New lupus drug candidate enters Mid-Stage testing

NCT ID NCT07299422

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This Phase 2 clinical trial is testing an investigational drug called SHR-2173 in about 248 adults with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks, with follow-up. The main goal is to see if SHR-2173 can reduce lupus disease activity better than placebo.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

SHR-2173 injection

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option for people with active lupus, helping control disease activity and reduce symptoms.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 2 trial with a moderate number of participants. The drug may not prove more effective than placebo, and side effects are still being evaluated.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100005, China

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  • Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200127, China

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    Contact