Phase 3 study of Baricitinib in patients with SLE

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled,Parallel-Group, Phase 3 Study of Baricitinib in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

  • IRAS ID

    249357

  • Contact name

    David D'Cruz

  • Contact email

    david.d'cruz@kcl.ac.uk

  • Sponsor organisation

    Eli Lilly and Company

  • Eudract number

    2017-005026-37

  • Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier

    NCT03616912

  • Duration of Study in the UK

    2 years, 5 months, 10 days

  • Research summary

    This is a clinical research study of a potential new treatment called baricitinib in participants with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).\n\nSystemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that damages the body’s cells and tissues. Baricitinib is a drug that blocks the effects of certain proteins in the body that may cause SLE. The reason for this study is to see how effective and safe baricitinib is in participants with SLE.\n\nThis study will include a total of 750 participants, with approximately 15 participants from 3 sites expected in the UK. Study participation will last up to 62 weeks, which is approximately 14 months. The study is divided into three separate periods: Screening period – lasting up to 6 weeks, study treatment period lasting 52 weeks and short-term follow-up period lasting up to 4 weeks.\n\nStudy participants will be placed into one of three treatment groups in a 1:1:1 ratio:\t\n•\tBaricitinib 2mg once daily\n•\tBaricitinib 4mg once daily\n•\tPlacebo once daily\nParticipants will have a 2 in 3 chance of receiving baricitinib.\n\nThe study involves procedures including: physical examination, vital signs, blood tests, electrocardiogram (ECG), chest X-ray and questionnaires.\t\n\nThis study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company.\n\n

  • REC name

    London - Dulwich Research Ethics Committee

  • REC reference

    18/LO/1946

  • Date of REC Opinion

    24 Dec 2018

  • REC opinion

    Further Information Favourable Opinion