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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT07438496

NCT07438496 A Study of Nipocalimab in Adults With Moderate to Severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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NCT ID NCT07438496
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Condition Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 600 participants
Start Date 2026-03-05
Primary Completion 2028-12-06

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
NipocalimabPlaceboStandard of care treatment

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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.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 600 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-05 with a primary completion date of 2028-12-06.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well nipocalimab works as compared to placebo in participants with moderate to severe Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, a long-term disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues, causing swelling and redness in various organs).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:- * Medically stable on the basis of physical examination, medical history, vital signs and 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) performed at screening * Clinical diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) for more than or equal to (\>=) 24 weeks prior to screening according to european league against rheumatism/american college of rheumatology (EULAR/ACR) classification criteria * Must have a systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index 2000 (SLEDAI-2K) score \>= 6 and a clinical SLEDAI-2K \>= 4 at screening, AND a clinical SLEDAI-2K score \>= 4 points at Week 0, excluding points attributed to "lupus headache," "alopecia," and "organic brain syndrome" * Participants of childbearing potential must have a negative serum beta human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) test at screening and a negative urine (β- hCG) test at Week 0 prior to randomization * Has at least 1 BILAG-2004 A score or 2 BILAG-2004 B scores observed at screening Exclusion Criteria: * History of severe, progressive and/or uncontrolled hepatic, gastrointestinal, renal, pulmonary, cardiovascular, psychiatric, neurological or musculoskeletal disorder, hypertension, and/or any other medical or uncontrolled autoimmune disorder (s) or clinically significant abnormalities in screening laboratory * Any unstable or progressive manifestation of SLE that is likely to warrant escalation in therapy beyond permitted background medications * Confirmed or suspected clinical immunodeficiency syndrome not related to treatment of SLE or has a family history of congenital or hereditary immunodeficiency unless confirmed absent in the participant * Has shown a previous severe immediate hypersensitivity reaction, such as anaphylaxis, to therapeutic proteins * Suspected or known allergies, hypersensitivity, or intolerance to nipocalimab or its excipients, or excipients used in the placebo formulation

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Study Contact

✉ Participate-In-This-Study1@its.jnj.com

📞 844-434-4210

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07438496 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic. 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 NCT07438496 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 600 participants.

Is NCT07438496 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07438496 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Participate-In-This-Study1@its.jnj.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07438496 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Beverly Hills, United States, Hemet, United States, La Palma, United States, Tustin, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07438496 clinical trial?

NCT07438496 is sponsored by Janssen Research & Development, LLC. The trial plans to enroll 600 participants.

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