New drug aims to protect lungs in autoimmune patients

NCT ID NCT07495033

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

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests whether the drug telitacicept can slow the decline in lung function in people with connective tissue disease-related interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD). About 260 adults with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus and confirmed lung scarring will receive either telitacicept or a placebo for 52 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug helps preserve lung volume.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

telitacicept

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new treatment option to slow lung damage in people with connective tissue disease-related lung disease.

What could go wrong

This is a Phase 3 trial, but results may not confirm benefit. The drug could cause side effects or fail to outperform placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

interstitial lung disease

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

  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100000, China

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