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Novartis Ends Phase 2 Fabhalta Trial for Lupus Kidney Disease
In an Oct. 15 update, Novartis gave strategic considerations as the reason after Part 1’s final patient completed the last visit.

Novartis ended its Phase 2 trial of Fabhalta (iptacopan) for lupus nephritis for strategic reasons after the final patient completed the last visit in Part 1.
Fabhalta is an oral Factor B inhibitor. The study tested it alongside standard-of-care treatment for lupus nephritis, an inflammatory kidney condition associated with lupus.