New hope for lupus skin flares? drug shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT03288324

First seen Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested the drug tofacitinib in 13 young adults aged 18 to 45 with moderate to severe lupus skin disease. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can reduce skin symptoms. Participants took the drug for up to 76 weeks, and doctors measured how well it worked using a skin severity score.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

  • MetroHealth Medical Center

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States

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