Recruiting PHASE1 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Tests treatment safety and results for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Official title A Phase 1 Trial to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, and Immunogenicity of VIS171 in Participants With Autoimmune Disease(s)

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06799520

What this study is testing

What is VIS171?

VIS171 is an investigational medicine, given as an injection under the skin, being studied as a potential treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus (sle).

Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.

What it's testing
The purpose of this trial is to measure safety and tolerability of subcutaneous (SC) VIS171 in combination with standard of care in participants with autoimmune disease(s). The total duration of the clinical trial for each participant will be up to approximately 9 to 12 months.
  • Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 to 75

You may be able to join if

  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \>30 milliliters/minute/1.73 square meters (mL/min/1.73 m\^2) at the screening visit. For SLE...
  • Participant has a confirmed diagnosis of SLE according to European League Against Rheumatism/American College of Rheumatology SLE classification...
  • Current scalp involvement between 25% and 95%, inclusive (Severity of Alopecia Tool [SALT] score between 25 and 95, inclusive), at screening.
  • Current episode of AA is of duration \> 24 weeks (without evidence of spontaneous terminal hair regrowth at the time of screening and first...
  • Prior biopsy (no time limit) showing histologic minimal change disease (MCD), FSGS, or MCD/FSGS spectrum.

You likely can't join if

  • Receipt of high-dose corticosteroid therapy within 4 weeks prior to screening as either (a) intravenous (IV) pulse corticosteroid therapy or (b)...
  • Receipt of blood products within 6 months prior to screening.
  • Previous exposure to VIS171 or any other drug targeting interleukins (IL)-2 or the IL-2 receptor or T regulatory cells.
  • History of or current diagnosis of catastrophic or severe anti-phospholipid syndrome (APS) within 1 year prior to signing ICF. SLE participants with...
  • Known primary immunodeficiency disorder.
  • Participant has a history of Class V lupus nephritis.
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \>30 milliliters/minute/1.73 square meters (mL/min/1.73 m\^2) at the screening visit. For SLE participants:
  • Participant has a confirmed diagnosis of SLE according to European League Against Rheumatism/American College of Rheumatology SLE classification criteria ≥ 24 weeks prior to signing the informed consent form (ICF). For...
  • Current scalp involvement between 25% and 95%, inclusive (Severity of Alopecia Tool [SALT] score between 25 and 95, inclusive), at screening.
  • Current episode of AA is of duration \> 24 weeks (without evidence of spontaneous terminal hair regrowth at the time of screening and first treatment, i.e., no more than 10% regrowth), but ≤ 5 years from onset of...
  • Prior biopsy (no time limit) showing histologic minimal change disease (MCD), FSGS, or MCD/FSGS spectrum.
  • History of at least one prior episode of nephrotic syndrome, defined as 24-hour urine protein \> 3.5 grams per day (g/day) and serum albumin \< 3.5 grams per deciliter (g/dL).
  • History of steroid responsive nephrotic syndrome, including participants who achieved complete remission, partial remission, had a course of steroid dependent nephrotic syndrome or relapsing nephrotic syndrome (all...
What rules you out
  • Receipt of high-dose corticosteroid therapy within 4 weeks prior to screening as either (a) intravenous (IV) pulse corticosteroid therapy or (b) daily oral corticosteroid therapy of ≥ 1 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg)...
  • Receipt of blood products within 6 months prior to screening.
  • Previous exposure to VIS171 or any other drug targeting interleukins (IL)-2 or the IL-2 receptor or T regulatory cells.
  • History of or current diagnosis of catastrophic or severe anti-phospholipid syndrome (APS) within 1 year prior to signing ICF. SLE participants with APS adequately controlled by anticoagulant are eligible. SLE...
  • Known primary immunodeficiency disorder.
  • Participant has a history of Class V lupus nephritis.
  • Receipt of anifrolumab, tumor necrosis factor-alpha monoclonal antibodies ([TNF]-α mAb), immunoglobulins (IV/SC) plasmapheresis, or any other immunosuppressants (calcineurin inhibitors, Janus kinase [JAK] inhibitors or...
  • Participant has concomitant hair loss of another form, including but not limited to traction alopecia, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, lichen planopilaris, frontal fibrosing alopecia, or androgenetic alopecia.
  • Participant has received (1) Within 12 weeks prior to Day 1: Systemic therapies (oral or injection), such as corticosteroids, JAK inhibitors, methotrexate, calcineurin inhibitors, oral minoxidil, low-dose IL-2 and...
  • Steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome defined as absence of history of at least 1 episode of complete or partial remission following at least 12 weeks of full dose corticosteroid therapy.
  • Receipt of anifrolumab, TNF-α mAb, immunoglobulins (IV/SC) plasmapheresis, or any other immunosuppressants (JAK inhibitors or other kinase inhibitors). Note: Other protocol-specified Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may...

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Chisinau, Moldova
  • Bucharest, Romania
  • Cluj-Napoca, Romania
  • Barcelona, Spain
  • Granada, Spain

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Sofia, Bulgaria; Chisinau, Moldova; Bucharest, Romania; Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Barcelona, Spain; Granada, Spain. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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