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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

A Study of SHR-2173 in Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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

A Study of SHR-2173 in Participants With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (NCT07299422) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, sponsored by Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical 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 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.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 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 248 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 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. Male and female participants aged 18 through 65 years (including boundary value)at the time of screening. 2. The Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥18 kg/m ² at the time of screening. 3. Diagnosed with SLE for at least 6 months prior to screening. 4. 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. 5. High disease activity at screening and at baseline. 6. 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. 7. Participants thoroughly understand the content, process and possible adverse reactions before the trial, and voluntarily sign the written willing to sign a consent form Form (ICF). 8. 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 Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. 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. ...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. Male and female participants aged 18 through 65 years (including boundary value)at the time of screening. 2. The Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥18 kg/m ² at the time of screening. 3. Diagnosed with SLE for at least 6 months prior to screening. 4. 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. 5. High disease activity at screening and at baseline. 6. 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. 7. Participants thoroughly understand the content, process and possible adverse reactions before the trial, and voluntarily sign the written informed Consent Form (ICF). 8. 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. Exclusion Criteria: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

SHR-2173 Injection

SHR-2173 injection in different doses.

DRUG

SHR-2173 Injection Placebo

SHR-2173 injection placebo.

Locations (2)

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.

Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07299422), the sponsor (Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical 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 NCT07299422 clinical trial studying?

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. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07299422?

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 NCT07299422?

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 NCT07299422. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07299422. 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 2026-06-26 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.