Clinical trial Recruiting at 129 sites Phase 3 Interventional Ages 12 to 100

Long-term safety evaluation of ianalumab for systemic lupus erythematosus

Official title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Extension Study, Followed by a Study Treatment Withdrawal or Open-label Period, to Assess the Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Ianalumab in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SIRIUS-SLE Extension)

Run by Novartis · NCT06133972 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing the long-term safety of a medication called ianalumab in people with systemic lupus erythematosus who have already tried other treatments.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages12 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
Enrollment550 (estimated)
SponsorNovartis
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsianalumab
Locations167 sites (Anniston, Alabama and 166 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 21, 2024
Main results expectedApril 3, 2034
Study endsOctober 2, 2034
Registry record updatedNovember 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT06133972 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adolescents and adults with moderate-to-severe systemic lupus erythematosus who have completed prior SIRIUS-SLE core studies without treatment discontinuation.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have not participated in the prior SIRIUS-SLE core studies or those with active infections requiring significant treatment 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 extension study aims to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of ianalumab, administered either monthly or quarterly, in participants with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who have previously completed core studies. Participants will receive either ianalumab or a placebo, and the study will focus on those with moderate-to-severe disease activity who are anti-nuclear antibody (ANA)-positive. The study will monitor participants for safety outcomes over an extended period following their initial treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term safety of ianalumab, potentially leading to improved treatment options for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies evaluating similar therapies for systemic lupus erythematosus have shown promising results, indicating potential for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Key Inclusion Criteria:

* Signed informed consent prior to participation in the extension study. Parent or legal guardian's signed informed consent and child's assent, if appropriate, are required before any assessment is performed for participants \<18 years of age. Of note, if the participant reaches age of consent (age as per local law) during the study, they will also need to sign the corresponding study Informed Consent Form (ICF) at the next study visit.
* Participants must have participated in either one of the two SIRIUS-SLE core studies, CVAY736F12301 or CVAY736F12302, and have completed the treatment period through Week 60 without treatment discontinuation.
* In the judgement of the investigator, participants must be expected to clinically benefit from continued study treatment.

Key Exclusion Criteria:

* Use of prohibited therapies.
* Active viral, bacterial or other infections requiring intravenous or intramuscular treatment for clinically significant infection which in the opinion of the investigator will place the participant at risk for participation.
* Plans for administration of live vaccines during the study period.
* Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women.

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.

Where it's running

  • Pinnacle Research Group Llc
    Anniston, Alabama, United States
    Recruiting
  • Providence Medical Center
    Burbank, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Advanced Medical Research
    La Palma, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Colorado Denver
    Aurora, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Res Of W Florida
    Clearwater, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • GNP Research
    Cooper City, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
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  • Homestead Assoc In Research Inc
    Homestead, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • IRIS Research and Development
    Plantation, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Research of West Florida Inc
    Tampa, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Parris and Associates Rheumatology
    Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Willow Rheumatology Wellness
    Willowbrook, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Accurate Clinical Research
    Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Henry Ford Health
    Detroit, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Ahmed Arif Medical Research Center
    Grand Blanc, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Paramount Med Rsrch and Consult LLC
    Middleburg Heights, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • University Of Pittsburgh
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • West Tennessee Research Institute
    Jackson, Tennessee, United States
    Recruiting
  • Shelby Research LLC
    Memphis, Tennessee, United States
    Recruiting
  • Novel Research LLC
    Bellaire, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Accurate Clinical Research
    League City, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Epic Medical Research
    Red Oak, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Quilmes, Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Caba, Argentina
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Salvador, Estado de Bahia, Brazil
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Barretos, São Paulo, Brazil
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Salvador, Brazil
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Bulgaria
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Valdivia, Los Ríos Region, Chile
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Santiago, Rm, Chile
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Shantou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Pingxiang, Jiangxi, China
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Changchun, Jilin, China
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Linyi, Shandong, China
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Chengdu, Sichuan, China
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
    Recruiting
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting

+117 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

Study contacts

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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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