New combo therapy for lupus kidney disease shows promise in asian trial

NCT ID NCT02630628

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two different drug combinations for people with active lupus nephritis, a serious kidney condition caused by lupus. It compared tacrolimus plus steroids against mycophenolate mofetil plus steroids. The goal was to see which combination better controlled kidney disease and prevented flare-ups. 130 adults from Asia took part in this Phase 3 trial.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lupus nephritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong