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Study to Assess Real-world Effectiveness of Belimumab for Treatment of Adults With LN

The purpose of the OBSErve-LN study is to assess the real-world use and effectiveness of belimumab in routine practice for the treatment of adults with active LN in multiple countries of interest. This study aims to provide the first long-term (up to 5 years) assessment of renal function preservation in belimumab treated participants.

Participants needed: 300
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: GlaxoSmithKlineUpdated: Jul 2, 2026Locations: 7
Eligibility criteria

Participants to provide a signed informed consent at the time of enrollment per... [+8]

Participants receiving renal replacement therapy (i.e., dialysis, kidney transpl... [+5]

Status: Recruiting

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Obinutuzumab in Adolescents With Active Class III or IV Lupus Nephritis and the Safety and PK of Obinutuzumab in Pediatric Participants

This phase II, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is designed to evaluate the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics (PK) of obinutuzumab in adolescent participants (AP) aged 12 to less than 18 with biopsy-confirmed proliferative lupus nephritis (LN). It will also evaluate open label safety and PK of obinutuzumab in pediatric participants (PP), aged 5 to \<12 with LN.

Participants needed: 40
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 5-17Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Hoffmann-La RocheUpdated: Jul 2, 2026Locations: 42
Eligibility criteria

Participants who are age 12 to <18 years at the time of randomization [+6]

Severe, active central nervous system (CNS) SLE, including retinitis, poorly con... [+11]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Rituximab Combining With Low-Dose Mycophenolate Mofetil on Proliferative Lupus Nephritis in Children

The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of rituximab combining with low-dose mycophenolate mofetil in the induction therapy of proliferative lupus nephritis in children.

Participants needed: 112
Trial details
Age: 3-18Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical UniversityUpdated: Jun 30, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Children aged 3-18 years old, regardless of sex; [+7]

Patients with lupus encephalopathy; [+6]

Status: Recruiting

A Study to Evaluate Mosunetuzumab in Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus With or Without Active Lupus Nephritis

This study will assess how mosunetuzumab works in people who have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who may or may not also have active lupus nephritis (LN).

Participants needed: 30
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Hoffmann-La RocheUpdated: Jun 30, 2026Locations: 15
Eligibility criteria

Diagnosis of SLE for ≥ 6 months as assessed using the 2019 European League Again...

Pregnant or breastfeeding, or intention of becoming pregnant during the study or... [+16]

Status: Recruiting

Biomarker Development for Autoimmune Disorders Involving the Kidneys

SILENT-LN is a prospective observational cohort study of adults with systemic lupus erythematosus, including participants with no renal involvement, suspected renal involvement, active lupus nephritis, previous lupus nephritis, or inactive lupus nephritis. The study will measure pre-specified blood and urine biomarkers longitudinally during routine clinical care. The study will evaluate whether blood and urine biomarker concentrations and biomarker panel scores are associated with active lupus nephritis, incident lupus nephritis, renal flare, treatment response, remission or inactive renal disease, kidney biopsy findings, and long-term renal outcomes. Participants will provide blood and urine samples during routine clinical follow-up visits and at visits where renal involvement is clinically suspected. Clinical data, standard laboratory tests, disease activity assessments, kidney function measures, treatment information, and kidney biopsy findings, when available, will be recorded. A predefined increase or persistent elevation in blood or urine biomarker levels will trigger a structured renal assessment, and kidney biopsy or re-biopsy may be performed if the integrated clinical assessment indicates suspected renal involvement, renal flare, or uncertainty regarding renal inflammatory activity and the procedure is considered safe and clinically appropriate. The study is currently conducted at Oslo University Hospital, Riks Hospital and may expand to additional centers following funding and regulatory approvals.

Participants needed: 500
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Oslo University HospitalUpdated: Jun 29, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Age 18 years or older [+5]

Inability to provide valid informed consent, unless an approved alternative cons... [+6]

Status: Recruiting

A Study of CC-97540 (BMS-986353 or Zola-cel), CD19-Targeted NEX-T CAR T Cells, in Participants With Active SLE Despite Immunosuppressants (Breakfree-SLE)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and drug levels of CC-97540 in participants with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) including lupus nephritis with inadequate response to glucocorticoids and at least 2 immunosuppressants.

Participants needed: 89
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 16+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyUpdated: Jun 24, 2026Locations: 96
Eligibility criteria

Participants must meet EULAR/ACR 2019 criteria for SLE. [+2]

Participants must not have other diseases, conditions, or treatments that may co... [+6]

Status: Recruiting

Obe-cel in Severe, Refractory Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) With Active Lupus Nephritis (LN)

The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of obecabtagene autoleucel (obe-cel) administered once following lymphodepletion in participants with severe, refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and active lupus nephritis (LN).

Participants needed: 35
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 12-65Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Autolus LimitedUpdated: Jun 23, 2026Locations: 10
Eligibility criteria

Willing and able to give written informed consent for participation in the study... [+8]

Prior treatment at any time with anti-CD19 therapy [+6]

Status: Recruiting

PRESERVE: LUPKYNIS in Combination With Belimumab, Obinutuzumab or Anifrolumab in Patients With Lupus Nephritis

The goal of this clinical study is to assess the efficacy and safety of LUPKYNIS® in combination with belimumab, obinutuzumab or anifrolumab at inducing rapid renal response in patients with lupus nephritis (LN).

Participants needed: 150
Trial details
Phase: Phase 4Age: 18-75Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.Updated: Jun 12, 2026Locations: 15
Eligibility criteria

Adults 18-75 years old [+7]

Any B cell targeted therapy except for the concomitant biologics (belimumab and... [+7]

Status: Recruiting

A Safety and Efficacy Study Evaluating CTX112 in Adult Subjects With Refractory Autoimmune Disease

This is a single-arm, open-label, multicenter, ascending dose Phase 1 study evaluating the safety and preliminary efficacy of CTX112 in adult subjects with refractory autoimmune diseases, including active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sclerosis (SSc), or idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM).

Participants needed: 80
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1Age: 18-70Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: CRISPR TherapeuticsUpdated: Jun 15, 2026Locations: 14
Eligibility criteria

Age ≥18 years and < 70 years of age. [+5]

Prior anti-CD19 therapy or any gene therapy/genetically modified cell therapy. [+12]

Status: Recruiting

US Zamto-cel Autoimmune Diseases

AID is a phase I multi-cohort study to assess the safety and tolerability of zamtocabtagene autoleucel (zamto-cel) in patients with refractory autoimmune diseases (SLE-Non renal, SLE-LN, SSc/dcSSc) after receiving standard therapy.

Participants needed: 48
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Miltenyi Biomedicine GmbHUpdated: Jun 11, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Prior gene therapy treatment [+20]

Status: Recruiting

A Study of Rapcabtagene Autoleucel in Active, Refractory Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) or Lupus Nephritis (LN) Patients (AUTOGRAPH - SLE/LN)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rapcabtagene autoleucel (administered once following lymphodepletion) in patients with active, refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or active, refractory lupus nephritis (LN).

Participants needed: 179
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 18-75Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Novartis PharmaceuticalsUpdated: Jun 3, 2026Locations: 101
Eligibility criteria

Men and women with SLE, aged >= 18 years and =< 75 years at screening, fulfillin... [+4]

Any acute, severe lupus related-flare at screening that needs immediate treatmen... [+5]

Status: Recruiting

A Phase 1/2 Study of NKX019 in Subjects With Autoimmune Disease (Ntrust-1)

This is a Phase 1/2, open-label, multi-center, multi-cohort, non-randomized dose escalation and dose expansion basket study to determine the safety and tolerability of NKX019 (allogeneic CAR NK cells targeting CD19) in participants with autoimmune diseases.

Participants needed: 120
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1, Phase 2Age: 18-75Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Nkarta, Inc.Updated: Jun 4, 2026Locations: 19
Eligibility criteria

Age ≥18 and ≤75 [+14]

eGFR < 45 ml/min/1.73 m² [+26]

Status: Recruiting

A Phase 1 Study of FT819 in B-cell Mediated Autoimmune Disease

This is a phase 1 study designed to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics (PK), and anti-B-cell activity of FT819 following treatment with or without auxiliary medicinal product (AMP) in participants with moderate-to-severe active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with or without nephritis, antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV), idiopathic inflammatory myositis (IIM), and systemic sclerosis (SSc). The study will consist of a dose-escalation stage, followed by an expansion stage to further evaluate the safety and activity of FT819.

Participants needed: 244
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1Age: 12-70Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Fate TherapeuticsUpdated: May 22, 2026Locations: 21
Eligibility criteria

Age: 12 to 70 years old. [+4]

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Women must not be pregnant or nursing. [+5]

Status: Not yet recruiting

A Phase 2, Open-Label, Single-Arm Trial of FT819 in Participants With Lupus Nephritis

The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of FT819, comprised of allogeneic T cells that express a CD19-targeted CAR, following bendamustine administration in participants with refractory moderate-to-severe lupus nephritis, as assessed by the proportion of participants who achieve complete renal response (CRR) at Week 26.

Participants needed: 53
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 12-70Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Fate TherapeuticsUpdated: May 11, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Age ≥12 to ≤70 years [+6]

Evidence of inadequate organ function during the screening period [+9]

Status: Recruiting

Phase I/II Study of AD-PluReceptor Plus Tafasitamab-cxix and Lymphodepleting Chemotherapy in Patients With Autoimmune Disorders

The goal of Safety Lead-In is to confirm the safety of tafasitamab when given to patients with SSc, SLE, and LN. The goal of Phase 1 is to find the recommended dose of AD-PluReceptor-NK cells in combination with tafasitamab and lymphodepleting chemotherapy that can be given to patients with the disease. The goal of Phase 2 is to learn if the dose of AD-PluReceptor-NK cells found in Phase 1 in combination with tafasitamab and lymphodepleting chemotherapy can help to control the disease.

Participants needed: 47
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1, Phase 2Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterUpdated: Apr 15, 2026Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

FVC < 80% predicted or extent of ILD changes on HRCT > 20%. C. Inadequate respon... [+15]

SSc related pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) requiring active treatment. [+23]

Status: Recruiting

Lupus Landmark Study: A Prospective Registry and Biorepository

The purpose of the registry and biorepository is to provide a mechanism to store clinical data, linked biospecimens and molecular data to support the conduct of future research on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), including Lupus Nephritis (LN).

Participants needed: 3,500
Trial details
Age: 18-110Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Lupus Research AllianceUpdated: Apr 15, 2026Locations: 25Duration: 5 Years
Eligibility criteria

Able to understand and comply with study procedures and voluntarily sign a writt... [+1]

Not able to obtain consent [+2]

Status: Recruiting

RESET-SLE: A Phase 1/2 Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CABA-201 in Subjects With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

RESET-SLE: A Phase 1/2 Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CABA-201 in Subjects With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Participants needed: 28
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1, Phase 2Age: 18-65Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Cabaletta BioUpdated: Apr 9, 2026Locations: 23
Eligibility criteria

Age ≥18 and ≤65 [+4]

Contraindication to leukapheresis [+7]

Status: Recruiting

SELECT-SLE: Biomarker-Guided CAR-T Target Selection for Refractory Lupus

study evaluates a biomarker-guided strategy to assign adults with refractory SLE to autologous CAR-T therapy targeting either CD19 or BCMA. Participants undergo centralized screening immunophenotyping to determine whether their disease appears B-cell-dominant (CD19-preferred) or plasma-cell-dominant (BCMA-preferred), followed by leukapheresis, lymphodepletion, and a single CAR-T infusion. The main goals are to assess safety, determine a recommended Phase 2 dose within each arm, and estimate remission rates by Week 24.

Participants needed: 24
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1, Phase 2Age: 18-70Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Beijing BiotechUpdated: Apr 13, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

1. Age 18 to 70 years at consent. 2. Meets 2019 EULAR/ACR classification criteri...

1. Active uncontrolled infection, including active tuberculosis, hepatitis B or...

Status: Not yet recruiting

Anti-alpha-actinin Antibodies and Lupus Nephritis Activity

Lupus nephritis (LN) develops in 30-60% of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and remains a leading cause of morbidity, with 10-30% progressing to end-stage renal disease within 15 years. The International Society of Nephrology/Renal Pathology Society (ISN/RPS) classifies LN histologically, with proliferative forms (Classes III/IV) carrying the poorest prognosis.

Participants needed: 96
Trial details
Age: 18-60Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Assiut UniversityUpdated: Apr 1, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Adult patients (≥ 18 and > 60 years) of either sex. [+7]

Presence of, or suspicion of, any other primary or significant secondary kidney... [+4]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Mycophenolate Mofetil in Lupus Nephritis

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an inflammatory, chronic, and multisystem autoimmune disease characterized by periods of activity and remission. Lupus nephritis (LN) is the most frequent renal complication and is associated with high morbidity, manifesting as nephritic or nephrotic syndrome, complement consumption, and positivity for anti-double-stranded DNA antibodies. Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) is an immunosuppressive agent that modifies the course of LN and is converted into mycophenolic acid (MPA), its measurable active metabolite. However, MMF exhibits complex interindividual and interethnic variability in metabolism, reinforcing the need for personalized strategies through therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) to ensure renal remission. The objective of this study is to determine whether the implementation of MPA TDM results in a higher rate of renal remission over 12 months compared with standard treatment. This is a randomized, blinded clinical trial to be conducted at a teaching hospital in Maranhão over a 12-month period. From an estimated population of 187 eligible patients with LN receiving MMF, 100 consecutive participants will be randomized (50 per group). MPA monitoring will occur at three time points (T1, T2, T5), while clinical and laboratory outcome assessments will be performed quarterly (T1-T5). The primary outcome will be the renal remission rate; secondary outcomes include serum MPA levels, adverse events, hospitalizations, and medication adherence. This study will generate evidence on precision therapeutics applied to MMF in LN within the Brazilian public health system (SUS), particularly regarding the pilot use of TDM for dose optimization and maximization of clinical response.

Participants needed: 100
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Federal University of MaranhaoUpdated: Mar 25, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Adults aged ≥18 years, of both sexes [+3]

Individuals with contraindications to MMF (known hypersensitivity, pregnancy, or... [+4]

Status: Recruiting

The Pediatric Lupus Nephritis Mycophenolate Mofetil (PLUMM) Study

The study is a 1-year 2-part double-blinded placebo controlled 2-arm clinical trial. Treatment arms are (1) MMF dosed as per body-surface area (MMFBSA; 600mg/m2 body surface area per dose about every 12 hours) and (2) pharmacokinetically-guided precision-dosing of MMF (MMFPK; MMF dosed twice daily to achieve an area under the concentration-time curve (AUC0-12h) of MPA \>60-70 mg\*h/L. The study goal is to determine the safety and efficacy of MMFPK compared to MMFBSA for the treatment of proliferative LN in subjects 8 to \<21 years.

Participants needed: 105
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 8-20Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, CincinnatiUpdated: Mar 18, 2026Locations: 19
Eligibility criteria

Male or female aged 8 to < 21 years; [+10]

Perceived or stated inability to adhere to the study protocol; [+27]

Status: Recruiting

Phase III Extension Study of Efficacy and Safety of Ianalumab With or Without Study Treatment Withdrawal in Participants With Lupus Nephritis (SIRIUS-LN Extension)

The purpose of this 2-year extension study is the evaluation of the efficacy and safety 1. after study treatment withdrawal in patients with lupus nephritis (LN) who achieved response (complete renal response \[CRR\] or partial renal response \[PRR\]) on double-blind treatment at the end of the SIRIUS-LN core study, and 2. of open-label ianalumab 300 mg treatment in patients who, at the end of the SIRIUS-LN core study, were either already receiving ianalumab open-label treatment or did not meet CRR/PRR criteria on double-blind treatment at the end of the SIRIUS-LN core study.

Participants needed: 315
Trial details
Phase: Phase 3Age: 18-100Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Novartis PharmaceuticalsUpdated: Mar 11, 2026Locations: 25
Eligibility criteria

Signed informed consent prior to participation in the extension study. [+1]

Use of prohibited therapies [+1]

Status: Not yet recruiting

A Multicenter Phase 2a Clinical Study to Evaluate SIM0278 in Subjects With Active Lupus Nephritis

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter clinical study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of SIM0278 in adult (18-75 years) subjects with active LN suitable for systemic therapy. Approximately 60 subjects with active LN are planned to be enrolled and randomized 1: 1 to SIM0278 or placebo. The study consists of 3 phases: screening, double-blind treatment, and safety follow-up.

Participants needed: 60
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 18-75Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., LtdUpdated: Feb 6, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Weight ≥ 40.0 kg [+2]

Previous or current nephropathy (except LN) that, in the opinion of the investig... [+2]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Efficacy and Safety of CRC01 in Participants With Severe, Refractory Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of CRC01, an investigational autologous anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy, in people with lupus nephritis (LN), a serious kidney complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The main objectives of the study are: 1. To determine whether CRC01 infusion can improve kidney outcomes and reduce disease activity in participants with lupus nephritis. 2. To assess the safety profile, including potential risks such as cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurotoxicity. Study Design This is a single-arm, open-label, multi-center, Phase 1/2 study. All enrolled participants will receive CRC01 after screening and baseline assessments. Study Procedures Participants will: * Undergo eligibility screening, including blood tests, urine tests, and disease activity assessments. * Provide autologous T lymphocytes through a procedure called leukapheresis. * Receive a lymphodepleting pre-conditioning regimen (short course of chemotherapy). * Receive a single intravenous infusion of CRC01 cells. * Be hospitalized for close monitoring to detect and manage early adverse events such as CRS or neurotoxicity. * Return for scheduled follow-up assessments through Week 52 (12 months) post-infusion to evaluate safety and treatment response. Key Outcomes Researchers will measure: * Changes in proteinuria and kidney function. * Changes in disease activity scores. * Incidence and severity of adverse events.

Participants needed: 39
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1, Phase 2Age: 19+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Curocell Inc.Updated: Jan 23, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Age 19 years or older, voluntarily provides written informed consent. [+10]

Current or anticipated requirement for renal dialysis during the study. [+29]