Lupus Clinical Trial Landscape
Data updated: May 20, 2026
636 clinical trials tracked since 2008
Lupus is being studied across 636 clinical trials registered since 2008, with 269 programs currently active. The competitive pipeline includes 39 active Phase 3 trials, 106 active Phase 2 trials, and 156 active Phase 1 trials. Top industry sponsors include Novartis, AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb.
269 active
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636 total (since 2008)
156
Phase 1 Active
277 total
106
Phase 2 Active
281 total
39
Phase 3 Active
103 total
16
Phase 4 Active
53 total
Top Industry Sponsors
Sorted by active Active Done Failed
Novartis 10 3 4
AstraZeneca 9 9 2
Bristol-Myers Squibb 6 13 3
Roche 6 4 2
China Immunotech (Beijing) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. 6 0 0
+ 10 more sponsors — see full table below
Featured Phase 3 Trials
NCT07355218 RECRUITING
A Study of Enpatoran in Participants With Cutaneous Manifestations of Lupus With or Without Systemic Disease (ELOWEN-2)
EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. n=202
NCT04221477 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Obinutuzumab in Participants With ISN/RPS 2003 Class III or IV Lupus Nephritis
Hoffmann-La Roche n=271
NCT07332481 RECRUITING
A Study of Enpatoran in Participants With Cutaneous Manifestations of Lupus With or Without Systemic Disease
EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. n=202
NCT07438496 RECRUITING
A Study of Nipocalimab in Adults With Moderate to Severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Janssen Research & Development, LLC n=600
NCT05648500 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
A Research Study to Evaluate the Effects of a New Oral Medicine Called Cenerimod in Adults With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Viatris Innovation GmbH n=470
+ 98 more Phase 3 trials — see full database below
Lupus — Trials Started by Year (last 10 years)
2016 21
2017 25
2018 28
2019 24
2020 17
2021 33
2022 39
2023 46
2024 69
2025 87
2026 61
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Top Sponsors (all-time)
Novartis 17
AstraZeneca 20
Bristol-Myers Squibb 22
Roche 12
China Immunotech (Beijing) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. 6
Biogen 10
Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd 5
GSK 23
Viatris Innovation GmbH 6
Beijing Mabworks Biotech Co., Ltd. 3
Active Trials by Phase
Phase 1 156
Phase 2 106
Phase 3 39
Phase 4 16
Enrollment Size Distribution
1-50 302
51-200 177
201-500 90
501-1k 25
1k+ 8
All Industry Sponsors
Sorted by active Active Done Failed
Novartis 10 3 4
AstraZeneca 9 9 2
Bristol-Myers Squibb 6 13 3
Roche 6 4 2
China Immunotech (Beijing) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. 6 0 0
Biogen 5 3 2
Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd 5 0 0
GSK 4 17 2
Viatris Innovation GmbH 4 2 0
Beijing Mabworks Biotech Co., Ltd. 3 0 0
Miltenyi Biomedicine GmbH 3 0 0
Sanofi 2 3 1
EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. 2 2 1
AbbVie 2 2 0
Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd 2 1 0
NCT07355218 RECRUITING
A Study of Enpatoran in Participants With Cutaneous Manifestations of Lupus With or Without Systemic Disease (ELOWEN-2)
EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. n=202
NCT04221477 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Obinutuzumab in Participants With ISN/RPS 2003 Class III or IV Lupus Nephritis
Hoffmann-La Roche n=271
NCT07332481 RECRUITING
A Study of Enpatoran in Participants With Cutaneous Manifestations of Lupus With or Without Systemic Disease
EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. n=202
NCT05352919 ENROLLING BY INVITATION
An Extension Study to Learn More About the Long-Term Safety of Litifilimab (BIIB059) Injections and Whether They Can Improve Symptoms of Adult Participants Who Have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Biogen n=864
NCT07438496 RECRUITING
A Study of Nipocalimab in Adults With Moderate to Severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Janssen Research & Development, LLC n=600
NCT06475742 ENROLLING BY INVITATION
Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Cenerimod in Adults With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Viatris Innovation GmbH n=680
NCT05648500 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
A Research Study to Evaluate the Effects of a New Oral Medicine Called Cenerimod in Adults With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Viatris Innovation GmbH n=470
NCT05835310 RECRUITING
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Intravenous Anifrolumab to Treat Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Pediatric Participants
AstraZeneca n=100
NCT06044337 ENROLLING BY INVITATION
A Long-Term Extension Study to Learn More About the Safety of Litifilimab (BIIB059) Injections and Whether They Can Improve Symptoms of Adult Participants Who Have Active Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Biogen n=322
NCT07430306 RECRUITING
A Study to Evaluate the Treatment Outcomes of Subcutaneous Anifrolumab in Immunosuppressant-naïve and Biologic-naïve Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
AstraZeneca n=245
NCT07405970 RECRUITING
A Phase 3 Clinical Study of MIL62 in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Beijing Mabworks Biotech Co., Ltd. n=316
NCT06015737 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
A Phase III Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Anifrolumab in Adults With Chronic and/or Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
AstraZeneca n=306
NCT06617325 RECRUITING
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Dapirolizumab Pegol in Study Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
UCB Biopharma SRL n=450
NCT04976322 ENROLLING BY INVITATION
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Dapirolizumab Pegol in Study Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
UCB Biopharma SRL n=760
NCT07201129 RECRUITING
A Research Trial to Assess if Cenerimod is Efficacious and Safe to Treat Active Lupus Nephritis on Top of Regular Treatment
Viatris Innovation GmbH n=300
NCT05843643 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Program to Assess Adverse Events and Change in Disease Activity of Oral Upadacitinib in Adult Participants With Moderate to Severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
AbbVie n=1,014
NCT05531565 RECRUITING
A 2-Part Study to Learn Whether Litifilimab (BIIB059) Injections Can Improve Symptoms of Adult Participants Who Have Active Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Biogen n=450
NCT04877691 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Subcutaneous Anifrolumab in Adult Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
AstraZeneca n=367
NCT04963296 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Obinutuzumab in Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Hoffmann-La Roche n=303
NCT05672576 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
A Research Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Cenerimod in Subjects Suffering From Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Viatris Innovation GmbH n=451
NCT05126277 RECRUITING
Safety, Efficacy and Tolerability of Ianalumab Versus Placebo, Combination With SoC Therapy, in Participants With Active Lupus Nephritis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals n=462
NCT06133972 RECRUITING
Phase 3 Extension Study to Evaluate Long-term Safety of Ianalumab in Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SIRIUS-SLE Extension).
Novartis Pharmaceuticals n=550
NCT06711887 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)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals n=315
NCT05624749 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Phase 3 Study to Evaluate Ianalumab on Top of Standard-of-care Therapy in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SIRIUS-SLE 2)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals n=288
NCT05639114 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Phase 3 Study to Evaluate Two Regimens of Ianalumab on Top of Standard-of-care Therapy in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SIRIUS-SLE 1)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals n=436
NCT05799378 RECRUITING
Effects of Stopping Hydroxychloroquine in Elderly Lupus Disease
NYU Langone Health n=330
NCT05138133 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Phase 3 Study of Anifrolumab in Adult Patients With Active Proliferative Lupus Nephritis
AstraZeneca n=359
NCT04895241 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
A Study to Learn About the Safety of Litifilimab (BIIB059) Injections and Whether They Can Improve Symptoms of Adult Participants Who Have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Biogen n=548
NCT04961567 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
A Study to Learn About the Safety of Litifilimab (BIIB059) Injections and Whether They Can Improve Symptoms of Adult Participants Who Have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Biogen n=562
NCT05617677 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
A Study to Assess Effectiveness and Safety of Deucravacitinib Compared With Placebo in Participants With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Bristol-Myers Squibb n=516
NCT05620407 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
A Study to Evaluate Effectiveness and Safety of Deucravacitinib (BMS-986165) Compared With Placebo in Participants With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Bristol-Myers Squibb n=513
NCT04702256 RECRUITING
Induction Therapy for Lupus Nephritis With no Added Oral Steroids: A Trial Comparing Oral Corticosteroids Plus Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) Versus Obinutuzumab and MMF
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris n=196
NCT04582136 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Efficacy and Safety of Sirolimus in Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Chinese SLE Treatment And Research Group n=146
NCT06965244 NOT YET RECRUITING
Lenalidomide vs Methotrexate in Difficult-to-treat Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris n=122
NCT06904729 RECRUITING
Chimeric Antigen Receptors T Cells for Refractory/Recurrent Lupus Nephritis in Children
Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center n=50
NCT05458622 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
3TR (Taxonomy, Treatment, Targets and Remission) Systemic Lupus Erithematosus Study Protocol
University Hospital, Brest n=25
NCT03747159 ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Synergetic B-cell Immunomodulation in SLE - 2nd Study.
Leiden University Medical Center n=70
NCT06618573 RECRUITING
Safety of Administering Isoniazid to SLE Patients to Prevent TB
Universitas Padjadjaran n=60
NCT06406205 RECRUITING
A Study of QLG1074 Combined With Background Therapy in Subjects With Active Lupus Nephritis
Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. n=270
NCT05001737 COMPLETED
Evaluate Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability, PK and PD of Emapalumab in Children and Adults With MAS in Still's or SLE
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum n=33
NCT05962788 TERMINATED
Long-Term Voclosporin Treatment in Adolescent and Pediatric Subjects With Lupus Nephritis
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. n=4
NCT05288855 TERMINATED
Voclosporin in Adolescent and Pediatric Subjects With Lupus Nephritis
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. n=9
NCT05306574 TERMINATED
A Study of Telitacicept for the Treatment of Moderately to Severely Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (REMESLE-1)
Vor Biopharma n=91
NCT06456567 WITHDRAWN
A Study of Telitacicept for the Treatment of Moderately to Severely Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (REMESLE-2)
Vor Biopharma
NCT04931563 COMPLETED
Anifrolumab Asian PhIII Efficacy Study for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
AstraZeneca n=277
NCT02630628 COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Tacrolimus Versus Mycophenolate in Lupus Nephritis
The University of Hong Kong n=130
NCT01284725 COMPLETED
Weaning of Immunosuppression in Nephritis of Lupus
Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille n=100
NCT00611663 COMPLETED
Safety Study of Two Vaccine Strategies in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris n=47
NCT05609812 WITHDRAWN
Atacicept in Subjects With Active Lupus Nephritis (COMPASS)
Vera Therapeutics, Inc.
NCT04181762 TERMINATED
Study of Safety, Efficacy and Tolerability of Secukinumab Versus Placebo, in Combination With SoC Therapy, in Patients With Active Lupus Nephritis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals n=275
NCT05232864 TERMINATED
Open-label Extension Study of Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Secukinumab in Patients With Active Lupus Nephritis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals n=31
NCT04294667 COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Dapirolizumab Pegol in Study Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
UCB Biopharma SRL n=321
NCT03517722 TERMINATED
A Study of Ustekinumab in Participants With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Janssen Research & Development, LLC n=516
NCT03312907 COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Belimumab Administered in Combination With Rituximab to Adult Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - BLISS-BELIEVE
GlaxoSmithKline n=292
NCT04060888 WITHDRAWN
A Study of Ustekinumab in Chinese Participants With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
NCT02457221 COMPLETED
A Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Tacrolimus Capsules and Cyclophosphamide Injection in Treatment of Lupus Nephritis
Astellas Pharma China, Inc. n=314
NCT05063513 WITHDRAWN
Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation: International Lupus Trial
European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
NCT03843125 TERMINATED
A Study of Baricitinib in Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Eli Lilly and Company n=1,147
NCT04082416 COMPLETED
Study of Recombinant Human B Lymphocyte(RC18) Administered Subcutaneously to Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus(SLE)
RemeGen Co., Ltd. n=335
NCT03021499 COMPLETED
Aurinia Renal Response in Active Lupus With Voclosporin
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. n=358
NCT04806113 COMPLETED
COVID-19 Vaccine in Immunosuppressed Adults With Autoimmune Diseases
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre n=220
NCT03616912 TERMINATED
A Study of Baricitinib (LY3009104) in Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Eli Lilly and Company n=830
NCT02794285 COMPLETED
Long Term Safety of Anifrolumab in Adult Subjects With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
AstraZeneca n=559
NCT02446912 COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Two Doses of Anifrolumab Compared to Placebo in Adult Subjects With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
AstraZeneca n=460
NCT02446899 COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Anifrolumab Compared to Placebo in Adult Subjects With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
AstraZeneca n=373
NCT01240694 TERMINATED
A Long-Term Study of the Safety and Tolerability of Repeated Administration of CEP-33457 in Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Cephalon, Inc. n=136
NCT03597464 COMPLETED
Aurinia Renal Assessments 2: Aurinia Renal Response in Lupus With Voclosporin
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. n=216
NCT03616964 COMPLETED
A Study of Baricitinib in Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE-BRAVE II)
Eli Lilly and Company n=778
NCT05326841 COMPLETED
Effect of Cholecalciferol Supplementation on Disease Activity and Quality of Life of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients .
Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital n=60
NCT01639339 COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Belimumab in Patients With Active Lupus Nephritis
Human Genome Sciences Inc., a GSK Company n=448
NCT01714817 TERMINATED
Efficacy and Safety Study of Abatacept to Treat Lupus Nephritis
Bristol-Myers Squibb n=695
NCT00626197 TERMINATED
A Study to Evaluate Ocrelizumab in Patients With Nephritis Due to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (BELONG)
Genentech, Inc. n=381
NCT01261793 COMPLETED
Study of Epratuzumab Versus Placebo in Subjects With Moderate to Severe General Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
UCB Pharma n=791
NCT01597622 COMPLETED
BEL114333, a Continuation Study of BEL113750 in Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) in Northeast Asia, and in Japan Subjects Completing the Open-label Extension of HGS1006-C1115
GlaxoSmithKline n=142
NCT02119156 COMPLETED
Belimumab Treatment Holiday and Treatment Re-start Study in Lupus Patients
GlaxoSmithKline n=80
NCT00712933 COMPLETED
A Continuation Trial for Subjects With Lupus That Completed Protocol HGS1006-C1056 or HGS1006-C1057
Human Genome Sciences Inc., a GSK Company n=738
NCT01345253 COMPLETED
GSK1550188 A 52 Week Study of Belimumab Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Located in Northeast Asia
GlaxoSmithKline n=709
NCT03979976 COMPLETED
Ramipril, Endothelial Function and Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Federal University of São Paulo n=37
NCT02256150 COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Mizoribine in the Treatment of Lupus Nephritis
Asahi Kasei Therapeutics Corporation n=250
NCT02504645 COMPLETED
A 52-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of a 200-mcg Dose of IPP-201101 Plus Standard of Care in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
ImmuPharma n=202
NCT03427151 COMPLETED
Study of Repeated Administration of a 200-mcg Dose of IPP-201101 Plus Standard of Care in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
ImmuPharma n=62
NCT01408576 COMPLETED
Open Label Extension Study of Epratuzumab in Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
UCB Pharma n=1,250
NCT01262365 COMPLETED
Study of Epratuzumab Versus Placebo in Subjects With Moderate to Severe General Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
UCB Pharma n=793
NCT01205438 COMPLETED
A Study of LY2127399 in Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Eli Lilly and Company n=1,124
NCT02041091 TERMINATED
A Study of Tabalumab (LY2127399) Using Two Different Injection Methods in Participants With Lupus
Eli Lilly and Company n=226
NCT01196091 COMPLETED
A Study of LY2127399 in Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Eli Lilly and Company n=1,164
NCT01484496 COMPLETED
A Study of Belimumab Administered Subcutaneously in Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Human Genome Sciences Inc., a GSK Company n=839
NCT01488708 TERMINATED
On Open-Label Study in Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Eli Lilly and Company n=1,518
NCT01773616 TERMINATED
Trial of Rituximab and Mycophenolate Mofetil Without Oral Steroids for Lupus Nephritis
Imperial College London n=24
NCT01257802 TERMINATED
GnRH-a for Ovarian Protection During CYC Therapy for Rheumatic Diseases
Joseph Mccune n=14
NCT02514967 TERMINATED
CHABLIS7.5: A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Subcutaneous Blisibimod in Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus With or Without Nephritis
Anthera Pharmaceuticals n=3
NCT01395745 COMPLETED
CHABLIS-SC1: A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Subcutaneous Blisibimod in Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Anthera Pharmaceuticals n=442
NCT00724867 COMPLETED
A Continuation Trial for Subjects With Lupus Who Completed Protocol HGS1006-C1056 in the United States
Human Genome Sciences Inc., a GSK Company n=268
NCT00624338 COMPLETED
Atacicept Phase 2/3 in Generalized Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (APRIL-SLE)
EMD Serono n=461
NCT02074020 WITHDRAWN
CHABLIS-SC2: A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Subcutaneous Blisibimod in Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus With or Without Nephritis
Anthera Pharmaceuticals
NCT01765842 TERMINATED
Comparison of the Efficacy of Two Rituximab Treatment Regimens in Patients With Lupus Nephropathy
Fundación Pública Andaluza Progreso y Salud n=9
NCT01299922 WITHDRAWN
Clinical Trial Treatment in Lupus Nephritis
Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón
NCT01342016 TERMINATED
A Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Tacrolimus Capsules With Leflunomide Tablets in Lupus Nephritis Patients
Astellas Pharma Inc n=84
NCT01015456 TERMINATED
The Efficacy of Enteric-coated Mycophenolate Sodium (EC-MPS) (Myfortic) in The Treatment of Relapse or Resistant Proliferative Lupus Nephritis
Chulalongkorn University n=59
NCT01551069 COMPLETED
Multicenter Study Assessing the Efficacy & Safety of Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus With Active Lupus Erythematosus Specific Skin Lesion
Sanofi n=103
NCT01288664 WITHDRAWN
Efficacy and Safety of Tacrolimus Sustained-release Capsules in Induction Phase Treatment in Lupus Nephritis
Sun Yat-sen University
NCT01042457 COMPLETED
Concentration-controlled Therapy of Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) in Proliferative Lupus Nephritis
Chulalongkorn University n=24
NCT01328834 COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Tacrolimus Sustained-release Capsules in Induction Treatment in Refractory Lupus Nephritis
Sun Yat-sen University n=20
Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · Trials registered 2008 onwards · Industry sponsors only