About the study

The reason for this study is to see how effective and safe the study drug known as baricitinib is in participants with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Who can take part?

You may be eligible to participate in the study if you meet the following criteria:

Inclusion criteria

1. Have a clinical diagnosis of SLE at least 24 weeks prior to screening.
2. Have documentation of having met at least 4 of 11 Revised Criteria for Classification of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus according to the 1997 Update of the 1982 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for classification of SLE prior to randomization.
3. Have a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) (titer ≥1:80) and/or a positive anti-double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA), and/or a positive anti-Smith (anti-Sm) as assessed by a central laboratory during screening.
4. Have a total Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index 2000 (SLEDAI-2K) score ≥6 during screening.
5. Have a clinical SLEDAI-2K score ≥4 at randomization.
6. Have at least 1 British Isles Lupus Assessment Group (BILAG) A score or 2 BILAG B scores during screening.
7. Are receiving at least one of the following standard of care medications for SLE:
8. A single antimalarial at a stable dose for at least 8 weeks prior to screening
9. A single immunosuppressant at a stable dose for at least 8 weeks prior to screening
10. An oral corticosteroid, initiated at least 4 weeks prior to screening, at a stable dose ≤40 milligrams/day prednisone (or equivalent) for at least 2 weeks prior to screening. If the participant is not receiving an antimalarial or immunosuppressant, the dose of corticosteroid must be ≥7.5 milligrams/day prednisone (or equivalent)

Exclusion criteria

1. Have severe active lupus nephritis.
2. Have active central nervous system (CNS) lupus.
3. Have a history or presence of cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematological, neurological, or neuropsychiatric disorders or any other serious and/or unstable illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, could constitute an unacceptable risk when taking investigational product or interfere with the interpretation of data.
4. Have a current or recent clinically serious viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection.
5. Have received cyclophosphamide (or any other cytotoxic agent) within 12 weeks prior to screening.

For a full list of inclusion/exclusion criteria, please visit ClinicalTrials.gov

Study locations

Enter your ZIP code/Postal code/PIN code to locate study sites near you:

How to apply

Determine if a study site for this clinical trial is near you. Contact the study to apply.