New lupus drug saphnelo tracked for Long-Term safety in 1,600+ patients
NCT ID NCT05141201
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is tracking the long-term safety and effectiveness of the drug Saphnelo (anifrolumab) in over 1,600 people with systemic lupus erythematosus who haven't responded well to current treatments. Researchers are monitoring for side effects like serious infections, shingles, and allergic reactions. The goal is to see how well the drug works in real-world use over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Anifrolumab (Saphnelo)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could confirm that anifrolumab is a safe and effective long-term option for controlling lupus in people who haven't responded to other treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less definitive. Risks include serious infections, shingles, and allergic reactions, as noted in the study.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,620 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2021
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
patients with systemic lupus erythematosus insufficiently responding to currently available treatment
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: patients with systemic lupus erythematosus insufficiently responding to currently available treatment - Exclusion Criteria: None \-
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
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Aichi, Japan
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Akita, Japan
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Aomori, Japan
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Chiba, Japan
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Ehime, Japan
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Fukui, Japan
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Fukuoka, Japan
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Fukushima, Japan
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Gifu, Japan
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Gunma, Japan
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Hiroshima, Japan
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Hokkaido, Japan
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Hyōgo, Japan
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Ibaraki, Japan
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Ishikawa, Japan
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Kagawa, Japan
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Kagoshima, Japan
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Kanagawa, Japan
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Kochi, Japan
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Kumamoto, Japan
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Kyoto, Japan
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Mie, Japan
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Miyagi, Japan
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Miyazaki, Japan
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Nagano, Japan
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Nagasaki, Japan
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Nara, Japan
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Niigata, Japan
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Numakunai, Japan
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Okayama, Japan
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Okinawa, Japan
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Osaka, Japan
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Ōita, Japan
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Saga, Japan
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Saitama, Japan
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Shiga, Japan
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Shimane, Japan
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Shizuoka, Japan
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Tochigi, Japan
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Tokushima, Japan
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Tokyo, Japan
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Tottori, Japan
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Toyama, Japan
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Wakayama, Japan
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Yamagata, Japan
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Yamaguchi, Japan
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Yamanashi, Japan
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