Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 1 Interventional Ages 18 to 60

Treatment of active systemic lupus erythematosus with A-319

Official title: Clinical Study of Recombinant CD19xCD3 Double Antibody (A-319) in the Treatment of Active/Refractory Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Run by Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology · NCT06400537 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new treatment called A-319 to see if it can help people with active lupus by targeting harmful cells in their immune system.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
Enrollment25 (estimated)
SponsorUnion Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsrituximab, prednisone
Locations2 sites (Wuhan, Hubei and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 20, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 17, 2025
Trial IDNCT06400537 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-60 with a confirmed diagnosis of active or refractory systemic lupus erythematosus.

Probably not a fit

Patients with mild or well-controlled systemic lupus erythematosus 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 study investigates the safety and efficacy of A-319, a recombinant CD19xCD3 double antibody, in patients with active or refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study aims to activate T cells to target and eliminate pathogenic B cells responsible for autoantibody production, which leads to tissue damage and inflammation. Participants will receive A-319 through intravenous infusion or subcutaneous injection, with follow-up visits extending up to one year to monitor outcomes. The study will assess various factors including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and immunogenicity of the treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients suffering from active or refractory systemic lupus erythematosus.

How similar studies have gone: Preclinical studies have shown efficacy of A-319 in systemic lupus erythematosus, indicating potential for success in this clinical setting.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 18-60 years old, regardless of gender;
2. Participants diagnosed with SLE according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1997 revised criteria for SLE at least 24 weeks prior to signing the informed consent form;
3. Active/refractory systemic lupus erythematosus;
4. Positive test results for at least one of the following autoantibodies at screening: antinuclear antibodies (ANA) immunofluorescence assay at a titer of ≥1:80; anti-dsDNA; or anti-Smith (anti-Sm);
5. Receive the standardized and stable treatment for at least 30 days before the first administration of the study drug;
6. Female participants tested negative for pregnancy, and participants agreed to use effective contraception throughout the trial;
7. Have the ability to understand the nature of the research and voluntarily sign an informed consent form;
8. Participants can communicate well with the researchers and complete all visits according to the requirements of the plan.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Severe kidney disease;
2. Participants who have central nervous system diseases caused by SLE or non-SLE disease within 8 weeks before the first administration of the study drug;
3. Abnormities of main organ function at screening;
4. Medical history that the researchers believe will pose risk to the safety of the participants, or will affect the safety or effectiveness analysis of the study drug;
5. Active mycobacterium tuberculosis infection;
6. Active hepatitis, or hepatitis B virus surface antigen positive, or hepatitis B virus core antibody positive and hepatitis B virus deoxyribonucleic acid positive, ,or hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody positive with detectable HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA).;
7. History of human immunodeficiency virus infection, or positive antibodies at screening;
8. Positive syphilis spirochete antibody at screening (except false positive caused by SLE);
9. Participants with chronic active infection or acute infection need systemic anti-infection treatment within 2 weeks before screening, or have superficial skin infection requiring treatment within 1 week before screening;
10. Have undergone major surgery or unhealed wounds, ulcers or fractures within 4 weeks before the first administration of the study drug, or plan to perform major surgery during the study period;
11. Participants diagonosed with malignant tumors within 5 years before screening;
12. History of important organ transplantation or hematopoietic stem cells/or bone marrow transplantation;
13. Have been vaccinated or plan to receive live vaccine or live attenuated vaccine during the research period within 4 weeks before the first administration of the study drug;
14. Participated in any clinical trial within 4 weeks before the first administration of the study drug or within 5 half-lives of the study drug of the clinical trial;
15. Received targeted drugs (rituximab, JAK inhibitors, etc.) at a specific time period before the first administration of the study drug;
16. Received intravenous immunoglobulin, prednisone ≥100mg/d or equivalent glucocorticoid therapy within 4 weeks before the first administration of the study drug, or plasma replacement;
17. Received IL-2, thalidomide, rethidone and traditional Chinese medicine within 4 weeks before the first administration of the study drug;
18. Known allergies to monoclonal antibody drugs, or allergies to A-319 excipients;
19. Participants with depression or suicidal thoughts;
20. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or women who plan to be pregnant or breastfeeding during the study period; or men whose sexual partners plan to become pregnant during the study period;
21. Any reason that the researchers believe will hinder the subject's participation in the study.

Where it's running

  • Wuhan Union Hospital
    Wuhan, Hubei, China
    Recruiting
  • Shanxi Bethune Hospital
    Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Qiubai Li, Professor — Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
  • Study coordinator: Qiubai Li, Professor
  • Email: qiubaili@hust.edu.cn
  • Phone: 85726808

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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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