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Iptacopan

Phase 3FDA approved

Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome | Small molecule | Rare Disease |Novartis AG|Trials Updated: Oct 15, 2026

Iptacopan development status

FDA approval on record Dec 5, 2023 as Fabhalta
Approval holderNovartis
ApplicationNDA218276
Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 30 across 1 sponsor since Aug 2015

Label indication FABHALTA is a complement factor B inhibitor, indicated for: the treatment of adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). ( 1.1 ) the reduction of 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. FDA label

Iptacopan target and mechanism

Molecular targetCFB
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Iptacopan (LNP023), LNP023, Iptcaopan

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials23
Total Enrollment2,700

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Iptacopan clinical trials

Iptacopan · 23 trials · 18 indications

Phase 3 15Phase 2 7Phase 1 1
NCT06994845Study to Assess the Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Tolerability of Iptacopan in Pediatric Patients With Primary IgANPrimary Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN)
RECRUITING31 Analytics
NCT06934967Study to Assess the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of Iptacopan in Pediatric PNH PatientsParoxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
RECRUITING12 Analytics
NCT06517758A Phase III Study to Investigate Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Iptacopan Compared With Placebo in Participants Aged 18 to 85 Years With gMG.Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING146 Analytics
NCT05795140Evaluate Long-term Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Iptacopan in Study Participants With aHUSAtypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
RECRUITING65 Analytics
NCT05935215Efficacy and Safety of Switching From Anti-C5 Antibody Treatment to Iptacopan Treatment in Study Participants With Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
RECRUITING50 Analytics
NCT05755386Study of Efficacy and Safety of Iptacopan in Participants With IC-MPGNIC-MPGN
RECRUITING106 Analytics
NCT05630001Single Arm, Open Label Trial With Iptacopan Treatment for 24 Weeks, in Patients on Stable Regimen of Anti-C5 Who Switch to Iptacopan.Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
COMPLETED52 Analytics
NCT04889430Efficacy and Safety of Iptacopan (LNP023) in Adult Patients With Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Naive to Complement Inhibitor TherapyAtypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
COMPLETED34 Analytics
NCT04557462A Rollover Extension Program (REP) to Evaluate the Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Open Label Iptacopan/LNP023 in Participants With Primary IgA NephropathyPrimary IgA Nephropathy
RECRUITING540 Analytics
NCT04817618Study of Efficacy and Safety of Iptacopan in Patients With C3 Glomerulopathy.C3G
RECRUITING98 Analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
Study to Assess the Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Tolerability of Iptacopan in Pediatric Patients With Primary IgAN
Primary Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
Study to Assess the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of Iptacopan in Pediatric PNH Patients
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Phase III Study to Investigate Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Iptacopan Compared With Placebo in Participants Aged 18 to 85 Years With gMG.
Generalized Myasthenia GravisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
Evaluate Long-term Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Iptacopan in Study Participants With aHUS
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
Efficacy and Safety of Switching From Anti-C5 Antibody Treatment to Iptacopan Treatment in Study Participants With Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
Study of Efficacy and Safety of Iptacopan in Participants With IC-MPGN
IC-MPGNUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Single Arm, Open Label Trial With Iptacopan Treatment for 24 Weeks, in Patients on Stable Regimen of Anti-C5 Who Switch to Iptacopan.
Paroxysmal Nocturnal HemoglobinuriaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Iptacopan (LNP023) in Adult Patients With Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Naive to Complement Inhibitor Therapy
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
A Rollover Extension Program (REP) to Evaluate the Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Open Label Iptacopan/LNP023 in Participants With Primary IgA Nephropathy
Primary IgA NephropathyUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
Study of Efficacy and Safety of Iptacopan in Patients With C3 Glomerulopathy.
C3GUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Log-transformed ratio to Baseline in UPCR (based on FMV)
Baseline, Week 38

UPCR is measured based on the geometric mean of 2 FMVs obtained preceding each scheduled visit.

Incidence and severity of Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
26 weeks

Incidence and severity of AEs and SAEs by treatment group, including changes in vital signs, electrocardiograms (ECGs) and laboratory results qualifying and reported as AEs.

PK parameter (Cmax)
Week 2

Cmax is defined as the maximum (peak) observed concentration following a dose.

PK parameter (AUClast)
Week 2

AUClast is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to the time of last quantifiable concentration (tlast).

PK parameter (AUCtau)
Week 2

AUCtau describes the area under the curve limited to the end of a dosing interval.

PK parameter (Ctrough)
Weeks 2, 4, 12 and 26

Ctrough is the observed plasma concentration that is just prior to the beginning of, or at the end of a dosing interval.

Change from baseline to Month 6 in Myasthenia Gravis Activity of Daily Living (MG-ADL) total score
Baseline to Month 6

The MG-ADL is an 8 item interviewer led patient reporting scale that assesses MG symptoms and their effects on daily activities. MG-ADL is composed of items related to patient's assessment of functional disability secondary to ocular (2 items), bulbar (3 items), respiratory (1 item), and gross motor or limb (2 items) impairment related to effects from MG. Each item is assessed on a 4-points scale where a score 0 represents normal function and a score 3 represents loss of ability to perform that function. The scores ranges from 0 to 24, with a higher score indicating more disability.

Number of participants with adverse events and serious adverse events
Throughout the study duration, up to 4 years

Number of participants with adverse events and serious adverse events, including abnormal safety laboratory parameters, vital signs and ECGs

Percentage of participants free of TMA manifestation
12 months

Absence of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) manifestation, without use of anti-C5 antibody, during the 12 months of iptacopan treatment following the switch of treatment from an anti-C5 antibody to iptacopan treatment.

Log-transformed ratio to baseline in UPCR (sampled from a 24-hour urine collection) at 6 months.
6 months (double-blind)

To demonstrate the superiority of iptacopan compared to placebo in reducing proteinuria at 6 months.

Log-transformed ratio to baseline in UPCR at the 18-month visit (each study treatment arm)
18 months

To evaluate the effect of iptacopan on proteinuria at 18 months.

Log-transformed ratio to 12-month visit in UPCR at the 18-month visit in the placebo arm.
18 months

To evaluate the effect of iptacopan on proteinuria at 18 months.

Change in Hb Levels as Mean of Visits Between Day 126 and Day 168 Compared to Baseline Tested for Non-inferiority
Baseline, Day 126 to Day 168

Change in hemoglobin (Hb) levels as mean of visits between Day 126 and Day 168 compared to baseline. Baseline is defined as as the mean of three Hb assessments conducted at the central laboratory: two during screening and the third on Day 1. The estimation of change from baseline in Hb levels was handled by the hypothetical strategy where participants were assumed as if they did not receive RBC transfusions while on treatment (RBC transfusions were expected to be rare). Assuming that participants had stable Hb levels at study entry, the mean change from baseline in Hb level between Day 126 and Day 168 was expected to be unchanged should participants have continued on anti-C5 treatment. Non-inferiority of iptacopan was therefore tested by the null hypothesis (H0) against the alternate hypothesis (H1) comparing the mean change from baseline in Hb level in iptacopan between Day 126 and Day 168 (μ) to -1 g/dL: H0: μ \<= -1, H1: μ \> -1.

Percentage of participants with complete TMA response without the use of PE/PI and anti-C5 antibody
26 weeks of study treatment

The number/percentage of participants treated with iptacopan achieving complete thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) response during 26 weeks of study treatment. Complete TMA Response is defined as (1) hematological normalization in platelet count (platelet count ≥150 x 10\^9/L) and LDH (below ULN), and (2) improvement in kidney function (≥ 25% serum creatinine reduction from baseline), maintained for two measurements obtained at least four weeks apart, and any measurement in between

Long term safety and efficacy evaluations
52 weeks of study treatment

Long term (one year) safety, tolerability and efficacy of iptacopan via 1) safety evaluations including adverse events/serious adverse events, safety laboratory parameters, vital signs etc. after 52 weeks of study treatment, and 2) efficacy evaluations including complete TMA response, hematological parameters (platelets, LDH, hemoglobin), eGFR, PROs after 52 weeks of study treatment

Number and percentage of participants with serious adverse event
Date of first administration of (Day 1) to 7 days after the date of the last actual administration of study treatment

Summary statistics on serious adverse events

Number and percentage of participants with adverse event
Date of first administration of study treatment (Day 1) to 7 days after the date of the last actual administration of study treatment

Summary statistics on adverse events

Number and percentage of participants with adverse events of special interest
Date of first administration of study treatment (Day 1) to 7 days after the date of the last actual adminstration of study treatment

Summary statistics on adverse events of special interest

Number and percentage of participants with abnormalities in vital signs
Date of first administration of study treatment (Day 1) to 7 days after the date of the last actual administration of study treatment

Summary statistics on abnormalities in vital sign parameters

Number and percentage of participants with abnormalities in ECG
Date of first administration of study treatment (Day 1) to 7 days after the date of the last actual administration of study treatment

Summary statistics in abnormalities in ECG parameters

Number and percentage of participants with abnormalities in clinical laboratory evaluations
Date of first administration of study treatment (Day 1) to 7 days after the date of the last actual administration of study treatment

Summary statistics on abnormalities in clinical laboratory evaluations

Adult cohort: Log-transformed ratio to baseline in UPCR (sampled from a 24-hour urine collection)
6 months (double-blind)

To demonstrate the superiority of iptacopan compared to placebo in reducing proteinuria at 6 months of treatment.

Adolescent cohort: Log-transformed ratio to baseline in UPCR (sampled from a 24-hour urine collection)
6 months (double-blind)

To evaluate the effect of iptacopan on proteinuria at 6 months.

Change from baseline in log-transformed UPCR at the 12-month visit (both study treatment arms).
12 months (double-blind and open-label)

To evaluate the effect of iptacopan on proteinuria at 12 months.

Change in log-transformed UPCR from the 6-month visit to the 12-month visit in the placebo arm
From month 6 to month 12 (open-label)

To evaluate the effect of iptacopan on proteinuria at 12 months.

Proportion of participants with adverse events
Up to 74 months

Safety evaluations including but not limited to adverse events/serious adverse events, safety laboratory parameters, vital signs, etc. through End of Study visit

Marginal Proportion (Expressed as Percentage) of Participants With Sustained Increase in Hemoglobin Levels From Baseline of ≥ 2 g/dL in the Absence of Red Blood Cell Transfusions
Baseline, hemoglobin between Day 126 and Day 168 and absence of transfusions between Day 14 and Day 168

Sustained increase in hemoglobin levels (responder) is defined as an increase from baseline in hemoglobin levels of ≥ 2 g/dL on three out of four measurements between Day 126 and 168 of the core treatment period, without requiring red blood cell (RBC) transfusions between Day 14 and Day 168. Requiring RBC transfusions refers to any patient receiving transfusions or meeting protocol defined criteria (Hemoglobin level of ≤9 g/dL (≤8 g/dL for Chinese population) with signs and or symptoms of sufficient severity to warrant a transfusion or Hemoglobin of ≤7 g/dL (≤6 g/dL for Chinese population), regardless of presence of clinical signs and/or symptoms). The term 'marginal proportion' can be interpreted as the population average probability of being a responder. Results incorporated a method to handle missing data using multiple imputation. Hence, all 40 patients enrolled contributed to the primary analysis.

Ratio to baseline in Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio (sampled from 24h urine collection) at 9 months
Baseline and 9 months

Evaluated at interim analysis - To demonstrate superiority of LNP023 vs. placebo in the change of proteinuria at 9 months by measuring Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio sampled from a 24h urine collection.

Annualized total estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) slope over 24 months).
Baseline and 24 months

Evaluated at the final analysis - to demonstrate superiority of LNP023 vs. placebo in slowing IgAN progression measured by the annualized total slope of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) change over 24 months.

Marginal Proportion (Expressed as Percentages) of Participants With Sustained Increase in Hemoglobin Levels From Baseline of ≥ 2 g/dL in the Absence of Red Blood Cell Transfusions
Baseline, hemoglobin between Day 126 and Day 168 and absence of transfusions between Day 14 and Day 168

Sustained increase in hemoglobin levels (responder) is defined as an increase from baseline in hemoglobin levels ≥ 2 g/dL on three out of four measurements taken at the visits occurring in last six weeks (between Day 126 and 168) of the randomized treatment period, without requiring red blood cell (RBC) transfusions between Day 14 and Day 168. Requiring RBC transfusions refers to any patient receiving transfusions or meeting protocol defined criteria (Hemoglobin level ≤ 9 g/dL with signs /and or symptoms of sufficient severity to warrant a transfusion or Hemoglobin of ≤ 7 g/dL, regardless of presence of clinical signs and/or symptoms). The term 'marginal proportion' can be interpreted as the population average probability of being a responder for each treatment group. These values include adjustment for baseline covariates and missing data has also been taken into account.

Marginal Proportion (Expressed as Percentages) of Participants With Sustained Hemoglobin Levels of ≥ 12 g/dL in the Absence of Red Blood Cell Transfusions
Hemoglobin between Day 126 and Day 168 and absence of transfusions between Day 14 and Day 168

Sustained hemoglobin levels (responder) is defined as hemoglobin levels ≥ 12 g/dL on three out of four measurements taken at the visits occurring in last six weeks (between Day 126 and 168) of the randomized treatment period, without requiring red blood cell (RBC) transfusions between Day 14 and Day 168. Requiring RBC transfusions refers to any patient receiving transfusions or meeting protocol defined criteria (Hemoglobin level ≤ 9 g/dL with signs /and or symptoms of sufficient severity to warrant a transfusion or Hemoglobin of ≤ 7 g/dL, regardless of presence of clinical signs and/or symptoms). The term 'marginal proportion' can be interpreted as the population average probability of being a responder for each treatment group. These values include adjustment for baseline covariates and missing data has also been taken into account.

Percentage of Patients Meeting Hematological Response Criterion After the Start of LNP023 Treatment
Up to 48 weeks

Patients with hematological response are those with ≥ 2g/dL increase in hemoglobin from baseline regardless of transfusions and patients with Hb ≥ 12g/dL regardless of transfusions. Patients in the LNP023-LNP023 group received iptacopan from Day 1 to Day 336 (48 weeks) while patients in the anti-C5 antibody-LNP023 group received iptacopan from Day 169 to Day 336 (treatment extension period - 24 weeks).

Number of Patients Not Requiring RBC Transfusions After the Start of LNP023 Treatment
Up to 48 weeks

Requiring RBC transfusions refers to any patient receiving transfusions or meeting protocol defined criteria (Hemoglobin level ≤ 9 g/dL with signs /and or symptoms of sufficient severity to warrant a transfusion or Hemoglobin of ≤ 7 g/dL, regardless of presence of clinical signs and/or symptoms). Patients randomized to anti-C5 treatment switched to LNP023 (iptacopan) on Day 169 and were treated until Day 336 (treatment extension period).

Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin at Visit Day 336
Baseline, Day 336

Patients randomized to anti-C5 treatment switched to LNP023 (iptacopan) on Day 169 and were treated until Day 336 (treatment extension period).

Change From Baseline in FACIT-Fatigue Questionnaire at Day 336
Baseline, Day 336

The FACIT-Fatigue is a 13-item questionnaire with support for its validity and reliability in PNH that assesses patient self-reported fatigue and its impact on daily activities and function. All FACIT scales are scored so that a high score is better. As each of the 13 items of the FACIT-F Scale ranges from 0-4, the range of possible scores is 0-52, with 0 being the worst possible score and 52 the best. Patients randomized to anti-C5 treatment switched to LNP023 (iptacopan) on Day 169 and were treated until Day 336 (treatment extension period).

Adjusted Annualized Clinical BTH Rate After the Start of LNP023 Treatment
Up to 336 Days

This endpoint is considering clinical BTH events after the start of LNP023 treatment. Therefore, results are presented in a single arm on LNP023 since it includes all patients in the Combined Full analysis set. Adjusted annualized rate of clinical breakthrough hemolysis (BTH) events are from negative binomial model. A patient with multiple occurrences of an event under one treatment is counted only once for that treatment.The breakthrough is defined clinical if either there is a decrease in hemoglobin levels equal to or more than 2 g/dL (compared to the latest assessment, or within 15 days) or if patients present signs or symptoms of gross hemoglobinuria, painful crisis, dysphagia or any other significant clinical PNH-related signs \& symptoms, in presence of laboratory evidence of intravascular hemolysis.

Adjusted Annualized Major Adverse Vascular Events Rate After the Start of LNP023 Treatment
Up to 336 Days

This endpoint is considering clinical BTH events after the start of LNP023 treatment. Therefore, results are presented in a single arm on LNP023 since it includes all patients in the Combined Full analysis set. Adjusted annualized Major Adverse Vascular Events (MAVEs incl. thrombosis) rate. A MAVE is defined as: acute peripheral vascular occlusion, amputation (non-traumatic; nondiabetic), cerebral arterial occlusion/cerebrovascular accident, cerebral venous occlusion, dermal thrombosis, gangrene (non-traumatic; nondiabetic), hepatic/portal vein thrombosis (Budd-Chiari syndrome), mesenteric/visceral arterial, thrombosis or infarction, mesenteric/visceral vein thrombosis or infarction, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolus, renal arterial thrombosis, renal vein thrombosis, thrombophlebitis / deep vein thrombosis, transient ischemic attack, unstable angina or other. A patient with multiple occurrences of an event under one treatment is counted only once for that treatment.

CLNP023X2202 Cohort A-native C3G: Number of participants who achieve the composite renal endpoint
9-month visit

A participant meets the requirements of the composite renal endpoint if they satisfy the following criteria at the 9-month visit in CLNP023B12001B: (1) a stable or improved eGFR compared to the baseline visit in CLNP023X2202 (≤10% reduction in eGFR), and (2) either ≥50% reduction compared to the baseline visit in CLNP023X2202 or a reduction to \<300 mg/g in UPCR and (3) either a ≥50% increase in C3 compared to baseline or an increase to ≥90 mg/dL (i.e., ≥ the lower limit of normal (LLN)). Initiation of treatment with eculizumab or any other complement pathway modifying agent automatically designates the participant as not meeting the endpoint.

CLNP023X2202 Cohort B - kidney transplant and recurrent C3G: Change from baseline in the C3 Deposit Score
6 - to 9- month visit

Change from baseline in the C3 Deposit Score (based on immunofluorescence microscopy) compared to baseline in the CLNP023X2202 study.

Number of AEs of special interest for participants from CLNP023X2202, CLNP023B12301 and CLNP023B12302
Participants are expected to continue on study for a minimum of 60 months and a maximum of 84 months

Number of participants with AEs of special interest will be collected to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of iptacopan in participants.

Number of participants with study drug discontinuation due to an AE (or any safety issue) for participants from CLNP023X2202, CLNP023B12301 and CLNP023B12302
Participants are expected to continue on study for a minimum of 60 months and a maximum of 84 months

Number of participants with study drug discontinuation due to an AE to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of iptacopan in participants.

Number of participants with abnormal clinically significant vital signs,ECGs, and safety laboratory measurements for participants from CLNP023X2202, CLNP023B12301 and CLNP023B12302
Participants are expected to continue on study for a minimum of 60 months and a maximum of 84 months

Number of participants with abnormal clinically significant vital signs, ECGs, and safety laboratory measurements to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of iptacopan in participants.

Proportion of participants achieving a reduction of minimum one order of magnitude in complement C3c mesangial deposition.
BSL, Month 9

Mesangial C3c deposition is assessed by intensity of immunofluorescence (IF) staining using the following grading system: 0 (absent) 1 (+) 2 (++) 3 (+++)

Sustained remission through Week 48 defined as complete remission at Week 24 without major relapse up to Week 48.
At Week 48

To assess the effect of iptacopan in achieving sustained remission compared to standard of care (SOC)

Development of new incomplete retinal pigment epithelium & outer retinal atrophy or late age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the early/intermediate AMD eye as determined by optical coherence tomography (OCT) & supported by multimodal imaging
Baseline/Day 1 through Month 24

OCT and other imaging will be performed using spectral domain OCT or swept source OCT machines

Summary of Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Responders
Week 2, week 4, week 8 and week 12

A responder was defined as a patient with at least 60% reduction in LDH compared to Baseline or LDH below the upper limit of normal at any time up to and including Week 12 for that patient.

Cohort A: Change From Baseline in Urine Protein to Creatinine Concentration Ratio (UPCR)
Week 12

Change in proteinuria assessed by ratio to baseline of UPCR derived from 24h urine collection

Cohort B: Change From Baseline in C3 Deposit
Week 12

Histopathological changes in kidney biopsies as assessed by change from baseline in C3 Deposit Score (based on immunofluorescence microscopy)

Percent Change From Baseline in Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Level at Day 92
Baseline and Day 92

Serum LDH was used as an intravascular hemolysis marker to assess the effect of iptacopan on the reduction of chronic hemolysis in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) patients when administered in addition to SoC (monoclonal antibody with anti C5 activity) Baseline is defined as the mean of the last 3 measurements prior to dose administration.

MCP-Mod Estimates of the Ratio to Baseline of Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio (UPCR) (g/Mol) - Parts 1 and 2 at Day 90
Baseline and Day 90

The primary analysis of the dose-response effect of LNP023 versus placebo on the reduction in UPCR 24 hours at Day 90 was done using Multiple Comparison Procedure Modelling (MCP-Mod). The existence of a dose-response relationship was assessed at the MCP step at the one-sided 10% significance level vis a multiple contrasts test. In the Mod step, the mean predicted difference between each LNP023 dose and placebo were then estimated using parametric bootstrap model averaging. Results are presented on the original scale as geometric mean ratios. A ratio less than 1 indicates a reduction in proteinuria. Participants collected all urine over a 24 hour period for UPCR test.

Pharmacokinetic parameters of iptacopan: Cmax The maximum (peak) observed plasma, blood, serum, or other body fluid drug concentration after single dose administration (mass × volume-1)
Day 1 (few time points), Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10 and Day 11

To assess the PK properties of iptacopan after a single oral dose of 200 mg in participants with mild, moderate, or severe hepatic impairment as compared to matched healthy participants with normal hepatic function (Child-Pugh classification).

Pharmacokinetics parameters of iptacopan: Tmax The time to reach maximum (peak) plasma, blood, serum, or other body fluid drug concentration after single dose administration (time)
Day 1 (few time pints), Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10 and Day 11

To assess the PK properties of iptacopan after a single oral dose of 200 mg in participants with mild, moderate, or severe hepatic impairment as compared to matched healthy participants with normal hepatic function (Child-Pugh classification).

Pharmacokinetic parameters of iptacopan: AUClast The AUC from time zero to the last measurable concentration sampling time (tlast) (mass × time × volume-1)
Day 1 (few time points), Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10 and Day 11

To assess the PK properties of iptacopan after a single oral dose of 200 mg in participants with mild, moderate, or severe hepatic impairment as compared to matched healthy participants with normal hepatic function (Child-Pugh classification).

Pharmacokinetics parameters of iptacopan: AUCinf The AUC from time zero to infinity (mass × time × volume-1)
Day 1 (few time points), Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10 and Day 11

to assess the PK properties of iptacopan after a single oral dose of 200 mg in participants with mild, moderate, or severe hepatic impairment as compared to matched healthy participants with normal hepatic function (Child-Pugh classification).

Secondary Endpoints

Pharmacokinetic Parameter Cmax in Plasma
Week 12 (Pre-dose (0), 2, 4, 6, and 8 hours post-dose)
Pharmacokinetic Parameter AUClast in Plasma
Week 12 (Pre-dose (0), 2, 4, 6, and 8 hours post-dose)
Pharmacokinetic Parameter AUCtau in Plasma
Week 12 (Pre-dose (0), 2, 4, 6, and 8 hours post-dose)
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Study Design & Arms

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Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
iptacopanEXPERIMENTALParticipants in Cohort 1 (12 to \< 18 years old) will receive iptacopan at the dose of 200 mg twice per day. Participants in Cohort 2 (2 to \< 12 years old) will receive iptacopan at a dose tbd.
LNP023-Cohort 1 (12 < 18 years old)EXPERIMENTALParticipants (12 to \< 18 years old) will take iptacopan at the dose of 200 mg twice per day (in the morning and in the evening).
LNP023 -Cohort 2 (2 to < 12 years old)EXPERIMENTALParticipants (2 to \< 12 years old) will be dosed based on weight at the Day 1 visit, initially. The study medication dose will be reassessed and re-adjusted as needed based on their weight at Week 12, 26, and 38.
Matching PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo orally for 6 months (double-blind) followed by open-label iptacopan for up to 60 months
Iptacopan 200 mgEXPERIMENTALOpen label , single arm
iptacopan 200 mg b.i.d.EXPERIMENTALopen label arm of iptacopan 200 mg b.i.d.
iptacopan 200mg b.i.dEXPERIMENTALiptacopan 200mg b.i.d
Placebo to iptacopan 200mg b.i.d.PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo to iptacopan 200mg b.i.d.
LNP023 200mg b.i.d.EXPERIMENTALIptacopan (LNP023) at a dose of 200 mg b.i.d. orally
Iptacopan 200 mg b.i.dEXPERIMENTALSingle arm open-label with 50 adult patients receiving 200mg oral twice daily doses of iptacopan
LNP023EXPERIMENTALAll participants are receiving 200 mg b.i.d
iptacopan 200mgEXPERIMENTALiptacopan 200 mg b.i.d.
Placebo to iptacopan 200mgPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo to iptacopan 200mg b.i.d.
LNP023 200mg b.i.dEXPERIMENTAL -
Placebo to LNP023 200mg b.i.dPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Anti-C5 antibodyACTIVE_COMPARATORIn the Randomized Treatment Period patients randomized to receive Anti-C5 antibody continued with the same stable regimen of Anti-C5 antibody therapy as they had received prior to randomization. For eculizumab (administered as intravenous infusion every 2 weeks), the maintenance dose was a fixed dose, whereas for ravulizumab (administered as intravenous infusion every 8 weeks), the maintenance dose was based on body weight. After 24 weeks of Anti-C5 antibody treatment in the Randomized Treatment Period, participants had the option to enter the Extension Treatment Period to receive 24 weeks of LNP023 200mg b.i.d.
Cohort A: participants with native kidneys from CLNP023X2202EXPERIMENTALC3G participants from study CLNP023X2202 with native kidneys receiving iptacopan capsules 200 mg b.i.d
Cohort B: participants with transplanted kidneys and recurrent C3G from CLNP023X2202EXPERIMENTALC3G participants from study CLNP023X2202 who have undergone kidney transplant and have recurrence of C3G receiving iptacopan capsules 200 mg b.i.d
Cohort C: Participants with native C3G randomized to placebo in CLNP023B12301EXPERIMENTALNative C3G Participants (adults and adolescents) from CLNP023B12301 study who were randomized to placebo in the core study receiving iptacopan capsules 200mg b.i.d
Cohort D: particpants with native C3G randomised to iptacopan in CLNP023B12301EXPERIMENTALNative C3G participants (adults and adolescents) from study CLNP023B12301 who were randomized to iptacopan in the core study. Receiving iptacopan capsules 200mg b.i.d
Cohort E: participants with IC-MPGN randomized to placebo in CLNP023B12302EXPERIMENTALIC-MPGN participants (adults and adolescents) from study CLNP023B12302 who were randomized to placebo in the core study receiving iptacopan capsules 200mg b.i.d
Cohort F: participants with IC-MPGN randomized to ipatocan in CLNP023B12302EXPERIMENTALIC-MPGN participants (adults and adolescents) from study CLNP023B12302 who were randomized to iptacopan in the core study receiving iptacopan capsules 200mg b.i.d
ControlPLACEBO_COMPARATORMatching placebo
Iptacopan (LNP023)EXPERIMENTALIptacopan (LNP023) oral use capsules
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo matched to study drug, oral use capsules
LNP023 25 mg bid/100 mg bidEXPERIMENTALFour weeks of treatment with iptacopan 25 mg bid in Period 1 followed by treatment with 100 mg bid in Period 2 and Period 3.
LNP023 50 mg bid/200 mg bidEXPERIMENTALFour weeks of treatment with iptacopan 50 mg bid in Period 1 followed by treatment with 200 mg bid in Period 2 and Period 3.
Cohort A - no kidney transplantEXPERIMENTALC3G patients who have not received a kidney transplant and have reduced C3 blood levels.
Cohort B - kidney transplantEXPERIMENTALC3G patients who have received a kidney transplant and have C3G recurrence.
Cohort 1: LNP023 200mg bid + SoCEXPERIMENTALOrally administered iptacopan 200 mg b.i.d. in Part 1 and Part 2
Cohort 2: LNP023 50mg/200mg bid + SoCEXPERIMENTALOrally administered iptacopan 50 mg b.i.d. for a minimum of 2 weeks in addition to SoC; this could be increased to iptacopan 200 mg b.i.d. at study day 15 or at any time later in the study if LDH was not within limit of normal or reduced by at least 60% as compared to baseline values.
LNP023 10 mg BIDEXPERIMENTAL10 mg taken twice a day.
LNP023 50 mg BIDEXPERIMENTAL50 mg taken twice a day.
LNP023 100 mg BID - Part 2EXPERIMENTAL100 mg taken twice a day.
LNP023 200 mg BIDEXPERIMENTAL200 mg taken twice a day.
Healthy participantsEXPERIMENTALIptacopan 200 mg single dose
Mild hepatic impairment patientsEXPERIMENTALIptacopan 200 mg single dose
Moderate hepatic impairment patientsEXPERIMENTALIptacopan 200 mg single dose
Severe hepatic impairment patientsEXPERIMENTALIptacopan 200 mg single dose

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
iptacopanDRUGCohort 1 (12 to \< 18 years of age): Iptacopan 200 mg b.i.d.(twice daily) Cohort 2 (2 to \< 12 years old): Dosing tbd
LNP023DRUGCohort 1-administered orally a dosing scheme of 200 mg twice-daily (two 100 mg capsules). Cohort 2- administered orally a dosing scheme based on weight at the Day 1, Week 12, 26 and 38.
Matching PlaceboOTHERHard gelatin capsule
Iptcaopan 200 mgDRUGOpen label, participant specific kits, hard gelatin capsules to be taken twice a day
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo to iptacopan 200mg b.i.d. (Adults 200mg b.i.d; Adolescents 2x 100mg b.i.d)
Iptacopan (LNP023)DRUGTaken orally b.i.d. Dosage supplied: 200mg Dosage form: Hard gelatin capsule Route of Administration: oral
EculizumabDRUGAdministered as intravenous infusion every 2 weeks as per the stable regimen, the maintenance dose is a fixed dose. Dosage Supplied: 300 mg/30mL Dosage form: Concentrate solution for infusion
RavulizumabDRUGAdministered as intravenous infusion every 8 weeks, the maintenance dose is based on body weight. Dosage Supplied: 300 mg/30mL Dosage form: Concentrate solution for infusion
RituximabDRUGStandard of care
Standard of CareCOMBINATION_PRODUCTStandard of Care (SoC) is defined as an antibody with anti C5 activity. At the time of study start, eculizumab was the only available SoC; eculizumab will be hereafter referred to as SoC.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range2 Years to 18 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites20

Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female participants 2 to \< 18 years of age as of Day 1. * eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73m2 where eGFR is calculated using the modified Schwartz formula at Screening and confirmed during the Run-in Period. * Kidney biopsy-proven primary IgAN\*, with biopsy performed within 3 y...

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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about Iptacopan

What is iptacopan?

Iptacopan is an investigational oral small molecule developed by Novartis AG (ticker NVS). It is being studied across several complement-mediated conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, ANCA-associated vasculitis, atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, C3 glomerulopathy, generalized myasthenia gravis, IgA nephropathy, and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. It is not yet approved and remains in clinical development.

What does iptacopan target?

Iptacopan targets complement factor B (CFB) and acts as an inhibitor. By binding CFB, it is designed to modulate the alternative complement pathway. This mechanism underlies its study in complement-driven diseases such as C3 glomerulopathy, atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, ANCA-associated vasculitis, and generalized myasthenia gravis.

Who makes iptacopan?

Iptacopan is developed by Novartis AG, which trades under the ticker NVS. Novartis sponsors the clinical trial program evaluating the drug across its pipeline of complement-related indications, including renal, neuromuscular, and ophthalmic conditions.

What phase is iptacopan in?

Iptacopan is in clinical development and is investigational. Its trial program spans Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, including a Phase 3 trial in generalized myasthenia gravis and Phase 3 pediatric studies in IgA nephropathy and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. It has not been established as approved for any indication.

What clinical trials is iptacopan in?

Iptacopan trials include NCT06517758, a Phase 3 placebo-controlled study in generalized myasthenia gravis that is active and not recruiting; NCT06994845, a recruiting Phase 3 pediatric study in IgA nephropathy; NCT06934967, a recruiting Phase 3 pediatric study in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria; and NCT06797518, a recruiting Phase 2 study of kidney biopsy changes in IgA nephropathy.

Is iptacopan the same as LNP023?

Yes, LNP023 is an alternative designation for iptacopan. Searches for LNP023 refer to the same Novartis compound, a small molecule complement factor B inhibitor under clinical study. The names iptacopan and LNP023 describe the same investigational drug.