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Early PLA2R Status in Severe Anti-PLA2R-mediated Membranous Nephropathy and Long Term Kidney Outcome. (EPSILON)

5 novembre 2026 mis à jour par: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

This is a multicentric retrospective observational cohort study. The aim of this study is to evaluate, during the initial phase of immunosuppressive treatment for severe PLA2R-positive membranous nephropathy, the independent association between anti-PLA2R antibody trajectories and the occurrence of long-term major kidney events (within 10 years after treatment initiation).

The secondary objectives are :

To assess the association between the initial anti-PLA2R antibody trajectory (between 0 and 6 ± 3 months after treatment, before any potential re-treatment) and the occurrence of nephrological remission.

To assess the association between the initial anti-PLA2R antibody trajectory (between 0 and 6 ± 3 months after treatment, before any potential re-treatment) and the occurrence of immunological remission.

To evaluate, in real-world practice, the safety of immunosuppressive therapies in the treatment of severe PLA2R-positive membranous nephropathy.

Aperçu de l'étude

Statut

Pas encore de recrutement

Les conditions

Description détaillée

Membranous nephropathy (MN) is the leading cause of nephrotic syndrome in non-diabetic Caucasian adults, with a highly variable disease course. One-third of patients achieve spontaneous remission, one-third develop chronic kidney disease, and another third progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). This variability necessitates early risk assessment to prevent both overtreatment and disease progression.

Anti-PLA2R antibodies, detected in 60-65% of cases, are crucial for diagnosis and disease monitoring. High antibody levels are associated with a low likelihood of spontaneous remission, often justifying early immunosuppressive therapy. However, the precise predictive value and threshold levels of these antibodies remain unclear.

Among available immunosuppressive treatments, rituximab is favored for its efficacy and low toxicity, making it the standard therapy for MN. However, only 30-35% of patients achieve complete remission within two years, while two-thirds of those without complete remission remain at risk of progression to ESRD.

This variability in response to rituximab is likely influenced by several factors, including excessive urinary drug loss, immune resistance, genetic predispositions, and comorbidities such as obesity and vitamin D deficiency. Although personalized therapeutic approaches are under investigation, large-scale validation is needed.

In conclusion, despite significant advancements, particularly with anti-PLA2R antibodies and rituximab, multicenter studies are required to refine therapeutic strategies and improve long-term outcomes in anti-PLA2R+ MN by promoting a more personalized approach to treatment.

Type d'étude

Observationnel

Inscription (Estimé)

250

Contacts et emplacements

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Coordonnées de l'étude

Sauvegarde des contacts de l'étude

Lieux d'étude

      • Paris, France, 75020
        • Néphrologie & Dialyses department, Tenon Hospital
        • Contact:
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Critères de participation

Les chercheurs recherchent des personnes qui correspondent à une certaine description, appelée critères d'éligibilité. Certains exemples de ces critères sont l'état de santé général d'une personne ou des traitements antérieurs.

Critère d'éligibilité

Âges éligibles pour étudier

6 ans et plus (Enfant, Adulte, Adulte plus âgé)

Accepte les volontaires sains

Non

Sexes éligibles pour l'étude

Tout

Méthode d'échantillonnage

Échantillon non probabiliste

Population étudiée

Patients with antiPLA2R positive membranous nephropathy will be obtained from the immunology laboratories of Saint Antoine Hospital and Mondor Hospital (performing all antiPLA2R analysis in Paris).

La description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient followed in 8 nephrology departments of AP-HP between 01/01/2017 and 12/31/2026
  • Age > 6 years
  • With serodiagnosis of MN via identification of anti-PLA2R antibodies
  • Treatment with an immunosuppressive drug.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of MN without testing for anti-PLA2R antibodies
  • Refusal to use the data
  • Occurrence of the primary endpoint at the time of disease diagnosis (diagnosis of membranous nephropathy at the stage of end-stage kidney disease)
  • Lack of patient follow-up at the centers participating in the study
  • Lack of reassessment of anti-PLA2R antibody titers within 12 months after initiation of immunosuppressive therapy

Plan d'étude

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Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?

Détails de conception

  • Modèles d'observation: COHORT
  • Perspectives temporelles: RETROSPECTIVE

Que mesure l'étude ?

Principaux critères de jugement

Mesure des résultats
Description de la mesure
Délai
Occurrence of a major nephrological event within 10 years following immunosuppressive treatment for anti-PLA2R-positive membranous nephropathy
Délai: between diagnostic and last follow-up, up to 10 years

Major adverse kidney event (MAKE) - Composite variable defined by one of the following event:

  • Initiation of chronic dialysis (duration > 3 months).
  • Kidney transplantation.
  • Chronic kidney disease with a sustained estimated GFR < 15 ml/min/1.73m², confirmed by two measurements at least 28 days apart.
  • Sustained decline of > 50% in GFR from baseline at diagnosis, confirmed by two measurements at least 28 days apart.
between diagnostic and last follow-up, up to 10 years

Mesures de résultats secondaires

Mesure des résultats
Description de la mesure
Délai
Association between the initial trajectory (defined as the percentage change ((M6 - M0)/M0) in the anti-PLA2R antibody titer
Délai: between diagnostic and last follow-up, , up to 10 years

Association between the initial trajectory (defined as the percentage change ((M6 - M0)/M0) in the anti-PLA2R antibody titer, quantified using the ELISA technique, between the titer at the time of initiation of immunosuppressive therapy (D0) and the titer from the first anti-PLA2R measurement performed at 6 ± 3 months after initiation of immunosuppressive therapy (M6 ± 3)) of anti-PLA2R antibodies (from 0 to 6+/-3 months post-treatment) and the occurrence of nephrological response (either complete and/or partial).

Nephrological relapse is defined as :

  • The occurrence of proteinuria >3 g/g in a patient who had previously achieved complete or partial remission.
  • The occurrence of a clinically significant relapse, defined as a relapse warranting immunosuppressive therapy in any of specifics situations
between diagnostic and last follow-up, , up to 10 years
Association between the initial trajectory of anti-PLA2R antibodies (from 0 to 6 +/- 3 months post-treatment) and the occurrence of immune response
Délai: between diagnostic and last follow-up, , up to 10 years

Immunological relapse is defined as reappearance of detectable anti-PLA2R antibodies by ELISA after achieving anti-PLA2R antibody negativity during treatment.

between diagnostic and last follow-up, , up to 10 years
Safety of immunosuppressive drugs
Délai: between diagnostic and last follow-up, , up to 10 years

Reporting of all adverse event recorded in patients' medical record during follow up. Scoring performed according to the CTCAE v5.0.

between diagnostic and last follow-up, , up to 10 years

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Les enquêteurs

  • Chercheur principal: Romain BROUSSE, MD, PhD student, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Dates d'enregistrement des études

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Dates principales de l'étude

Début de l'étude (Estimé)

1 novembre 2026

Achèvement primaire (Estimé)

1 novembre 2027

Achèvement de l'étude (Estimé)

1 novembre 2027

Dates d'inscription aux études

Première soumission

5 novembre 2026

Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité

5 novembre 2026

Première publication (Réel)

12 novembre 2026

Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude

Dernière mise à jour publiée (Réel)

12 novembre 2026

Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité

5 novembre 2026

Dernière vérification

1 novembre 2026

Plus d'information

Termes liés à cette étude

Autres numéros d'identification d'étude

  • APHP251555

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