Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 18 to 80

Analysis of glycosylation in lupus anti-DNA antibodies

Official title: Glycosylation Analysis of Anti-DNA Auto-antibodies as Biomarker in the Follow up of Patients With Lupus Erythematosus Disseminated (GALA)

Run by University Hospital, Montpellier · NCT05394922 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how certain sugars on antibodies in people with lupus might change over time and how those changes relate to their disease activity.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment140 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Montpellier
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Montpellier and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 23, 2022
Main results expectedFebruary 22, 2026
Study endsFebruary 22, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 5, 2024
Trial IDNCT05394922 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus who have positive native anti-DNA antibodies.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to provide informed consent or are involved in other interventional studies may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to analyze the glycosylation patterns of anti-DNA antibodies in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). A total of 140 adult patients will be recruited from the University Hospital of Montpellier and Nîmes, and followed for one year. Blood samples will be collected at the start, after one year, and during any disease flare, with serum stored for analysis. The glycosylation status of the antibodies will be determined using mass spectrometry and correlated with disease activity measured by the SLEDAI score.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved biomarkers for monitoring disease activity in lupus patients.

How similar studies have gone: While glycosylation analysis in antibodies is a recognized area of research, this specific approach in lupus has not been extensively tested, making it a novel investigation.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients presenting with LED according to the ACR/EULAR 2019 criteria, all clinical forms combined, quiescent or in flare with positive native anti-DNA antibodies, providing oral informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients under protection of justice or unable to receive a clear information.
* High probability of non-compliance with the protocol or withdrawal during the study
* Already involved in another interventional clinical study

Where it's running

  • Montpellier University Hospital
    Montpellier, France
    Recruiting
  • Nimes University Hospital
    Nîmes, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.