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Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitor

Tofacitinib for Lupus

Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Adults aged 18 to 65 years at screening
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus diagnosed by a rheumatologist or dermatologist as acute, subacute, or chronic
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up day 1 to day 26
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test if the drug Tofacitinib can help treat people with Lupus.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-65 with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who've had active skin disease within the last 5 years. Participants must be on stable doses of certain medications like methotrexate or hydroxychloroquine, have a low SLEDAI-2K score, and use effective birth control. Those with uncontrolled diseases, recent major surgeries, infections like TB or HIV, or history of thrombosis cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests Tofacitinib in patients with SLE to prevent photosensitivity. It's a single-arm trial involving 10 participants at one site. Patients will receive Tofacitinib under consistent conditions without changing their current medication dosages.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Tofacitinib may cause side effects such as increased risk of infections, headaches, diarrhea, and potentially serious complications like blood clots or liver issues. The exact side effects experienced can vary from person to person.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 65 years old.
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I have been diagnosed with cutaneous lupus by a specialist.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~day 1 to day 26
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and day 1 to day 26 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in percentage of Ultraviolet B (UVB)-induced apoptotic epidermal cells
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index (CLASI) activity score
Change in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index (CLASI) damage score
Change in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index 2000 (SLEDAI-2K) total score
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Side effects data

From 2017 Phase 3 trial • 209 Patients • NCT02281552
12%
Nasopharyngitis
1%
Interstitial lung disease
1%
Anaemia
1%
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
1%
Pneumonia bacterial
1%
Pneumonia
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Tofacitinib Immediate Release (IR)
Tofacitinib Modified Release (MR)

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: TofacinitibExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
10 participants receiving 11 mg of Tofacitinib administered orally and daily, from Day 2 to Day 26
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Tofacitinib
2018
Completed Phase 3
~39970

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)Lead Sponsor
3,277 Previous Clinical Trials
5,487,446 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Lupus
166 Patients Enrolled for Lupus
Joanne M Kahlenberg, M.D., Ph.D.Study ChairUniversity of Michigan Health System: Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology
J. Michelle Kahlenberg, MD, PhDStudy ChairDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan

Media Library

Tofacitinib (Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05048238 — Phase 1
Lupus Research Study Groups: Tofacinitib
Lupus Clinical Trial 2023: Tofacitinib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05048238 — Phase 1
Tofacitinib (Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05048238 — Phase 1
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