Clinical trials
Lupus or SLE clinical trials
Below are recruiting lupus or sle clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 334 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06675422RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
JY231 injection for active lupus
This trial tests an investigational drug called JY231 for people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that is not well controlled with standard treatments. The goal is to see if JY231 can reduce lupus activity and improve symptoms.
Kunming, YunnanAges 14–75 - NCT07575347Recruiting
Gum Disease and Rare Kidney Disorders Study
This study explores whether people with certain rare kidney diseases or chronic kidney problems have more gum disease than others. Researchers will examine your teeth and gums to understand the connection and help improve care for people with kidney conditions.
BucharestAges 18 years+ - NCT07331272RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cells for lupus and myositis
This trial tests a new treatment using your own immune cells (CAR T-cells) targeted at a marker called CD19. It is for people whose lupus or myositis has not been controlled by other treatments.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 18–70 - NCT06710717RecruitingPhase 1
CD19 CAR T-cells for severe lupus
This early-phase trial tests whether a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that are modified to target a protein called CD19 can help people with severe lupus that hasn't improved with other treatments. The goal is to reduce lupus activity and possibly achieve remission.
Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala LumpurAges 18–65 - NCT06822881RecruitingPhase 1
Cell therapy for lupus and scleroderma
This trial tests a new cell therapy (CT1190B) for people with moderate to severe lupus or systemic sclerosis that has not responded to standard treatments. The therapy aims to calm the overactive immune system causing these autoimmune diseases.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06613360RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CLN-978 for people with systemic lupus erythematosus
This trial tests an experimental drug called CLN-978, given as a shot under the skin, that targets a protein on certain immune cells (B cells) to try to calm overactive immune activity in lupus. The goal is to see if it can reduce lupus symptoms for people whose disease has not been controlled by other treatments.
Avondale, ArizonaAges 18–70 - NCT05352919Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term study of litifilimab for lupus symptom control
This study follows people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who already took part in an earlier, 1-year placebo-controlled trial. It looks at the long-term safety of litifilimab and whether it helps improve lupus symptoms over time.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07340463RecruitingPhase 2
Biologics vs standard therapy for lupus kidney disease
This trial tests two biologic drugs (belimumab or telitacicept) compared to a standard treatment (mycophenolate mofetil) for people with active lupus nephritis. The goal is to see if biologics work better at controlling kidney inflammation over 6 months.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 14–65 - NCT07332481RecruitingPhase 3
Testing enpatoran for lupus affecting the skin
This trial tests if a drug called enpatoran can help people with lupus that causes skin rashes, like discoid lupus or subacute cutaneous lupus. It may be for those with or without systemic lupus.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07077486RecruitingPhase 4
Testing telitacicept vs cyclophosphamide for lupus lung disease
This trial tests if a new drug called telitacicept works better than a standard lupus medicine (cyclophosphamide) to improve lupus-related lung scarring (interstitial lung disease). It might be an option if your breathing tests are still good enough.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lupus or sle?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 334 recruiting lupus or sle 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 or sle 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 or sle 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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