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NCT07718308
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CD38 mAb Induction + Azathioprine Maintenance for Chronic Active AMR in Kidney Transplant Recipients

Sponsor: wujianyong

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Summary

This multicenter, prospective, single-arm exploratory study evaluates the efficacy and safety of a novel sequential regimen for chronic active antibody-mediated rejection (caABMR) in kidney transplant recipients: single-dose CD38 monoclonal antibody (1800 mg subcutaneous) induction to deplete plasma cells and NK cells, followed by long-term maintenance with azathioprine (replacing mycophenolate mofetil) plus standard triple immunosuppression (steroid + calcineurin inhibitor). The regimen aims to control DSA-driven injury, stabilize or improve graft function (primary: eGFR decline slope), reduce DSA, improve pathology (Banff 2022), and minimize infection/nephrotoxicity risks associated with intensified or prolonged biologic therapy. Twenty patients across 6 Chinese transplant centers will be enrolled. CD38 mAb, azathioprine, key monitoring tests (HLA antibody, pharmacogenomics, immune profiling) are provided free by the study team (\~40,000 RMB per patient). Ethics approved; informed consent obtained.

Official title: A Multicenter Exploratory Clinical Study of Targeted NK Cell Inhibition for Transplant Kidney Chronic Active Antibody-Mediated Rejection (caABMR): Single Induction With CD38 Monoclonal Antibody Followed by Sequential Maintenance With Azathioprine

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

20

Start Date

2026-07-15

Completion Date

2028-03-15

Last Updated

2026-07-21

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

BIOLOGICAL

CD38

Single 1800 mg subcutaneous injection at baseline to induce rapid depletion of plasma cells (source of DSA) and NK cells (key effectors of microvascular injury in caABMR). Marketed anti-CD38 mAb (off-label use in this indication).

DRUG

Azathioprine (AZA)

Oral azathioprine maintenance (replaces mycophenolate), individualized starting dose 2.0-3.0 mg/kg/day (normal TPMT/NUDT15 metabolizer) or 30-80% reduced (intermediate metabolizer), titrated per serial NK cell counts and hematologic tolerance. Long-term NK suppression to maintain immune balance and protect graft.

OTHER

Standard Triple Immunosuppression Maintenance

Continued per local practice with protocol targets