Clinical trials
SLE (Systemic Lupus) clinical trials
Below are recruiting sle (systemic lupus) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 215 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06708845RecruitingPhase 1
Zamto-cel cell therapy for autoimmune diseases
This early-phase trial tests a new cell therapy called Zamto-cel for people with lupus (with or without kidney inflammation) or systemic sclerosis (hardening of the skin and internal organs). It is for those whose condition has not improved enough after standard treatments.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06613360RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CLN-978 for people with systemic lupus erythematosus
This trial tests an experimental drug called CLN-978, given as a shot under the skin, that targets a protein on certain immune cells (B cells) to try to calm overactive immune activity in lupus. The goal is to see if it can reduce lupus symptoms for people whose disease has not been controlled by other treatments.
Avondale, ArizonaAges 18–70 - 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 - 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 - NCT06548607RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR-T therapy for autoimmune diseases
This early-phase trial tests a new CAR-T cell therapy that targets CD19 or both CD19 and BCMA to treat several autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and vasculitis. It aims to calm the overactive immune system with a single infusion of your own engineered cells.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 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 - 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+ - NCT06375993Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Prula-cel for autoimmune diseases: a phase 1 study
This trial tests a new treatment called prulacabtagene leucel (prula-cel), which is a type of immune cell therapy (CAR T-cells) for people with certain autoimmune diseases. It aims to see if it can reset the immune system and reduce disease activity in conditions like lupus, scleroderma, vasculitis, or myositis.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT05934149Recruiting
Lupus health registry that stores samples for future research
This study keeps a long-term record of people with lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) and collects samples so researchers can study the disease better. You may be able to join if you meet lupus diagnosis criteria, are not pregnant, and can follow the study visits and consent process.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–110 - 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+ - NCT05859997Enrolling by invitation
CAR-T cell therapy for active autoimmune disease flare-ups
This study tests an immune-cell treatment (CAR-T, called BRL-301) in people with certain autoimmune diseases that are active and hard to control. It may help your immune system calm down if standard treatments have not worked or your disease has returned.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT05440422RecruitingPhase 2
Anifrolumab for heart health in lupus patients
This study tests whether anifrolumab, a drug that targets the immune system, can improve markers of blood vessel health in people with lupus. It may help reduce the risk of heart problems associated with lupus.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT00198068Recruiting
Study pregnancy outcomes in lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome
This study looks for factors that may predict how pregnancy turns out in people with lupus (SLE) and/or antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). It may help doctors better understand what to monitor in early pregnancy to support healthier outcomes.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–45 - NCT06691152RecruitingPhase 1
CD19 UCAR T cells for severe lupus
This trial tests an experimental treatment called CD19 UCAR T cells for people with severe lupus that hasn't gotten better with standard medicines. It aims to see if these special immune cells can safely and effectively control the disease.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 5 years+ - NCT07630714RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new lupus medicine given under the skin in children
This study tests anifrolumab, a new injection medicine that may help control systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in children and teens. Researchers will measure how the body processes the medicine and whether it helps reduce lupus activity while monitoring for side effects.
ParkvilleAges 5–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sle (systemic lupus)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 215 recruiting sle (systemic 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 sle (systemic 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 sle (systemic 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.