Budoprutug infusion for adults with active, seropositive lupus
Official title: A Phase 1b Open-Label, Single Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Budoprutug (TNT119) in Adult Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Run by Climb Bio, Inc. · NCT07011043 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial will try one IV infusion of budoprutug to see if it is safe and how it affects B cells and symptoms in adults 18–65 with active, seropositive lupus who haven't responded to standard treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Climb Bio, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 18 sites (Allen, Texas and 17 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 10, 2025 |
| Main results expected | April 2027 |
| Study ends | April 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07011043 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–65 with active, seropositive SLE (SLEDAI-2K ≥8) who have had an inadequate response to at least two therapies, including an oral immunosuppressive or biologic, are the intended candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People with active neuropsychiatric lupus, other inflammatory autoimmune diseases requiring immunosuppression, active or recent serious infections, or those outside the 18–65 age range are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a Phase 1b, open-label, single-ascending-dose trial testing a single intravenous infusion of budoprutug in adults with active, seropositive systemic lupus erythematosus who have had an inadequate response to at least two prior therapies. The primary focus is safety and tolerability, with serial pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic measurements following dosing. Pharmacodynamics will be measured by changes in circulating B cells and immunoglobulin levels over time, and investigators will also look for early signs of clinical benefit. Dose-escalation cohorts will help characterize tolerability across increasing doses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, budoprutug could lower B cells and autoantibodies that drive lupus activity and potentially reduce symptoms and flares.
How similar studies have gone: B-cell–depleting therapies such as anti-CD20 antibodies have shown benefit for some lupus patients, but CD19-targeted monoclonal antibodies are less well studied and remain experimental in SLE.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged 18 to 65 years at the time of consent. 2. Diagnosis of SLE according to the 2019 European League Against. Rheumatism and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) classification criteria. 3. Active, seropositive disease, with SLEDAI 2K \>=8. 4. Inadequate response to at least 2 therapeutic interventions, including at least one oral immunosuppressive or biologic standard-of care therapy. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Active neuropsychiatric SLE. 2. History of inflammatory or autoimmune diseases including, but not limited to, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, myositis, vasculitis, inflammatory bowel disease, or other conditions that require immune suppressive therapy. Subjects with stable concurrent Sjogren's, asthma, or autoimmune thyroid disease may be considered for participation. 3. Active systemic infection or history of chronic, recurrent, latent, or recent serious infections.
Where it's running
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Climb Bio Investigative Site #100104
Allen, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Climb Bio Investigative Site #100101
San Antonio, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Climb Bio Investigative Site# 359101
Plovdiv, Bulgaria Recruiting -
Climb Bio Investigative Site# 359102
Sofia, Bulgaria Recruiting -
Climb Bio Investigative Site #995102
Tbilisi, Georgia Recruiting -
Climb Bio Investigative Site #995101
Tbilisi, Georgia Recruiting
Show 12 more locations
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Climb Bio Investigative Site# 300102
Exochi, Thessaloniki, Greece Recruiting -
Climb Bio Investigative Site# 300103
Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece Recruiting -
Climb Bio Investigative Site #100103
Caguas, Puerto Rico Recruiting -
Climb Bio Investigative Site# 400101
Cluj-Napoca, Romania Recruiting -
Climb Bio Investigative Site# 340101
Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain Recruiting -
Climb Bio Investigative Site# 340102
A Coruña, Spain Recruiting -
Climb Bio Investigative Site #380102
Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine Recruiting -
Climb Bio Investigative Site #380103
Kyiv, Ukraine Recruiting -
Climb Bio Investigative Site #380106
Kyiv, Ukraine Recruiting -
Climb Bio Investigative Site #380101
Ternopil, Ukraine Recruiting -
Climb Bio Investigative Site #380104
Vinnytsia, Ukraine Recruiting -
Climb Bio Investigative Site #380105
Vinnytsia, Ukraine Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Climb Bio Study Director
- Email: clinicaltrials@climbbio.com
- Phone: +1 866 857 2596
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.