Clinical trials
Lupus clinical trials
Below are recruiting lupus clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 327 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07107659RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing ONT01 for active lupus
This trial tests a new drug called ONT01 for people with active lupus that is not affecting their kidneys. It is for those who have not had success with standard treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07570862RecruitingPhase 2
CAR T-Cell Therapy for Hard-to-Treat Lupus Kidney Disease
This trial tests FT819, a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR T cells), for people with lupus nephritis—kidney inflammation caused by lupus—who haven't responded well to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this therapy can reduce kidney damage and improve kidney function.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 12–70 - NCT07598396RecruitingPhase 2
Mosunetuzumab for systemic lupus erythematosus treatment
This study tests a new drug called mosunetuzumab in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a disease where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues. The drug is designed to help control the immune response and reduce lupus symptoms, including kidney involvement if present.
Salvador, Estado de BahiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07260877RecruitingPhase 2
Testing VENT-03 for active skin lupus with or without systemic lupus
This study tests an experimental medicine called VENT-03 to see if it can improve skin lupus symptoms in adults. It compares VENT-03 against a placebo (a pill with no active drug) and includes a longer-term option where everyone can get the real drug. The goal is to find a new treatment for people whose lupus affects their skin.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06927219Recruiting
Lupus registry for patients and caregivers
This study creates a registry for people with lupus and their families. It helps researchers learn more about lupus and improve care. You or your child can join if you have a lupus diagnosis.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Any age - NCT06737380RecruitingPhase 1
Stem Cell Therapy Study for Active Lupus
This study tests whether a special type of stem cell treatment (called UC-MSC) can help calm lupus when standard medicines aren't enough. It's for people with active lupus who have tried other non-steroid medications.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT05934149Recruiting
Lupus health registry that stores samples for future research
This study keeps a long-term record of people with lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) and collects samples so researchers can study the disease better. You may be able to join if you meet lupus diagnosis criteria, are not pregnant, and can follow the study visits and consent process.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–110 - NCT07491900RecruitingPhase 1
Study of HB2198 for lupus with moderate to severe symptoms
This trial tests a new drug called HB2198 to see if it can help people with moderate to severe lupus. It may be an option for those whose current treatments haven't worked well enough.
BrisbaneAges 18–65 - NCT07328581RecruitingPhase 2
CAR-T cell therapy for refractory lupus with or without kidney involvement
This trial tests a new treatment called ICG318 CAR-T, which uses your own immune cells to target and calm the overactive immune system in lupus. It may help people whose lupus has not improved with standard treatments, including those with lupus nephritis (kidney inflammation).
Chicago, IllinoisAges 16–70 - NCT07109986RecruitingPhase 1
Study of UB-VV410 for active lupus or lupus nephritis
This trial tests a new treatment, UB-VV410, for people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or lupus nephritis (kidney inflammation caused by lupus) that hasn't responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if this therapy can help control the disease.
NanjingAges 18–65 - NCT06875960RecruitingPhase 4
Continuing deucravacitinib for people with lupus
This study lets people who have already finished a previous trial of deucravacitinib continue taking the medicine. It is for adults with lupus, including skin-only forms of the disease, to see if long-term treatment remains safe and helpful.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 18–75 - NCT06839976RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CART19 cell therapy for lupus
This trial tests a treatment called CART19, where your own immune cells are modified in a lab to target and destroy faulty B cells that cause lupus inflammation. It's for young people with active lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 10–29 - NCT07833020Recruiting
Gyrotonic exercise for teens with lupus after intensive care
This study tests whether a special exercise program called Gyrotonic can help teenagers with childhood lupus recover after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). The exercises aim to improve strength and movement, which may be affected after such a serious illness.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 13–17 - NCT07799116RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Car-t cell therapy for refractory lupus nephritis
This trial tests a new treatment called CD19 CAR-T cell therapy for people with severe lupus nephritis (lupus-related kidney inflammation) that hasn't improved with usual treatments. The therapy uses your own immune cells to target and possibly reset the immune system, which may reduce kidney damage and help control the disease.
Badalona, BarcelonaAges 18–65 - NCT07760480RecruitingPhase 4
Intensified treatment for lupus nephritis
This study tests whether adding a drug called voclosporin to the usual treatment for lupus nephritis (a kidney disease caused by lupus) can better reduce kidney inflammation. It also looks at the role of immune cells in this process.
AmsterdamAges 16–70 - NCT07719140RecruitingPhase 4
Lower steroid dose study for children with lupus nephritis
This trial tests whether a lower starting dose of steroids can control kidney inflammation in children with lupus nephritis. It aims to reduce side effects while still treating the disease effectively.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 6–18 - NCT06350110RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR T cells for lupus
This trial tests a new type of CAR T cell therapy for people with active lupus that has not responded to other treatments. It uses specially engineered cells to target and eliminate certain immune cells that are causing the disease, with the goal of reducing symptoms and preventing flare-ups.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT07629583RecruitingPhase 1
Testing cevostamab for lupus with kidney involvement
This study tests a new drug called cevostamab for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a condition where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues. Some participants also have lupus nephritis, which means the disease is affecting their kidneys. The drug may help by targeting a specific part of the immune system.
Toulouse, Haute GaronneAges 18–75 - NCT07523542RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-T Cell Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Lupus
This study tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR-T cells) designed to target and reduce the immune cells driving lupus in patients whose disease hasn't responded to standard treatments. Researchers will first identify which specific immune cells are causing your lupus, then engineer your own immune cells to fight them.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07517536Enrolling by invitation
CHT105 treatment for hard-to-treat lupus kidney disease
This study tests a new medicine called CHT105 for lupus patients whose kidney disease hasn't improved with standard treatments. The medicine targets specific immune cells that may be driving the kidney damage.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT06785519RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for stubborn lupus kidney disease
This trial tests a new treatment using your own immune cells (called CAR-T cells) that are modified to target two proteins (CD19 and BCMA) on lupus cells. It is for people with lupus nephritis (kidney inflammation) that has not improved after trying multiple standard treatments.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06796569Recruiting
Blood test for inflammation in lupus patients
This study looks at a simple blood test (called the Systemic Immune Inflammatory Index) to see if it can help doctors understand how active lupus is in your body. It includes people with lupus, especially those with kidney involvement, to find better ways to track the disease.
Sohag, Sohag GovernorateAges 16 years+ - NCT04320680Recruiting
Study visits for adults with lupus in Brest, France
This study focuses on people aged 18 and older with lupus who attend a multi-team clinic visit in Brest, France. It mainly looks at whether you can participate in the multidisciplinary consultation and its related study procedures.
BrestAges 18–80 - NCT07355218RecruitingPhase 3
Testing enpatoran for lupus skin problems
This trial tests an oral drug called enpatoran for people with lupus that causes skin rashes (like discoid or subacute cutaneous lupus). The goal is to see if the drug can improve these skin symptoms.
Upland, CaliforniaAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lupus?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 327 recruiting lupus studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a lupus trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a lupus trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.