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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)BENCHMARK-SLENCT07175285

A Study in Participants With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus With Inadequate Response to Glucocorticoids and ≥2 Immunosuppressants

An observational study of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), run by Bristol-Myers Squibb at 66 sites in 13 countries.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to characterize the efficacy and safety of current standard of care treatment options in participants with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE; including lupus nephritis) with inadequate response to glucocorticoids and at least two immunosuppressants Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 16 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
How many people
223 participants
Where
66 sitesin 13 countries
Study dates
8 Oct 2025to 5 Oct 2032
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 16 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: The study population will include individuals diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with inadequate response (a lack of response, insufficient response, or lack of sustained response after at least 3-month treatment with appropriate doses of a standard of care therapy) to glucocorticoids and at least two immunosuppressants according to routine clinical practice

Who may be able to join

  • Participants must have signed and dated an Institutional Review Board/ Independent Ethics Committee (IRB/IEC)-approved written informed consent form (ICF) in accordance with regulatory, local, and institutional guidelines
  • Participants must be ≥16 years of age at the time of signing the ICF
  • Meet the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) / American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2019 classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
  • Have an inadequate response to glucocorticoids and ≥ 2 immunosuppressant therapies, one of which is a biologic therapy consistent with treatment guidelines, used for at least 3 months each. Eligibility is regardless of prior hydroxychloroquine or any anti-malarial treatment. Inadequate response is defined as a lack of response, insufficient response, or lack of sustained response after at least 3-month treatment with appropriate doses of a standard of care agent. Intolerance or contraindication may be considered as inadequate response provided it is documented and confirmed acceptable by the Adjudication Committee
  • Have active disease at study entry when signing ICF, defined as:
  • ≥ 1 British Isles Lupus Assessment Group Index (BILAG) A OR ≥ 1 BILAG B with history of SLE manifestations that would qualify for a BILAG A within the last 24 months, AND
  • Positive autoantibodies (at least one) to confirm diagnosis of SLE: Antinuclear antibody ≥1:160, anti-dsDNA, anti-Sm, anti-Ro (SSA), anti-La (SSB), or low complement proteins (C3 or C4)
  • Participants with lupus nephritis (LN) meeting the study eligibility criteria must have had a renal biopsy per standard of care within 6 months (± 30 days) prior to signing the ICF, indicating the presence of active Class III or IV LN (alone or in combination with Class V) according to the 2018 Revised International Society of Nephrology/Renal Pathology Society (ISN/RPS), with < 60% interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy < 60% global glomerulosclerosis

Who cannot join

  • Pregnant women
  • Participants enrolled in concurrent interventional clinical trials involving investigational therapies or any other clinical trial
  • Participant is unwilling or unable to comply with routine clinical follow-up necessary for collection of study data

Trial locations and contacts

66 sites in 13 countries. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

BMS Clinical Trials Contact Center www.BMSClinicalTrials.com contact

855-907-3286

Clinical.Trials@bms.com

First line of the email MUST contain NCT # and Site #. contact

66 sites in 13 countries

United States26 sites, 25 recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0034

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109-5000

    Site 0034

    Not yet recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0069

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322-1013

    Site 0069

    Not yet recruiting
  • Kings County Hospital Center - Brooklyn

    Brooklyn, New York, 11203

    Alexander Feoktistov, Site 0039, 520-834-8259

    Recruiting
  • DJL Clinical Research, PLLC

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28211

    Charles Withers, Site 0026, 704-247-9179

    Recruiting
  • Arthritis Care of Texas - Corpus Christi

    Corpus Christi, Texas, 78415

    Eric Chiang, Site 0066, 361-400-7700

    Recruiting
  • Lone Star Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C.

    Denton, Texas, 76205

    Michelle Luciano, Site 0062, 480-400-8502

    Recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0037

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710-1000

    Withdrawn
  • El Paso Medical Research Institute (MedResearch, Inc)

    El Paso, Texas, 79902-4821

    German Hernandez, Site 0027, 915-544-4572

    Recruiting
  • Centre for Rheumatology, Immunology and Arthritis

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309-1715

    Yvonne Sherrer, Site 0063, 954-229-0425

    Recruiting
  • AA MRC

    Grand Blanc, Michigan, 48439-2451

    Ali Karrar, Site 0030, 810-667-0067

    Recruiting
  • South Florida Rheumatology

    Hollywood, Florida, 33021-6052

    Gizem Gokalp, Site 0061, 954-961-3252

    Recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0070

    Kalispell, Montana, 59901-3129

    Site 0070

    Not yet recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0054

    La Jolla, California, 92093

    Site 0054

    Not yet recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0001

    La Palma, California, 90623-1730

    Site 0001

    Not yet recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0071

    Los Angeles, California, 90095

    Site 0071

    Not yet recruiting
  • LIFE Clinical Trials

    Margate, Florida, 33063

    Jigar Shah, Site 0006, 786-674-8868

    Recruiting
  • Murfreesboro Medical Clinic

    Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37128

    Marcus Owen, Site 0067

    Recruiting
  • Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104-5005

    Cristina Arriens, Site 0019, 405-271-7805

    Recruiting
  • One- Rheumatology

    Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 33410

    Clifford Stermer, Site 0068, 561-559-1110

    Recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0075

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

    Site 0075

    Not yet recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0052

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140

    Site 0052

    Not yet recruiting
  • Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates

    Rockville, Maryland, 20850

    Evan Siegel, Site 0064, 301-942-6610

    Recruiting
  • Rheumatology Center of San Diego

    San Diego, California, 92128-2551

    Tania Rivera, Site 0035, 858-336-2810

    Recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0051

    Van Vleck, Texas, 77482

    Site 0051

    Not yet recruiting
  • Sahni Rheumatology & Therapy

    West Long Branch, New Jersey, 07764

    KIREN SAHNI, Site 0060, 732-272-1456

    Recruiting
  • Willow Rheumatology & Wellness

    Willowbrook, Illinois, 60527

    Angela Crowley, Site 0065, 972-432-6708

    Recruiting

Other trials in United States

Israel6 sites, 6 recruiting
  • Rambam Medical Center

    Haifa, 31096

    Yolanda Braun-Moscovici, Site 0011, +97248542013

    Recruiting
  • Carmel Medical Center

    Haifa, 34362

    Devy Zisman, Site 0036, +97248260213

    Recruiting
  • Meir Medical Center

    Kfar Saba, M, 4428164

    Shaye Kivity, Site 0012

    Recruiting
  • Rabin Medical Center - Hasharon Hospital

    Petah Tikva, 4941492

    Ari Polachek, Site 0022, 972039377077

    Recruiting
  • Sheba Medical Center

    Ramat Gan, TA, 5262000

    Merav Lidar, Site 0031, 97235302156

    Recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0025

    Tel Aviv, 6423906

    Site 0025

    Not yet recruiting

Other trials in Israel

United Kingdom5 sites, 5 recruiting
  • Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases-Bath

    Bath, SOM, BA1 3NG

    Sarah Skeoch, Site 0058

    Recruiting
  • The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - The Royal Free Hospital

    London, NW3 2QG

    Shahir Hamdulay, Site 0059, +2077940500

    Recruiting
  • King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    London, SE5 9RS

    Jonathan Dick, Site 0057

    Recruiting
  • Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust - Churchill Hospital

    Oxford, OXF, OX3 7LE

    Anthony Psarras, Site 0056, +441865270000

    Recruiting
  • The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - New Cross Hospital

    Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0QP

    Thomas Sheeran, Site 0045, 441213532444

    Recruiting

Other trials in United Kingdom

Argentina4 sites, 4 recruiting
  • Organización Médica de Investigación (OMI)

    Buenos Aires, C1015ABO

    Joaquin Martinez Serventi, Site 0050

    Recruiting
  • Instituto De Reumatologia - IR Medical Center - Hospital de Dia

    Mendoza, M5500CPH

    Marcos Alfredo Borgia, Site 0008, +54155440980

    Recruiting
  • Instituto Médico CER

    Quilmes, Buenos Aires, B1878DVB

    Alejandro Benitez, Site 0009, 541152633113

    Recruiting
  • Centro de Investigaciones Medicas Tucuman

    San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán Province, T4000AXL

    Walter Spindler, Site 0029, +54-9-381-5537820

    Recruiting

Other trials in Argentina

Canada4 sites, 4 recruiting
  • Centre hospitalier de l'Université Laval

    Calgary, Alberta, T2T 5C7

    Paul Fortin, Site 0018, 4166035753

    Recruiting
  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    London, Ontario, N6A 4V2

    Janet Pope, Site 0020, 519 646 6332

    Recruiting
  • The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6

    Catherine Ivory, Site 0021

    Recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0038

    Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1G 2E8

    Site 0038

    Not yet recruiting

Other trials in Canada

Japan4 sites, 4 recruiting
  • Hospital of the University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan

    Kitakyushu-Shi, 807-8556

    Satoshi Kubo, Site 0049, 093-603-1611

    Recruiting
  • Tohoku University Hospital

    Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574

    Hiroshi Fujii, Site 0053, 81227177000

    Recruiting
  • Toyama University

    Toyama, Toyama, 930-0887

    Masaru Kato, Site 0010, +81-76-434-7287

    Recruiting
  • Wakayama Medical University Hospital

    Wakayama, 641-8510

    Takao Fujii, Site 0055, +81-73-441-0875

    Recruiting

Other trials in Japan

Brazil3 sites, 3 recruiting
  • Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre

    Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035-903

    Odirlei Monticielo, Site 0005, 51996526170

    Recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0007

    Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90610-000

    Site 0007

    Not yet recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0042

    São Paulo, 05403-000

    Site 0042

    Not yet recruiting

Other trials in Brazil

France3 sites, 3 recruiting
  • CHU Hopitaux de Bordeaux - Groupe Hospitalier Pellegrin

    Bordeaux, 33076

    Christophe RICHEZ, Site 0023, 0556794919

    Recruiting
  • Hôpital Saint-Antoine

    Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75012

    Amir Adedjouma, Site 0044

    Recruiting
  • Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg - Hôpital de Hautepierre

    Strasbourg, 67098

    Marc SCHERLINGER, Site 0024, 0388127954

    Recruiting

Other trials in France

Italy3 sites, 3 recruiting
  • ASST degli Spedali Civili di Brescia

    Brescia, 25123

    Micaela Fredi, Site 0015, +390303995487

    Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara - Arcispedale Sant'Anna

    Ferrara, RE, 44124

    Alessandra Bortoluzzi, Site 0040, +390532239651

    Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliera Ordine Mauriziano di Torino

    Torino, TO, 10128

    Mariele Gatto, Site 0014, +390498275111

    Recruiting

Other trials in Italy

Sweden3 sites, 3 recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0072

    Lund, Skåne County, SE-221 85

    Site 0072

    Not yet recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0074

    Örebro, 701 85

    Site 0074

    Not yet recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0073

    Solna, Stockholm County, 171 64

    Site 0073

    Not yet recruiting

Other trials in Sweden

Germany2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0041

    Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, 24105

    Site 0041

    Not yet recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0043

    Mainz, 55131

    Site 0043

    Not yet recruiting

Other trials in Germany

Spain2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • Hospital Clínic de Barcelona

    Barcelona, 08036

    Ignasi Rodriguez Pinto, Site 0048, +34607573229

    Recruiting
  • Hospital de Merida

    Mérida, Badajoz, 6800

    Raul Veroz Gonzalez, Site 0047, +34924381000

    Recruiting

Other trials in Spain

Puerto Rico1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Local Institution - 0046

    San Juan, PR, 00917-3104

    Site 0046

    Not yet recruiting

Other trials in Puerto Rico

About this study

Official title: Prospective, Observational Study in Participants With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) (Including Lupus Nephritis) With Inadequate Response to Glucocorticoids and At Least 2 Immunosuppressants

The purpose of this study is to characterize the efficacy and safety of current standard of care treatment options in participants with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE; including lupus nephritis) with inadequate response to glucocorticoids and at least two immunosuppressants

Being tested
Current standard of care treatment options
Keywords
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
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.

  • Current standard of care treatment optionsDrug

    According to the product label

Study groups in NCT07175285
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group 1Participants with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), including Lupus Nephritis, with inadequate response to glucocorticoids and at least 2 immunosuppressants, receiving current standard of care treatment options.
Receives: Drug: Current standard of care treatment options

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of of participants achieving Definition of Remission in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (DORIS) at 6 months along with the 95% CI.

    Measured: 6 months

Secondary outcomes (11)
  1. Number of participants achieving drug-free Definition of Remission in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (DORIS) remission

    Measured: At 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months

  2. Complete renal response (CRR) for participants with baseline lupus nephritis (LN)

    Measured: At 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months

  3. Lupus-Low Disease Activity State (LLDAS) for participants with baseline Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Questionnaire (SLEDAI) ≥ 6

    Measured: At 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months

  4. Incidence and severity of flares, as assessed by Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Questionnaire (SLEDAI) index

    Measured: Up to 60 months

  5. SLE Responder Index 4 (SRI-4) for participants with baseline Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Questionnaire (SLEDAI) ≥ 6

    Measured: At 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months

  6. Change from baseline in proteinuria and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) - of those with high proteinuria and low eGFR

    Measured: At 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months

  7. Change in 2012 Systemic Lupus Collaborating Clinics Criteria for SLE (SLICC) / America College of Rheumatology (ACR) Damage Index (SDI) from baseline

    Measured: At 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months

  8. Number of participants that maintain remission status as assessed by DORIS, LLDAS, and SRI-4

    Definition of Remission in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (DORIS), Lupus-Low Disease Activity State (LLDAS) and SLE Responder Index 4 (SRI-4)

    Measured: At 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months

  9. Duration of treatment response

    Measured: Up to 60 months

  10. Time to treatment response

    Measured: Up to 60 months

  11. Change in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-Fatigue) patient reported outcome (PRO) from baseline

    Measured: Baseline, and at 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted16 Sep 2025
  2. Study start8 Oct 2025
  3. Primary completion24 Mar 2028 (estimated)
  4. Study completion5 Oct 2032 (estimated)

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
223 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07175285
Sponsor's protocol ID
CA061-1025
Acronym
BENCHMARK-SLE
Status last verified
Sep 2026
First submitted
9 Sep 2025
Last updated
3 Sep 2026
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), run by Bristol-Myers Squibb at 66 sites in 13 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 8 inclusion and 3 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 66 sites in United States, Israel, United Kingdom, Argentina, Canada and 8 more countries. 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. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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

Contact BMS Clinical Trials Contact Center www.BMSClinicalTrials.com (855-907-3286, Clinical.Trials@bms.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of of participants achieving Definition of Remission in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (DORIS) at 6 months along with the 95% CI. (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 3 Sep 2026.

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