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 344 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06977724RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for lupus, sjogren's, and rheumatoid arthritis
This study tests an experimental medicine given by IV infusion to see if it is safe and helps reduce symptoms of lupus, sjogren's disease, or rheumatoid arthritis. It is an early-phase trial, so the main goals are checking side effects and how the drug behaves in the body, but it will also look at how well it works.
Avon Park, FloridaAges 18–75 - NCT07483346RecruitingPhase 1
Testing IASO-782 for systemic lupus erythematosus
This trial tests a new medicine called IASO-782 for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It aims to see if the drug can help control lupus symptoms when added to standard treatments.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07564596RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A Study of Budoprutug for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
This trial tests budoprutug, an experimental drug, to see if it helps people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) whose disease is not well controlled by current treatments. The drug targets immune cells that may be driving the disease.
Mianyang, SichuanAges 18–65 - NCT07311200RecruitingPhase 2
Study of D-2570 for active lupus
This trial tests a new oral medication called D-2570 for people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It aims to see if the drug can help control lupus symptoms while you continue your current stable treatments.
Linfen, JiangxiAges 18–70 - NCT07713940Recruiting
Anti-inflammatory diet study for lupus patients
This study tests whether an anti-inflammatory diet can help people with lupus who are on certain medications. It focuses on reducing pain and improving quality of life over 12 weeks.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07409181RecruitingPhase 2
Testing an experimental pill for active lupus (SLE)
This study tests an experimental daily pill (BI 3000202) for people with active lupus (SLE) to see if it can reduce disease activity. It compares different doses against a placebo, and you must already be on stable lupus background treatment.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18–74 - NCT07720310Enrolling by invitation
CAR-T cell therapy for hard-to-treat lupus
This trial tests a new immune cell therapy (CAR-T) for people with lupus that hasn't gotten better with standard treatments. The goal is to see if these modified cells can calm the overactive immune system and improve symptoms.
Lyasny, Minsk OblastAges 18–70 - NCT07175285Recruiting
Study for lupus patients not helped by steroids and 2 immunosuppressants
This trial tests a new treatment for people with active lupus who haven't responded well to steroids and at least two other immune-suppressing drugs, including a biologic. It aims to find a better option for controlling lupus symptoms.
Mesa, ArizonaAges 16 years+ - NCT07237659RecruitingPhase 1
Testing safety of NTR-1011 in lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
This trial is testing a new medicine called NTR-1011 to see if it is safe and tolerable for people with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. If you have active lupus or RA and are on a stable treatment plan, you may be able to join.
Apple Valley, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07276958RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LY4298445 for Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis
This trial tests a new drug called LY4298445 in healthy people and those with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. It aims to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it.
BrisbaneAges 18–55 - NCT06917742RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CPTX2309 for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
This trial tests an investigational drug called CPTX2309, given intravenously, for people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Herston, QueenslandAges 18–65 - NCT04604990Recruiting
National lupus patient study for adults in Saudi Arabia
This study follows adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) to better understand the condition over time. If you meet common lupus diagnosis standards, you may be able to join—there’s no limit on when you were diagnosed.
Riyadh, Central ProvinceAges 19 years+ - NCT05440422RecruitingPhase 2
Anifrolumab to improve blood vessel risk markers in lupus
This Phase 2 trial tests anifrolumab, a lupus medicine, to see if it can improve blood vessel “risk markers” in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study is especially focused on SLE-related problems that can affect heart and blood vessel health.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT05567198Recruiting
Testing hormone shots to protect ovaries during lupus chemotherapy
This study looks at whether a monthly/3-month hormone medicine (a “GnRH shot”) can help protect ovaries in people with lupus who are treated with cyclophosphamide. It also compares this to lupus patients who do not receive the ovarian-protecting shot, using questionnaires to track outcomes.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT05688696RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a drug called orelabrutinib for lupus symptoms in adults
This Phase 2 trial studies whether orelabrutinib can improve systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and check its safety. It may help people with active lupus who are already on stable lupus medicines.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT05988216Recruiting
CAR-T cell therapy for hard-to-treat lupus
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR-T cells) for people with lupus that has not responded well to standard treatments. It aims to reset the immune system to reduce lupus activity.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - NCT06010472RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Car-NK cell therapy for lupus
This trial tests a new immune cell therapy (CAR NK cells) for people with moderate to severe lupus that hasn't responded well to standard treatments. The therapy targets a protein called CD19 on certain immune cells to calm the overactive immune system.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - NCT06032923RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Does vitamin B3 boost help lupus symptoms?
This study tests whether a form of vitamin B3, called nicotinamide riboside, can improve immune function and reduce inflammation in women with mild to moderate lupus. It may help understand if boosting NAD+ levels offers a new way to manage the disease.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lupus or sle?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 344 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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