Clinical trials
System Lupus Erythematosus(SLE) clinical trials
Below are recruiting system lupus erythematosus(sle) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 216 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05559671RecruitingPhase 4
Shingles vaccine safety study for people with lupus
This Phase 4 study checks how safe a shingles vaccine (Shingrix, a non-live vaccine) is for adults with lupus. You might be invited if you have lupus and haven’t had certain shingles or chickenpox-related vaccines recently, and if your lupus symptoms and immune health meet the study rules.
New York, New YorkAges 18–90 - 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+ - NCT04976322Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term lupus treatment safety study with dapirolizumab
This Phase 3 study tests whether dapirolizumab pegol is safe and tolerable for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) when taken long-term. You may be offered a chance to stay on this medicine if the study team thinks you could benefit.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 16 years+ - NCT03816345RecruitingPhase 1
Nivolumab for advanced cancer with autoimmune disease
This trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can safely treat advanced cancer in people who also have an autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis. It aims to find out if the drug may help control cancer while managing their autoimmune condition.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 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+ - NCT00756769Recruiting
Gullah community study for lupus symptoms and risk factors
This study looks at lupus in people from the Gullah community in South Carolina, including people with lupus and healthy comparison participants. It may help researchers better understand who is at risk and how lupus shows up in this community.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 2 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 - NCT00001372Recruiting
Understanding Lupus: Research Study at NIH
This research study aims to better understand systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. Researchers will evaluate patients with lupus, study genetic factors, and perform optional imaging tests to learn how the disease affects blood vessels and the heart.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–120 - NCT07694336RecruitingPhase 2
Quinacrine for skin lupus
This study tests if quinacrine, an oral drug, improves skin rashes caused by lupus. You may be eligible if you have a type of skin lupus called SCLE or DLE that hasn't improved with standard treatments like steroids or hydroxychloroquine.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07005479Recruiting
Long-term lupus study at Peking University Hospital
This study looks at the long-term health of people with lupus. It aims to understand how the disease progresses over time.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06642402Recruiting
Studying lupus kidney disease using urine particles
This study looks at tiny particles in urine to better understand and monitor lupus-related kidney problems. It may help find better ways to track the disease without invasive biopsies.
KoldingAges 18 years+ - NCT01510067Recruiting
Study of skin lupus types and how severe they are
This study looks at adults with cutaneous lupus (skin lupus) and/or systemic lupus (a whole-body autoimmune condition) to understand how common it is and how severe the skin symptoms become. It may help researchers better describe different skin lupus forms and their impact.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07363590RecruitingPhase 1
Study of MK-1045 for lupus or rheumatoid arthritis
This study tests a new drug, MK-1045, for people with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. It aims to see if the drug is safe and how it affects your condition.
Southport, QueenslandAges 18–75 - NCT06887517Recruiting
Lupus Biobank for Newly Diagnosed Patients
This study is building a national biobank (a storage of blood and health information) to learn more about lupus in people who were recently diagnosed (within the last 2 years). It's for patients whose lupus is not causing serious damage to major organs, so that researchers can study how the disease behaves early on.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT07085104RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ALLO-329 for lupus, myositis, or scleroderma
This trial tests a new one-time cell therapy (ALLO-329) made from donor cells to target and calm overactive immune cells in people with lupus, myositis, or scleroderma that hasn't improved with usual medications. It aims to see if this treatment is safe and can help reduce disease activity.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–74 - NCT07424261Recruiting
Study of anifrolumab for lupus in routine care
This study follows people with lupus who are starting a new medication called anifrolumab (given as a shot under the skin) as part of their regular medical care. It aims to see how well the medicine works in everyday life.
AltenburgAges 18–130 - NCT07102030Recruiting
Understanding lupus subgroups to improve treatment
This study is trying to better understand lupus (SLE) by looking at different types of the disease. It may help doctors find more personalized treatments in the future.
StockholmAges 18–100 - NCT03138941Recruiting
Checking if a lupus control definition fits Asia-Pacific patients
This study tests whether a specific lupus “low disease activity” target (called LLDAS) works the same way in people across the Asia-Pacific region. It may help doctors use clearer goals to track how well lupus is controlled.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18 years+ - NCT06614270Recruiting
CAR-NK cell therapy for severe autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy using modified natural killer cells (CAR-NK) that target a protein called CD19 and produce helpful signals (IL-10 and IL-15). It is for people with certain autoimmune diseases that have not improved with standard treatments or have come back after getting better.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - NCT07823478Recruiting
Home urine testing for lupus patients
This study tests whether lupus patients can use a home urine test to monitor their kidney health, which could help catch kidney problems early. It is for patients who have lupus and may have had kidney involvement before, or are at risk of developing it.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06581562RecruitingPhase 1
Testing rituximab plus AB-101 for autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new treatment (AB-101) combined with rituximab for people with certain autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, pemphigus vulgaris, vasculitis, or lupus. It is for those who have not had success with standard therapies.
Plantation, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06778343Recruiting
Biomarkers study for inflammatory rheumatic diseases
This study is looking for people with ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus to help find biomarkers that may make diagnosis easier. If you have one of these conditions and haven't tried biologic therapies, you may be able to join.
LisbonAges 18–65 - NCT06316791RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CNCT19 CAR-T therapy for refractory autoimmune diseases
This early-phase study tests a new CAR-T cell therapy (CNCT19) for people with certain autoimmune diseases that have not responded to standard treatments. It targets a protein called CD19 on immune cells to help reset the immune system and reduce disease activity.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for system lupus erythematosus(sle)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 216 recruiting system lupus erythematosus(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 system lupus erythematosus(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 system lupus erythematosus(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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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.