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Local Medimmune Clinical Trials

There are two clinical trials currently enrolling patients in the Metro Atlanta area:

  • The MEDI 545 Phase I Study (MI-CP152) will evaluate the safety and tolerability of an investigational new drug for patients with lupus.  Study participants must be at least 18 years old and have positive ANA test. In addition, participants must not be pregnant or planning to become pregnant. For more information about this study, please visit www.clinicaltrials.gov and enter the study identification number: NCT00482989.  You can also contact the clinical trial site directly by calling 404-252-4486.

 

  • The MEDI 545 Phase II Study (MI-CP179) will evaluate the safety and tolerability of an investigational new drug for patients with moderately to severely active Lupus.  Study participants must be at least 18 years old and have positive ANA test. In addition, participants must not be pregnant or planning to become pregnant. For more information about this study, please visit www.clinicaltrials.gov and enter the study identification number: NCT00657189. You can also contact the clinical trial site directly by calling 770-667-0220.   **A fourth trial site is now enrolling.  They can be contacted at 404-616-7553.**

As you may know, approximately 1.5 million Americans have some form of lupus.  Ninety percent of people with lupus are women and 80% develop it between the ages of 15 and 45.  It is two to three times more common among African-Americans, Hispanics, Asians and Native Americans.  Unfortunately, medications for lupus are limited and no new medication has been approved in the last 50 years.

 

The LFA is sharing this information with you as a valuable public service, not an endorsement of these particular clinical trials.  Choosing to take part in a clinical trial is an important, personal decision.  You may want to consult with your doctor, family or close friends before considering enrollment.  You may also visit the Center for Clinical Trials Education (CCTE) at www.lupus.org/clinicaltrials/ to learn more about participating in clinical trials and to find resources.  Using the CCTE, you may also ask questions about clinical trials or share your experience.  The LFA CCTE welcomes your comments and questions.