Clinical trial Recruiting at 11 sites Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 18 to 70

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

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment150 (estimated)
SponsorAstraZeneca
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsCAR T
Locations20 sites (San Francisco, California and 19 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 21, 2025
Main results expectedMay 1, 2029
Study endsMay 1, 2029
Registry record updatedSeptember 10, 2026
Trial IDNCT06897930 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

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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

  • Research Site
    San Francisco, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    St Louis, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Syracuse, New York, United States
    Recruiting
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  • Research Site
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Darlinghurst, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Research Site
    Stanford, California, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research Site
    Tampa, Florida, United States
    Suspended
  • Research Site
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research Site
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research Site
    Bethesda, Maryland, United States
    Withdrawn
  • Research Site
    Richmond, Virginia, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research Site
    Melbourne, Australia
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research Site
    Toronto, Canada
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research Site
    Bristol, United Kingdom
    Not yet recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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