Clinical Research on Lupus

Clinical research involves the study of humans and how they act or react to certain factors. It includes applying or testing theories and evaluating their usefulness in solving clinical problems.

Clinical research can be divided into two broad areas: testing of new therapies and research to expand our understanding of different aspects of lupus.

There are dozens of lupus clinical trials underway.  Patient participation in these trials is essential to learn about the possible causes of lupus, test promising new, safe and effective therapies, and ultimately, find a cure for lupus. 

The following resources are available to educate patients and health professionals about lupus clinical studies.

Clinical Studies Seeking Patients
The LFA has compiled a list of clinical studies that are actively recruiting volunteers. The list has been divided into two groups, depending on whether the study is a trial of a novel therapeutic (investigational drug) or merely requires information and/or blood samples from enrollees (clinical trial). 

Lupus Trials Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov
ClinicalTrials.gov provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details.

Industry-Sponsored Trials
There are approximately two dozen pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies engaged in developing new therapies for lupus.  This page includes announcements from industry-sponsored trials.

Other Clinical Studies
This page includes information on other studies related to lupus.