New drug takes aim at autoimmune diseases in early human test

NCT ID NCT07276958

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage study tests an experimental drug called LY4298445 in healthy volunteers and people with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to check safety and how the body handles the drug. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and the study lasts up to about a year.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
LY4298445 (an experimental drug given as an injection)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis by targeting immune cells.
What could go wrong
This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 63 participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet known. The drug may cause side effects or fail to show benefit.

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Conditions

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  • Anhui Provincial Hospital

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    Hefei, 230036, China

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  • Nucleus Network

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    Brisbane, 4006, Australia

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  • Nucleus Network

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    Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia

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  • Peking University First Hospital

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    Beijing, 100034, China

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  • Peking University Third Hospital

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    Beijing, 100191, China

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  • Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine

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    Shanghai, 200127, China

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  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University

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    Wenzhou, 325000, China

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  • Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology

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    Wuhan, 430022, China

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  • Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

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    Changsha, 410008, China

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