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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Orelabrutinib in Adult Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

A Phase IIb, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Orelabrutinib in Adult Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Orelabrutinib in Adult Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (NCT05688696) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, SLE, sponsored by Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd.. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This is a phase IIb, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of orelabrutinib in adult subjects with SLE who are receiving standard of care (SOC) therapy.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, SLE and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 186 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, SLE subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. have had a detailed understanding of the nature, significance, potential benefits, potential risks, and procedures of the study, and voluntarily signed a written willing to sign a consent form Form (ICF). 2. Males or females aged≥18 and ≤75 years. 3. Have a clinical diagnosis of SLE 6 months prior to signing the ICF, meeting at least 4 of the 11 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) classification criteria for SLE. 4. SLEDAI-2K≥8 at screening. 5. Are on a stable SLE SOC therapy consisting of any of the following medications for a period of at least 30 days prior to the first dose: glucocorticoid, and/or anti-malarials, and/or immunosuppressive agents. 6. Have a positive test for anti-dsDNA antibody (\> normal range) and/or anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) and/or anti-Smith antibody at screening. 7. Women of childbearing potential must take a complementary barrier method of contraception in combination with a highly effective method of contraception at screening, throughout the trial, and within 90 days after the last dose of the investigational agent. In this trial. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: Medical conditions: 1. Pregnant or lactating women, and men or women who have birth plans in the past 12 months. 2. Have neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) within 6 months prior to the first dose, including seizures, psychosis, organic brain syndrome, cerebrovascular accident, cranial neuropathy, cerebritis, cerebral vasculitis or lupus headache. 3. Have severe lupus nephritis, or have required hemodialysis or high-dose glucocorticoid within 90 days prior to the first dose. 4. Have autoimmune conditions (where your immune system attacks your own body)s other than SLE (excluding secondary Sjogren's syndrome). ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. have had a detailed understanding of the nature, significance, potential benefits, potential risks, and procedures of the study, and voluntarily signed a written Informed Consent Form (ICF). 2. Males or females aged≥18 and ≤75 years. 3. Have a clinical diagnosis of SLE 6 months prior to signing the ICF, meeting at least 4 of the 11 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) classification criteria for SLE. 4. SLEDAI-2K≥8 at screening. 5. Are on a stable SLE SOC therapy consisting of any of the following medications for a period of at least 30 days prior to the first dose: glucocorticoid, and/or anti-malarials, and/or immunosuppressive agents. 6. Have a positive test for anti-dsDNA antibody (\> normal range) and/or anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) and/or anti-Smith antibody at screening. 7. Women of childbearing potential must take a complementary barrier method of contraception in combination with a highly effective method of contraception at screening, throughout the trial, and within 90 days after the last dose of the investigational agent. In this trial. Exclusion Criteria: Medical conditions: 1. Pregnant or lactating women, and men or women who have birth plans in the past 12 months. 2. Have neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) within 6 months prior to the first dose, including seizures, psychosis, organic brain syndrome, cerebrovascular accident, cranial neuropathy, cerebritis, cerebral vasculitis or lupus headache. 3. Have severe lupus nephritis, or have required hemodialysis or high-dose glucocorticoid within 90 days prior to the first dose. 4. Have autoimmune diseases other than SLE (excluding secondary Sjogren's syndrome). 5. Have a history of any non-SLE disease that has required treatment with oral or intravenous or intramuscular or subcutaneous injection glucocorticoids for more than a total of 2 weeks within the last 24 weeks prior to signing the ICF. 6. Have a history of or current diagnosis of Central Nervous System (CNS) diseases. 7. Have clinically documented cardiovascular diseases that are obviously unstable or not effectively treated. 8. Have significant active lung diseases (e.g., interstitial lung disease, obstructive pulmonary disease). 9. Have severe hepatobiliary diseases. 10. Have a history of malignant neoplasm. 11. Have a history of a major organ transplant or hematopoietic stem cell/marrow transplant. 12. Have known allergies to any component of the investigational agent as described in the Protocol. Concomitant medication and surgery: 13. Have received rituximab, epratuzumab, or any other B cell-depleting therapy within 12 months prior to randomization. 14. Have received cyclophosphamide and chlorambucil within 6 months prior to randomization. 15. Have received belimumab, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers, interleukin receptor blockers or other biological agents within 3 months prior to randomization (or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer). Lab tests: 16. Have a positive test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody. 17. Have a positive test for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) or hepatitis C antibody, or have a positive test for hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) if positive for Hepatitis B Core Antibody (HBcAb). 18. Have abnormal tissue or organ function, meeting any of the following at screening: * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \< 1.5 × 10\^9/L; hemoglobin \< 90 g/L; lymphocyte count \< 0.8 × 10\^9 /L. * Calculated estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) using the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation \< 45 mL/min/1.73 m2. Others: 19. Have other conditions that are not appropriate for participation in the trial as considered by the investigator.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Orelabrutinib (Low Dose)

Subjects will be administered with lower dose of Orelabrutinib orally once daily in combination with SOC therapy

DRUG

Orelabrutinib (High Dose)

Subjects will be administered with higher dose of Orelabrutinib orally once daily in combination with SOC therapy

DRUG

Orelabrutinib Placebo

Subjects will be administered with Orelabrutinib Placebo orally once daily in combination with SOC therapy

Locations (20)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

The first affiliated hospital of bengbu medical college
Bengbu, Anhui, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Hefei, Anhui, China
Peking University People's Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
China-Japan Friendship Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of XiaMen University
Xiamen, Fujian, China
The First Affiliated Hospital,Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
The first affiliated hospital of shantou university medical college
Shantou, Guangdong, China
The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University
Guilin, Guangxi, China
Affiliated Hospital of HeBei University
Baoding, Hebei, China
Hebei People's Hospital
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
Daqing Oilfield General Hospital
Daqing, Heilongjiang, China
The first hospital of Qiqihar
Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology
Luoyang, Henan, China
First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Union Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, Hubei, China
The Second XIANGYA Hospital Of Central South University
Changsha, Hunan, China
Yiyang Central Hospital
Yiyang, Hunan, China
Zhuzhou Central Hospital
Zhuzhou, Hunan, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05688696), the sponsor (Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd.), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT05688696 clinical trial studying?

This is a phase IIb, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of orelabrutinib in adult subjects with SLE who are receiving standard of care (SOC) therapy. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT05688696?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT05688696?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT05688696. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05688696. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.