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 343 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06167174Recruiting
Looking for markers to predict lupus kidney treatment response
This study is looking for biomarkers (clues in your blood, urine, or tissue) that can help predict how well lupus nephritis (kidney inflammation caused by lupus) responds to treatment. It focuses on people who have active kidney disease and are either starting treatment or have been on a stable treatment for at least a month.
BeijingAges 16–60 - NCT06189157RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing MB-CART19.1 therapy for severe lupus
This trial tests a new type of treatment called CAR T-cell therapy (MB-CART19.1) for people with severe lupus that has not responded to other treatments. It aims to see if this therapy can help control lupus and improve organ function.
ErlangenAges 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.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 12–70 - NCT06411249RecruitingPhase 4
Belimumab for people with early lupus
This study tests whether a medicine called belimumab (Benlysta) works better for people diagnosed with lupus in the last 2 years. It aims to slow down the disease before it causes lasting organ damage.
Anniston, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06458972Recruiting
Telitacicept for lupus: safety and effectiveness trial
This trial tests a new biologic drug called telitacicept for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It aims to see how safe and effective the drug is and may offer a new treatment option for lupus.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT06513429Recruiting
IM19 CAR-T cell therapy for tough lupus cases
This trial tests whether a new type of immune cell therapy, called IM19 CAR-T, can help people with lupus that hasn't gotten better with standard treatments. It is designed for people ages 18 to 65 with moderate to severe disease activity.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06576271RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for lupus and related lung disease
This study tests an experimental drug called GSK4527363. It is first being given to healthy volunteers to check safety, then to people with lupus (SLE) and people with connective tissue disease-related lung disease (CTD-ILD). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–65 - NCT06133972RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term safety of ianalumab for lupus (extension study)
This extension study tests the long-term safety of ianalumab for people with systemic lupus erythematosus. If you completed a prior SIRIUS-SLE study and your doctor thinks you'd benefit, you may continue treatment for up to 60 more weeks.
Anniston, AlabamaAges 12–100 - NCT06625671RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
DB-2304 antibody injection for lupus skin disease (SLE/CLE)
This trial tests an experimental antibody injection (DB-2304) to see if it can improve lupus skin rashes and other lupus symptoms. It is for people with active lupus skin disease who have already tried standard treatments.
La Palma, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT06653556RecruitingEarly Phase 1
LCAR-AIO for relapsed or hard-to-treat lupus
This study tests a new treatment called LCAR-AIO for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that has come back or not responded well to standard therapies. The goal is to see if it can help control the disease.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–65 - NCT06789107RecruitingPhase 1
Blinatumomab for severe childhood lupus
This trial tests a drug called blinatumomab for children with active lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. It aims to see if this immunotherapy can help calm the immune system and reduce lupus activity.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 5 years+ - NCT06804057Recruiting
SLE drug safety registry for adults with lupus
This registry tracks the safety and effectiveness of lupus treatments over time. If you have SLE and are starting a new treatment or were recently diagnosed, joining helps doctors learn which medicines work best.
Waltham, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06892145RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for tough systemic lupus
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell treatment for adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that hasn't improved with standard therapies. It aims to see if targeting CD19 cells can calm the disease.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07010835RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of YK012 for moderate to severe lupus
This trial tests a new drug, YK012, for people with moderate to severe lupus. It aims to see if the drug can reduce disease activity and improve symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07011043RecruitingPhase 1
Study of budoprutug for lupus
This trial tests an investigational drug called budoprutug for people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that has not improved after at least two previous treatments. The goal is to see if it can help control lupus symptoms.
Allen, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07031713RecruitingPhase 1
Testing CT1192 cells for lupus that hasn't responded to treatment
This trial tests a new treatment called CT1192, which uses your own immune cells (T-cells) that are modified to target and calm overactive immune cells causing lupus. It is designed for people with moderate to severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard therapies like steroids, immunosuppressants, or biologics.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–60 - NCT07041801RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cell therapy for lupus patients
This trial tests whether a type of stem cell from umbilical cords can help people with systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease). It aims to find a new way to reduce lupus symptoms and improve quality of life.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT07056621Recruiting
How belimumab changes lupus over time
This study looks at how the drug belimumab affects the long-term course of lupus. It compares patients who receive belimumab to similar patients who do not, to see if it helps control disease activity over time.
Athens, AtticaAges 18 years+ - NCT07087912RecruitingPhase 4
Dengue vaccine safety in people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases
This study tests the safety and immune response of a dengue vaccine in people aged 12–59 with stable autoimmune rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus) who are on low-dose or no immune-suppressing medications. It also includes healthy volunteers for comparison.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 12–59 - NCT07104721RecruitingPhase 1
YTS109 cell therapy for severe autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new cell therapy called YTS109 for people with severe autoimmune diseases that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can reset the immune system and reduce disease activity in conditions like lupus, Sjögren's syndrome, and others.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–65 - NCT07123519RecruitingPhase 1
YTS109 cell therapy for hard-to-treat autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new cell therapy called YTS109 for people with certain severe autoimmune diseases that have not responded to standard treatments, such as lupus, Sjögren's syndrome, systemic sclerosis, inflammatory myopathy, vasculitis, and antiphospholipid syndrome. The goal is to see if it can safely reduce disease activity.
TianjinAges 18–65 - NCT07148115Recruiting
Pregnancies before lupus diagnosis
This trial studies women who had at least one pregnancy before being diagnosed with lupus. It aims to understand how lupus may have affected those pregnancies.
Aïn Taya, Algiers ProvinceAges 18–55 - NCT07177911RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CC312 for moderate to severe lupus
This trial tests a new medicine called CC312 for people with moderate to severe lupus (SLE) that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help control the disease.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lupus or sle?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 343 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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