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LNP023

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C3 Glomerulopathy | Small molecule | Nephrology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Aug 7, 2026

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Total Trials1
Total Enrollment225

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Clinical trial landscape

LNP023 · 8 trials · 7 indications

Phase 3 5Phase 2 3
NCT06934967Study to Assess the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of Iptacopan in Pediatric PNH PatientsParoxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
RECRUITING12 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
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING448 Analytics
NCT04558918Study of Efficacy and Safety of Twice Daily Oral LNP023 in Adult PNH Patients With Residual Anemia Despite Anti-C5 Antibody TreatmentParoxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
COMPLETED97 Analytics
NCT04578834Study of Efficacy and Safety of LNP023 in Primary IgA Nephropathy PatientsIgA Nephropathy
COMPLETED518 Analytics
NCT03955445Long-term Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Iptacopan in C3G or IC-MPGNC3 Glomerulopathy
RECRUITING225 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 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
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study of Efficacy and Safety of Twice Daily Oral LNP023 in Adult PNH Patients With Residual Anemia Despite Anti-C5 Antibody Treatment
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study of Efficacy and Safety of LNP023 in Primary IgA Nephropathy Patients
IgA NephropathyUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
Long-term Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Iptacopan in C3G or IC-MPGN
C3 GlomerulopathyUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

Secondary Endpoints

Change in hemoglobin (Hb) from baseline ≥1 g/dL (in the absence of RBC transfusions from Day 14).
Baseline, Week 26, Week 52
Change in Hb from baseline ≥2 g/dL (in the absence of RBC transfusions from Day 14).
Baseline, Week 26, Week 52
Normal Hb in the absence of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions from Day 14.
Week 26 and Week 52
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
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.
LNP023EXPERIMENTALAll participants are receiving 200 mg b.i.d
LNP023 200mg b.i.d.EXPERIMENTALIptacopan 200mg b.i.d. hard gelatin capsule. After 24 weeks of LNP023 200mg b.i.d. treatment in the Randomized Treatment Period, participants had the option to enter the Extension Treatment Period to receive an additional 24 weeks of LNP023 200mg b.i.d.
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.
LNP023 200mg b.i.dEXPERIMENTAL -
Placebo to LNP023 200mg b.i.dPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
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
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.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo identical to LNP023 twice a day
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.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
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.
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
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo to LNP023 200mg b.i.d
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range2 Years to 18 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites15

Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female participants 2 to \< 18 years of age with a diagnosis of PNH confirmed by high-sensitivity flow cytometry with red blood cells (RBCs) and with white blood cells granulocytes/monocytes clone size ≥ 10%. The minimum body weight for patients in Cohort 1 is 35 kg. ...

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Frequently asked questions about LNP023

What is LNP023 used for?

LNP023 is an investigational small molecule being developed for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), C3 glomerulopathy, and IgA nephropathy, which are forms of glomerulonephritis. It is being studied in patients with kidney disease caused by inflammation and in those with primary IgA nephropathy.

Who makes LNP023?

LNP023 is being developed by Novartis AG, a multinational pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. Novartis is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of LNP023 in various kidney-related conditions.

What phase is LNP023 in?

LNP023 is in Phase 3 clinical development. It has completed Phase 2 trials and is currently being evaluated in a Phase 3 rollover extension program for primary IgA nephropathy. The drug remains investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is LNP023 in?

LNP023 has been studied in several clinical trials, including NCT03373461 and NCT03832114, which were Phase 2 studies in IgA nephropathy and C3 glomerulopathy, respectively. It is also in the Phase 3 trial NCT04557462, a rollover extension program, and the completed Phase 3 trial NCT04578834.

Is LNP023 the same as iptacopan?

Yes, LNP023 is also known as iptacopan. In clinical trials, it is sometimes referred to as iptacopan/LNP023, such as in the Phase 3 rollover extension program for primary IgA nephropathy. Both names refer to the same investigational drug.