About the study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of Afimetoran in participants with active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). The extension period will provide additional long-term safety and efficacy data and enable those participants initially randomized to placebo to receive treatment with Afimetoran.

Who can take part?

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

Inclusion criteria

1. Qualify as having Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), according to the SLE International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) Classification Criteria ≥ 12 weeks before the screening visit
2. Test positive, as determined by the central laboratory, for at least one of the following lupus related autoantibodies at the time of screening: antinuclear antibody ≥ 1:80, anti-double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) antibody, or anti-Smith antibody.
3. Have a total Hybrid Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) score ≥ 6 points and clinical Hybrid SLEDAI score ≥ 4 points with joint involvement and/or rash

Exclusion criteria

1. Active severe lupus nephritis (LN) as assessed by the investigator
2. Active or unstable neuropsychiatric lupus manifestations defined by the Hybrid SLEDAI
3. Diagnosis of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease for which the predominant diagnosis is not SLE
4. Antiphospholipid Syndrome Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria apply

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

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How to apply

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