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Systemic Lupus ErythematosusPhase 1/2NCT02472795

Clinical Study to Investigate the Biological Activity, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of ACT-334441 in Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

A Phase 1/2 study testing Cenerimod in people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, run by Viatris Innovation GmbH at 18 sites in 6 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

International trial to evaluate the biological activity and safety of cenerimod (ACT-334441) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
What is being tested?
Cenerimod
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
105 participants
Where
18 sitesin 6 countries
Study dates
1 Jun 2015to 28 Feb 2017
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male and female participants aged 18 to 65 years with established SLE. Participants must have active SLE, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index-2000 (SLEDAI-2K) score of at least 2 points for musculoskeletal or mucocutaneous manifestations and history or presence at screening of positive anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) or anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA) antibodies.
  • Enrolled participants must be treated with background SLE medications.

Who cannot join

  • Participants with significant medical conditions or therapies for such conditions (e.g., cardiovascular, pulmonary, immunological, hepatic, ophthalmological, infection and infection risks, history or presence of malignancy, history or presence of bone marrow or solid organ transplantation) or lactating or pregnant women.
  • Participants with severe SLE disease or with clinically relevant medical or surgical conditions that, in the opinion of the investigator, would put the subject at risk by participating in the study.

Trial locations and contacts

18 sites in 6 countries.

18 sites in 6 countries

Russia6 sites
  • Investigator Site

    Kemerovo, 650066

  • Investigator Site

    Kursk, 305007

  • Investigator Site

    Omsk, 644111

  • Investigator Site

    Orenburg, 460018

  • Investigator Site

    Smolensk, 214025

  • Investigator Site

    Vladimir, 600023

Other trials in Russia

Belarus3 sites
  • Investigator Site

    Minsk, 220116

  • Investigator Site

    Minsk, 223041

  • Investigator Site

    Vitebsk, 210037

Other trials in Belarus

Bulgaria3 sites
  • Investigator Site

    Plovdiv, 4000

  • Investigator Site

    Plovdiv, 4002

  • Investigator Site

    Sofia, 1612

Other trials in Bulgaria

Ukraine3 sites
  • Investigator Site

    Vinnytsia, 21018

  • Investigator Site

    Vinnytsia, 21029

  • Investigator Site

    Zaporizhia, 69600

Other trials in Ukraine

United States2 sites
  • Investigator Site

    Anniston, Alabama, 36207

  • Investigator Site

    Clearwater, Florida, 33765

Other trials in United States

Georgia1 site
  • Investigator Site

    Tbilisi, 0186

Other trials in Georgia

About this study

Official title: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Dose-response Study to Investigate the Biological Activity, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of ACT-334441 in Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

International trial to evaluate the biological activity and safety of cenerimod (ACT-334441) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients.

Read the detailed description

This multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled study will have a staggered approach (Part A and B).

In part A, eligible patients will be randomly assigned (1:1:1:1) to once daily oral administration of cenerimod (0.5, 1, 2 mg) or placebo. After all patients have completed 4 weeks of treatment during part A, an Independent Data Monitoring Committee will review non-blinded data in an interim analysis to evaluate the safety profile of cenerimod and recommend whether the study could proceed to part B.

In part B, additional patients will be randomized (3:1) to once daily oral administration of cenerimod 4 mg or placebo.

All participants will receive study medication for 12 weeks.

Being tested
Matching placebo, Cenerimod
Keywords
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Medical subject headings
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Matching placeboDrug

    Also called Placebo

    One capsule of cenerimod to be taken once daily, irrespective of food intake. The capsule is to be swallowed whole. The capsule should be taken each day at approximately the same time (preferably each morning).

  • CenerimodDrug

    Also called ACT-334441

    One capsule of cenerimod to be taken once daily, irrespective of food intake. The capsule is to be swallowed whole. The capsule should be taken each day at approximately the same time (preferably each morning).

Study groups in NCT02472795
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Cenerimod 0.5 mg (Part A)ExperimentalParticipants will receive cenerimod 0.5 mg capsules orally once daily for 12 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Cenerimod
Cenerimod 1 mg (Part A)ExperimentalParticipants will receive cenerimod 1 mg capsules orally once daily for 12 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Cenerimod
Cenerimod 2 mg (Part A)ExperimentalParticipants will receive cenerimod 2 mg capsules orally once daily for 12 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Cenerimod
Cenerimod 4 mg (Part B)ExperimentalParticipants will received cenerimod 4 mg capsules orally once daily for 12 weeks. This treatment arm will start after all patients in Part A have completed 4 weeks of placebo, 0.5 mg, 1 mg and 2 mg cenerimod treatment.
Receives: Drug: Cenerimod
Matching placebo (Part A and B)Placebo comparatorCapsules of matching placebo taken orally once daily for 12 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Matching placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Total Lymphocyte Count From Baseline to End-of-treatment (EOT)

    The primary objective of the clinical study was to asses whether cenerimod could reduce the number of circulating lymphocytes in the bloodstream of people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

    The change was defined as: Total lymphocyte count at end-of-treatment (EOT) minus total lymphocyte count at baseline.

    A negative change over time indicates that the number of peripheral circulating lymphocytes has decreased.

    The reduction of the total lymphocyte count over a treatment period indicates a pharmacodynamic effect.

    The value at baseline was defined as the last non-missing value obtained from a sample taken prior to the first study treatment intake.

    End-of-treatment (EOT) was defined as the last post-baseline value with treatment for at least 21 days up to Week 12.

    Measured: Baseline to end-of-treatment (EOT) (up to 12 weeks)

  2. Change in Total Lymphocyte Count From Baseline to Each Post-baseline Assessment

    The primary objective of the clinical study was to assess whether cenerimod could reduce the number of circulating lymphocytes in the bloodstream of people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

    The change was defined as: Total lymphocyte count at visit minus total lymphocyte count at baseline.

    A negative change over time indicates that the number of peripheral circulating lymphocytes has decreased.

    The reduction of the total lymphocyte count over a treatment period indicates a pharmacodynamic effect.

    The value at baseline was defined as the last non-missing value obtained from a sample taken prior to the first study treatment intake.

    End-of-treatment (EOT) was defined as the last post-baseline value with treatment for at least 21 days up to Week 12.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, end-of-treatment Visit (up to 12 weeks)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted16 Jun 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study start1 Jun 2015
  3. Primary completion23 Jan 2017
  4. Study completion28 Feb 2017

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
105 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02472795
Sponsor's protocol ID
AC-064A201
Status last verified
Feb 2020
First submitted
14 May 2015
Last updated
29 Jul 2026
Data monitoring committee
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Hermann V, Batalov A, Smakotina S, Juif PE, Cornelisse P. First use of cenerimod, a selective S1P1 receptor modulator, for the treatment of SLE: a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, proof-of-concept study. Lupus Sci Med. 2019 Nov 9;6(1):e000354. doi: 10.1136/lupus-2019-000354. eCollection 2019.

    PubMed 31798918

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing Cenerimod in people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, run by Viatris Innovation GmbH at 18 sites in 6 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 18 sites in Russia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Ukraine, United States and 1 more country. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 26 Feb 2020). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Total Lymphocyte Count From Baseline to End-of-treatment (EOT) (time frame: Baseline to end-of-treatment (EOT) (up to 12 weeks)). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02472795, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Jul 2026.

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