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RE-021, sparsentan

Phase 2

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis | Small molecule | Nephrology |Travere Therapeutics, Inc.|Last Updated: May 15, 2025

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as RE-021 (Sparsentan), RE-021

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment109

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

RE-021, sparsentan · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT01613118Randomized, Double-Blind, Safety and Efficacy Study of RE-021 (Sparsentan) in Focal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisFocal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Randomized, Double-Blind, Safety and Efficacy Study of RE-021 (Sparsentan) in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percent Change in Urine Protein/Creatinine (Up/C)
8 weeks

Primary efficacy objective is to determine the change in UP/C in FSGS patients receiving RE-021 (Sparsentan) from baseline to 8 weeks over a range of dose levels compared to treatment with irbesartan as active control.

Assessment of single-dose pharmacokinetics of sparsentan oral suspension dosed in fed and fasted states - Cmax
Study Days 1 and 8

Evaluation of, at minimum, the maximum concentration (Cmax) parameters for sparsentan following a single dose of sparsentan as an oral suspension in the fed or fasted state.

Assessment of single-dose pharmacokinetics of sparsentan oral suspension dosed in fed and fasted states - AUC(0-last)
Study Days 1 and 8

Evaluation of, at minimum, the area under the concentration-time curve from dosing time 0 (AUC(0-last)) parameters for sparsentan following a single dose of sparsentan as an oral suspension in the fed or fasted state.

Assessment of single-dose pharmacokinetics of sparsentan oral suspension dosed in fed and fasted - states - AUC(0-inf)
Study Days 1 and 8

Evaluation of, at minimum, the area under the concentration curve to infinite (AUC(0-inf)) time parameters for sparsentan following a single dose of sparsentan as an oral suspension in the fed or fasted state.

Food effect on pharmacokinetics of sparsentan oral suspension dosed after standard high-fat - breakfast - Cmax
Study Days 1 and 8

Evaluation of the ratio, fed/fasted, for the Cmax

Food effect on pharmacokinetics of sparsentan oral suspension dosed after standard high-fat - breakfast - AUC(0-last)
Study Days 1 and 8

Evaluation of the ratio, fed/fasted, for the AUC(0-last)

Food effect on pharmacokinetics of sparsentan oral suspension dosed after standard high-fat breakfast - AUC(0-inf)
Study Days 1 and 8

Evaluation of the ratio, fed/fasted, for the AUC(0-inf)

Multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of a sparsentan oral suspension dosed in the fed state - Cmax
Study Days 12 to 28

Evaluation of, at minimum, the following pharmacokinetics parameters for sparsentan following multiple doses of sparsentan as an oral suspension in the fed state: Cmax from a single dose for Study days 18 and 25 (Period 3, Days 7 and 14)

Multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of a sparsentan oral suspension dosed in the fed state - AUC(0-24)
Study Days 12 to 28

Evaluation of, at minimum, the following pharmacokinetics parameters for sparsentan following multiple doses of sparsentan as an oral suspension in the fed state: Area under the plasma concentration-time curve over the last 24-h dosing interval (AUC(0-24)) from a single dose for Study days 18 and 25 (Period 3, Days 7 and 14)

Multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of a sparsentan oral suspension dosed in the fed state - TCP (AUC(0-24)/AUC(0-inf)
Study Days 12 to 28

Evaluation of, at minimum, the following pharmacokinetics parameters for sparsentan following multiple doses of sparsentan as an oral suspension in the fed state: temporal change parameter (TCP) (AUC(0-24)/AUC(0-inf)) from a single dose for Study days 18 and 25 (Period 3, Days 7 and 14)

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Patients Achieving FSGS Partial Remission Endpoint (FPRE)
8 weeks
Assessment of safety and tolerability of sparsentan oral suspension - clinical chemistry, hematology and eGFR
Study Days 1 to 28
Assessment of Safety and tolerability of sparsentan oral suspension - vital sign (blood pressure)
Study Days 1 to 28
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
RE-021 (Sparsentan) 200 mg - Double-Blind PeriodEXPERIMENTALRE-021 (Sparsentan) will be administered as a single oral morning dose. In this ARM the RE-021 (Sparsentan) dose will be 200mg. Patients at \</= 50kg will receive half of the RE-021 (Sparsentan) dose for the 8 week duration.
RE-021 (Sparsentan) 400 mg - Double-Blind PeriodEXPERIMENTALRE-021 (Sparsentan) will be administered as a single oral morning dose. In this ARM the RE-021 (Sparsentan) dose will be 400mg. Patients at \</= 50kg will receive half of the RE-021 (Sparsentan) dose for the 8 week duration.
RE-021 (Sparsentan) 800 mg - Double-Blind PeriodEXPERIMENTALRE-021 (Sparsentan) will be administered as a single oral morning dose. In this ARM the RE-021 (Sparsentan) dose will be 800mg. Patients at \</= 50kg will receive half of the RE-021 (Sparsentan) dose for the 8 week duration.
Irbesartan 300 mg - Double-Blind PeriodACTIVE_COMPARATORThe control will be administered irbesartan as a single oral dose of 150mg for the first week before escalating to 300mg for the remaining 7 weeks. Patients at \</= 50kg will receive 150mg irbesartan for the 8 week duration.
RE-021 (Sparsentan) - Open-Label Extension PeriodEXPERIMENTALIncludes all subjects who completed the Double-Blind period and enrolled in the Open-Label Extension period of the study. All subjects who completed the Double-Blind period were evaluated for response and safety at the Week 8 visit to determine eligibility for continued treatment on their assigned doses in an Open-Label Extension period for up to 496 additional weeks. Subjects treated with irbesartan during the Double-Blind period were offered sparsentan treatment at the dose they would have received according to the Double-Blind dose cohort in which they were enrolled.
Fasted StateEXPERIMENTALSparsentan will be administered in 3-dose level in healthy subjects. Subjects will be randomized to 1 of 3 dose levels (200mg, 400mg and 800 mg) and will receive a single dose of sparsentan in the fasted state on Period 1, Day 1 (Study Day 1)
Fed StateEXPERIMENTALSparsentan will be administered in 3-dose level in healthy subjects. Subjects will have a single dose of sparsentan (200mg, 400mg and 800 mg) in the fed state (high-fat breakfast) on Period 2, Day 1 (Study Day 8)
Fed State - MultipleEXPERIMENTALSparsentan will be administered in 3-dose level in healthy subjects. Subjects will have multiple doses of sparsentan (200mg, 400mg and 800 mg) in the fed state on Period 3, Days 1 to 14 (Study days 12 to 25)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
RE-021 (Sparsentan)DRUGOral, once-daily
IrbesartanDRUGOral, once-daily
RE-021, sparsentanDRUGRE-021, sparsentan - Subjects will be randomized 1 of 3 dose level
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range8 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites33

Inclusion Criteria 1. Biopsy-proven FSGS OR documentation of a genetic mutation in a podocyte protein associated with the disease. 2. Urine protein/creatinine ratio (Up/C) at or above 1.0 g/g. 3. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \>30. 4. Mean seated blood pressure (BP) \>100/60 mmHg and ...

Countries:United StatesCzechiaItalyUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about RE-021, sparsentan

What is RE-021 (sparsentan) used for?

RE-021, also known as sparsentan, is being studied for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a kidney condition that scars the glomeruli and leads to protein in the urine. It has also been evaluated in healthy subjects in a pharmacokinetic study of an oral suspension. It is an investigational small molecule in the nephrology therapeutic area.

Who is developing RE-021 (sparsentan)?

RE-021 (sparsentan) is being developed by Travere Therapeutics, Inc., which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker TVTX. The company is the sponsor behind the clinical program evaluating the small molecule in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and in healthy subjects.

What phase is RE-021 (sparsentan) in?

RE-021 (sparsentan) is in Phase 2 development for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. A Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, active-controlled safety and efficacy study has been completed. A separate Phase 1 pharmacokinetic study of an oral sparsentan suspension in healthy subjects has also been completed. The drug remains investigational and is not approved.

What clinical trials is RE-021 (sparsentan) in?

Two completed trials are registered for RE-021 (sparsentan). NCT01613118 was a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled Phase 2 safety and efficacy study in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis that enrolled 109 patients in the United States, Czechia, and Italy. NCT05562362 was a Phase 1 pharmacokinetic study of oral sparsentan suspension in 47 healthy subjects in the United Kingdom.

Is RE-021 the same as sparsentan?

Yes, RE-021 and sparsentan are the same investigational drug. RE-021 is the earlier code name used in the Phase 2 focal segmental glomerulosclerosis trial, while sparsentan is the name used in later study titles, including the Phase 1 pharmacokinetic trial of the oral suspension. Both names refer to the same small molecule developed by Travere Therapeutics.

How many patients have been enrolled in RE-021 (sparsentan) trials?

Across the two completed trials, 156 participants have been enrolled for RE-021 (sparsentan). The Phase 2 focal segmental glomerulosclerosis study NCT01613118 enrolled 109 patients aged 8 years and older, and the Phase 1 pharmacokinetic study NCT05562362 enrolled 47 healthy adult subjects. The Phase 2 trial was randomized, double-blind, and active-controlled.