New drug VIS171 enters human trials for lupus, hair loss, and kidney disease

NCT ID NCT06799520

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called VIS171 in 30 people with lupus, alopecia areata, or a kidney condition called FSGS. The main goal is to check safety and how the body handles the drug. Participants receive VIS171 as a shot under the skin, alongside their usual care, and are followed for up to a year.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

VIS171

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for autoimmune diseases like lupus, alopecia areata, and certain kidney conditions.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 30 people, so it is primarily checking safety. It may not show clear benefit, and side effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alopecia areata focal segmental glomerulosclerosis 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

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Visterra Investigational Site

    RECRUITING

    Sofia, 1404, Bulgaria

  • Visterra Investigational Site

    RECRUITING

    Chisinau, MD-2025, Moldova

  • Visterra Investigational Site

    RECRUITING

    Bucharest, 11658, Romania

  • Visterra Investigational Site

    RECRUITING

    Cluj-Napoca, 40006, Romania

  • Visterra Investigational Site

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Barcelona, 8035, Spain

  • Visterra Investigational Site

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Granada, 18014, Spain