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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1 / Phase 2INTERVENTIONAL

A Study of SCTB35 in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

A Phase Ib/II Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of SCTB35 in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

A Study of SCTB35 in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (NCT06841042) is a Phase 1 / Phase 2 interventional studying System Lupus Erythematosus, sponsored by Sinocelltech 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 study is a multicenter Phase Ib/II clinical trial aimed at evaluating the safety, tolerability and efficacy of SCTB35 in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For System Lupus Erythematosus, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

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 168 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused System Lupus Erythematosus 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. Age 18-75 years; 2. Diagnosed with SLE for ≥12 weeks prior to screening (2019-ACR/EULAR criteria); 3. SLEDAI-2K ≥ 8 at screening, or ≥6 if there is hypocomplementemia or elevated anti-dsDNA antibody levels; 4. Positive for ANA (1:80) or positive for anti-dsDNA and/or anti-Sm antibodies within the last 12 months or at screening; 5. Currently receiving ≥1 stable dose of standard treatment: oral corticosteroids, antimalarials, or conventional immunosuppressive drugs 1. Stable corticosteroid dose for ≥4 weeks prior to baseline; 2. Stable dose of antimalarial drugs for ≥4 weeks prior to baseline; 3. Stable dose of immunosuppressive agents for ≥4 weeks prior to baseline; 6. All male participants or females of reproductive potential must agree to use reliable contraception with their partner from signing the ICF through 6 months after the last dose of the study drug; 7. Understanding of the study procedures and voluntary signing of the willing to sign a consent form form. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Severe active or unstable lupus-related neuropsychiatric disorders; 2. Other autoimmune conditions (where your immune system attacks your own body)s that may interfere with efficacy evaluation; 3. Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome; 4. Received treatments that may affect the drug's effect: 5. Received live vaccines or attenuated vaccines within 28 days prior to baseline or screening; 6. Clinically significant bleeding risk; 7. Abnormal laboratory results: 1. AST or ALT \>2.5 x ULN; 2. Total bilirubin \>1.5 x ULN; 3. ANC \<1.5x10⁹/L; 4. Platelets \<75x10⁹/L; 5. Hemoglobin \<100g/L; 8. eGFR \<30 mL/min/1.73 m²; 9. Positive serum HCG; 10. Received any investigational treatment within 30 days prior to baseline or within 5 half-lives of the investigational drug (whichever is longer); 11. Participants with recurrent, chronic, or other active infections as assessed by the investigator; ...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. Age 18-75 years; 2. Diagnosed with SLE for ≥12 weeks prior to screening (2019-ACR/EULAR criteria); 3. SLEDAI-2K ≥ 8 at screening, or ≥6 if there is hypocomplementemia or elevated anti-dsDNA antibody levels; 4. Positive for ANA (1:80) or positive for anti-dsDNA and/or anti-Sm antibodies within the last 12 months or at screening; 5. Currently receiving ≥1 stable dose of standard treatment: oral corticosteroids, antimalarials, or conventional immunosuppressive drugs 1. Stable corticosteroid dose for ≥4 weeks prior to baseline; 2. Stable dose of antimalarial drugs for ≥4 weeks prior to baseline; 3. Stable dose of immunosuppressive agents for ≥4 weeks prior to baseline; 6. All male participants or females of reproductive potential must agree to use reliable contraception with their partner from signing the ICF through 6 months after the last dose of the study drug; 7. Understanding of the study procedures and voluntary signing of the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Severe active or unstable lupus-related neuropsychiatric disorders; 2. Other autoimmune diseases that may interfere with efficacy evaluation; 3. Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome; 4. Received treatments that may affect the drug's effect: 5. Received live vaccines or attenuated vaccines within 28 days prior to baseline or screening; 6. Clinically significant bleeding risk; 7. Abnormal laboratory results: 1. AST or ALT \>2.5 x ULN; 2. Total bilirubin \>1.5 x ULN; 3. ANC \<1.5x10⁹/L; 4. Platelets \<75x10⁹/L; 5. Hemoglobin \<100g/L; 8. eGFR \<30 mL/min/1.73 m²; 9. Positive serum HCG; 10. Received any investigational treatment within 30 days prior to baseline or within 5 half-lives of the investigational drug (whichever is longer); 11. Participants with recurrent, chronic, or other active infections as assessed by the investigator; 12. Severe or uncontrolled disease, which would prevent participation in the study; 13. Positive viral serology tests, including HIV, HCV, and HBV; 14. Tuberculosis screening: Known active tuberculosis or latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI); 15. Any type of active infection except nail bed fungal infections; 16. Severe infections; 17. History of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML); 18. Diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes with poor control; 19. Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic \>140 mmHg or diastolic \>90 mmHg); 20. History of malignancy within 5 years prior to baseline; 21. Alcohol abuse or drug misuse within 12 months prior to screening; 22. Intolerance to the study drug or contraindications, including a history of severe allergic reactions to monoclonal antibodies or any component of SCTB35 injection; 23. Required hospitalization for major surgery within 4 weeks prior to screening or within 12 weeks post-study drug administration; 24. Participants with mental disorders or poor compliance; 25. Severe lupus nephritis; 26. History of solid organ or hematopoietic stem cell/bone marrow transplant, or expected to undergo transplant surgery during the study; 27. Pregnant or breastfeeding; 28. Any other condition that the investigator deems unsuitable for participation in the study.

Treatments Being Tested

BIOLOGICAL

SCTB35 injection

SCTB35 will be subcutaneously administered at a dose as specified in the respective dose-escalation cohorts. Then, the RP2D and other appropriate doses of SCTB35 will be applied for the dose-expansion cohorts.

Locations (14)

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.

Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Beijing, China
Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, China
Jilin Provincial People's Hospital
Changchun, China
Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital
Guangzhou, China
Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital
Hangzhou, China
The First People's Hospital of Jiujiang City
Jiujiang, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University
Kunming, China
Linfen Central Hospital
Linfen, China
Mianyang Central Hospital
Mianyang, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
Nanchang, China
Pingxiang People's Hospital
Pingxiang, China
Shanxi Bethune Hospital
Taiyuan, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University
Xiamen, China
Xinxiang Central Hospital
Xinxiang, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06841042), the sponsor (Sinocelltech 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 NCT06841042 clinical trial studying?

This study is a multicenter Phase Ib/II clinical trial aimed at evaluating the safety, tolerability and efficacy of SCTB35 in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06841042?

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 NCT06841042?

Contact information for this trial may be available directly on the ClinicalTrials.gov record. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar for the official source. Always discuss any potential trial with your doctor before contacting the study site.

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 NCT06841042. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06841042. 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.