Clinical trials
Lupus clinical trials
Below are recruiting lupus clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 326 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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+ - NCT07201129RecruitingPhase 3
Cenerimod for Active Lupus Nephritis
This trial tests if an investigational drug called cenerimod can safely and effectively treat active lupus nephritis when added to your regular lupus medications. It's for people with recent kidney biopsy showing active lupus kidney disease and high protein in urine.
Doral, FloridaAges 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 - NCT07053800RecruitingPhase 2
Obe-cel for severe lupus with kidney inflammation
This trial tests a new cell therapy called obe-cel in people ages 12 to 65 with severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that has not responded to other treatments and has caused active lupus nephritis (kidney disease). The goal is to see if obe-cel can reduce lupus activity and improve kidney health.
New York, New YorkAges 12–65 - 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.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT06676631RecruitingPhase 1
NK cells plus rituximab for active lupus
This study tests whether combining immune cells (NK cells) with rituximab can help people with hard-to-treat lupus or lupus-related kidney disease. It is for patients whose lupus is still active despite standard treatments.
Guangzhou, GuangdomgAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06434363RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cell therapy plus tafasitamab for autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new cell therapy (AD-PluReceptor) combined with the drug tafasitamab for people with certain autoimmune diseases like systemic sclerosis, lupus, or chronic graft-versus-host disease. It aims to see if this treatment can help when standard therapies have failed.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06121297RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CABA-201 treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus
This study tests a new treatment called CABA-201 for people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The treatment aims to reduce disease activity and may help those who haven't responded well to other treatments.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 12–65 - NCT06044337Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term safety study of litifilimab for skin lupus
This study is a long-term follow-up for people who already completed a 52-week study of the study drug litifilimab for active skin lupus. It will check the safety of continued treatment and see if it keeps helping symptoms.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04702256RecruitingPhase 3
Treating lupus kidney inflammation with or without extra steroid tablets
This trial tests whether adding standard oral steroid tablets to mycophenolate helps lupus nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys) more than using obinutuzumab plus mycophenolate, without extra oral steroids. It may help find a treatment plan that controls active kidney disease while changing how much steroid is used.
ParisAges 14 years+ - NCT05714930Recruiting
Treating lupus symptoms to a clear goal
This study looks at a “treat-to-target” approach for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) to help control symptoms to a specific goal. It may help guide medication changes when lupus is not fully calm yet.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT00512694Recruiting
Duke lupus registry for people with lupus
This trial is a registry that follows people with lupus to help Duke researchers learn about the disease and care. You may be able to join if you’re seen by a Duke rheumatologist and can come to follow-up visits.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT03673748RecruitingPhase 2
Mesenchymal stem cell treatment for lupus kidney inflammation
This trial tests whether donated (allogeneic) stem cells can improve lupus nephritis, a kidney complication of lupus. It is for adults whose lupus kidney disease has not responded well to standard treatments or has come back, and it requires signs of active disease.
Valladolid, ValladolidAges 18 years+ - NCT03543839RecruitingPhase 4
Belimumab for early lupus activity in the first two years
This trial tests belimumab to see if it can improve lupus (SLE) disease activity in people who were diagnosed within the last two years. You may be eligible if your lupus is currently mild to moderate and your background lupus medicines are stable.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07262983RecruitingPhase 1
Baricitinib for Job syndrome with lupus or eczema
This study tests if baricitinib, a pill that changes how your immune system works, is safe and tolerable for people with Job syndrome who also have lupus-like disease or severe eczema. It might offer a new treatment option for these skin and immune problems.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 12–120 - NCT07607964RecruitingPhase 1
ABBV-519 Study for Lupus or Rheumatoid Arthritis
This early-stage trial tests a new drug called ABBV-519 given as infusions or injections to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults whose disease hasn't responded well to other treatments. Researchers will measure how safe the drug is, how it moves through your body, and whether it helps reduce symptoms.
Anniston, AlabamaAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT05207358RecruitingPhase 4
Lower steroid use in active lupus kidney inflammation
This trial looks at whether people with proliferative lupus nephritis can use less steroid medicine while still controlling kidney inflammation. It may help reduce steroid side effects, while testing a carefully monitored treatment plan.
BucharestAges 18–80 - NCT05443516Recruiting
Blood and urine markers in active lupus kidney disease
This study looks at blood and urine markers that may show how active lupus kidney disease is and how it changes over time. It may help doctors better monitor people with active lupus-related kidney inflammation.
BrusselsAges 18–70 - NCT06166199Recruiting
High-intensity interval training for lupus patients
This study tests whether high-intensity interval training (short bursts of intense exercise) can help people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, an autoimmune disease). It aims to see if this type of exercise is safe and improves symptoms.
Stockholm, HuddingeAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06058078RecruitingPhase 2
Cell therapy for active lupus nephritis
This trial tests a new cell therapy (RY_SW01) for people with active lupus nephritis (kidney inflammation caused by lupus) who haven't responded well to standard treatments. It aims to see if the therapy can help control the disease.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lupus?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 326 recruiting lupus 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 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 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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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.