Can a malaria drug stop lupus before it starts?
NCT ID NCT03030118
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tested whether hydroxychloroquine, a medicine used for malaria, can slow down or prevent lupus in people who show early signs of the disease. 187 participants with mild symptoms and positive antibody tests were randomly given either the drug or a placebo. Researchers tracked disease progression, symptoms, and immune markers over time to see if the drug could stop lupus from fully developing.
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Locations
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Northwell Health
Great Neck, New York, 11021, United States
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Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States
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Penn State MS Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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