Efficacy and Safety of Frexalimab (SAR441344) in the Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Running, not enrolling · Phase 2 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

In brief

This is a multinational, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel treatment, Phase 2, double-blind, 2 arm study evaluating the efficacy and safety of SAR441344 in comparison with placebo in the treatment of participants aged 18 to 70 years with active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Study details include: * Study duration: 36 weeks * Treatment duration: 24 weeks * Visit frequency: every 2 weeks

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05039840

Run by

Sanofi

People needed

109

Starts

2021-11-10

Expected to finish

2026-11-24

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of SLE for at least 6 months prior to screening by fulfilling the Revised Criteria for Classification of SLE according to the 1997 Update of the 1982 ACR criteria
• Positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) (titer ≥1:80) during screening
• Positivity for at least one serological characteristic
• Total hSELENA-SLEDAI score ≥6 (including points attributed from arthritis and rash) during screening and at least 4 points from clinical features at randomization as confirmed by a Sponsor-selected independent reviewer(s)
• At least 1 BILAG A score or 2 BILAG B scores during screening as confirmed by a Sponsor-selected independent reviewer(s)
• Receiving at least one of the standard of care (SOC) for SLE (combination is possible)
• Body weight within 45 kg to 120 kg (inclusive) at screening
• Contraceptive use by men or women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies.

You may not qualify if…

• Primary diagnosis of a rheumatic disease besides SLE or an inflammatory joint or skin disease other than SLE that could confound the disease activity assessments
• Active and severe lupus nephritis
• Active severe or unstable neuropsychiatric SLE including but not limited to seizures, psychosis, acute confusional state, transverse myelitis, central nervous system vasculitis and optic neuritis
• Known or suspected drug-induced lupus
• History, clinical evidence, suspicion or significant risk, for thromboembolic events, as well as myocardial infarction, stroke, and/or antiphospholipid syndrome and any participants requiring antithrombotic treatment
• History or current hypogammaglobulinemia
• Serious systemic viral, bacterial or fungal infection
• Participants with a history of invasive opportunistic infections, such as, but not limited to histoplasmosis, listeriosis, coccidioidomycosis, candidiasis, pneumocystis jirovecii, and aspergillosis, regardless of resolution
• Evidence of active or untreated latent tuberculosis as documented by medical history (eg, chest Xrays) and examination, and tuberculosis testing
• High dose of steroids, or a change in dose within 4 weeks prior to randomization
• High dose of antimalarial, or a change in dose within 12 weeks prior to randomization
• High dose of immunosuppressants or a change in dose within 12 weeks prior to randomization
• Use of cyclophosphamide within 3 months prior to screening
• Previous parenteral (IV), intramuscular (IM), or intra-articular steroid administration within 4 weeks prior to randomization
• Participants likely to require multiple courses of oral corticosteroid (OCS) during the study for chronic diseases other than SLE
• Administration of any live (attenuated) vaccine within 3 months prior to randomization (eg, varicella zoster vaccine, oral polio, rabies)
• Administration of any non-live vaccine (eg, seasonal influenza, COVID-19) within 4 weeks prior to randomization
• The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.

Where it is running

• AARA Clinical Research - Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates - Chandler- Site Number : 8400026 — Chandler, Arizona, United States
• Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates - South Vineyard Avenue- Site Number : 8400022 — Mesa, Arizona, United States
• Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Research - Sun City- Site Number : 8400027 — Sun City, Arizona, United States
• AARA Clinical Research - Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates - Tucson Southeast- Site Number : 8400023 — Tucson, Arizona, United States
• Saint John's Physician Partners- Site Number : 8400015 — Santa Monica, California, United States
• Millennium Clinical Trials - Simi Valley- Site Number : 8400004 — Simi Valley, California, United States
• Omega Research Consultants - Debary - North Charles Richard Beall Boulevard- Site Number : 8400002 — DeBary, Florida, United States
• Vitalia Medical Research - Margate- Site Number : 8400039 — Margate, Florida, United States
• Innovia Research Center- Site Number : 8400037 — Miramar, Florida, United States
• Integral Rheumatology and Immunology Specialists- Site Number : 8400014 — Plantation, Florida, United States
• Infigo Clinical Research- Site Number : 8400016 — Sanford, Florida, United States
• Inspire Santa Fe Medical Group- Site Number : 8400019 — Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
• Columbia University Irving Medical Center- Site Number : 8400009 — New York, New York, United States
• RAO - Rheumatology Associates of Oklahoma- Site Number : 8400013 — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
• Private Practice - Dr. Ramesh C. Gupta I- Site Number : 8400008 — Memphis, Tennessee, United States
• Tekton Research - West Gate- Site Number : 8400001 — Austin, Texas, United States
• Precision Comprehensive Clinical Research Solutions - Colleyville- Site Number : 8400017 — Colleyville, Texas, United States
• Lone Start Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates- Site Number : 8400025 — Fort Worth, Texas, United States
• Prolato Clinical Research Center- Site Number : 8400005 — Houston, Texas, United States
• AARA Clinical Research - Lone Star Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates - Irving- Site Number : 8400024 — Irving, Texas, United States
• West Texas Clinical Research- Site Number : 8400018 — Lubbock, Texas, United States
• Investigational Site Number : 0320008 — Berazategui, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Investigational Site Number : 0320003 — San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán Province, Argentina
• Investigational Site Number : 0320006 — Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Accel Research Sites Network - Birmingham- Site Number : 8400003 — Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States

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