Lupus
Clinical trials recruiting in Australia for Lupus, as the public registries list them.
Also called: Discoid lupus; SLE; Subacute cutaneous lupus; Systemic lupus erythematosus; Disseminated lupus erythematosus; LE syndrome; Libman-Sacks disease
At a glance
23 trials recruiting in Australia
5 states or territories with a listed site
1 started recruiting in the last 30 days
396 trials recruiting overseas
15 October 2026 date last checked
Where the trials are
Listed sites in each state and territory. Choose one to show only the trials with a site there, and choose it again to show them all.
1 listed site on this page does not say which state it is in, so the counts above are lower than the real number of sites in some states. The trials themselves are all listed below.
Trials for Lupus
23 of 23 trials shown.
This Australian count is likely to be on the low side. It counts the trials this site files under this condition; the registry’s own search is broader and also returns closely related conditions, some of which have their own page here. If you are searching widely, check the registry as well — every trial below links to its own record.
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Recruiting Not a phased study
Study for people with Lupus
Where- Rheumatology Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide (SA) — Recruiting
- Department of Rheumatology, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide (SA) — Recruiting
- School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, Clayton (VIC) — Recruiting
- Department of Rheumatology, St Vincent's Hospital (Melbourne), Fitzroy (VIC) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years and over. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Monash UniversityTimelineStarted 1 September 2013 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 31 December 2027NCT03138941 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 3
Phase 3 study for people with Lupus
Where- Novartis Investigative Site, Maroochydore (QLD) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 12 Years to 100 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Novartis PharmaceuticalsTimelineStarted 21 May 2024 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 3 April 2034NCT06133972 · Checked 15 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 2
Phase 2 study for people with Lupus
Where- Nkarta Investigational Site, Parkville (VIC) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Nkarta, Inc.TimelineStarted 13 June 2024 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 April 2027NCT06557265 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 2
Phase 2 study for people with Lupus
Where- Linear Clinical Research Limited, Perth (WA) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor AmgenTimelineStarted 16 July 2025 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 6 August 2028NCT06570798 · Checked 12 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Lupus
Where- Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville (VIC) — Recruiting
- Osteoporosis Solutions, Victoria Park (WA) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 70 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Cullinan Therapeutics Inc.TimelineStarted 21 January 2025 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 December 2026NCT06613360 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 2
Phase 2 study for people with Lupus
WhereNo Australian site on this record is listed as recruiting right now, even though the trial itself is open. Check with the site or the official record before travelling.
- Site AUS01-0, Melbourne (VIC) — Completed
Who can join Age 18 Years to 70 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Accepted.Sponsor DualityBio Inc.TimelineStarted 4 October 2024 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 30 June 2027NCT06625671 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Lupus
Where- Investigational Site Number : 001-201, Melbourne (VIC) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor SanofiTimelineStarted 27 March 2025 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 25 June 2029NCT06647069 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 2
Phase 2 study for people with Lupus
Where- Research Site, Darlinghurst (NSW) — Recruiting
- Research Site, Melbourne (VIC) — Not yet recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 70 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor AstraZenecaTimelineStarted 21 April 2025 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 May 2029NCT06897930 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Lupus
Where- Nucleus Network Brisbane, Herston (QLD) — Completed
- Veritus Research, Bayswater (VIC) — Recruiting
- Linear Clinical Research, Nedlands (WA) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 65 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Accepted.Sponsor Capstan TherapeuticsTimelineStarted 9 April 2025 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 November 2027NCT06917742 · Checked 11 October 2026
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By invitation Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Lupus
WhereNo Australian site on this record is listed as recruiting right now, even though the trial itself is open. Check with the site or the official record before travelling.
- Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Syndey (NSW) — this site's status is not stated on the record
- St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy (VIC) — this site's status is not stated on the record
Who can join Age 18 Years and over. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Kite, A Gilead CompanyTimelineStarted 2 July 2025 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 September 2030NCT07038447 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Lupus
WhereNo Australian site on this record is listed as recruiting right now, even though the trial itself is open. Check with the site or the official record before travelling.
- Local Institution - 0007, Camperdown (NSW) — Withdrawn
- Local Institution - 0008, Brisbane (QLD) — Withdrawn
- Local Institution - 0013, Clayton (VIC) — Withdrawn
Who can join Age 18 Years and over. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyTimelineStarted 4 September 2025 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 15 March 2029NCT07115745 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Lupus
Where- Research Site, Birtinya (QLD) — Recruiting
- Research Site, Clayton (VIC) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 65 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor AstraZenecaTimelineStarted 2 December 2025 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 27 June 2028NCT07201558 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Lupus
Where- Nucleus Network, Brisbane (QLD) — Recruiting
- Nucleus Network, Melbourne (VIC) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 55 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Accepted.Sponsor Eli Lilly and CompanyTimelineStarted 4 February 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 March 2028NCT07276958 · Checked 15 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 3
Phase 3 study for people with Lupus
Where- Rheumatology Research Unit Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore (QLD) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc.TimelineStarted 10 March 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 24 May 2029NCT07332481 · Checked 13 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 3
Phase 3 study for people with Lupus
Where- Monash Medical Centre Clayton, Clayton (VIC) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc.TimelineStarted 1 April 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 25 May 2029NCT07355218 · Checked 13 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Lupus
Where- Gold Coast University Hospital ( Site 1601), Southport (QLD) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCTimelineStarted 19 February 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 16 July 2029NCT07363590 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 2
Phase 2 study for people with Lupus
Where- Austin Health, Heidelberg (VIC) — Recruiting
- Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch (WA) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 74 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Boehringer IngelheimTimelineStarted 20 April 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 4 February 2029NCT07409181 · Checked 15 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 3
Phase 3 study for people with Lupus
Where- BOX HILL, Box Hill (VIC) — Recruiting
- Footscray Hospital, Western Health, Footscray (VIC) — Recruiting
- Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich (QLD) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Janssen Research & Development, LLCTimelineStarted 5 March 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 6 December 2028NCT07438496 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Lupus
Where- Investigational site, Brisbane — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 65 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Hinge BioTimelineStarted 23 March 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 24 October 2027NCT07491900 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 2
Phase 2 study for people with Lupus
WhereNo Australian site on this record is listed as recruiting right now, even though the trial itself is open. Check with the site or the official record before travelling.
- Research Site, Parkville (VIC) — Not yet recruiting
- Research Site, Westmead (NSW) — Not yet recruiting
Who can join Age 5 Years to 17 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor AstraZenecaTimelineStarted 31 August 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 2 September 2030NCT07630714 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 1
Phase 1 study for people with Lupus
Where- Q-Pharm Pty Ltd, Brisbane (QLD) — Recruiting
Who can join Age 18 Years to 75 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Accepted.Sponsor Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.TimelineStarted 24 September 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 20 November 2028NCT07649265 · Checked 15 October 2026
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Recruiting Phase 3
Phase 3 study for people with Lupus
WhereNo Australian site on this record is listed as recruiting right now, even though the trial itself is open. Check with the site or the official record before travelling.
- Research Site, Melbourne (VIC) — Not yet recruiting
- Research Site, Mitcham (VIC) — Not yet recruiting
Who can join Age 5 Years to 80 Years. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor AstraZenecaTimelineStarted 31 August 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 30 December 2032NCT07691970 · Checked 12 October 2026
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Not yet recruiting Phase 2
Phase 2 study for people with Lupus
WhereNo Australian site on this record is listed as recruiting right now, even though the trial itself is open. Check with the site or the official record before travelling.
- Linear Advanced Clinical Trial Centre, Ground Floor, B Block, Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, Hospital Avenue, Nedlands (WA) — this site's status is not stated on the record
Who can join Age 18 Years and over. Sex Anyone, regardless of sex. Healthy volunteers Not accepted.Sponsor Myeloid TherapeuticsTimelineStarted 24 August 2026 Today 16 October 2026 Estimated completion 1 December 2028NCT07778446 · Checked 11 October 2026
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Trials overseas
396 trials for this condition are open to new participants outside Australia, as ClinicalTrials.gov listed them on 11 October 2026. Voxsanity does not publish a page for any of them; the searches below reach them at the registry.
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About Lupus
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What is lupus? Lupus is a chronic (long-lasting) type of autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases happen when your immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues by mistake. This attack causes inflammation. It can also damage many parts of the body, including the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain. There are several types of lupus: - Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common type. It can be mild or severe and can affect many parts of the body. - Cutaneous lupus affects the skin. It causes a rash or sores, usually after your skin is exposed to sunlight. The two major types of cutaneous lupus are discoid lupus and subacute cutaneous lupus. - Drug-induced lupus is caused by a reaction to some medicines. The symptoms may start 3 to 6 months after starting the medicine. The symptoms usually go away when you stop taking the medicine. - Neonatal lupus, which is rare, affects newborns. It is caused by certain antibodies that are passed from the pregnant mother to the fetus. What causes lupus? The cause of lupus is unknown. Researchers are studying what might cause or trigger the disease, such as: - Genetics - Environmental factors, such as viral infections, sunlight, certain medicines, and smoking - Problems with the immune system Who is more likely to get lupus? Anyone can get lupus, but women get it much more often than men. Lupus is more common in African Americans than in White people. It is also more common in people of American Indian and Asian descent. African American and Hispanic women are more likely to have severe forms of lupus. What are the symptoms of lupus? Lupus can have many symptoms, and they differ from person to person. Some of the more common ones are: - Arthritis, causing painful and swollen joints and morning stiffness - Fever - Fatigue or feeling tired often - Red rash, most often on the face (also called the "butterfly rash") - Chest pain when taking a deep breath - Hair loss - Pale or purple fingers or toes, from cold and stress (Raynaud phenomenon) - Sensitivity to the sun - Swelling in legs or around eyes - Mouth ulcers - Swollen glands - Headache and dizziness - Confusion and memory problems Symptoms may come and go. When you are having symptoms, it is called a flare. Flares can range from mild to severe. New symptoms may appear at any time. What other problems can lupus cause? Lupus causes inflammation throughout your body. This can cause problems in your organs, including: - Kidney damage (lupus nephritis). - Heart problems, including inflammation in the heart (myocarditis), heart valves, or lining of the heart muscle (pericarditis). - Inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis). - Blood clots - Inflammation of the tissue that surrounds the lungs (pleurisy). This can make it painful to breathe. Some people with lupus may be more likely to develop other conditions, such as coronary artery disease (CAD) and atherosclerosis. How is lupus diagnosed? There is no specific test for lupus, and it's often mistaken for other diseases that cause similar symptoms. So it may take a while to get a diagnosis. To find out if you have lupus, your health care provider: - Will ask about your symptoms, medical history, and family health history - Will do a complete physical exam - May order blood tests, such as ANA (antinuclear antibody), antibodies, complete blood count, and complement tests - May order other tests, such as urine tests - May do biopsies: - Skin biopsy (looking at skin samples under a microscope) - Kidney biopsy (looking at tissue from your kidney under a microscope) What are the treatments for lupus? There is no cure for lupus, but medicines and lifestyle changes can help control it. People with lupus often need to see different providers. You will most likely have a primary care provider and a rheumatologist (a doctor who specializes in autoimmune and other diseases of the bones, joints, and muscles). Which other specialists you may need depend on how lupus affects your body. For example, if lupus is damaging your heart or blood vessels, you would see a cardiologist (a doctor who specializes in heart diseases). Your primary care provider should coordinate care between all of your other providers and treat other problems as they come up. You and your primary care provider will develop a treatment plan to fit your needs. You will both review the plan often to make sure that it is working. You should report new symptoms to your provider right away so that your treatment plan can be changed, if needed. The goals of a treatment plan are to: - Prevent flares - Treat flares when they occur - Reduce organ damage and other problems - Improve your quality of life Treatments may include drugs to: - Reduce fever, swelling, and pain - Reduce inflammation in your body - Prevent or reduce flares - Reduce or prevent damage to joints - Suppress (lower) the activity of your immune system Newer medicines are now available for some types of lupus, including lupus that affects the kidneys. These medicines work by targeting specific parts of the immune system. Besides taking medicines for lupus, you may need to take medicines for problems that are related to lupus such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or infections. Alternative and complementary therapies are therapies that are not part of standard treatments. Some people try alternative and complementary therapies to improve their lupus symptoms. But research has not clearly shown whether these treatments may help or treat lupus. Talk to your provider before trying any new treatments. Researchers are also studying treatments, such as CAR-T cell therapy, for lupus that hasn't improved with other medicines. New treatments like this are usually only available by joining a research study, until they're approved for general use. How can I cope with lupus? It is important to take an active role in your treatment. It helps to learn more about lupus - being able to spot the warning signs of a flare can help you prevent the flare or make the symptoms less severe. It is also important to find ways to cope with the stress of having lupus. Exercising and finding ways to relax may make it easier for you to cope. A good support system can also help. NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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- This page last checked by Voxsanity: 15 October 2026.
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