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The global P-III (ALIGN) trial assessed Vanrafia (0.75mg, QD, PO) vs PBO for 132wks. in 340 IgAN pts at risk of progressive loss of kidney function. An additional 64 pts received an SGLT2 inhibitor alongside a RAS inhibitor for at least 12wks.
In the trial, Vanrafia showed a 2.39 mL/min/1.73m² difference in eGFR change…
Novartis Highlights P-III (APPLAUSE-IgAN) Trial Findings on Fabhalta (Iptacopan) for IgA Nephropathy
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Novartis has reported the P-III (APPLAUSE-IgAN) trial findings assessing Fabhalta (200mg; BID; PO) vs PBO, both on top of SoC in 477 adults with IgA nephropathy (IgAN)
Trial showed that Fabhalta reduced IgAN progression measured by annualized total slope of eGFR decline over 2yrs., & demonstrated favorable safety; data to be used for 2026…
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The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Vanrafia for proteinuria reduction in adults with primary IgAN at risk of rapid disease progression based on the ongoing P-III (ALIGN) trial, with no requirement for REMS program; traditional approval will be supported by eGFR results expected in 2026
Trial assessed atrasentan (0.75mg, PO, QD) +…

