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Abstract: PUB271

Voclosporin in a Complex Lupus Nephritis Population: Real-Life Outcomes Beyond Clinical Trials

Session Information

Category: Glomerular Diseases

  • 1402 Glomerular Diseases: Clinical, Outcomes, and Therapeutics

Authors

  • Martin Capon, Irene, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
  • Colina García, Julio Francisco, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
  • Torres Martínez, Patricia, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
  • Galindo, Maria, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
  • Morales, Enrique, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
  • Sayed, Shehab, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Background

Voclosporin is a novel calcineurin inhibitor approved for the treatment of lupus nephritis (LN). We present our initial experience using voclosporin in patients with LN in a nephrology practice setting.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed clinical data from six patients who initiated voclosporin between March and September 2024. Baseline characteristics, comorbidities, indication for voclosporin, concomitant immunosuppressants, adverse events, and evolution of clinical and laboratory parameters were analyzed

Results

Three patients started voclosporin due to tremor caused by other calcineurin inhibitors, one due to intolerance to other agents, one due to uncontrolled proteinuria, and one due to variable tacrolimus levels. Four had mixed class (III/IV+V) LN, one had class V, and one had class IV LN. Two patients had refractory LN despite ≥5 previous immunosuppressive regimens. Median treatment duration was 13 weeks (range 2–17). Initial prednisone dose was ≤5 mg in five of six patients. Two patients discontinued voclosporin: one due to gingival hypertrophy, the other due to nausea. Among the four patients completing ≥12 weeks of treatment, proteinuria decreased from a median of 2.08 g/g (range 1.22–5.4) to 0.21 g/g (0.16–3.3). Complement C3 levels improved in three patients. SLEDAI score dropped to 0 in three of four patients with complete data. No serious voclosporin-related adverse events were reported

Conclusion

In our cohort, voclosporin was used in patients with refractory LN or prior treatment-related adverse effects, enabling steroid minimization and clinical and serologic improvement. Although limited by small sample size, we observed favorable responses in most patients completing ≥3 months of therapy.

Table 1. Baseline Clinical Characteristics and Voclosporin Treatment Details
 Voclosporin start dateInitial
SLDAI
Biopsy classReason for initiationOther immunosuppression at the end of follow-upSecondary effectsInitial prednisone doseDuration of treatment
(months)
110/04/20248VTremorMethotrexate
PS 6 mg
NO25 mg13
225/04/2412IVIntolerance to other CNIsAnifrolumab
PS 2.5 mg
NO5 mg13
321/03/2418III+VTremorAnifrolumab
MMF
PS 5 mg
NOBolus 250 mg15
407/03/24
(partial remission)
6IV+VTremor, alopeciaMMFNO017
501/08/246IV+VNo control of proteinuriaHSCT, CNIsGingival hypertrophy (stop treatment)2.5 mg7
619/09/246VFluctuating tacrolimus levelsPS 2.5 mg, CNIs, MMF, belimumabNausea (stop treatment)5 mg2

Abbreviations: PS (prednisone), CNIs (Calcineurin Inhibitors), MMF (Mycophenolate mofetil), HSCT (Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation)

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