A Randomized Patient-and-physician Blinded, Placebo-controlled, 24-week Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of LMB763 in Patients With Diabetic Nephropathy

This was a non-confirmatory, multicenter, patient- and investigator-blinded, randomized, and placebo-controlled, proof-of concept trial assessing nidufexor vs. placebo in patients receiving standard of care (optimal tolerated doses of ARB or ACEI) for diabetic nephropathy due to type 2 diabetes. The study consisted of three distinct study periods: Screening (Day -30 to Day-1): lasted up to a maximum of 30 days and comprised a screening / baseline assessment. This visit was used to confirm that the study inclusion and exclusion criteria were met and served as baseline assessment prior to randomization. Participant randomization occurred prior to day 1 as soon as participant eligibility was confirmed. Treatment period (Day 1-168): Participants were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive nidufexor 50 mg or placebo once daily for 24 weeks. Nidufexor and placebo were given in addition to SoC (optimal tolerated doses of ARB or ACEI). End of Study (EOS) and Safety follow-up (Day 169 to Day 197): Study assessments were performed until the EOS visit (Day 169). Post Study Safety Contact occurred approximately 28 days after discontinuing study treatment until day 197.