New drug MK-1045 enters early human testing for lupus and RA

NCT ID NCT07363590

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

Summary

This early study tests a new medicine, MK-1045, in about 21 people with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to see if it is safe and tolerable at different dose levels. Participants receive the drug through an IV infusion, and researchers monitor for 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

MK-1045 (also called CN201), given as an IV infusion

What this could lead to

If this early study shows MK-1045 is safe, it could lead to a new treatment option for people with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-phase trial focused on safety, not effectiveness. The drug may not work or could have side effects. It will take years before any treatment might be available.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rheumatoid arthritis 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

  • ARENSIA Clinics ( Site 0902)

    RECRUITING

    Bucharest, Bucharest, 011658, Romania

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  • ARENSIA Exploratory Medicine-Country Emergency Hospital- Arensia,Cluj-Napoca ( Site 0901)

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    Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, 400006, Romania

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  • Anima Diepenbeek ( Site 0601)

    RECRUITING

    Diepenbeek, Limburg, 3590, Belgium

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  • Arensia Exploartory Medicine ( Site 1301)

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    Tbilisi, 0112, Georgia

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  • Chinese Academy of Medical Science Peking Union Medical College Hospital ( Site 1501)

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    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100005, China

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  • Chulalongkorn University ( Site 0501)

    RECRUITING

    Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

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  • Clinica de la Costa S.A.S. ( Site 0101)

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    Barranquilla, Atlántico, 080020, Colombia

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  • Fundacion Valle del Lili ( Site 0102)

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    Cali, Valle del Cauca Department, 760032, Colombia

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  • Gold Coast University Hospital ( Site 1601)

    RECRUITING

    Southport, Queensland, 4215, Australia

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  • Istituto Clinico Humanitas- IRCCS ( Site 1902)

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    Rozzano, Milano, 20089, Italy

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  • Keio University Hospital ( Site 0302)

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    Shinjyuku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan

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  • Oncomédica S.A.S ( Site 0103)

    RECRUITING

    Montería, Departamento de Córdoba, 230002, Colombia

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  • PMSI Republican Clinical Hospital "T.Mosneaga" ( Site 1001)

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    Chisinau, 2025, Moldova

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  • The University of Tokyo Hospital ( Site 0301)

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    Bunkyo, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan

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  • UOC Reumatologia ed immunologia clinica ( Site 1901)

    RECRUITING

    Roma, 00168, Italy

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  • UZ Gent ( Site 0602)

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    Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, 9000, Belgium

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  • Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology ( Site 1504)

    RECRUITING

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430058, China

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