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

NCT ID NCT07719543

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

About 146 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2030

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults aged 18 to 75 years at the time of screening. 2. Diagnosis of IgG4-related disease according to the 2019 American College of Rheumatology/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (ACR/EULAR) classification criteria. 3. Patients with IgG4-related disease who have achieved sustained clinical remission following glucocorticoid therapy. 4. No documented IgG4-related disease relapse within the previous 12 months before screening. 5. IgG4-related disease Responder Index (IgG4-RD RI) score of 0 at screening. 6. Receiving stable low-dose glucocorticoid therapy with prednisone-equivalent dose ≤7.5 mg/day for at least 6 months before randomization. 7. Ability to provide written informed consent and comply with study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Active IgG4-related disease requiring induction therapy or escalation of immunosuppressive treatment at screening. 2. Previous treatment with lenalidomide or known hypersensitivity to lenalidomide or related compounds. 3. Requirement for prohibited concomitant medications during the study period. 4. Significant uncontrolled infection or active severe infection. 5. Clinically significant hematologic abnormalities, including severe neutropenia or thrombocytopenia. 6. Significant hepatic or renal dysfunction that may affect study participation or drug safety evaluation. 7. History of thromboembolic events or conditions associated with unacceptable thrombotic risk according to investigator assessment. 8. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or unwillingness to use effective contraception when applicable. 9. Malignancy or other severe medical conditions that may interfere with study participation or outcome assessment. 10. Any condition that, in the investigator's opinion, may compromise participant safety or affect the reliability of study results.

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Conditions

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Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease immunoglobulin G4-related sclerosing disease

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • General Hospital of Central Theater Command

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China

  • Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital

    Sanya, Hainan, 572013, China

  • The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100853, China

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