A steroid-sparing strategy for IgG4-related disease: lenalidomide put to the test

NCT ID NCT07719543

First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase III trial tests whether lenalidomide, an immune-modulating drug, can prevent disease flares in people with IgG4-related disease who are in remission. Participants receive either lenalidomide or a placebo for 52 weeks while tapering off steroids. The goal is to see if lenalidomide reduces relapse risk and allows patients to avoid long-term steroid side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
lenalidomide
What this could lead to
If it works, lenalidomide could offer a steroid-sparing maintenance option for people with IgG4-related disease, lowering relapse risk and side effects from long-term steroid use.
What could go wrong
This is a phase III trial, but lenalidomide has known risks including blood clots, low blood counts, and infections. It may not prove better than placebo at preventing relapses.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease immunoglobulin G4-related sclerosing disease

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  • General Hospital of Central Theater Command

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China

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  • Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital

    Sanya, Hainan, 572013, China

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  • The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100853, China

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