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
- NCT07315087RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a special type of cell therapy (CAR T-cells) that targets two markers on immune cells, CD19 and BCMA, to calm overactive immune systems in people with certain autoimmune diseases. It's for those whose disease has not been controlled by standard treatments.
TianjinAges 18 years+ - NCT07276958RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LY4298445 for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
This study tests an investigational drug called LY4298445 in healthy people and in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It aims to see if the drug is safe and how the body handles it.
BrisbaneAges 18–55 - NCT07274059RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR-T cell therapy from cord blood for lupus
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell treatment made from donor umbilical cord blood for people with lupus that hasn't improved with at least two standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can help control disease activity.
Yancheng, JiangsuAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT07225543RecruitingPhase 2
Study of 2-HOBA for women with lupus
This trial tests whether a natural compound called 2-HOBA can help women with lupus who also have mildly high blood pressure. It aims to improve blood vessel health and reduce inflammation.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07215663RecruitingPhase 1
Cizutamig for active lupus not helped by other treatments
This study tests a new biologic drug called cizutamig for people with active lupus (SLE) who haven't gotten enough help from standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can safely reduce disease activity.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07215754Recruiting
Real-world study of anifrolumab for active lupus
This study tracks how well anifrolumab works and how safe it is for people with active lupus. It's a real-world look at the drug's effects, so no additional treatments or tests are required beyond what your doctor already prescribes.
PisaAges 18 years+ - NCT07185269RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing 626 for lupus: a phase 1/2 study
This trial tests a new drug called 626 for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective at reducing disease activity.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - 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 - 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 - 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.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 16 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06946485RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for hard-to-treat lupus
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy called CAR-T cells that target a protein called CD70 on immune cells. The goal is to see if it can help people with active lupus that has not improved with standard treatments.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–65 - 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 - 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+
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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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