Obe-cel in Severe, Refractory Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) With Active Lupus Nephritis (LN) (NCT07053800) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
Obe-cel in Severe, Refractory Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) With Active Lupus Nephritis (LN)
United States, United Kingdom35 participantsStarted 2026-01-16
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of obecabtagene autoleucel (obe-cel) administered once following lymphodepletion in participants with severe, refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and active lupus nephritis (LN).
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Willing and able to give written informed consent for participation in the study or written informed consent signed by a legal guardian or representative
* Ability and willingness to adhere to protocol's Schedule of Activities and other requirements
* Participants must be 12 to 65 years of age inclusive at the time of signing the informed consent.
* Female Participants: - a female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant or breastfeeding
* Diagnosis of SLE fulfilling the 2019 European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)/American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Classification Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
* Positive for at least 1 of the following autoantibodies: antinuclear antibodies (ANA), or anti-dsDNA or anti-Smith.
* Severe, Active SLE defined as:
* SLEDAI-2K score of ≥ 8 points AND
* Severe active LN based on a renal biopsy: Class III, IV or V (V only in combination with class III or IV)
* Refractory SLE defined as failure to previous lines of therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior treatment at any time with anti-CD19 therapy
* More than 1 acute, severe lupus-related flare during screening that needs immediate treatment and/or makes the immunosuppressive washout impossible
* Significant, likely irreversible organ damage related to SLE (e.g., end-stage renal disease) that in the opinion of the Investigator renders CD19 CAR T cell therapy unlikely to benefit the participant
* History of primary antiphospholipid anti…
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?
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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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Proportion of participants who achieve complete renal response (CRR)