Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov
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.
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)
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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Treatments Being Tested
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.
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
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.
Cyclophosphamid
Cyclophosphamid is a medication used as chemotherapy and to suppress the immune system
Placebo
Drug product that will contain no active ingredient
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.
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?
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Last updated 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.