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New lupus drug saphnelo tracked for Long-Term safety in 1,600+ patients

NCT ID NCT05141201

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: AstraZeneca Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is tracking the long-term safety and effectiveness of the drug Saphnelo (anifrolumab) in over 1,600 people with systemic lupus erythematosus who haven't responded well to current treatments. Researchers are monitoring for side effects like serious infections, shingles, and allergic reactions. The goal is to see how well the drug works in real-world use over time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Anifrolumab (Saphnelo)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could confirm that anifrolumab is a safe and effective long-term option for controlling lupus in people who haven't responded to other treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less definitive. Risks include serious infections, shingles, and allergic reactions, as noted in the study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

systemic lupus erythematosus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, SYSTEMIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

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    Aichi, Japan

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    Akita, Japan

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    Aomori, Japan

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    Chiba, Japan

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    Ehime, Japan

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    Fukui, Japan

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    Fukuoka, Japan

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    Fukushima, Japan

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    Gifu, Japan

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    Gunma, Japan

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    Hiroshima, Japan

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    Hokkaido, Japan

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    Hyōgo, Japan

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    Ibaraki, Japan

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    Ishikawa, Japan

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    Kagawa, Japan

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    Kagoshima, Japan

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    Kanagawa, Japan

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    Kochi, Japan

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    Kumamoto, Japan

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    Kyoto, Japan

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    Mie, Japan

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    Miyagi, Japan

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    Miyazaki, Japan

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    Nagano, Japan

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    Nagasaki, Japan

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    Nara, Japan

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    Niigata, Japan

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    Numakunai, Japan

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    Okayama, Japan

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    Okinawa, Japan

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    Osaka, Japan

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    Ōita, Japan

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    Saga, Japan

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    Saitama, Japan

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    Shiga, Japan

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    Shimane, Japan

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    Shizuoka, Japan

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    Tochigi, Japan

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    Tokushima, Japan

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    Tokyo, Japan

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    Tottori, Japan

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    Toyama, Japan

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    Wakayama, Japan

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    Yamagata, Japan

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    Yamaguchi, Japan

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    Yamanashi, Japan

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