Clinical trials · San Francisco, CA
Lupus Nephritis clinical trials in San Francisco
We’re tracking 9 recruiting lupus nephritis studies with a site in or near San Francisco — including Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near San Francisco
- NCT05201469RecruitingPhase 2
VIB4920 for lupus kidney inflammation not responding well enough
This Phase 2 study tests VIB4920 to treat active lupus nephritis, a type of kidney disease caused by lupus. It may help reduce kidney inflammation and improve kidney outcomes in people with active disease despite standard care.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06308978RecruitingPhase 1
Study of FT819 for B-cell autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new cell therapy, FT819, for people with certain autoimmune diseases like lupus, vasculitis, myositis, or scleroderma that haven't improved with at least two previous treatments. The goal is to see if it can help control the disease.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 12–70 - NCT05538208RecruitingPhase 2
Children with lupus kidney inflammation using mycophenolate
This Phase 2 study tests how well the medicine mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) works for children and teens with lupus nephritis that is “proliferative” (a specific biopsy type). You may qualify if your kidney biopsy and current treatment match the study’s targets and you can follow frequent visits and testing.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 8–20 - NCT06975787RecruitingPhase 1
A New Bispecific Antibody for Lupus Nephritis
This trial is testing a new type of medicine called a 'bispecific antibody' for people whose lupus nephritis has not responded to standard treatments or keeps coming back. The goal is to find a safe dose that might better control the kidney inflammation.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - 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.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 12–70 - NCT05039619RecruitingPhase 2
Obinutuzumab trial for adolescents with active lupus kidney inflammation
This Phase 2 study tests obinutuzumab, a targeted antibody medicine, in teens with active lupus nephritis (inflammation in the kidney). It looks at whether it helps kidney disease and is safe, including how the body handles the drug.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 5–17 - NCT06375993Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Prula-cel for autoimmune diseases: a phase 1 study
This trial tests a new treatment called prulacabtagene leucel (prula-cel), which is a type of immune cell therapy (CAR T-cells) for people with certain autoimmune diseases. It aims to see if it can reset the immune system and reduce disease activity in conditions like lupus, scleroderma, vasculitis, or myositis.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06925542RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CTX112 for adults with autoimmune disease
This trial tests an experimental cell therapy called CTX112 for people with lupus, scleroderma, or inflammatory myositis that hasn't responded well to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it's safe and if it can help control the disease.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT07038447Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
A study of KITE-363 for people with severe autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new treatment called KITE-363 for people with certain autoimmune diseases (like lupus, scleroderma, or inflammatory myositis) that haven't improved with standard treatments. The goal is to see if KITE-363 can reduce disease activity and improve symptoms.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near San Francisco
Institutions with a site for the recruiting lupus nephritis studies listed above.
- University of California, San Francisco · 3 studies
- Adicet Clinical Trials
- Stanford University
- Stanford University Medical Center
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
- University of California San Francisco - Zuckerberg San Francisco General
- University of California San Francisco School of Medicine: Lupus Clinic and Rheumatology Clinical Research Center
What taking part in a lupus nephritis study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting lupus nephritis studies in California.
Common questions
- Are there lupus nephritis clinical trials near San Francisco?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 9 recruiting lupus nephritis studies with a site near San Francisco, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a lupus nephritis study near San Francisco?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in San Francisco to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Francisco, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a lupus nephritis trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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