Tibulizumab Systemic Sclerosis Understanding and Response Evaluation (TibuSURE)
United States, Argentina, Chile80 participantsStarted 2025-02-06
Plain-language summary
The study is a Phase 2, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the effects of tibulizumab over 24 weeks (Period 1) in adult participants with systemic sclerosis, followed by an open-label extension period where all active participants will receive tibulizumab and will be evaluated for an additional 28 weeks (Period 2)
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female, 18 to 75 years of age
* Body mass index between 18.0 and 38.0 kg/m²
* Fulfills classification criteria for SSc according to ACR/EULAR 2013 criteria
* Has diffuse cutaneous SSc, defined as mRSS \>0 over at least one skin area proximal to the elbows and/or knees, in addition to acral fibrosis
* Has had SSc (defined as the first non-Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) symptom or sign attributed to SSc) for ≤7 years
* mRSS ≥15 and ≤45 at screening. Additional requirements for participants ≥2 years to ≤7 years from SSc onset and RNA Polymerase III antibody positive
* FVC \>50% predicted
* Diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) ≥40% predicted (corrected for hemoglobin)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Has any of the following complications:
* Left ventricular failure
* Pulmonary arterial hypertension
* Renal crisis within previous 6 months
* Gastrointestinal dysmotility within previous 3 months
* Digital ischemia with gangrene, amputation, or unscheduled hospitalization within previous 3 months
* Current rheumatic disease other than SSc that could interfere with assessment of SSc
* Lung disease requiring continuous oxygen therapy
* Evidence or suspicion of active or latent tuberculosis
* Active Crohn's Disease or ulcerative colitis
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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[Period 1] Change from baseline in modified Rodnan Skin Score (mRSS) at 24 weeks