Clinical trials
Lupus Erythematosus clinical trials
Below are recruiting lupus erythematosus clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 261 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07438496RecruitingPhase 3
Study of nipocalimab for moderate to severe lupus
This trial tests a new medicine, nipocalimab, for adults with moderate to severe lupus. It aims to see if the drug can help control lupus symptoms and reduce disease activity.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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.
SevilleAges 18–75 - NCT06475742Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term safety of cenerimod in lupus patients
This study tests the long-term safety of a drug called cenerimod for people with lupus (SLE) who have already completed a 12-month study of the same drug. It helps researchers see if the medicine stays safe and tolerable over a longer period.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT03543839RecruitingPhase 4
Belimumab for early lupus activity in the first two years
This trial tests belimumab to see if it can improve lupus (SLE) disease activity in people who were diagnosed within the last two years. You may be eligible if your lupus is currently mild to moderate and your background lupus medicines are stable.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06044337Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term safety study of litifilimab for skin lupus
This study is a long-term follow-up for people who already completed a 52-week study of the study drug litifilimab for active skin lupus. It will check the safety of continued treatment and see if it keeps helping symptoms.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05193591Recruiting
Test antibodies in active lupus with kidney involvement
This study looks at specific immune antibodies (against C1s, HMGB1, and C1q) in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus, especially when lupus is actively affecting the kidneys. It may help researchers better understand what is driving active lupus and who could benefit from future treatments.
GrenobleAges 18 years+ - NCT05714930Recruiting
Treating lupus symptoms to a clear goal
This study looks at a “treat-to-target” approach for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) to help control symptoms to a specific goal. It may help guide medication changes when lupus is not fully calm yet.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT05916781RecruitingPhase 4
Lowering steroids with mycophenolate and tacrolimus for lupus kidneys
This study tests whether using mycophenolate mofetil plus tacrolimus can help people with lupus nephritis safely lower (taper) their prednisone to a low dose. It is designed for people whose kidney lupus has been well-controlled for at least 6 months.
BeijingAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06121297RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CABA-201 for active lupus
This trial tests a new treatment called CABA-201, which is a type of immune cell therapy (CAR T cells) for people with active lupus. The goal is to see if it's safe and can help control lupus symptoms.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06166199Recruiting
High-intensity interval training for lupus patients
This study tests whether high-intensity interval training (short bursts of intense exercise) can help people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, an autoimmune disease). It aims to see if this type of exercise is safe and improves symptoms.
Stockholm, HuddingeAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06581198RecruitingPhase 2
CAR-T cell therapy for lupus or lupus nephritis
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell treatment called rapcabtagene autoleucel for people with active lupus or lupus nephritis that hasn't improved with at least two standard therapies. It aims to reduce disease activity and may offer a new option for hard-to-treat cases.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT06585514RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR T-cell therapy for hard-to-treat lupus
This trial tests a treatment where your own immune cells are modified to attack and destroy lupus-causing B cells. It's for people with lupus (SLE) that hasn't improved with standard treatments.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 3–65 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06881290RecruitingPhase 1
Vunakizumab for mild to moderate lupus
This trial tests a new drug called Vunakizumab for people with mild to moderate lupus that affects the skin or joints. It aims to see if adding this drug to your current treatment can help control symptoms better.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06902844Recruiting
Eque-cel for lupus that has not responded to other treatments
This trial tests a new cell therapy called eque-cel for people with lupus that has come back or is not controlled by standard treatments. It aims to see if this therapy can reduce lupus activity and improve symptoms.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lupus erythematosus?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 261 recruiting lupus erythematosus 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 erythematosus 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 erythematosus 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.