Lupus clinical trials at UCSF
6 research studies open to eligible people
Lupus happens when the immune system attacks healthy body tissue. UCSF studies include a trial of anifrolumab for skin lupus issues. Researchers test rapcabtagene autoleucel for severe lupus kidney complications. Another investigation checks obinutuzumab's use in adolescent lupus nephritis.
2-stage, Phase III Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Anifrolumab in Adults With Chronic and/or Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
open to eligible people ages 18-70
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous (SC) anifrolumab versus placebo in adult participants with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE).
San Francisco, California and other locations
Rapcabtagene Autoleucel in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Patients With Active, Refractory Lupus Nephritis (LN)
open to eligible people ages 18-65
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rapcabtagene autoleucel (administered once following lymphodepletion) versus Standard of Care (SOC) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with active, refractory lupus nephritis (LN).
San Francisco, California and other locations
Obinutuzumab in Adolescents With Active Class III or IV Lupus Nephritis and the Safety and PK of Obinutuzumab in Pediatric Participants
open to eligible people ages 5-17
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.
San Francisco, California and other locations
Felzartamab in Adults With Lupus Nephritis Aged 18 to 75 Years Old
open to eligible people ages 18-75
In this study, researchers will learn more about the use of felzartamab in people with active lupus nephritis, also known as LN. In people with LN, antibodies build up in the glomeruli of the kidneys. Antibodies are proteins in the blood used by the immune system to fight infection. Glomeruli are small filters that remove waste and extra fluid from the blood. This buildup leads to inflammation and damage to the kidneys. Kidney damage can lead to too much protein and blood leaking into the urine. High levels of protein in the urine, called proteinuria, are common in people with LN. Symptoms of LN can include fever, swelling in the legs and body, and high blood pressure. If left untreated, LN can eventually lead to kidney failure. In this study, researchers will learn more about how a study drug called felzartamab affects people with LN. Felzartamab is a monoclonal antibody, which means it is an antibody made in a laboratory. Felzartamab can target immune cells that produce antibodies, helping to lower their buildup in the kidneys. The main goal of this study is to learn more about the safety of felzartamab and how it works in the body of people with LN who are taking standard of care. This will help researchers decide if they should do more studies with felzartamab in people with LN. Standard of care is the usual treatment or care given to patients for a disease, as prescribed by their doctor. The main question researchers want to answer in this study are: • How many participants had adverse events during the study? An adverse event is a health problem that may or may not be caused by the study drug. It can happen during a clinical study or within a certain amount of time after the study has ended. Researchers will also learn more about: - How much felzartamab affects proteinuria and the level of creatinine in the urine. Creatinine is a protein that is released into the blood from normal muscle wear and tear. Its levels can help doctors understand how well your kidneys are working. - How many participants have a complete response. A complete response means that their urine protein levels decrease to a low level, and their kidney function stays stable. - How many participants have a 50% decrease in the level of protein and creatinine in their urine. - How much felzartamab affects the participants' lupus-related blood tests. - How the body processes felzartamab. - How many participants develop antibodies against felzartamab in the blood. This study will be done as follows: - Participants will be screened to check if they can join the study. The screening period will be up to 42 days. - Throughout the study, all participants will continue taking their standard of care, as prescribed by their doctor. - There are 2 parts in this study. In both parts, participants will receive felzartamab through an intravenous infusion, also known as an IV. This means it is being given into a vein. - In Part 1, participants will have up to 14 visits to their study research center. In Part 2, participants may have up to 15 visits. - Each participant will be in the study for about 2 years.
San Francisco, California and other locations
Pediatric Lupus Nephritis Mycophenolate Mofetil (PLUMM) Study
open to eligible people ages 8-20
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.
San Francisco, California and other locations
VIBRANT: VIB4920 for Active Lupus Nephritis
open to eligible people ages 18 years and up
This is a multi-center double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of VIB4920 combined with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and prednisone in achieving a renal response in participants with active lupus nephritis (LN).
San Francisco, California and other locations
Our lead scientists for Lupus research studies include David Wofsy, M.D. Raymond Hsu Emily Von Scheven.
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