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06047171?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06047171. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06047171. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.