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Atrasentan

Phase 4FDA approved

Berger Disease | Small molecule | Nephrology |Novartis AG|Trials Updated: Oct 15, 2026

Atrasentan development status

FDA approval on record Apr 2, 2025 as Vanrafia
Approval holderNovartis
ApplicationNDA219208
Highest phase Phase 4 (NCT07820995)
Phase scored for NVSPhase 3
Registered trials 16 across 6 sponsors since May 2002

Label indication VANRAFIA is indicated to reduce proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk of rapid disease progression, generally a urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR) ≥ 1.5 g/g. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on a reduction of proteinuria [see Clinical Studies (14.1)] . FDA label

Atrasentan target and mechanism

Molecular targetEDNRA
Target classAntagonist
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as CHK-01, ABT-627

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials4
Total Enrollment589

FDA Designations

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Atrasentan clinical trials

Atrasentan · 4 trials · 10 indications

Phase 3 2Phase 2 2
NCT07498335Study to Assess the Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Tolerability of Atrasentan in Pediatric Patients With Primary IgANBerger Disease
RECRUITING28 Analytics
NCT04573478Atrasentan in Patients With IgA NephropathyIgA Nephropathy
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING404 Analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
Study to Assess the Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Tolerability of Atrasentan in Pediatric Patients With Primary IgAN
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PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Atrasentan in Patients With IgA Nephropathy
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in Proteinuria at Week 36
Baseline and 36 weeks

The change in urine protein: creatinine ratio (UPCR) from baseline to Week 36

Double-blind period: Change in proteinuria
Up to Week 36 or approximately 9 months

The change in urine protein:creatinine ratio (UPCR) from baseline to Week 36. (non-SGLT2i stratum)

Open-label period: Number of Subjects With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
From open-label baseline up to end of treatment visit, up to 48 weeks

Type, incidence, severity, seriousness, and relatedness of TEAEs.

Open-label period: Number of Subjects With Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESI) Including Events of Fluid Overload
From open-label baseline up to end of treatment visit, up to 48 weeks

Incidence, severity, seriousness, and relatedness AESIs.

Substudy period: Number of subjects with TEAEs
From substudy baseline to end of treatment, up to 48 weeks

Type, incidence, severity, seriousness, and relatedness of TEAEs

Substudy period: Number of subjects with AESI
From substudy baseline to end of treatment, up to 48 weeks

Incidence, severity, seriousness, and relatedness AESIs.

Percentage Change in Proteinuria (UPCR From a 24-Hour Urine Collection) From Baseline to Week 12
From Baseline to Week 12

Change in proteinuria from Baseline to Week 12 across both periods between atrasentan versus placebo. Proteinuria was assessed using the urine protein to creatinine ratio (UPCR) measured from a 24-hour urine collection.

Change in proteinuria for IgAN, FSGS, and Alport syndrome patients receiving 0.75 mg atrasentan QD
Up to Week 12 or approximately 3 months

The change in urine protein:creatinine ratio (UPCR) from baseline to Week 12

Change in albuminuria for DKD patients
Up to Week 12 or approximately 3 months

The change in urine albumin:creatinine ratio (UACR) from baseline to Week 12

Change in proteinuria for FSGS patients at 1.5 mg dose
Up to Week 24 or approximately 6 months

The change in urine protein:creatinine ratio (UPCR) from baseline to Week 24

Secondary Endpoints

Change from Baseline in Proteinuria at Week 36 in participants who experienced ≤ 30% decrease in proteinuria during the 60-day period prior to atrasentan initiation
Baseline and 36 weeks
PK parameters: Cmaxss
Baseline and week 104
PK parameters: AUCss
Baseline and week 104
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort 1 (≥40 kg of body weight)EXPERIMENTALOnce daily oral administration of 0.75 mg atrasentan for 104 weeks
Cohort 2 (30 to <40 kg of body weight)EXPERIMENTALOral administration of weight-based appropriate dose(s) (that may be modified based on emerging data) for 104 weeks
Cohort 3 (20 to <30 kg of body weight)EXPERIMENTALOral administration of weight-based appropriate dose(s) (that may be modified based on emerging data) for 104 weeks
Cohort 4 (10 to <20kg of body weight)EXPERIMENTALOral administration of weight-based appropriate dose(s) (that may be modified based on emerging data) for 104 weeks
AtrasentanEXPERIMENTALDouble-blind Period: Once daily oral administration of 0.75 mg atrasentan for 132 weeks. Open-label Extension Period: Once daily oral administration of 0.75 mg atrasentan for 48 weeks after completion of 132 weeks on atrasentan or placebo. Substudy period: Once daily oral administration of 0.75 mg atrasentan + zigakibart for 48 weeks after completion of OL extension period
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORDouble-blind Period: Once daily oral administration of placebo for 132 weeks
Sequence Atrasentan/PlaceboEXPERIMENTALOnce daily oral administration of 0.75 mg atrasentan for 12 weeks (Period A) followed by once daily oral administration of placebo for 24 weeks (Period B)
Sequence Placebo/AtrasentanEXPERIMENTALOnce daily oral administration of placebo for 12 weeks (Period B) followed by once daily oral administration of 0.75 mg atrasentan for 24 weeks (Period A)
Atrasentan 0.75 mgEXPERIMENTALOnce daily oral administration of 0.75 mg atrasentan
Atrasentan 1.5 mgEXPERIMENTALOnce daily oral administration 1.5 mg atrasentan (FSGS cohorts only)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Drug: AtrasentanDRUG* 104 Weeks - Film-coated tablet * Other Names: Atrasentan Hydrochloride ABT-627
AtrasentanDRUGFilm-coated tablet
PlaceboDRUGFilm-coated tablet
ZigakibartDRUGpre-filled syringes with needle safety device
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range2 Years to 18 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites18

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Signed informed consent by parent(s)/legal guardian(s) for the pediatric patient must be obtained before any study-specific assessment is performed. A consent or assent may also be required for some participants depending upon their age and local requirement. 2. Male and fema...

Countries:United StatesChinaFranceJapanSouth KoreaSpainTaiwanArgentinaAustraliaBrazilCanadaColombiaGermanyHong KongIndiaItalyNew ZealandPolandPortugalUnited KingdomMalaysia
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about Atrasentan

What is atrasentan used for?

Atrasentan is an investigational small molecule being studied for IgA nephropathy, also called Berger disease, and other proteinuric glomerular diseases. It is in Phase 3 clinical development for IgA nephropathy, a kidney condition in which immunoglobulin A deposits cause inflammation and protein in the urine.

What does atrasentan target?

Atrasentan targets EDNRA, the endothelin receptor type A, and acts as an antagonist. By blocking this receptor, atrasentan is designed to reduce endothelin-mediated effects in the kidney. Endothelin receptor antagonism is being explored as an approach to lower proteinuria in glomerular diseases such as IgA nephropathy.

Who is developing atrasentan?

Atrasentan is being developed by Novartis AG, which trades under the ticker NVS. Novartis is the sponsor of the clinical program evaluating atrasentan in IgA nephropathy and other proteinuric glomerular diseases.

What phase is atrasentan in?

Atrasentan is in Phase 3 clinical development and is investigational. It has not been established as approved for any indication. The Phase 3 program includes a pediatric study in primary IgA nephropathy and a Phase 3 study in adults with IgA nephropathy.

What clinical trials is atrasentan in?

Atrasentan trials include NCT04573478, a Phase 3 study in adults with IgA nephropathy, and NCT07498335, a Phase 3 pediatric study in primary IgA nephropathy. Earlier studies include NCT05834738, a completed Phase 2 crossover trial, and NCT04573920, a Phase 2 trial in proteinuric glomerular diseases.

Is atrasentan the same as Drug: Atrasentan?

Yes, atrasentan is also referred to as Drug: Atrasentan. Both names refer to the same investigational small molecule developed by Novartis AG for IgA nephropathy and related kidney diseases.