Lupus erythematosus
MONDO:0004670An autoimmune, connective tissue chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, and the peripheral blood cells. It is more commonly seen in women than men. Variants include discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Also known as: lupus, lupus erythematosus
582 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 39 tagged with Lupus erythematosus itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Lupus erythematosus
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Systemic lupus erythematosus 516 trials · 522 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus 16 trials
- Central nervous system lupus 2 trials
- Neonatal lupus erythematosus 1 trial
- Autosomal systemic lupus erythematosus type 16 0 trials
- Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus 0 trials
- Systemic lupus erythematosus 17 0 trials
- Systemic lupus erythematosus 18 0 trials
- Systemic lupus erythematosus related to C1QA 0 trials
- Systemic lupus erythematosus related to C1S 0 trials
- Systemic lupus erythematosus related to C4A 0 trials
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Cutaneous lupus erythematosus 38 trials · 46 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus 3 trials · 23 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus 11 trials
- Rowell syndrome 0 trials
- Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus 0 trials
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Drug-induced lupus erythematosus 1 trial
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Could a common arthritis drug tame rare immune disease symptoms?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests baricitinib, a drug already approved for other immune conditions, in 20 people with Job syndrome who also have lupus-like disease or eczema. Participants take the pill daily for 6 months. The main goal is to see if it is safe and tolerable, while also check…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug trial aims for remission without daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called mosunetuzumab in 30 people with lupus, a disease where the immune system attacks the body. The goal is to see if the drug can put lupus into remission so that participants can stop most lupus medications for at least 6 months. However, some people m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can bone marrow stem cells calm lupus kidney flares?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a single intravenous dose of mesenchymal stem cells, derived from bone marrow, can safely help adults with active lupus nephritis achieve a complete or partial kidney response. Participants receive either the stem cells or a placebo (saline) in a double-b…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Red de Terapia Celular • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a One-Time cell treatment tame lupus in young patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called CART19 for teens and young adults (ages 12-29) with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. CART19 uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to target and calm the overactive immune system causing lupus. The g…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a lupus drug help when given early?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug belimumab (Benlysta) in 30 people who were diagnosed with lupus within the last two years. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for one year, and then some may switch to placebo in the second year. The goal is to see if early treatment …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New lupus drug enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called DB-2304 in healthy volunteers and people with lupus (SLE or CLE). The main goal is to check safety and how the body processes the drug. About 148 participants will receive either DB-2304 or a placebo. This is a first step to see…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: DualityBio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and scleroderma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment for autoimmune disorders like lupus and scleroderma. It combines specially engineered natural killer cells (AD-PluReceptor) with a drug called tafasitamab and chemotherapy to try to control the disease. The study will enroll 47 pe…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New lupus pill ONT01 enters human safety trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether a new drug called ONT01 is safe for people with lupus nephritis or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). About 61 participants will receive ONT01 alongside their usual lupus medications. The goal is to find the highest safe dose and see if it im…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Cord blood cells could tame lupus in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether a single injection of stem cells from donated umbilical cords is safe for people with active lupus. Ten adults will receive the cells alongside their usual care. Researchers will monitor side effects and check for signs that lupus activit…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: LiveKidney.Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:22 UTC
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Can a one-hour class beat eight weeks of therapy for chronic pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two online treatments for chronic pain: an 8-week cognitive behavioral therapy program (16 hours total) and a single 2-hour pain relief skills class. Researchers want to see which works better for reducing pain intensity and interference. The study will enroll…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New online program aims to boost brain health in teens with lupus
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new telehealth program designed to support brain health in teenagers with childhood-onset lupus. The program teaches problem-solving, emotion regulation, and communication skills over 10 online sessions. Researchers want to see if the program is practical …
Sponsor: Andrea Knight • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can talking about emotions ease lupus pain? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a type of talk therapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) can help reduce widespread pain in people with lupus. Thirty adults with lupus and fibromyalgia or chronic pain will attend 8 weekly online sessions. Researchers will check if the …
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Can we predict chronic pain in teens? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 600 teens and young adults (ages 14-26) with conditions like juvenile arthritis, fibromyalgia, or past surgeries to understand why some develop long-lasting pain while others don't. Researchers will examine pain sensitivity, immune markers, and social factors …
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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100,000 volunteers needed to unlock secrets of chronic diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting health information, lifestyle data, and biological samples from up to 100,000 adults to help researchers better understand diseases like lupus, celiac disease, and kidney disease. Participants provide data and samples through a direct-to-patient platform.…
Sponsor: Joined Bio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Massive biobank launches to unlock secrets of chronic inflammation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large database and biobank from 2200 people with chronic inflammatory diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, severe asthma, and psoriasis. Researchers will collect blood samples and track disease activity over time using standard medical scores. The goa…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Blood samples could unlock secrets of autoimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood samples and medical data from 3000 people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and myositis. Researchers will use these samples to find new biomarkers and better understand these conditions. The goal is to help develop new treatments …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of brain inflammation diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research study collects health information from 10,000 people with brain inflammation conditions like Long COVID, ME/CFS, and autoimmune diseases. Participants use a smartphone app to share symptoms, health history, and wearable data. The goal is to find disease subtypes and…
Sponsor: Brain Inflammation Collaborative • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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1,000 lupus patients join hunt for skin disease genes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect genetic and protein data from 1,000 people with lupus-related skin disease. Researchers hope to identify the genes and proteins that cause skin lesions in lupus. The goal is to better understand the disease, improve diagnosis, and spark new drug develop…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Scientists probe immune link to migraine in autoimmune patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how immune cells and inflammatory molecules differ in people with migraine, especially those who also have autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, or endometriosis. Researchers will compare blood samples from 396 women to measure reg…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC