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Patil et al.

(2025)
explore CAR-T cell therapy, a cancer-derived treatment now being tested for autoimmune diseases like lupus.

This experimental approach uses genetically modified immune cells to target malfunctioning immune responses, potentially resetting the system.

The review highlights its application in rheumatic diseases, suggesting it could achieve long-term remission by addressing autoimmune root causes rather than symptom management.

While still in early research phases, CAR-T therapy represents a precision medicine shift for lupus.

The authors emphasize its potential to reduce dependence on traditional immunosuppressants with significant side effects.

However, more studies are needed to confirm safety and efficacy in autoimmune contexts before clinical adoption (Patil et al., 2025).

Clinical Trials

This is a list of upcoming or ongoing clinical trials that are actively recruiting and have been listed or updated in the last two weeks:
An Exploratory Clinical Study of Anti-CD19 CAR NK Cells in the Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Study Type
Phase I
Location
China
Age Range
18 - 65 Years
Enrollment
36
Program to Assess Adverse Events and Change in Disease Activity of Oral Upadacitinib in Adult Participants With Moderate to Severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Study Type
Phase III
Location
37 countries
Age Range
18 - 63 Years
Enrollment
1000
A 2-stage, Phase III Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Anifrolumab in Adults With Chronic and/or Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Study Type
Phase III
Location
33 countries
Age Range
18 - 70 Years
Enrollment
460
Deciphering the Genetic Architecture of Autoimmune Diseases
Study Type
Observational
Location
2 countries
Age Range
18 - 115 Years
Enrollment
300

Community News

Lupus TrustLupus TrustApr 24, 2025

My supermarket was about ten minutes walk away and one day I thought I'd go and get some shopping. Halfway round the shop I was suddenly overcome with exhaustion. I knew that if I didn't leave literally that second I wouldn't have the strength to walk back home. So I abandoned my trolley and left immediately.

People who don't have lupus don't understand just how suddenly it can attack, I was ok one second and not the next. Luckily I realised what was happening and took action otherwise I have no idea how I would have got home.

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Lupus Foundation of AmericaLupus Foundation of AmericaApr 25, 2025

Exciting news! Sanofi and Sobi, together with the WFH and WFH USA have announced the second renewal of a five-year contract to provide support to the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program in the form of treatment product donations and financial assistance allowing the WFH to continue to deliver aid to people with inherited bleeding disorders across the globe. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cRk167

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Lupus Research AllianceLupus Research AllianceApr 29, 2025

It’s NASCAR Truck Race Week at Texas Motor Speedway!

This Friday, NASCAR Truck Series Champion, Ty Majeski, takes to the track—not just to race, but to make a difference. He’ll be wearing custom-designed Lupus Research Alliance racing shoes, symbolizing the fight against lupus in support of his wife, Ali, and the 5+ million people worldwide impacted by the disease.

Between May 16 – June 6, these one-of-a-kind shoes will be auctioned off, with proceeds supporting LRA’s mission to fund groundbreaking research and find a cure.

LRA will be at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday, engaging with fans and raising awareness.

Let’s drive change together! For auction details and to join us in the race to #AccelerateLupusResearch, visit https://bit.ly/3Yaf8yW ThorSport Racing

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Upcoming Events

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Webinar on T cell therapies Online Lupus Research Alliance • New York, NY
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South Carolina Lupus Walk In Person Crowning Lupus
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NJ Walk for lupus awareness In Person Lupus Research Alliance • New York, NY
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LRA Northern Michigan lupus walk In Person Lupus Research Alliance • New York, NY