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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT07737743

NCT07737743 A Phase 2a/b Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of DDY391 in Participants With Sjögren's Disease

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NCT ID NCT07737743
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Condition Sjögren's Disease
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 344 participants
Start Date 2026-08-24
Primary Completion 2029-02-19

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 100 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
DDY391Placebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 344 participants in total. It began in 2026-08-24 with a primary completion date of 2029-02-19.

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Brief Summary

To evaluate efficacy, safety, and tolerability of DDY391 up to 52 weeks in participants with Sjögren's disease (SjD) and to determine the dose response relationship of DDY391 in participants with SjD, to support dose selection for Phase 3.

Eligibility Criteria

Key Inclusion Criteria: • Participants must have a diagnosis of SjD according to the ACR/EULAR 2016 classification criteria at screening: \- Positive anti-Ro (SSA) antibodies at screening. Participants negative for anti-Ro/SSA antibodies are eligible if they have documented previous biopsy showing evidence of salivary gland inflammation consistent with SjD. Key Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of another autoimmune rheumatic disease that is active at screening and constitutes the principal illness. * Exclusion based on medications being used for SjD: * Participants taking \> 400 mg/day hydroxychloroquine are excluded. Participants taking ≤400 mg/day hydroxychloroquine should be on a stable dose for at least 4 weeks prior to randomization. * Participants taking \> 400 mg/day hydroxychloroquine are excluded. Participants on ≤ 400 mg/day of hydroxychloroquine should be on a stable dose for at least 4 weeks prior to randomization. * Prior treatment with any of the following within 3 months prior to randomization: belimumab, abatacept, anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha biologic agents, immunoglobulins, plasmapheresis, intravenous (i.v.) or oral cyclophosphamide, mycophenolate mofetil, i.v. or oral cyclosporine A, or any other immunosuppressants (e.g., JAK inhibitors or other kinase inhibitors, IL-2, anti-IL-6, anti-IL-17). * Previous treatment with any cell-depleting therapies, including but not limited to anti-CD20, unless ≥ 12 months prior to screening. * Any viral, bacterial or other infections at the time of screening or randomization, or history of recurrent clinically significant infection or of recurrent bacterial infection. * History of malignancy of any organ system (other than localized non melanoma carcinoma of the skin or in situ cervical cancer) within the last five years of randomization or any malignancy not in remission. Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

✉ novartis.email@novartis.com

📞 1-888-669-6682

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07737743 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 100 Years, studying Sjögren's Disease. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07737743 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT07737743 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07737743 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at novartis.email@novartis.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07737743 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Avondale, United States, Clearwater, United States, Tampa, United States, Chicago, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07737743 clinical trial?

NCT07737743 is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The trial plans to enroll 344 participants.

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