Old malaria drug may tame lupus skin flares
Disease control
Recruiting now
This study tests whether quinacrine, a medication originally used for malaria, can safely reduce skin rashes and sores in people with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE). Participants receive either quinacrine or a placebo for 12 weeks, then all receive quinacrine for another 12 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Victoria Werth • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC