Lupus erythematosus
MONDO:0004670An autoimmune, connective tissue chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, and the peripheral blood cells. It is more commonly seen in women than men. Variants include discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Also known as: lupus, lupus erythematosus
544 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can the MenB vaccine protect kids with rheumatic conditions?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study is testing the meningococcal B vaccine (Bexsero) in children and young adults aged 2 to 25 who have autoimmune rheumatic diseases like juvenile arthritis or lupus. Researchers want to see if the vaccine triggers a strong immune response and if it is safe, especially fo…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Could a dengue vaccine be safe for autoimmune patients? new trial aims to find out
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the Butantan-Dengue vaccine is safe and works well in people aged 12–59 with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus) who are stable on low or no immune-suppressing drugs. Participants receive one vaccine dose and are monitored f…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New vaccine trial aims to shield vulnerable children from pneumonia
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests the safety and immune response of the 20-valent pneumococcal vaccine (PCV20) in children, adolescents, and young adults aged 2-25 with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like juvenile arthritis. All 114 participants will receive one dose of PCV20, and researchers will…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Could a common arthritis drug tame rare immune disease symptoms?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests baricitinib, a drug already approved for other immune conditions, in 20 people with Job syndrome who also have lupus-like disease or eczema. Participants take the pill daily for 6 months. The main goal is to see if it is safe and tolerable, while also check…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New pill could ease lupus skin rashes in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called enpatoran for people with lupus who have active skin rashes or lesions. About 202 participants will take either enpatoran or a placebo twice daily for 24 weeks, alongside their usual treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can significantly impro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New Immune-Targeting drug surovatamig enters first human tests for arthritis and lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests surovatamig, a bispecific T-cell engager, in 48 adults with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus. The study gives the drug as injections in increasing doses to check safety, side effects, and how the body processes it. It is too early to k…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New pill aims to calm lupus skin flares in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental pill called enpatoran for people with lupus who have active skin rashes. About 202 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks, while continuing their usual treatments. The goal is to see if enpatoran can significantly redu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Second-Time ACL repair: new technique shows promise for knee stability
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well a particular revision ACL surgery works over the long term. The technique uses a donor Achilles tendon and an extra stitch on the outside of the knee. Researchers will check knee function, stability, and arthritis development in 59 people who had this…
Sponsor: Stefano Zaffagnini • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New lupus drug E6742 enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether the experimental drug E6742 can reduce lupus disease activity better than a placebo. About 256 adults with lupus will take either E6742 or a placebo pill for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if more people on E6742 achieve a meaningful reduction …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eisai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Lupus trial tests NAD+ booster to tame immune system
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a supplement called nicotinamide riboside (NR) can reduce inflammation and improve immune cell function in women with mild-to-moderate lupus. About 78 participants will receive either NR or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in immun…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug ABBV-519 enters first human tests for lupus and arthritis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a single dose of ABBV-519 in 30 adults with moderate lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will check how the drug moves through the body, how it affects immune cells, and whether it is safe. Participants will be followed for about a year to moni…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus drug tracked in global real-world study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 adults with lupus who are starting anifrolumab for the first time, to see how well it works in everyday clinics. Researchers will measure disease activity, skin symptoms, fatigue, and quality of life over time. The goal is to provide real-world evidence to …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mRNA injection aims to tame autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called MTS109, made with mRNA technology, for people with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma. Fifteen participants will receive several injections over a month to see if it is safe and tolerable. The goal…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug trial aims for remission without daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called mosunetuzumab in 30 people with lupus, a disease where the immune system attacks the body. The goal is to see if the drug can put lupus into remission so that participants can stop most lupus medications for at least 6 months. However, some people m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus drug aims to help patients stop steroids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a medicine called anifrolumab for people with lupus who have not taken strong immune-suppressing drugs before. The goal is to see if the drug can help patients reach remission and reduce or stop their steroid use. About 245 adults will receive weekly injections f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame lupus flares
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called IMC-002 (also known as IMM0306) in people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease. The trial compares the drug against a placebo, both given alongside standard care, to see if it can reduce disease …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ImmuneCare Biopharmaceuticals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called CHT101 for people with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. CHT101 uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) to target and destroy certain immune cells that drive lupus. The study will enroll 15…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called dapirolizumab pegol for people with moderate to severe lupus. About 450 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, added to their usual treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can improve lupus symptoms over 48 weeks.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells aim to tame lupus without daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a one-time treatment called CC-97540, made from a patient's own immune cells engineered to target and calm the overactive immune system in lupus. The study enrolls 89 adults with active lupus (including kidney inflammation) who have not responded well to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New lupus pill enters Mid-Stage trial – hope for better control?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called BI 3000202 in 405 adults with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants are randomly assigned to one of four doses of the drug or a placebo, taken daily for a year alongside their usual lupus treatments. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could stem cells plus supercharged immune cells tame autoimmune disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether combining mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) is safe and can help control autoimmune diseases. About 30 adults with established autoimmune conditions will receive the treatment and be monitored f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug AZD5492 tested for autoimmune diseases in first human study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests the safety and tolerability of a new drug called AZD5492 in 72 adults with lupus, myositis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Participants receive one or two doses under the skin and are monitored for side effects and how the drug moves through the body. The study…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Lupus drug may shield heart and arteries
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether anifrolumab, a drug that blocks certain immune signals, can improve blood vessel function and reduce inflammation in people with lupus. About 45 adults with lupus will receive either the drug or a placebo over 8 months. Researchers will measure changes in…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a single infusion of modified immune cells tame lupus kidney flares?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a one-time treatment called Obe-cel, made from a patient's own immune cells, for severe lupus nephritis that hasn't improved with standard care. About 35 people aged 12 to 65 will receive the infusion and be monitored for up to 24 months. The main goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Autolus Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug takes aim at autoimmune diseases in early human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called LY4298445 in healthy volunteers and people with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to check safety and how the body handles the drug. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and the study lasts …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New lupus drug aims to cut steroid use in italian patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 218 adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in Italy who are starting anifrolumab (Saphnelo) for the first time. Researchers want to see if the drug helps patients reach a state of low disease activity while taking 5 mg or less of steroids daily. The stu…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug trial aims to tame overactive immune system in lupus patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug (GSK5926371) in people with lupus and similar autoimmune diseases. The drug is designed to target and calm specific immune cells that attack the body. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body handles it, with 54 adults…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially engineered immune cells, called CAR-T cells, can safely treat autoimmune diseases. The cells are designed to target and suppress B cells, which play a key role in many autoimmune conditions. The trial involves 30 adults and focuses on safety and…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New lupus drug anifrolumab put to the test in everyday clinics
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 125 adults with lupus who are starting a new drug called anifrolumab, given as a shot under the skin. Researchers want to see how many patients achieve remission (no active disease) after 24 months of treatment in real-world clinics, not just in strict rese…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New blood filter could improve treatment for autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood filter called the Plasma Filter PX2. It is used in a procedure called therapeutic plasma exchange, which removes harmful substances from the blood of people with autoimmune diseases. About 46 adults will take part, and the study will check if the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug MK-1045 enters early human testing for lupus and RA
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new medicine, MK-1045, in about 21 people with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to see if it is safe and tolerable at different dose levels. Participants receive the drug through an IV infusion, and researchers monitor for side effects.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New lupus drug candidate enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called GSK4527363 in healthy volunteers and people with active lupus or lupus-related lung disease. The main goal is to check safety and how the body handles the drug. Around 142 participants will take part across four groups, includin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New hope for lupus patients: drug trial targets kidney damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a new drug called cenerimod can help people with lupus who have active kidney disease (lupus nephritis). About 300 adults will take either cenerimod or a placebo daily for 76 weeks, on top of their usual treatments. The main goal is to see if cenerimod improve…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Viatris Innovation GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a Tight-Control strategy tame lupus?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 'treat-to-target' approach—where doctors adjust treatment every 6 weeks to aim for remission—works better than usual care for people with lupus. About 606 participants who are not in remission will be followed for 120 weeks. The goal is to see if this s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on autoimmune diseases in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called ALLO-329 for people with lupus, myositis, or scleroderma. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells from a donor to target and calm the overactive immune system. The main goals are to check safety and see if it can impr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Allogene Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New antibody cocktail takes on tough lupus kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing two experimental drugs, vonsetamig and odronextamab, in people with lupus nephritis that has not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and side effects over the long term. Researchers will also see if the drugs can he…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for lupus patients with dangerous low platelet counts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if the drug sirolimus can help adults with lupus who also have very low platelet counts (a condition called immune thrombocytopenia). Participants will receive either sirolimus or a placebo for 24 weeks, then all will receive sirolimus for another 24 weeks. The g…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chinese SLE Treatment And Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients with autoimmune conditions: immune checkpoint inhibitor trial expands access
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people who have both an autoimmune disease (like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis) and an advanced cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It tests the safety and effectiveness of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given alone or…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Promising lupus drug anifrolumab now tested in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests anifrolumab, a biologic drug given by IV, in 100 children aged 5 to 18 with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants continue their standard care and are randomly assigned to receive anifrolumab or a placebo. The goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a One-Time cell treatment tame lupus in young patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called CART19 for teens and young adults (ages 12-29) with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. CART19 uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to target and calm the overactive immune system causing lupus. The g…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gene-Edited cells take on lupus and scleroderma in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a single infusion of CRISPR-edited immune cells (CTX112) from a healthy donor in 80 adults with severe lupus, scleroderma, or myositis that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the cells are safe and can reduce disease activi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: CRISPR Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a lupus drug help when given early?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug belimumab (Benlysta) in 30 people who were diagnosed with lupus within the last two years. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for one year, and then some may switch to placebo in the second year. The goal is to see if early treatment …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Immune cell shot aims to tame tough lupus cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether adding NK cells (a type of immune cell) to the standard drug rituximab can safely help people with severe lupus or lupus-related kidney disease. The study will enroll 18 adults in China and focus on safety and signs of disease improvement. It …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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CAR-T therapy takes on lupus and scleroderma in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called zamto-cel, a CAR-T cell therapy, for people with severe lupus or scleroderma that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The study will enroll 48 participants and primarily look at safety and side effects. Participants f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Miltenyi Biomedicine GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called AZD0120 for people with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard therapies. AZD0120 is a type of CAR T cell therapy that targets two proteins (CD19 and BCMA) on immune cells to calm the overactive immune system. The trial will enroll…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New pill could tame skin lupus flares
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral medication called ICP-488 for people with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), a condition that causes painful skin rashes and lesions. About 105 adults aged 18–75 with moderate-to-severe CLE will receive either the drug or a placebo for 16 weeks. The mai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New lupus drug CLN-978 enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called CLN-978 in 24 people with moderate to severe lupus. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable. Researchers will also measure how the drug moves through the body and how it affects immune cells. This is a first step to…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cullinan Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Experimental mRNA CAR-T therapy targets autoimmune diseases in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests Arnovie101, an mRNA-based CAR-T therapy given directly into the bloodstream, in 5 people with lupus or autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The goal is to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Researchers will also check if it reduces disease activ…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Circunited BioPharma (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New drug nipocalimab aims to tame lupus in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests whether nipocalimab can help control moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease. About 600 adults will receive either nipocalimab or a placebo, on top of standard treatments. The main goal is to see if more people …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Lupus patients get hope from Cancer-Fighting cell therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called GC012F (CD19-BCMA CAR-T cells) for people with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard medications. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and destroy faulty B cells driving the disease. T…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and other autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called CC-97540, which uses a patient's own immune cells modified to target and destroy faulty immune cells. It is for people with severe forms of lupus, myositis, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis that have not improved with s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New study tests belimumab to tame early lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the drug belimumab (Benlysta) in 350 adults who were diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) within the last two years and still have active disease despite standard treatment. The goal is to see if adding belimumab helps more people reach a state …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Lupus patients may get new hope from In-Body cell therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new treatment called IASO207 for people with active lupus that hasn't responded to standard therapies. The treatment works by creating special immune cells inside the body to target and calm the overactive immune system. The study will check if it's safe …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug could tame lupus kidney flares
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug iptacopan to standard treatment helps people with active lupus nephritis (kidney inflammation caused by lupus) achieve better kidney function and fewer flares. About 240 adults with confirmed lupus nephritis will receive either iptacopan o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New lupus drug enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called DB-2304 in healthy volunteers and people with lupus (SLE or CLE). The main goal is to check safety and how the body processes the drug. About 148 participants will receive either DB-2304 or a placebo. This is a first step to see…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: DualityBio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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One-Time cell therapy could tame tough lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a one-time treatment called rapcabtagene autoleucel, made from a patient's own immune cells, for people with active lupus or lupus kidney disease that hasn't improved with standard therapies. About 179 adults will receive the treatment after a short chemotherapy …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New injection aims to tame stubborn autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug, GT801, in 22 adults with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for signs that the drug helps control the…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vivacta Biotechnology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug S-4321 aims to tame overactive immune system
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called S-4321 in 24 adults with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, lupus, or eczema. The goal is to check safety and how the drug affects the body. Participants receive multiple doses and are monitored for side effect…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seismic Therapeutic AU Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New bone marrow transplant trial offers hope for kids with severe blood disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a bone marrow transplant from a family donor for children under 21 with severe non-cancer blood disorders like sickle cell disease, bone marrow failure, or immune problems. The goal is to see if the transplant can replace the diseased cells with healthy donor cel…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Donor immune cells aim to tame autoimmune attacks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment made from healthy donor immune cells (CAR T cells) for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus that haven't responded to standard therapies. The goal is to see if these cells can safely target and calm the overactive immune s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug GT801 tested for tough autoimmune cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called GT801 in 22 people with moderate-to-severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to other treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for signs that the drug helps control the…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a One-Time cell infusion tame lupus and other autoimmune diseases?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new cell therapy called FT819 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, vasculitis, and scleroderma. The treatment involves giving specially engineered immune cells along with chemotherapy drugs. The main goal is to see if it's saf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fate Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Lupus patients may get new hope for blood pressure control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a supplement called 2-HOBA can help people with lupus by lowering blood pressure and reducing harmful immune activity. About 42 women with stable lupus and mild-to-moderate high blood pressure will take either 2-HOBA or a placebo for 8 weeks, then switch.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New antibody drug takes aim at autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called SAR448501 (DR-0201) in 62 adults with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to target the immune system. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet to prove it works. Partici…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug aims to tame immune system in lupus and Sjogren's
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an investigational drug called ABBV-319 in 36 adults with lupus or Sjogren's disease. The drug is designed to deplete overactive B cells, which are part of the immune system that cause inflammation and symptoms. Participants receive two doses by IV, 2…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Engineered immune cells aim to tame autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called QT-219CX, which uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) to target and calm the overactive immune system in people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, kidney disease, and scleroderma. The treatment is given as a one-time infusi…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New lupus drug candidate enters Mid-Stage testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 clinical trial is testing an investigational drug called SHR-2173 in about 248 adults with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks, with follow-up. The main goal is to see if SHR-2173 can reduce l…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame tough autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two medications, inebilizumab and blinatumomab, in adults with active lupus (with kidney inflammation) or hard-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to see if these drugs are safe and can help control the diseases. About 220 people will take part. This is no…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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CAR t therapy takes on lupus, MS, and more in first human safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called HBI0101 CAR T for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis that haven't improved with standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects in…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Polina Stepensky • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New lupus drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called MIL62 for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease. About 316 adults with active lupus will receive either MIL62 or a placebo to see if it safely reduces disease activity and allows lower steroid use. The …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beijing Mabworks Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes on lupus and arthritis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called anti-CD19/BCMA universal CAR-T cells for people with severe autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. The therapy aims to reset the immune system by targeting and removing faulty B cells. About 72 adults will re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New cell therapy HN2301 enters human trials for autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new therapy, HN2301, in 30 adults with lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the treatment helps control the disease by measuring immune…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen MagicRNA Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New lupus drug candidate D-2570 enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether the experimental drug D-2570 can help people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). About 120 adults with moderate-to-severe lupus will be randomly assigned to receive either D-2570 or a placebo. The main goal is to see if D-2570 improves…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: InventisBio Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a single infusion of supercharged immune cells tame incurable autoimmune diseases?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study is testing a new treatment called CD19 CAR-T therapy for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that haven't improved with standard medications. The therapy involves taking a patient's own immune cells, reprogramming them to target and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: LiangZou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New lupus drug alnuctamab enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug, alnuctamab, in 21 people with moderate to severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The drug is given as an injection under the skin, and participants will stay in the hospital for 9 days after the first dose. The ma…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tiny early trial launches for new autoimmune drug
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new biologic drug called CC312 in just 6 adults with lupus, myositis, or scleroderma that has not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet to prove it works. Participants receive multip…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: CytoCares Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New shot for lupus enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a single injection of a new drug, LBL-047, in healthy adults and people with mild-to-moderate systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The main goal is to check safety and side effects. About 112 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. This…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Leads Biolabs Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and scleroderma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment for autoimmune disorders like lupus and scleroderma. It combines specially engineered natural killer cells (AD-PluReceptor) with a drug called tafasitamab and chemotherapy to try to control the disease. The study will enroll 47 pe…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New injection aims to tame stubborn autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an injection called GT719 in 30 people with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases like lupus that haven't responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, while also looking at whether it helps control disea…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Immune cell therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment for adults with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard therapies. Doctors will use a person's own immune cells, modified to target specific lupus-driving cells (CD19 or BCMA), and give them back as a one-time infusion. The goal is to cont…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could a single infusion of modified immune cells tame lupus?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a treatment called CABA-201 for people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), including those with lupus nephritis. CABA-201 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are modified to target and temporarily remove B cells—a key dri…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cabaletta Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Cell therapy Descartes-08 tested in teens with lupus and other autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing Descartes-08, a cell therapy made from modified immune cells, in 50 young people aged 12 and older with four autoimmune diseases: childhood-onset lupus, ANCA-associated vasculitis, juvenile myasthenia gravis, and juvenile dermatomyositis. The stu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cartesian Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New pill VENT-03 aims to calm lupus skin flares
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental tablet called VENT-03 for people with active cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), a condition causing painful skin rashes. Twenty-four adults will take either VENT-03 or a placebo for 4 weeks, then everyone gets VENT-03 for 8 more weeks. Researche…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ventus Therapeutics U.S., Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and other autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new type of cell therapy called QT-219C, which uses donor-derived CAR-T cells to target and destroy faulty immune cells in people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, nephrotic syndrome, and vasculitis. The study will enroll 15 participa…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New lupus shot aims to tame flares in phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new drug called SG301, given as a shot under the skin, for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). About 120 participants whose lupus is not well controlled by standard treatments will receive either SG301 or a placebo over several months. The g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sumgen Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Lupus drug continuation trial offers hope for disease control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study offers continued treatment with deucravacitinib for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or related skin lupus who finished earlier trials. It aims to keep the disease under control by providing ongoing access to the medication. Only 35 participants are being…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New drug CPTX2309 enters first human safety trials for arthritis and lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug, CPTX2309, to see if it is safe and tolerable. It involves 64 healthy adults and people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Researchers will monitor side effects, lab results, and immune responses to determine the drug's …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Capstan Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New lupus drug candidate enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called budoprutug (TNT119) in 30 adults with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Participants will receive a single dose of the drug by IV, and researche…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Climb Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Engineered immune cells aim to tame childhood arthritis and lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called KN5601, which uses a patient's own immune cells (NK cells) that have been engineered to target and destroy harmful B cells. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help children aged 5 and older with rheumatic diseases lik…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to tame lupus by targeting troublemaking cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called HB2198 in 30 adults with moderate to severe lupus, including kidney inflammation. The drug is designed to temporarily remove certain immune cells (B cells) that drive the disease. Participants receive two doses and are monitored for …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hinge Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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MRNA therapy takes on autoimmune diseases in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new mRNA-based treatment (ABO2203) for people with autoimmune diseases that haven't improved with standard care. The therapy works by directing the body's immune cells to attack and control overactive immune cells causing the disease. The study will…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T shot targets three tough autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study is testing an experimental therapy called EVM18001 in 12 people with active, hard-to-treat lupus, myasthenia gravis, or scleroderma. The main goal is to see if it is safe and to find the right dose. Researchers will also look at how the body processes the therapy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could biologic drugs offer a better way to treat lupus kidney disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether biologic drugs (belimumab or telitacicept) can improve kidney outcomes in people with active lupus nephritis better than standard therapy. About 50 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups for six months. The go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nanjing University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Experimental CAR t therapy takes on autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called AFN50 for people with autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to standard therapies. AFN50 is a type of CAR T-cell therapy designed to target and destroy faulty immune cells. The study will enroll 18 adults to check if the tr…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Boren Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New lupus drug ianalumab tested for Long-Term safety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the long-term safety of a drug called ianalumab in people with lupus who have already completed a previous study with the same drug. About 550 participants will receive either ianalumab or a placebo monthly or quarterly for up to several years. The main goal…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called Meta10-19 for people with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to better target and destroy faulty B cells that drive the disease. The main goals are to f…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called CD19 CAR T cells for people with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to target and attack faulty immune cells driving the disease. The trial aims to s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing GoBroad Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on tough autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called CT1190B CAR-T cell therapy for people with moderate to severe lupus or scleroderma that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and potentially calm the ove…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing GoBroad Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment using a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and attack faulty immune cells that cause autoimmune diseases. It is for people with severe, hard-to-treat conditions like lupus. The goal is to see if this therapy is safe and can control the…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing GoBroad Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New biologic STR-P004 tested for tough autoimmune cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests the safety of a new biologic drug called STR-P004 in 39 adults with autoimmune diseases that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants receive the drug by IV infusion, and researchers monitor for side effects and how the drug behaves in the bo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing GoBroad Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New biologic GR1803 aims to tame lupus in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new biologic drug called GR1803 in 44 people with systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease. The main goal is to check safety and see if the drug can control lupus activity. Participants must have moderate to severe lupus and have tried standard treat…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genrix (Shanghai) Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New injection aims to tame autoimmune attacks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new injection called AFN50 in 18 adults with autoimmune diseases like lupus. The main goal is to check safety and see how the body reacts, including changes in immune cells. Participants must have active disease despite standard treatments.
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: AlphaNa Bioscience Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Immune reset: CAR-T cells take on lupus and more
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a personalized cell therapy called CAR-T, designed to target and destroy faulty immune cells in people with active autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and Sjogren's syndrome. Up to 20 participants will receive the treatment after a short…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Bioheng Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets autoimmune diseases that Won't quit
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new cell therapy called YTS109 in 18 adults aged 18-65 with autoimmune diseases like lupus and Sjogren's syndrome that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants receive a single infusion of the cells, and researchers monitor safety and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: China Immunotech (Beijing) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough lupus cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called QT-019B for people with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a severe form of lupus that hasn't responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) from a healthy donor t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Qihan Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New hope for stiff lungs? drug trial targets scarring from autoimmune disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether belimumab (Benlysta) can stabilize or improve lung function in adults with interstitial lung disease caused by connective tissue diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. About 440 participants will receive either belimumab injections or a plac…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes on lupus and other autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called YTS109 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and Sjogren's syndrome that have come back or not responded to standard care. About 18 adults will receive a single infusion of these specially engineered immune …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: China Immunotech (Beijing) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New cell therapy aims to tame tough autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new cell therapy called YTS109 in 18 adults with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and Sjogren's syndrome that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants receive a single infusion of the cells, and researchers monitor safety and how…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: China Immunotech (Beijing) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New cell therapy hopes to tame tough autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new cell treatment called YTS109 in 18 adults with hard-to-treat autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma. Participants receive a single infusion of these specially designed cells. The main goal is to check if the treatment is safe, and also t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: China Immunotech (Beijing) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a one-time treatment called obecabtagene autoleucel (obe-cel) for people with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. Obe-cel is made by taking a patient's own immune cells, engineering them to target and attack faulty B cells…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Autolus Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Universal CAR-T cells take on lupus and more in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy (called KN3601) for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, Sjögren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and vasculitis that haven't responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially eng…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Lupus drug may be stopped in seniors without flare risk, study tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people aged 60 and older with stable lupus can safely stop taking hydroxychloroquine, a common medication that can cause eye damage over time. About 330 participants will either continue the drug or switch to a placebo and be monitored for one year. Th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Revolutionary In-Body CAR-T therapy targets autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called TI-0032-III for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that haven't improved with standard care. The treatment uses a special injection to create CAR-T cells inside the body, which then target and dest…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Therorna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough lupus cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new treatment called PTOC1 cells, which are a type of CAR-T cell therapy, for people with severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New lupus drug YK012 enters human trials – hope for patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, YK012, in people with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The drug is designed to target certain immune cells. The trial will check for safety, side effects, and early signs that the drug might help control lupus. About 189 adults a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Excyte Biopharma Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough lupus cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy for people with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a severe form of the autoimmune disease. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target two proteins (BCMA and CD70) on harmful cells.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and kidney disease in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a universal donor CAR T-cell therapy that targets two proteins (CD19 and BCMA) on immune cells that drive autoimmune diseases. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help control conditions like lupus, kidney disease, and vasculitis. About 15 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells aim to tame childhood autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment for children with B cell-related autoimmune diseases like lupus and kidney disease. The therapy uses specially engineered natural killer (NK) cells that target and destroy faulty immune cells. Only 12 children will take part, and …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Immune reset: CAR-T therapy targets lupus, MS, and more
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called RD06-05, which uses a patient's own immune cells modified to target and reset the immune system in autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and vasculitis. The goal is to check safety and how well the body tolerates i…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Bioheng Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes on lupus and muscle disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called LUCAR-G79D for people with lupus or inflammatory myopathies that haven't responded to standard therapies. The treatment involves giving patients specially engineered immune cells to help control their disease. The study is …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Legend Biotech Co. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New hope for lupus patients with lung scarring: telitacicept trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares telitacicept, a newer biologic drug, against the standard treatment cyclophosphamide for lupus patients who also have interstitial lung disease (ILD). About 100 adults with early lupus and ILD will receive either telitacicept or cyclophosphamide, plus usual ca…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lupus cases: experimental therapy UB-VV410 enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called UB-VV410 in 21 adults with active lupus (including lupus nephritis) that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see early signs of effectiveness. Participants w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing IASO Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New drug hope for rare childhood immune disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new medicine called IMSB301 in people with rare diseases where the immune system attacks the body. The study includes up to 6 participants aged 12 and older. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how it behaves in the body.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ImmuneSensor Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New RNA therapy aims to tame Out-of-Control immune system
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called RXIM002 for people with severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses a special RNA molecule to create immune cells that target and destroy faulty B cells, which are causing the dise…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Personalized immune cell therapy takes on lupus and MS
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment for people with autoimmune diseases like lupus and multiple sclerosis that haven't responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to target and destroy the faulty cells causing the d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Boren Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and scleroderma in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new type of cell therapy (called QT-019C) in 12 adults with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells from a healthy donor to target …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Gene therapy shot aims to tame autoimmune diseases in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a single injection of a gene therapy called V001-BCMA for people with autoimmune diseases like lupus that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy targets and modifies specific immune cells to reduce disease activity. The main goal is to…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new type of immunotherapy called universal CAR-T cells in 12 people with moderate to severe lupus that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The cells are designed to target and destroy faulty immune cells driving the disease. The main goals…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests a new, fast-made CAR-T cell therapy for people with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who haven't improved with standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and attack lupus-causing cells. The study wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Immune cell therapy shows promise for tough autoimmune cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment using specially engineered immune cells (CAR-NK) from cord blood for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and vasculitis that haven't responded to standard therapies. The goal is to see if it's safe and can control the d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes on lupus and other autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a personalized immune cell therapy called CD19 CAR-T in 15 people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that haven't responded to standard treatments. The therapy aims to temporarily deplete certain immune cells to calm the o…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Can lupus patients safely get the shingles vaccine? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) is safe and triggers a good immune response in people with lupus, a condition that affects the immune system. About 224 adults with lupus will receive either the vaccine or a placebo, and researchers will monitor for lupus …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called MC-1-50 for adults with severe lupus that hasn't responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and destroy faulty B cells that drive the disease. The main goals are to check…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New lupus pill enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called APG-2575 in 40 people with mild-to-moderate lupus. Participants take either the drug or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The main goal is to check safety and how the body processes the drug, not yet to see if it improves lupus symptoms.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells tame lupus? new trial hopes so.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment for children and young adults (ages 2-30) with severe lupus that hasn't responded to standard therapies. The treatment involves collecting a patient's own immune cells, engineering them to target and destroy faulty B cells (which drive…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on autoimmune diseases in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new cell therapy called LUCAR-DKS1 in 36 adults with relapsed or refractory autoimmune diseases like lupus. Participants receive their own modified NK cells after a short chemotherapy prep. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dos…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Legend Biotech Co. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could cord blood cells tame tough lupus?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment made from donated umbilical cord blood cells, designed to target and calm the overactive immune system in adults with severe lupus that hasn't responded to standard therapies. About 48 participants will receive the therapy to see if it…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chengdu Ucello Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Engineered immune cells aim to tame childhood autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new type of cell therapy (CAR-NK cells) in 36 children with B-cell-related autoimmune diseases like lupus and certain kidney diseases. The therapy uses specially designed immune cells to target and potentially control the overactive immune syst…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug tame lupus in kids?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early trial tests if blinatumomab, a drug used for certain blood cancers, can help children with severe lupus that hasn't improved with other treatments. Six children will receive two short courses of the drug and be monitored for a year. The main goals are to check safety a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mao Jianhua • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New lupus drug candidate enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SSGJ-626, an antibody that targets a protein on certain immune cells, in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The trial will enroll 198 adults aged 18-70 with SLE. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo as a …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sunshine Guojian Pharmaceutical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a treatment called MB-CART19.1, which uses a patient's own immune cells that are modified in a lab to target and destroy faulty cells involved in lupus. It is for adults with severe lupus that has not improved with standard treatments. The study will first f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Miltenyi Biomedicine GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a new drug replace steroids for lupus kidney patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a drug called obinutuzumab, combined with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), can control lupus nephritis without the need for oral steroids. About 196 people with active lupus kidney disease will be randomly assigned to either the obinutuzumab/MMF regim…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called universal CD19/20 CAR-T cells for people with moderate to severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard therapies. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells to target and potentially reset the faulty immune response…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New lupus pill ONT01 enters human safety trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether a new drug called ONT01 is safe for people with lupus nephritis or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). About 61 participants will receive ONT01 alongside their usual lupus medications. The goal is to find the highest safe dose and see if it im…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on tough lupus cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new 'ultra-fast' version of CAR-T cell therapy for people with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and attack faulty immune cells driving the disease. The stud…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New lupus drug cizutamig enters early human safety trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called cizutamig in about 47 adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to see how it moves through the body. Participants must have ac…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Candid Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Immune reset: stem cell trial offers hope for teens with deadly autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a stem cell transplant using the patient's own cells can help young people (ages 8 to 25) with life-threatening lupus or scleroderma. The goal is to wipe out the faulty immune system and allow a new, healthy one to grow. The trial will track how long pati…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stephan Grupp MD PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Lupus drug anifrolumab put to the test in everyday patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are taking anifrolumab, a drug that blocks a key immune signal. Researchers will track how many achieve remission or low disease activity over 5 years, as well as side effects and quality of life. Th…
Sponsor: University of Pisa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Can better talks boost lupus med adherence? new study aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called CO-LEAD that trains doctors to use effective communication strategies and a patient survey to identify barriers to taking lupus medications. Researchers will enroll 480 patients and their clinicians at two academic centers. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and scleroderma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a one-time treatment using a patient's own immune cells, engineered to target and destroy B cells, which drive autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and myositis. 24 adults with active disease will receive the therapy after a short chemotherapy. The main g…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Miltenyi Biomedicine GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes on lupus and more
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called RD06-05, a universal CAR-T cell therapy, in up to 84 adults with autoimmune diseases like lupus, vasculitis, and scleroderma. The therapy targets and removes faulty immune cells to help control the disease. The main goal is to c…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Bioheng Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and scleroderma in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that haven't improved with standard therapies. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR T-cells) from a healthy donor to target and potentially rese…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Immune reset: CAR-T therapy takes on autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a treatment called CAR-T cell therapy for people with severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to other treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and reset the immune system. Only 3 participants will be enr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ShenZhen Cell Valley • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New cell therapy trial aims to tame stubborn autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an injection called GT719 in 10 adults with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to other treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for signs that the therapy might h…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New 'Smart' immune therapy takes on lupus and arthritis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new drug called CC312 in 18 adults with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis that haven't improved with standard treatments. CC312 is a type of immune therapy designed to target and destroy faulty B cells, similar to C…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: CytoCares Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:43 UTC
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New drug VIS171 enters human trials for lupus, hair loss, and kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called VIS171 in 30 people with lupus, alopecia areata, or a kidney condition called FSGS. The main goal is to check safety and how the body handles the drug. Participants receive VIS171 as a shot under the skin, alongside their usual care,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:25 UTC
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Immune reset: CAR-T therapy takes on lupus, myositis, and ITP
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new cell therapy called BZE2204 in 20 people with lupus, myositis, or immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) that has not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and calm the overactive immune syste…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Cell Therapy Group Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:04 UTC
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New lupus drug CC312 enters first human safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug, CC312, in 32 adults with moderate-to-severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants receive either CC312 or a placebo intravenously to check for safety, side effects, and how the drug moves through the body. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: CytoCares Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:46 UTC
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New antibody A-319 takes aim at Hard-to-Treat lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called A-319 in 25 people with active or treatment-resistant systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). A-319 is a type of antibody designed to target and help control the immune system cells that drive lupus. The main goal is to see if the d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:45 UTC
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Cord blood cells could tame lupus in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether a single injection of stem cells from donated umbilical cords is safe for people with active lupus. Ten adults will receive the cells alongside their usual care. Researchers will monitor side effects and check for signs that lupus activit…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: LiveKidney.Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:22 UTC
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Lupus drug belimumab may shield organs from damage, new study hopes to prove
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 684 people with lupus to see if the drug belimumab can prevent serious organ damage (called BILAG A flares) better than standard care alone. Researchers are using real-world data from clinics in Greece, comparing patients on belimumab to those on usual trea…
Sponsor: Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Two cheap blood markers may spot lupus activity early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether two simple blood markers—albumin-to-globulin ratio and prognostic nutritional index—can help predict disease activity in people with lupus. Researchers will measure these markers in 200 participants and compare them with standard disease activity score…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Blood test could unlock precision medicine for deadly TMA
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test (the HMEC test) to see if it can better identify which patients with thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) have a specific immune system problem driving their disease. TMA is a severe condition that damages kidneys and the brain. The researchers …
Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New TB skin test could spare rheumatoid patients from hidden infection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new skin test (C-TST) to find hidden tuberculosis (TB) infection in people with rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis who are about to start powerful medications called biologics. These drugs can reactivate dormant TB, so accurate screening is critical. …
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:06 UTC
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Simple urine test could spare lupus patients painful kidney biopsies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a urine test can detect lupus nephritis, a serious kidney complication of lupus, as accurately as a standard kidney biopsy. Researchers will collect urine and blood samples from 40 lupus patients with kidney problems and compare the results to their …
Sponsor: Kolding Sygehus • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New blood test could end Trial-and-Error for arthritis drugs
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood-based test that aims to predict which medication will work best for each person with rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Researchers will take a blood sample and analyze immune cells to create a personalized treatment profile. …
Sponsor: University of Bonn • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Neck scan could predict heart attacks in arthritis patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a carotid ultrasound (a neck scan) to find hidden plaque in arteries can help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. About 1,944 participants aged 50 and older will be spl…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Marqués de Valdecilla • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can the shingles vaccine protect those with autoimmune conditions?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether the shingles vaccine (RZV) works and is safe for adults with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus who are taking immune-suppressing drugs. Two hundred participants will receive two doses of the vaccine. Researchers will me…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Shingles vaccine put to the test in frail patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the shingles vaccine works in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with cancer or autoimmune diseases. Researchers will measure immune responses and track side effects in 300 adults. The goal is to see if the vaccine can effectively prev…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can a one-hour class beat eight weeks of therapy for chronic pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two online treatments for chronic pain: an 8-week cognitive behavioral therapy program (16 hours total) and a single 2-hour pain relief skills class. Researchers want to see which works better for reducing pain intensity and interference. The study will enroll…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New zoom therapy aims to ease chronic pain without drugs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a short behavioral treatment delivered over Zoom to help adults with fibromyalgia, lupus, chronic pelvic pain, or chronic low back pain. The goal is to reduce pain, disability, and related issues like anxiety or depression. Participants will learn strategies to m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New study tests online fatigue programs for lupus patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether online group programs to manage fatigue can help people with lupus. Participants will either receive a fatigue booklet alone or also attend online group sessions (4 or 7 weeks long). The goal is to see if the programs reduce fatigue impact and improve qua…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New online program aims to boost brain health in teens with lupus
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new telehealth program designed to support brain health in teenagers with childhood-onset lupus. The program teaches problem-solving, emotion regulation, and communication skills over 10 online sessions. Researchers want to see if the program is practical …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Andrea Knight • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Walking away arthritis pain: study tests best exercise dose
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at how three different levels of physical activity—45, 90, or 150 minutes per week—affect arthritis symptoms like pain and mobility. Researchers will enroll 285 adults with arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, or lupus. Participant…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Can an online course ease fatigue in autoimmune disease?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an online wellness course that teaches diet, exercise, stress reduction, and self-care to people with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, and similar conditions. Researchers want to see if the program reduces fatigue and improves quality of life. Abo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Terry L. Wahls • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can talking about emotions ease lupus pain? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a type of talk therapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) can help reduce widespread pain in people with lupus. Thirty adults with lupus and fibromyalgia or chronic pain will attend 8 weekly online sessions. Researchers will check if the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New program aims to ease fatigue, pain, and depression in young lupus patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a program called TEACH that teaches coping skills to young people (ages 12-22) with childhood-onset lupus. The goal is to see if it helps reduce common symptoms like fatigue, pain, and depression. About 175 participants will take part, and the program is des…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Michigan State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Lupus secrets revealed: major study tracks disease over time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about how lupus (SLE) develops and changes over time by observing patients and their relatives. Up to 2000 people aged 3 and older with known or suspected lupus, along with their family members, will provide medical history, blood and urine samples, …
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Massive gene hunt aims to unlock secrets of immune disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for the genes that cause certain immune system problems. Researchers want to understand why some people get sick and others don't, even in the same family. Up to 5,000 people with immune disorders and their relatives will give blood or cheek cell samples for…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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20,000 volunteers needed to decode immune disease genetics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will analyze DNA from up to 20,000 people, including those with immune disorders and their relatives, to find genetic variants linked to conditions like atopy, autoimmunity, and primary immunodeficiency. Researchers will also study how best to return genetic results to…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Gene hunt in peru: could ancestry hold key to autoimmune diseases?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover genetic changes that cause autoimmune diseases in people native to Peru. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and stool samples from 300 participants, including patients with conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, their family members, and he…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unravel mysteries of blood clots and vessel disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about how diseases related to blood clots, the immune system, and blood vessels start and change over time. Researchers will enroll up to 1,000 people aged 5 and older, including those with these conditions, their healthy relatives, and healthy volun…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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500-Person biobank aims to unlock secrets of autoimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of medical data and blood samples from 450 adults with autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or scleroderma) and 50 healthy volunteers. Researchers will use advanced lab techniques to find unique biological markers that could …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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COVID-19's skin secrets: could chilblains hold clues to the virus?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at skin problems that appear during a COVID-19 infection, with a special focus on chilblains (painful red or purple bumps on fingers or toes). Researchers want to understand why these skin changes happen—whether from the virus itself, tiny blood clots, or inflamm…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biomarker study aims to spot lupus kidney disease earlier
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 adults with lupus to see if blood and urine tests can reliably detect kidney inflammation (lupus nephritis). Participants give samples during routine visits, and doctors track their kidney health over time. The goal is to find simple, non-invasive markers t…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug anifrolumab under pregnancy safety spotlight
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 500 pregnant women with lupus to see if the drug anifrolumab is linked to birth defects or pregnancy loss. Researchers will compare women who took anifrolumab during early pregnancy to those who did not. The goal is to gather real-world safety data, not to …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study links gum health to rare kidney diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at gum disease in people with rare kidney disorders like Alport syndrome, Fabry disease, and tuberous sclerosis, as well as lupus. Researchers will compare 100 participants to those with chronic kidney disease and healthy controls. They aim to understand how comm…
Sponsor: Stefan Lujinschi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Protein clue could unlock new autoimmune treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is measuring a protein called STIM1 on the surface of immune cells in 670 people with various autoimmune diseases. The goal is to find which diseases have high levels of this protein, which could help researchers develop new antibody-based treatments. Participants prov…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug in breast milk: new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 16 breastfeeding mothers with lupus who are taking anifrolumab. Researchers will measure how much of the drug appears in breast milk and in the mother's and baby's blood. The goal is to understand potential exposure and effects on the breastfed infant.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to uncover why rheumatic diseases hit minorities harder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about the causes of rheumatic diseases—conditions that cause joint pain, stiffness, and swelling—and why they often affect minority groups more severely. Researchers will observe up to 7,500 adults with known or suspected rheumatic disease, providing…
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Lupus patients enrolled in major Long-Term observation study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are seen by a team of specialists at a hospital in Brest, France. Researchers will collect data on disease patterns, symptoms, and test results over time. The goal is to better understand lupus and improve …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can your genes predict eye damage from a common arthritis drug?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether certain genes make some people more likely to develop eye damage from the drug Plaquenil, which is used for autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will compare people who have had eye damage from Plaquenil with those who h…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Lupus drug anifrolumab under scrutiny in pregnancy safety study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 442 pregnant women with moderate-to-severe lupus to see if taking the drug anifrolumab (Saphnelo) during pregnancy affects the health of mothers or their babies. Researchers will compare women who took the drug during pregnancy to those who did not, tracking bi…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study aims to crack Tough-to-Diagnose joint diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting joint fluid and tissue samples from 50 adults with inflammatory or non-inflammatory bone and joint diseases. Researchers will use both standard and advanced lab techniques to find new biomarkers that could help diagnose rheumatic diseases more accurately …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Lupus drug anifrolumab under safety microscope: does it raise infection or cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches over 3,000 adults with moderate-to-severe lupus to see if the drug anifrolumab increases the risk of serious infections or cancer compared to standard treatments. No new medicine is given—researchers simply analyze health records from people already prescribed …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study aims to spot lung trouble before it starts in transplant patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks for better ways to detect lung inflammation and infections early in people who have received a stem cell transplant from a donor. About 40 participants aged 5 to 70 will get regular lung scans, breathing tests, blood draws, and a procedure where a tube collects f…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Lupus drug may harm ovaries – could a hormone shot help?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys women under 40 with lupus who are starting cyclophosphamide, a drug that can damage ovaries and cause infertility. Some received an additional drug called GnRHa to protect their ovaries. Researchers will compare menstrual health and fertility between those who …
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a skin biopsy tell your doctor which treatment will work?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting skin and blood samples from 830 people with chronic inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis, eczema, and lupus. Researchers want to find biological markers that can predict how well a person will respond to treatment after one year. The goal is to move …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Lupus patients who failed multiple drugs under observation in new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 223 people with active lupus (including kidney inflammation) who haven't gotten better with steroids and at least two immunosuppressants. Researchers want to see how well today's standard treatments work for these tough cases. The goal is to measure how ma…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Massive study tracks lung disease progression in 4,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 4,000 people with interstitial lung disease (including conditions like pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis) to understand how the disease naturally changes over time. Researchers will collect medical data and blood samples, and compare them to a healthy control …
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Lupus Patients' shingles vaccine response under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) works in people with lupus compared to healthy people of the same age and sex. Researchers will measure immune cell responses after two doses and follow participants for up to 5 years. The goal is to understand if the v…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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5,000 patients to help unlock secrets of inflammatory heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how well heart scans (MRI, ultrasound, PET) can detect and predict outcomes in people with suspected or known inflammatory heart diseases. Researchers will follow 5,000 adults for one year to see how often heart involvement is confirmed and how it affects…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Lupus drug anifrolumab under scrutiny for pregnancy risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 240 pregnant women with lupus who have taken anifrolumab (Saphnelo) to see if the drug affects pregnancy or baby health. Researchers will monitor for birth defects and other complications. The goal is to gather safety information, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can we predict chronic pain in teens? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 600 teens and young adults (ages 14-26) with conditions like juvenile arthritis, fibromyalgia, or past surgeries to understand why some develop long-lasting pain while others don't. Researchers will examine pain sensitivity, immune markers, and social factors …
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New tool aims to help melanoma patients with autoimmune conditions navigate treatment decisions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing an educational tool designed for people with melanoma who also have an autoimmune disease and are considering treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Researchers want to see if the tool is easy to use and helpful for both patients and healthcare provide…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could iron be the key to understanding lupus?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a type of cell death called ferroptosis, which is driven by iron, might play a role in lupus. Researchers will take blood samples from 120 people with lupus and compare them to people with other autoimmune diseases. The goal is to find new clues for future…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden clot risks in autoimmune skin disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at blood clotting in people with autoimmune skin diseases like bullous pemphigoid and lupus. Researchers will collect blood samples from 39 participants—some with active disease and some with mild or controlled disease—plus 15 healthy controls. They will measure …
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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100,000 volunteers needed to unlock secrets of chronic diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting health information, lifestyle data, and biological samples from up to 100,000 adults to help researchers better understand diseases like lupus, celiac disease, and kidney disease. Participants provide data and samples through a direct-to-patient platform.…
Sponsor: Joined Bio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Massive biobank launches to unlock secrets of chronic inflammation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large database and biobank from 2200 people with chronic inflammatory diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, severe asthma, and psoriasis. Researchers will collect blood samples and track disease activity over time using standard medical scores. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study aims to cut risky pills for seniors with arthritis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a doctor's computer tool (MedSafer) and patient brochures (EMPOWER) can help reduce the use of potentially harmful medications in adults aged 60 and older with rheumatic diseases who take five or more regular drugs. Researchers will follow 100 particip…
Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Lupus researchers probe immune cell signals for clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at specific immune cells (iNKT cells and monocytes) in people with lupus to see how certain receptors on these cells change when the disease is active versus stable. Researchers will collect extra blood samples from 50 lupus patients during routine visits. The go…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Heart scans aim to spot hidden risks in kids with lupus
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 60 children with lupus to find early signs of heart problems using non-invasive ultrasound. The goal is to identify which children are at higher risk for heart issues. No new treatments are being tested.
Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study seeks early warning signs for pregnancy complications in lupus patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is following 700 pregnant women with lupus or antiphospholipid syndrome across nine medical centers. Researchers are looking at specific proteins in the blood to see if they can predict serious pregnancy complications like fetal death, preterm delivery, o…
Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can better transition programs keep young rheumatic patients healthy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at young adults with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases who are moving from pediatric to adult healthcare. Researchers want to see if a structured program that includes education workshops and joint doctor visits helps patients manage their own care better. …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Frozen hope: new study banks testicular tissue for boys at risk of infertility
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects and freezes testicular tissue from boys and young men who are at risk of becoming infertile due to cancer, autoimmune disorders, or their treatments. The tissue is stored in a research bank, with the hope that future medical advances will allow it to be used t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Massive lupus registry launches to unlock secrets of the disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large registry and biorepository of 3,500 adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), including those with lupus nephritis and neuropsychiatric lupus. Participants will provide clinical data and biospecimens over time, creating a resource for future r…
Sponsor: Lupus Research Alliance • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New study aims to take the guesswork out of treating Kids' pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is working to create a more objective way to measure pain in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, or fibromyalgia. Researchers will follow 90 participants for one year, collecting data during regular clinic visits. The goal is to develop a …
Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire predict who will follow their treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Madrid • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Largest skin lupus database aims to uncover disease patterns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a database of 700 people with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) to track how often it occurs and how severe it gets. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and UT Southwestern are collecting information over time. No new treatments are being tested…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Scientists launch hunt for clues in autoimmune skin diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large collection of blood samples and medical information from 800 people with autoimmune or inflammatory skin diseases. Researchers will use these samples to find new biomarkers and better understand what causes these conditions. The goal is to help d…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Blood samples could unlock secrets of autoimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood samples and medical data from 3000 people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and myositis. Researchers will use these samples to find new biomarkers and better understand these conditions. The goal is to help develop new treatments …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Should you get your COVID and flu shots together? new study aims to find out for immunocompromised patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving the COVID-19 booster and flu vaccine at the same time is as good as giving them a month apart for people with weakened immune systems. It also compares getting a COVID-19 booster every 3 months versus every 6 months. The trial involves 660 adu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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When to boost? new trial seeks best COVID-19 shot timing for vulnerable patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Part…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Massive new registry aims to unlock secrets of biologic drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large registry of 800 people receiving biologic medications for immune conditions like autoimmune diseases and primary immune deficiencies. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data to better understand how these treatments work and who respo…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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5,000 patients join Yale's quest to crack rheumatic disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large registry and biorepository of 5,000 adults with various rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. Researchers at Yale University will collect medical data and biological samples over time to better understand these condit…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Lupus gene link under the microscope: new study recruits 90 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how changes in the TREX1 gene are linked to lupus, especially skin problems. Researchers will check disease activity in 90 adults with lupus using a standard scoring tool. No new treatment is given; the goal is to better understand the disease.
Sponsor: South Valley University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New lupus registry tracks Real-World drug safety in 1,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that will follow 1,000 adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) during their regular doctor visits. Researchers will collect information on how lupus is managed and how patients respond to treatments over time. The goal is to better understand the d…
Sponsor: CorEvitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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10,000 lupus patients needed for landmark online study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a fully online registry for adults and children with lupus. Participants fill out surveys every six months about their symptoms, treatments, and quality of life. The goal is to collect real-world data to improve care and guide future research. No travel or clinic vi…
Sponsor: Lupus Foundation of America • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of brain inflammation diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research study collects health information from 10,000 people with brain inflammation conditions like Long COVID, ME/CFS, and autoimmune diseases. Participants use a smartphone app to share symptoms, health history, and wearable data. The goal is to find disease subtypes and…
Sponsor: Brain Inflammation Collaborative • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New tool to measure steroid impact on Kids' lives
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) to assess how steroids affect the quality of life of children and young people with rheumatic conditions. Researchers will hold focus groups and interviews with 70 participants and their families to create and tes…
Sponsor: University of the West of England • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Lupus study watches immune system in kids on experimental treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing children with childhood-onset lupus who are receiving an experimental therapy called a bispecific T-cell engager. Researchers will take blood samples over time to track how the immune system changes. The goal is to find patterns that could help monitor the…
Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Lupus study aims to clear up transplant confusion
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some lupus patients get false positive results on tests for HLA antibodies, which can make it harder to get an organ transplant. Researchers will study 30 adults with lupus who have no known risk factors for these antibodies. The goal is to find better way…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of autoimmune disease in pregnancy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry enrolls pregnant women or those planning pregnancy who have autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at Duke University will track health data to find ways to improve outcomes for mothers and babies. The goal is to better understand risk f…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Lupus patients needed for Long-Term study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry of 1,000 people with lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus or cutaneous lupus) to collect health information and blood samples over time. The goal is to learn how lupus changes and find better ways to treat it. Participants must be patients at Duke…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Lupus may affect pregnancies years before diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at pregnancy outcomes in 50 women who had at least one pregnancy before being diagnosed with lupus. Researchers will collect data from medical records and interviews to see how often pregnancy complications occurred before the lupus diagnosis. The goal is to bett…
Sponsor: University of Algiers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Lab study explores cannabis compounds for inflammatory disease treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how natural cannabis compounds (phytocannabinoids) affect immune cells from 100 people with chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Crohn's disease. Researchers will take a blood sample and expose the cells to different cannabis ext…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in rare childhood immune disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is not a treatment trial. It aims to collect blood samples from 400 children and their relatives who have rare autoimmune or autoinflammatory diseases (like lupus or juvenile arthritis). Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic mutations that cause these co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Major study launches to unravel rare genetic diseases affecting immunity and the brain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about rare genetic diseases that affect both the immune system and the nervous system. Researchers will collect medical information and samples from 1,000 participants, including patients, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to bette…
Sponsor: Imagine Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Blood test may predict dangerous immunotherapy reactions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find a way to predict which cancer patients will experience side effects from immunotherapy. These side effects happen when the immune system attacks healthy tissues, similar to autoimmune diseases. Researchers will collect blood samples from 300 cancer patient…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitario Araba • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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1,000 lupus patients join hunt for skin disease genes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect genetic and protein data from 1,000 people with lupus-related skin disease. Researchers hope to identify the genes and proteins that cause skin lesions in lupus. The goal is to better understand the disease, improve diagnosis, and spark new drug develop…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Scientists probe immune link to migraine in autoimmune patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how immune cells and inflammatory molecules differ in people with migraine, especially those who also have autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, or endometriosis. Researchers will compare blood samples from 396 women to measure reg…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Patients' voices heard: new survey aims to reveal true burden of rheumatic diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is an online survey for 1,000 adults diagnosed with a rheumatic or musculoskeletal disease living in a EULAR country. Participants will answer periodic questionnaires about their healthcare, social life, and work. The goal is to gather real-world data to help researche…
Sponsor: European Alliance of Associations in Rheumatology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Massive registry launched to track Kids' rheumatic disease treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows up to 20,000 children and young adults with pediatric-onset rheumatic diseases, such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Researchers collect data on treatments, safety, and long-term outcomes to better understand these conditions. The registry does …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Can a CT scan spot hidden lung damage in rheumatoid arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will examine chest CT scans from 500 adults with rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue diseases, or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to better understand lung disease patterns. Researchers want to see which scan features are most common in rheumatoid arthritis-related i…
Sponsor: Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Piacenza • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:11 UTC
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New study aims to crack the code of autoimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood, urine, and stool samples from 500 children with autoimmune diseases and healthy controls. Researchers will analyze these samples to find molecular patterns that could help diagnose these conditions and guide treatment decisions. The goal is to crea…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Lupus may speed up immune system aging – new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether lupus makes the immune system age faster. Researchers will take blood samples from 75 lupus patients to measure changes in immune cells and telomeres (a marker of aging). The goal is to better understand how lupus affects the body over time.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Second look inside the kidney: could repeat biopsies save lupus Patients' kidneys?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing a repeat kidney biopsy one year after starting treatment for lupus nephritis can help doctors decide if more treatment is needed. Half of the 206 participants will get the repeat biopsy, and the other half will follow standard care. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:53 UTC