New lupus drug enters early human testing

NCT ID NCT06625671

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This 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 if the drug is safe enough for larger studies.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

DB-2304

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for lupus that helps control the disease.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small trial focused on safety and dosing. It is not designed to prove effectiveness, and many early-stage drugs fail to show benefit in later studies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cutaneous lupus erythematosus lupus erythematosus systemic lupus erythematosus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Site AUS01-0

    COMPLETED

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia

  • US02-0

    RECRUITING

    San Antonio, Texas, 78215, United States

  • US03-0

    RECRUITING

    Clearwater, Florida, 33765, United States

  • US04-0

    RECRUITING

    Irving, Texas, 75061, United States

  • US05-0

    RECRUITING

    Orlando, Florida, 32808, United States

  • US06-0

    RECRUITING

    La Palma, California, 90623, United States

  • US08-0

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Syracuse, New York, 13210, United States