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
- NCT05018858RecruitingPhase 1
Test stem cell infusion safety for lupus
This early-phase study tests whether an intravenous (through a vein) stem cell treatment made from donated umbilical cord tissue is safe for people with lupus. It focuses mainly on side effects and how well participants tolerate the infusion.
St John'sAges Any age - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06920433RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Targeted cell therapy for tough lupus with kidney involvement
This early-phase trial tests a special immune cell therapy (UCAR T-cells) that targets two proteins (CD19 and BCMA) on the surface of lupus B cells. It is for people with difficult-to-treat lupus that affects the kidneys (lupus nephritis) who have not gotten better with standard treatments.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07136389RecruitingPhase 1
Testing 2 drugs for active lupus skin disease
This trial tests two new drugs, BCD-256-1 and divozilimab, for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who have active skin symptoms not controlled by current treatments. The goal is to see if they are safe and how the body processes them.
Saint PetersburgAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT07038447Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
A study of KITE-363 for people with severe autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new treatment called KITE-363 for people with certain autoimmune diseases (like lupus, scleroderma, or inflammatory myositis) that haven't improved with standard treatments. The goal is to see if KITE-363 can reduce disease activity and improve symptoms.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 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 - NCT07043153Recruiting
Predicting lupus disease activity with blood tests
This study looks at whether two blood markers (AGR and PNI) can help track how active lupus is. You may be eligible if you have lupus and are not pregnant or have other serious health conditions.
SohagAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07017868Recruiting
Uric acid and other blood markers in lupus kidney disease
This study looks at whether certain substances in the blood, such as uric acid, homocysteine, and interleukin-17, are higher in people with lupus-related kidney disease compared to healthy individuals. It aims to find new ways to monitor or understand the condition better.
SohagAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06340750RecruitingPhase 1
BAFF CAR-T cells for lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy called BAFF CAR-T cells (LMY-920) for lupus that hasn't gotten better with standard treatments. It aims to see if these special immune cells can help calm the overactive immune system in lupus.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–65 - NCT06975787RecruitingPhase 1
A New Bispecific Antibody for Lupus Nephritis
This trial is testing a new type of medicine called a 'bispecific antibody' for people whose lupus nephritis has not responded to standard treatments or keeps coming back. The goal is to find a safe dose that might better control the kidney inflammation.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT06916806RecruitingPhase 1
Study of AZD5492 for lupus, myositis, or rheumatoid arthritis
This trial tests an investigational drug called AZD5492 for people with active lupus, inflammatory myositis, or rheumatoid arthritis who haven't responded well to other treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and how it works in the body.
Anniston, AlabamaAges 18–70 - NCT06921239Recruiting
HLA antibodies in lupus patients
This study looks for certain immune markers (HLA antibodies) in stored blood samples from people with lupus. It may help doctors understand how the immune system behaves in lupus.
AmiensAges 18 years+
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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.