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Zibotentan

Phase 2

Chronic Kidney Disease | Small molecule | Nephrology |AstraZeneca PLC|Last Updated: Dec 4, 2025

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment569

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Clinical trial landscape

Zibotentan · 5 trials · 5 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 4
NCT04724837Zibotentan and Dapagliflozin for the Treatment of CKD (ZENITH-CKD Trial)Chronic Kidney Disease
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Zibotentan and Dapagliflozin for the Treatment of CKD (ZENITH-CKD Trial)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change in Urinary Albumin to Creatinine Ratio (UACR) From Baseline to Week 12
From baseline (Week 0 [Day 1]) until Week 12 (Day 84)

The effect of zibotentan 1.5/dapagliflozin 10 mg versus dapagliflozin 10 mg on UACR was assessed.

Area under concentration-time curve from time 0 to infinity (AUCinf)
Day 1 through Day 3 of each Treatment Period (each Treatment Period is 7 days)

To characterize the single-dose plasma PK of orally administered zibotentan in healthy non-Asian and Japanese participants.

Area under concentration-curve from time 0 to the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast)
Day 1 through Day 3 of each Treatment Period (each Treatment Period is 7 days)

To characterize the single-dose plasma PK of orally administered zibotentan in healthy non-Asian and Japanese participants.

Maximum observed drug concentration (Cmax)
Day 1 through Day 3 of each Treatment Period (each Treatment Period is 7 days)

To characterize the single-dose plasma PK of orally administered zibotentan in healthy non-Asian and Japanese participants

Area under plasma concentration time curve from zero to infinity (AUCinf)
Day 1 and Day 15

The effect of multiple doses of zibotentan on the PK of a single dose of combined oral EE and LNG in healthy female volunteers of non-child-bearing potential will be assessed.

Area under the plasma concentration curve from zero to the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast)
Day 1 and Day 15

The effect of multiple doses of zibotentan on the PK of a single dose of combined oral EE and LNG in healthy female volunteers of non-child-bearing potential will be assessed.

Maximum observed plasma (peak) drug concentration (Cmax)
Day 1 and Day 15

The effect of multiple doses of zibotentan on the PK of a single dose of combined oral EE and LNG in healthy female volunteers of non-child-bearing potential will be assessed.

Terminal elimination half-life (t1/2λz)
Day 1 and Day 15

The effect of multiple doses of zibotentan on the PK of a single dose of combined oral EE and LNG in healthy female volunteers of non-child-bearing potential will be assessed.

Time to reach maximum observed concentration (tmax)
Day 1 and Day 15

The effect of multiple doses of zibotentan on the PK of a single dose of combined oral EE and LNG in healthy female volunteers of non-child-bearing potential will be assessed.

Apparent total body clearance of drug from plasma (CL/F)
Day 1 and Day 15

The effect of multiple doses of zibotentan on the PK of a single dose of combined oral EE and LNG in healthy female volunteers of non-child-bearing potential will be assessed.

Apparent volume of distribution based on terminal phase (Vz/F)
Day 1 and Day 15

The effect of multiple doses of zibotentan on the PK of a single dose of combined oral EE and LNG in healthy female volunteers of non-child-bearing potential will be assessed.

Area under plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to infinity (AUCinf)
Day 1 to Day 6

To assess the PK of a single oral dose of zibotentan in participants with moderate hepatic impairment and moderate renal impairment compared to a group of healthy matched controls

Area under the plasma concentration-curve from time zero to time of last quantifiable concentration (AUClast)
Day 1 to Day 6

To assess the PK of a single oral dose of zibotentan in participants with moderate hepatic impairment and moderate renal impairment compared to a group of healthy matched controls

Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax)
Day 1 to Day 6

To assess the PK of a single oral dose of zibotentan in participants with moderate hepatic impairment and moderate renal impairment compared to a group of healthy matched controls

Part 1: Metabolites in Safety Testing sampling
Day 1 through Day 6 (pre-dose, 30 min; 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 24 hours post dose)

Plasma sample will be collected to understand the PK profiling of zibotentan metabolites and to meet the regulatory requirements.

Part 2: Area under plasma concentration time curve from zero to infinity (AUCinf)
Day 1 through Day 3 of each treatment period

Relative bioavailability of zibotentan and dapagliflozin after dosing with two different FDC formulations and dosing with separate formulations of zibotentan and dapagliflozin will be evaluated.

Part 2: Area under the plasma concentration curve from zero to the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast)
Day 1 through Day 3 of each treatment period

Relative bioavailability of zibotentan and dapagliflozin after dosing with two different FDC formulations and dosing with separate formulations of zibotentan and dapagliflozin will be evaluated.

Part 2: Maximum observed plasma drug concentration (Cmax)
Day 1 through Day 3 of each treatment period

Relative bioavailability of zibotentan and dapagliflozin after dosing with two different FDC formulations and dosing with separate formulations of zibotentan and dapagliflozin will be evaluated.

Part 2: Observed concentration at 24 hours post-dose (C24)
Day 1 through Day 3 of each treatment period

Relative bioavailability of zibotentan and dapagliflozin after dosing with two different FDC formulations and dosing with separate formulations of zibotentan and dapagliflozin will be evaluated.

Secondary Endpoints

Change in UACR From Baseline to Week 12
From baseline (Week 0 [Day 1]) until Week 12
Change in Office Systolic Blood Pressure From Baseline to Week 12
From baseline (Week 0 [Day 1]) until Week 12 (Day 84)
Change in Office Diastolic Blood Pressure From Baseline to Week 12
From baseline (Week 0 [Day 1]) until Week 12 (Day 84)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Zibotentan Dose A + DapagliflozinEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive once daily oral dose A of zibotentan and 10 mg dapagliflozin for 12 weeks.
Zibotentan Dose B + DapagliflozinEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive once daily oral dose B of zibotentan and 10 mg dapagliflozin for 12 weeks.
Placebo + DapagliflozinEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive once daily oral dose of dapagliflozin 10 mg and placebo for 12 weeks.
Treatment sequence ABCD: ZibotentanEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive single dose of Zibotentan in 4 occassions with first Treatment A, followed by Treatment B, Treatment C and then Treatment D with each dose separated by 3 washout periods.
Treatment sequence BDAC: ZibotentanEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive single dose of Zibotentan in 4 occassions with first Treatment B, followed by Treatment D, Treatment A and then Treatment C with each dose separated by 3 washout periods
Treatment sequence CADB: ZibotentanEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive single dose of Zibotentan in 4 occassions with first Treatment C, followed by Treatment A, Treatment D and then Treatment B with each dose separated by 3 washout periods.
Treatment sequence DCBA: ZibotentanEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive single dose of Zibotentan in 4 occassions with first Treatment D, followed by Treatment C, Treatment B and then Treatment A with each dose separated by 3 washout periods.
Zibotentan and EE/LNGEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive two tablets of combined oral EE/LNG on Day 1 with PK samples obtained from pre-dose on Day 1 until post-dose on Day 6. Participants will receive two capsules of zibotentan orally QD from Day 6 to Day 14. From Day 15 until Day 19 participants will continue to receive two capsules of zibotentan QD administered orally. On Day 15, participants will receive two tablets of combined oral EE and LNG with PK samples obtained pre-dose on Day 15 until post-dose (Day 20).
Cohort 1: Participants with moderate hepatic impairment and moderate renal impairmentEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive a single oral dose of zibotentan under fasted conditions.
Cohort 2: Healthy participantsEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive a single oral dose of zibotentan under fasted conditions.
Part 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants will be administered with zibotentan once daily for 5 days.
Part 2: Treatment Sequence ABCEXPERIMENTALEach participant will receive 3 single-dose treatments of zibotentan and dapagliflozin (Treatment A; Treatment B; Treatment C) in 3 treatment periods, separated by a washout period of at least 7 days between treatment periods.
Part 2: Treatment Sequence BCAEXPERIMENTALEach participant will receive 3 single-dose treatments of zibotentan and dapagliflozin (Treatment B; Treatment C; Treatment A) in 3 treatment periods, separated by a washout period of at least 7 days between treatment periods.
Part 2: Treatment Sequence CABEXPERIMENTALEach participant will receive 3 single-dose treatments of zibotentan and dapagliflozin (Treatment C; Treatment A; Treatment B) in 3 treatment periods, separated by a washout period of at least 7 days between treatment periods.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ZibotentanDRUGParticipants will receive zibotentan as per the arms they are randomized.
DapagliflozinDRUGParticipants will receive 10 mg dapagliflozin as per the arms they are randomized.
PlaceboDRUGParticipants will receive placebo as per the arms they are randomized to.
EE/LNGDRUGParticipants will receive two tablets of EE and LNG once on Day 1 and Day 15 as a combined oral dose.
Zibotentan (Treatment A)DRUGZibotentan capsule will be administered orally as multiple doses in Part 1 and as single dose in Part 2.
Dapagliflozin (Treatment A)DRUGDapagliflozin tablet will be administered orally as single dose in Part 2.
Zibotentan/Dapagliflozin - Formulation 1 (Treatment B)DRUGZibotentan/Dapagliflozin tablet will be administered orally as single dose in Part 2.
Zibotentan/Dapagliflozin - Formulation 2 (Treatment C)DRUGZibotentan/Dapagliflozin tablet will be administered orally as single dose in Part 2.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 130 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites164

Inclusion Criteria: Participants are eligible to be included in the study only if all of the following criteria apply: * Diagnosis of Chronic kidney disease (CKD), defined as: (a) eGFR chronic kidney disease epidemiology collaboration (CKD-EPI) ≥ 20 mL/min/1.73 m\^2, and (b) UACR ≥ 150 and ≤ 50...

Countries:United StatesArgentinaAustraliaBrazilBulgariaCanadaCroatiaDenmarkGeorgiaHungaryItalyJapanMalaysiaNetherlandsPolandSlovakiaSouth AfricaSpainUkraine
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Frequently asked questions about Zibotentan

What is Zibotentan used for?

Zibotentan is an investigational small molecule being studied for chronic kidney disease, including chronic kidney disease with high proteinuria, as well as hepatic impairment and liver cirrhosis. It is also being evaluated in healthy participants for pharmacokinetic studies. Zibotentan is not approved and remains in clinical development.

What does Zibotentan target?

Zibotentan is an endothelin receptor antagonist. It is being studied in combination with dapagliflozin for the treatment of chronic kidney disease. The combination is being evaluated in the ZENITH-CKD trial.

Who makes Zibotentan?

Zibotentan is being developed by AstraZeneca PLC, a biopharmaceutical company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker AZN. AstraZeneca is conducting clinical trials to evaluate Zibotentan for chronic kidney disease and related conditions.

What phase is Zibotentan in?

Zibotentan is in Phase 2 clinical development. The most advanced trial, the ZENITH-CKD study, is a Phase 2 trial that has been completed. Zibotentan is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is Zibotentan in?

Zibotentan has been studied in several clinical trials, including NCT04724837, a Phase 2 trial in chronic kidney disease with 542 participants, and NCT04991571, a Phase 1 trial in healthy participants. Additional Phase 1 trials include NCT05112419 in hepatic and renal impairment and NCT05505162 in healthy female participants.

Is Zibotentan the same as Zibotentan/Dapagliflozin?

Zibotentan is also known as Zibotentan/Dapagliflozin when referring to the combination therapy being studied. In clinical trials, Zibotentan is often evaluated in combination with dapagliflozin for the treatment of chronic kidney disease.