Treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory systemic lupus erythematosus

An Open-label Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of LCAR-AIO for the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (r/r SLE)

Early Phase 1 Interventional Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology · NCT06653556

This study is testing a new CAR-T cell therapy to see if it can help adults with relapsed or hard-to-treat systemic lupus erythematosus feel better.

Quick facts

PhaseEarly Phase 1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment34 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorUnion Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschimeric antigen receptor, chemotherapy
Locations1 site (Wuhan, Hubei)
Trial IDNCT06653556 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of LCAR-AIO, a CAR-T cell therapy, in adults suffering from relapsed or refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants will undergo a series of procedures including screening, apheresis, lymphodepleting chemotherapy, and LCAR-AIO infusion. The study aims to explore the pharmacokinetics and efficacy of this innovative treatment approach. It is designed as a single-arm, open-label study, meaning all participants will receive the same treatment without a control group.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 with a confirmed diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus who have experienced relapses or refractory symptoms.

Not a fit: Patients with active infections, other autoimmune diseases, or serious underlying health conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with difficult-to-treat systemic lupus erythematosus.

How similar studies have performed: While CAR-T cell therapies have shown promise in other conditions, this specific application for systemic lupus erythematosus is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
1. Subjects voluntarily participate in clinical research.
2. Age 18-65 years.
3. Have been diagnosed of SLE at least 6 months before screening.
4. At screening, antinuclear antibody, and/or anti-dsDNA antibody, and/or anti-Sm antibody should be positive.
5. Fulfill relapsed/refractory SLE conditions.
6. Adequate organ function at screening.
7. Clinical laboratory values meet criteria at screening.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Active infections such as hepatitis and tuberculosis.
2. Other autoimmune diseases.
3. Serious underlying diseases such as tumor, uncontrolled diabetes.
4. Female subjects who were pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant while participating in this study or within 1 year of receiving LCAR-AIO treatment.
5. Participated in other clinical trials within

Where this trial is running

Wuhan, Hubei

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Systemic Lupus ErythematosusRefractory pulmonary HypertensionRecurrent/refractory autoimmune hemolytic anemiaRecurrent/refractory lupus nephritis
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.