Systemic Lupus ErythematosusPhase 2NCT07299422
A Study of SHR-2173 in Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A Phase 2 study testing SHR-2173 Injection in people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, run by Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd at 2 sites in China.
Trial summary
This study is a randomized, double-blind, multi-center, placebo-controlled Phase II clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SHR-2173 in adult participants with active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), including a 4-week screening period, a 24-week core treatment period, a 24-week maintenance treatment… 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?
- SHR-2173 Injection
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 248 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesChina
- Study dates
- 3 Apr 2026to Nov 2028
- Phase
- Phase 2
- 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 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Male and female participants aged 18 through 65 years (including boundary value)at the time of screening.
- The Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥18 kg/m ² at the time of screening.
- Diagnosed with SLE for at least 6 months prior to screening.
- ANA≥1:80, or anti-dsDNA antibodies and/or anti-Sm antibodies above the upper limit of the normal range as determined by a central laboratory at the time of screening.
- High disease activity at screening and at baseline.
- Currently receiving at least one or more of the following standard therapies for SLE at stable doses: oral corticosteroids (OCS), antimalarial drugs, and conventional immunosuppressants.
- Participants thoroughly understand the content, process and possible adverse reactions before the trial, and voluntarily sign the written informed Consent Form (ICF).
- Female subjects with fertility or male participants whose partners are women of childbearing age must avoid donating sperm/eggs from the date of signing the ICF until 12 weeks after the last study medication, and agree to take contraceptive measures as specified in the protocol.
Who cannot join
- The presence of any of the following medical histories or comorbidities: a) Severe lupus-related kidney disease and/or kidney damage; b) Active neuropsychiatric SLE occurred 6 months prior to screening; c) Autoimmune, inflammatory or joint diseases other than SLE and LN that may interfere with the interpretation of the test results or clinical assessment, including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, overlap syndrome, psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis, eczema, inflammatory bowel disease, and any other vasculitis; d) There was catastrophic or severe antiphospholipid syndrome within 12 months prior to screening; e) Have a history of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML); f) Have a history of organ transplantation.
- Use any of the following medications /treatments or participate in a clinical trial: a) Previously received gene therapy such as CAR-T or T-cell Engager (TCE) ; b) Received anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody within 6 months and other B-cell or plasma cell depletion treatments within 6 to 12 months prior to randomization; c) Received biologic therapy targeting BAFF, APRIL or interferon receptor within 12 weeks prior to randomization; d) Received Alkylating agents within 12 weeks prior to randomization; e) Received any other biological agents for the treatment of SLE within 12 weeks prior to randomization; f) Received inhibitors of Janus kinase (JAK), Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK), or tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) within 12 weeks prior to randomization; g) Received intra-articular, intramuscular or intravenous corticosteroid for SLE within 4 weeks prior to randomization; h) Received a live/attenuated live vaccine within 4 weeks prior to randomization or planned to receive it during the trial period.
- The presence of the following tumor risks or accompanied by other poorly controlled serious or chronic diseases: a) Suffering from malignant tumors or having a history of malignant tumors; b) Accompanying other poorly controlled serious or chronic diseases during or at the time of screening, including but not limited to endocrine diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurological/mental disorders, kidney diseases, severe digestive system diseases, severe respiratory system diseases, neurological diseases, and other serious liver, gallbladder, metabolic or lymphatic system diseases, etc.
- Infection-related medical history and examinations: a) Herpes zoster infection meets one of the following conditions: 1) A history of systemic herpes zoster, such as disseminated herpes zoster, herpetic encephalitis or ocular herpes zoster involving the retina; 2) Recurrent herpes zoster that has occurred twice or more within two years; 3) The herpes zoster infection has not completely subsided within 12 weeks before screening; b) Tuberculosis (TB) or occult tuberculosis infection; c) A history of primary immunodeficiency, splenectomy, and any potential conditions that make participants susceptible to infection; d) A history of repeated infections requiring hospitalization and intravenous antibiotics; e) Hospitalization and/or intravenous anti-infective treatment were required within 8 weeks prior to randomization, or any infection that required oral anti-infective treatment within 2 weeks prior to randomization; f) Positive test results for any of the following: hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C virus antibody, Treponema pallidum antibody or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); If the test result is negative for HBsAg but positive for hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb), regardless of whether the hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) is positive or negative, HBV-DNA testing is required to determine the situation: if HBV-DNA is positive, participants should be excluded. Participants can be included if HBV-DNA is negative.
- General situation: a) Pregnant or lactating women; b) Having a history of alcohol abuse or illegal drug abuse within one year prior to screening; c) Individuals with allergic constitutions, or those known to be intolerant or allergic to any component of the investigational drug; d) Participants who have undergone major surgeries within the 3 months prior to screening, or those who plan to undergo major surgeries during the trial period; e) Investigators determine that there are circumstances that affect the safety and efficacy evaluation of the investigational drug, or other circumstances not appropriate for participation in this study.
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
China2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Recruiting
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100005
Xiaofeng Zeng, +86-13501069845, xiaofeng.zeng@cstar.org.cn
Xiaofeng Zeng
- Recruiting
Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200127
Liangjing Lv, +86-021-53882314, lu_liangjing@163.com
Liangjing Lv
About this study
Official title: A Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase II Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of SHR-2173 Injection in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
This study is a randomized, double-blind, multi-center, placebo-controlled Phase II clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SHR-2173 in adult participants with active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), including a 4-week screening period, a 24-week core treatment period, a 24-week maintenance treatment period, and a 12-week safety follow-up period. Approximately 245 SLE patients will be included.
- Conditions
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Being tested
- SHR-2173 Injection, SHR-2173 Injection Placebo
- 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.
SHR-2173 InjectionDrug
SHR-2173 injection in different doses.
SHR-2173 Injection PlaceboDrug
SHR-2173 injection placebo.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| SHR-2173 Injection Group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: SHR-2173 Injection |
| SHR-2173 Injection Placebo Group | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Drug: SHR-2173 Injection Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The proportion of participants achieving Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Responder Index-4 (SRI-4) at Week 24.
Measured: At Week 24.
Secondary outcomes (14)
The proportion of participants achieving SRI-4.
Measured: Up to Week 48.
The proportion of participants achieving British Isles Lupus Assessment Group(BILAG) based Composite Lupus Assessment (BICLA).
Measured: Up to Week 48.
The proportion of participants with a ≥ 4-point decrease from baseline in SLE Disease Activity Index 2000 (SLEDAI-2K).
Measured: Up to Week 48.
The proportion of participants achieving SRI-4 on low-dose corticosteroids in the protocol.
Measured: Up to Week 48.
The proportion of participants with a daily prednisone (or equivalent) dose of ≤ 7.5 mg (limited to those with baseline corticosteroids > 7.5 mg/day).
Measured: Up to Week 48.
Change from baseline in Patient's Global Assessment(PGA).
Measured: Up to Week 48.
The proportion of participants achieving Lupus Low Disease Activity State (LLDAS) in the protocol.
Measured: Up to Week 48.
The proportion of participants achieving Definitions of Remission In SLE (DORIS) in the protocol.
Measured: Up to Week 48.
Change from baseline in the level of anti-dsDNA antibody.
Measured: Up to Week 48.
Change from baseline in the level of complement (C3, C4).
Measured: Up to Week 48.
Change from baseline in the level of CD19+B cells.
Measured: Up to Week 48.
Change from baseline in the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) in the protocol.
Measured: Up to Week 48.
Changes from baseline in SLE-Specific Quality-Of-Life (SLEQOL) in the protocol.
Measured: Up to Week 48.
Adverse events, vital signs, physical examinations, laboratory tests, 12-lead electrocardiograms, etc.
Measured: The entire process of the trial , about two years.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Dec 2025
- Study start3 Apr 2026
- Primary completionMar 2028 (estimated)
- Study completionNov 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Systemic Lupus ErythematosusStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., LtdThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 248 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07299422
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SHR-2173-202
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 29 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase II Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of SHR-2173 Injection in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07299422
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SHR-2173-202
- Conditions
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 248 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., LtdIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 3 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Mar 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Nov 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 23 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is a randomized, double-blind, multi-center, placebo-controlled Phase II clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SHR-2173 in adult participants with active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), including a 4-week screening period, a 24-week core treatment period, a 24-week maintenance treatment period, and a 12-week safety follow-up period. Approximately 245 SLE patients will be included.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| SHR-2173 Injection Group | Experimental | Drug: SHR-2173 Injection |
| SHR-2173 Injection Placebo Group | Placebo comparator | Drug: SHR-2173 Injection Placebo |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Male and female participants aged 18 through 65 years (including boundary value)at the time of screening.
- The Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥18 kg/m ² at the time of screening.
- Diagnosed with SLE for at least 6 months prior to screening.
- ANA≥1:80, or anti-dsDNA antibodies and/or anti-Sm antibodies above the upper limit of the normal range as determined by a central laboratory at the time of screening.
- High disease activity at screening and at baseline.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- The presence of any of the following medical histories or comorbidities: a) Severe lupus-related kidney disease and/or kidney damage; b) Active neuropsychiatric SLE occurred 6 months prior to screening; c) Autoimmune, inflammatory or joint diseases other than SLE and LN that may interfere with the interpretation of the test results or clinical assessment, including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, overlap syndrome, psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis, eczema, inflammatory bowel disease, and any other vasculitis; d) There was catastrophic or severe antiphospholipid syndrome within 12 months prior to screening; e) Have a history of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML); f) Have a history of organ transplantation.
- Use any of the following medications /treatments or participate in a clinical trial: a) Previously received gene therapy such as CAR-T or T-cell Engager (TCE) ; b) Received anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody within 6 months and other B-cell or plasma cell depletion treatments within 6 to 12 months prior to randomization; c) Received biologic therapy targeting BAFF, APRIL or interferon receptor within 12 weeks prior to randomization; d) Received Alkylating agents within 12 weeks prior to randomization; e) Received any other biological agents for the treatment of SLE within 12 weeks prior to randomization; f) Received inhibitors of Janus kinase (JAK), Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK), or tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) within 12 weeks prior to randomization; g) Received intra-articular, intramuscular or intravenous corticosteroid for SLE within 4 weeks prior to randomization; h) Received a live/attenuated live vaccine within 4 weeks prior to randomization or planned to receive it during the trial period.
- The presence of the following tumor risks or accompanied by other poorly controlled serious or chronic diseases: a) Suffering from malignant tumors or having a history of malignant tumors; b) Accompanying other poorly controlled serious or chronic diseases during or at the time of screening, including but not limited to endocrine diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurological/mental disorders, kidney diseases, severe digestive system diseases, severe respiratory system diseases, neurological diseases, and other serious liver, gallbladder, metabolic or lymphatic system diseases, etc.
- Infection-related medical history and examinations: a) Herpes zoster infection meets one of the following conditions: 1) A history of systemic herpes zoster, such as disseminated herpes zoster, herpetic encephalitis or ocular herpes zoster involving the retina; 2) Recurrent herpes zoster that has occurred twice or more within two years; 3) The herpes zoster infection has not completely subsided within 12 weeks before screening; b) Tuberculosis (TB) or occult tuberculosis infection; c) A history of primary immunodeficiency, splenectomy, and any potential conditions that make participants susceptible to infection; d) A history of repeated infections requiring hospitalization and intravenous antibiotics; e) Hospitalization and/or intravenous anti-infective treatment were required within 8 weeks prior to randomization, or any infection that required oral anti-infective treatment within 2 weeks prior to randomization; f) Positive test results for any of the following: hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C virus antibody, Treponema pallidum antibody or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); If the test result is negative for HBsAg but positive for hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb), regardless of whether the hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) is positive or negative, HBV-DNA testing is required to determine the situation: if HBV-DNA is positive, participants should be excluded. Participants can be included if HBV-DNA is negative.
- General situation: a) Pregnant or lactating women; b) Having a history of alcohol abuse or illegal drug abuse within one year prior to screening; c) Individuals with allergic constitutions, or those known to be intolerant or allergic to any component of the investigational drug; d) Participants who have undergone major surgeries within the 3 months prior to screening, or those who plan to undergo major surgeries during the trial period; e) Investigators determine that there are circumstances that affect the safety and efficacy evaluation of the investigational drug, or other circumstances not appropriate for participation in this study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| SHR-2173 InjectionSHR-2173 injection in different doses. | Drug | SHR-2173 Injection Group |
| SHR-2173 Injection PlaceboSHR-2173 injection placebo. | Drug | SHR-2173 Injection Placebo Group |
Primary outcome
The proportion of participants achieving Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Responder Index-4 (SRI-4) at Week 24.
Time frame: At Week 24.
14 secondary outcomes
The proportion of participants achieving SRI-4.
Time frame: Up to Week 48.
The proportion of participants achieving British Isles Lupus Assessment Group(BILAG) based Composite Lupus Assessment (BICLA).
Time frame: Up to Week 48.
The proportion of participants with a ≥ 4-point decrease from baseline in SLE Disease Activity Index 2000 (SLEDAI-2K).
Time frame: Up to Week 48.
The proportion of participants achieving SRI-4 on low-dose corticosteroids in the protocol.
Time frame: Up to Week 48.
The proportion of participants with a daily prednisone (or equivalent) dose of ≤ 7.5 mg (limited to those with baseline corticosteroids > 7.5 mg/day).
Time frame: Up to Week 48.
Change from baseline in Patient's Global Assessment(PGA).
Time frame: Up to Week 48.
The proportion of participants achieving Lupus Low Disease Activity State (LLDAS) in the protocol.
Time frame: Up to Week 48.
The proportion of participants achieving Definitions of Remission In SLE (DORIS) in the protocol.
Time frame: Up to Week 48.
Change from baseline in the level of anti-dsDNA antibody.
Time frame: Up to Week 48.
Change from baseline in the level of complement (C3, C4).
Time frame: Up to Week 48.
Change from baseline in the level of CD19+B cells.
Time frame: Up to Week 48.
Change from baseline in the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) in the protocol.
Time frame: Up to Week 48.
Changes from baseline in SLE-Specific Quality-Of-Life (SLEQOL) in the protocol.
Time frame: Up to Week 48.
Adverse events, vital signs, physical examinations, laboratory tests, 12-lead electrocardiograms, etc.
Time frame: The entire process of the trial , about two years.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing SHR-2173 Injection in people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, run by Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd at 2 sites in China.
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 5 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 29 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 2 sites in China. 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 phase mean?
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?
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 Qiuna Du, MD (0518-82342973, qiuna.du@hengrui.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The proportion of participants achieving Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Responder Index-4 (SRI-4) at Week 24. (time frame: At Week 24.). 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 29 Sep 2026.