Investigating AZD0120 for treating adults with refractory lupus
Official title: A Phase 1b/2 Study of AZD0120, a Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR T) Therapy Targeting CD19 and B-cell Maturation Antigen (BCMA) in Subjects With Refractory Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Run by AstraZeneca · NCT06897930 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new treatment called AZD0120 to see if it can help adults with hard-to-treat lupus feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase1; Phase2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | AstraZeneca Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | CAR T |
| Locations | 20 sites (San Francisco, California and 19 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 21, 2025 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2029 |
| Study ends | May 1, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | September 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06897930 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 70 with a clinical diagnosis of refractory SLE who have not responded to standard immunosuppressants.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with mild SLE or those who have not previously used standard immunosuppressants 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 clinical trial evaluates the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of AZD0120, a dual CAR T cell therapy, in adults with refractory Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). The study is divided into two phases: Phase 1b focuses on assessing safety and tolerability, while Phase 2 aims to evaluate the efficacy of the selected dose after Phase 1b completion. Participants will receive AZD0120 along with other treatments like Cyclophosphamide and Fludarabine. The trial is multi-center and open-label, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of the therapy's effects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients suffering from refractory SLE.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with CAR T cell therapies in autoimmune conditions, suggesting potential for success in this novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
INCLUSION: 1. Males or females aged 18 through 70 years inclusive at the time of consent. 2. Written informed consent in accordance with federal, local, and institutional guidelines. 3. Must be able and willing to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements 4. Adequate hepatic, renal, pulmonary, and cardiac function 5. Have a clinical diagnosis of SLE according to the EULAR/ American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2019 criteria with a positive ANA ≥1:80 and a score ≥10. 6. Have used at least two standard immunosuppressants (including one biological agent). 7. SLEDAI-2K score ≥6 at screening. 8. Must include a significant SLE related organ involvement: arthritis, myositis, rash, alopecia, mucosal ulcers, pleurisy, pericarditis, vasculitis, or renal. 9. For lupus nephritis: Diagnosis of proliferative lupus nephritis based on a renal biopsy obtained within 6 months prior to signing the informed consent form or during the screening period Class III, IV or V LN according to the WHO 2003 ISN/RPS classification. EXCLUSION: 1. Have received prior treatment with CAR T therapy directed at any target. 2. Have received any therapy that is targeted to CD19 and/or BCMA 3. Received allogenic stem cell transplant or autologous stem cell transplant. 4. An active malignancy that is progressing or requires active treatment. 5. Primary immunodeficiency 6. Active viral or bacterial infection
Where it's running
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San Francisco, California, United States Recruiting -
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
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St Louis, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
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Syracuse, New York, United States Recruiting
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Darlinghurst, Australia Recruiting -
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Bethesda, Maryland, United States Withdrawn -
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Bristol, United Kingdom Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: AstraZeneca Clinical Study Information Center
- Email: information.center@astrazeneca.com
- Phone: 1-877-240-9479
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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.