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Baxdrostat/dapagliflozin

Phase 3

Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension | Small molecule | Nephrology |AstraZeneca PLC|Last Updated: Sep 1, 2026

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Baxdrostat, baxdrostat 2mg, baxdrostat, Baxdrostat and dapagliflozin

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment7,772

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Baxdrostat/dapagliflozin · 3 trials · 1 indication

Phase 3 2Phase 2 1
NCT06742723A Phase III Renal Outcomes and Cardiovascular Mortality Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Baxdrostat in Combination With Dapagliflozin in Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease and High Blood PressureChronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension
RECRUITING5,000 Analytics
NCT06268873A Phase III Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Baxdrostat in Combination With Dapagliflozin on CKD Progression in Participants With CKD and High Blood Pressure.Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING2,554 Analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
A Phase III Renal Outcomes and Cardiovascular Mortality Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Baxdrostat in Combination With Dapagliflozin in Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease and High Blood Pressure
Chronic Kidney Disease and HypertensionUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Phase III Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Baxdrostat in Combination With Dapagliflozin on CKD Progression in Participants With CKD and High Blood Pressure.
Chronic Kidney Disease and HypertensionUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

To determine whether baxdrostat/dapagliflozin is superior to placebo/dapagliflozin in reducing the risk of the composite endpoint of ≥ 50% sustained decline in eGFR, kidney failure, Heart Failure events(HF), or CV death.
Up to 37 months

Time to the first occurrence of any of the components of the composite of: Kidney disease progression * ≥ 50% sustained decline in eGFR * Onset of kidney failure: * Sustained eGFR \< 15 mL/min/1.73 m2 or * Chronic dialysis treatment or * Receiving a kidney transplant or * Death with a renal primary cause (death due to kidney failure when dialysis is not given) CV events * HF with or without hospitalisation * CV death

To determine whether baxdrostat/dapagliflozin is superior to dapagliflozin alone to slow CKD progression, assessed as the effect on change in eGFR over time.
Baseline - 2 years + 12 weeks

Change from baseline in eGFR to post treatment.

To determine whether baxdrostat/dapagliflozin is superior to baxdrostat/matching placebo at reducing albuminuria.
Up to 12 weeks

Change from baseline in UACR

Secondary Endpoints

To determine whether baxdrostat/dapagliflozin is superior to placebo/dapagliflozin in reducing the risk of the composite endpoint of ≥ 50% sustained decline in eGFR, kidney failure or CV death.
Up to 37 months
To determine whether baxdrostat/dapagliflozin is superior to placebo/dapagliflozin in reducing the risk of MACE (Major Adverse Cardiac Events).
Up to 37 months
To determine whether baxdrostat/dapagliflozin is superior to placebo/dapagliflozin in reducing the risk of the composite endpoint of CV (cardiovascular) death.
Up to 37 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Baxdrostat/dapagliflozinEXPERIMENTALParticipants randomised to the baxdrostat/dapagliflozin arm will initially receive a lower dose of baxdrostat and standard dose dapagliflozin. For participants that meet the up-titration criteria, baxdrostat may be up-titrated to higher dose.
Placebo/dapagliflozinPLACEBO_COMPARATORPatients will receive one dose of dapagliflozin comparator in combination with matching placebo daily.
DapagliflozinACTIVE_COMPARATORPatients will receive one dose of dapagliflozin (active comparator) in combination with placebo matching baxdrostat daily
Baxdrostat /placeboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPatients will receive one dose of baxdrostat comparator in combination with placebo matching dapagliflozin daily

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Baxdrostat/dapagliflozinDRUGbaxdrostat tablet dapagliflozin tablet
Placebo/dapagliflozinDRUGdapagliflozin tablet placebo tablet
Dapagliflozin in combination with placeboDRUGdapagliflozin tablet placebo tablet
Baxdrostat/PlaceboDRUGbaxdrostat tablet placebo tablet
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites771

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants of any sex and gender must be ≥ 18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent. 2. Participants with (a) or (b): a) eGFR 30-59 mL/min/1.73 m² (local or central laboratory value) AND: * UACR ≥ 30 mg/g (3.39 mg/mmol) and \< 500 mg/g (56.5 mg/mmo...

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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

MEDIUMSep 1, 2026NCT07222917Status: RECRUITING → ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
MEDIUMSep 1, 2026NCT07222917Status: RECRUITING → ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
LOWAug 26, 2026NCT06742723lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWAug 26, 2026NCT06742723lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWJul 28, 2026NCT06742723lastUpdatePostDate: changed
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LOWJun 26, 2026NCT06742723lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWJun 26, 2026NCT06268873lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWJun 26, 2026NCT06742723lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWJun 26, 2026NCT06268873lastUpdatePostDate: changed

Frequently asked questions about Baxdrostat/dapagliflozin

What is Baxdrostat used for?

Baxdrostat is an investigational small molecule being studied for uncontrolled hypertension and resistant hypertension, as well as for cardiac remodeling, heart failure, chronic kidney disease with hypertension, and primary hyperaldosteronism. It is being evaluated in Phase 3 clinical trials for hypertension indications.

How does Baxdrostat work?

Baxdrostat is a small molecule that targets aldosterone synthase, the enzyme responsible for aldosterone production. By inhibiting this enzyme, it aims to reduce aldosterone levels, which may help lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension, including those with resistant hypertension.

Who makes Baxdrostat?

Baxdrostat is being developed by AstraZeneca PLC, a biopharmaceutical company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol AZN. AstraZeneca is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's efficacy and safety in patients with hypertension and related conditions.

What phase is Baxdrostat in?

Baxdrostat is in Phase 3 clinical development for uncontrolled hypertension and resistant hypertension. It is also being studied in earlier phase trials for related conditions. Baxdrostat is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities for any use.

What clinical trials is Baxdrostat in?

Baxdrostat has been studied in several clinical trials, including NCT06034743 and NCT06344104, both Phase 3 trials in patients with uncontrolled hypertension on two or more medications, including those with resistant hypertension. A Phase 2 trial, NCT06336356, evaluated cortisol reserve following treatment. A Phase 3b trial, NCT07686120, is planned in Chinese participants with uncontrolled hypertension.

Is Baxdrostat the same as Baxdrostat/dapagliflozin?

Baxdrostat is also known as Baxdrostat/dapagliflozin, baxdrostat 2mg, and Baxdrostat and dapagliflozin. These names refer to the same drug, baxdrostat, which is being studied alone or in combination with dapagliflozin for hypertension and related conditions.