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KBP-5074

Phase 2

Chronic Kidney Disease | Small molecule | Nephrology |Novo Nordisk A/S|Trials Updated: Dec 30, 2025

KBP-5074 development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 6 across 1 sponsor since Aug 2014

KBP-5074 target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as KBP-5074 Capsule, KBP-5074 mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist

Success Probability

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment173

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

KBP-5074 clinical trials

KBP-5074 · 2 trials · 3 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT03574363Phase 2b Study of KBP-5074 in Subjects With Uncontrolled Hypertension and Advanced Chronic Kidney DiseaseChronic Kidney Diseases
COMPLETED162 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Phase 2b Study of KBP-5074 in Subjects With Uncontrolled Hypertension and Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Systolic Blood Pressure
Baseline to Day 84

Change in trough cuff resting seated SBP from baseline to Day 84.

Number of Participants With Treatment-related Adverse Events
312 hours

Physical exam, vital signs, EKG, clinical laboratory tests, adverse events

Secondary Endpoints

Diastolic Blood Pressure
Baseline to Day 84
UACR
Baseline to Day 84
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
KBP-5074 0.25 mg tabletEXPERIMENTALKBP-5074 0.25 mg tablet QD orally, 84 days
KBP-5074 0.5 mg tabletEXPERIMENTALKBP-5074 0.5 mg tablet QD orally, 84 days
Placebo tabletPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo tablet QD orally, 84 days
KBP-5074EXPERIMENTALSingle oral dose

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
KBP-5074 0.25 mg tabletDRUGOral administration, QD, 84 days
KBP-5074 0.5 mg tabletDRUGOral administration, QD, 84 days
KBP-5074DRUGIn Part 1 of the study, non-HD patients with severe CKD in Cohort 1 will receive a single oral capsule dose of KBP-5074 on Day 1 following a fast between 2 and 4 hours. In Part 2 of the study, HD patients with severe CKD will receive a single oral capsule dose of KBP-5074 following a fast between 2 and 4 hours. The dose of KBP 5074 will be administered on Day 1 immediately following a dialysis session.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 85 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female, between 18 and 85 years of age, inclusive. The lower age limit may be higher if it is legally required in the participating country; 2. Body mass index between 19 and 45 kg/m2, inclusive; 3. Stage 3B/4 CKD (defined as eGFR 15 and 44 mL/min/1.73 m2, based on th...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about KBP-5074

What is KBP-5074?

KBP-5074 is an investigational small molecule developed by Novo Nordisk A/S for chronic kidney disease. It has been studied in patients with chronic kidney disease, including those with uncontrolled hypertension. It is a Phase 2 candidate and has not been approved by the FDA.

What is KBP-5074 used for in chronic kidney disease?

KBP-5074 is being developed for chronic kidney disease, with clinical study focused on patients who have advanced chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled hypertension. It is an investigational therapy and is not approved for any use. All studies of KBP-5074 to date have been completed.

Who makes KBP-5074?

KBP-5074 is developed by Novo Nordisk A/S, which trades under the ticker NVO. Novo Nordisk is the sponsor of the clinical program studying KBP-5074 in chronic kidney disease and hypertension.

What phase is KBP-5074 in?

KBP-5074 is in Phase 2 development. Its Phase 2b trial in uncontrolled hypertension and advanced chronic kidney disease has been completed, and a Phase 1 pharmacokinetics study in chronic kidney disease has also been completed. KBP-5074 is investigational and has not received FDA approval.

What clinical trials is KBP-5074 in?

Two completed trials have studied KBP-5074: NCT03574363, a Phase 2b study in uncontrolled hypertension and advanced chronic kidney disease that enrolled 162 participants in the United States, and NCT02837237, a Phase 1 safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics study in chronic kidney disease that enrolled 11 participants. Both were randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled.