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The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of belimumab and intravenous rituximab co-administration at inducing a complete or partial remission (CR or PR) compared to rituximab alone in participants with primary membranous nephropathy. Background: Primary membranous nephropathy (MN) is among the most common causes of nephrotic syndrome in adults. MN affects individuals of all ages and races. The peak incidence of MN is in the fifth decade of life. Primary MN is recognized to be an autoimmune disease, a disease where the body's own immune system causes damage to kidneys. This damage can cause the loss of too much protein in the urine. Drugs used to treat MN aim to reduce the attack by one's own immune system on the kidneys by blocking inflammation and reducing the immune system's function. These drugs can have serious side effects and often do not cure the disease. There is a need for new treatments for MN that are better at improving the disease while reducing fewer treatment associated side effects. In this study, researchers will evaluate if treatment with a combination of two different drugs, belimumab and rituximab, is effective at blocking the immune attacks on the kidney compared to rituximab alone. Rituximab works by decreasing a type of immune cell, called B cells. B cells are known to have a role in MN. Once these cells are removed, disease may become less active or even inactive. However, after stopping treatment, the body will make new B cells which may cause disease to become active again. Belimumab works by decreasing the new B cells produced by the body and, may even change the type of new B cells subsequently produced. Belimumab is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (also referred to as lupus or SLE). Rituximab is approved by the FDA to treat some types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and vasculitis. Neither rituximab nor belimumab is approved by the FDA to treat MN. Treatment with a combination of belimumab and rituximab has not been studied in individuals with MN, but has been tested in other autoimmune diseases, including lupus nephritis and Sjögren's syndrome.
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Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

58 Participants Needed

This study investigates the efficacy and safety of belimumab compared to placebo, in addition to standard therapy, for the treatment of participants with systemic sclerosis associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD). The study will evaluate the effect of belimumab treatment on lung function as well as on extra-pulmonary disease manifestations, including skin thickening and general symptoms, such as fatigue, that impact quality of life (QoL).
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2, 3

300 Participants Needed

Belimumab for Lupus

Cincinnati, Ohio
This trial is testing a medication called belimumab, given as an injection under the skin, in children with lupus. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective by calming down their overactive immune systems. Belimumab is approved for the treatment of lupus in adults with moderate disease activity.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:5 - 17

25 Participants Needed

This is a multi-center study to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of belimumab intravenous (IV) in pediatric patients 5 to 17 years of age with active systemic lupus erythematosus
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Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:5 - 17

93 Participants Needed

Belimumab for Lupus

Detroit, Michigan
This is a prospective, open-label, single arm 3-year clinical study to describe the short-term and long-term efficacy and safety of belimumab in participants with autoantibody positive early SLE with ongoing disease activity despite stable initial SLE therapy.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4

350 Participants Needed

Background: Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a rare chronic and lifelong liver disease. Untreated, disease progresses to end-stage cirrhosis and the focus of therapy is with immunosuppression. Current therapies are limited, not targeted, and associated with side effects that patients report reduce quality of life. AIH is believed to arise as a consequence of genetic \& environmental risks. Disease is characterised by impaired immunoregulation, that favours a chronic and relapsing hepatitis. As well as recognising an important role for cytotoxic T cells and regulatory T cells, it has become apparent that in AIH, as well as other related autoimmune conditions, that B-cells are important. AIH is characterised by a plasma cell rich interface hepatitis and elevated IgG concentrations. Furthermore B-cell lineages interact with regulatory T-cells. Off-label use of Rituximab, an anti-CD20 agent, has been described for patients with AIH. A number of other ways of effectively targeting B-cells in the treatment of related autoimmune diseases have also been developed, but there have been limited studies in people living with autoimmune hepatitis. Belimumab is a human monoclonal antibody that inhibits B-cell activating factor (BAFF), also known as B-lymphocyte stimulator. It is approved in the Canada to treat systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis. It has not been studied before in AIH, but off-label reports are published. In an open-label clinical trial of people living with autoimmune hepatitis, the investigator will now formally study the effect of adding Belimumab to existing standard of care, with the goal being to evaluate treatment efficacy, the ability to reduce the burden of existing therapies whilst still controlling AIH disease, and to describe the tolerability \& safety of Belimumab in people with AIH. Study Design: Open label, multi-centre, Canadian clinical trial. Patient population: Patients with autoimmune hepatitis, excluding patients with decompensated liver disease, who either have active disease despite standard of care (Group A), or who are maintained with disease remission using standard of care therapy (Group B). 48 patients will be recruited. Intervention: Weekly sub-cutaneous Belimumab. Duration: 72 weeks with interim analysis after 24 patients have been treated for 24 weeks; target recruitment 48 patients. Evaluation: Safety, Serum liver tests, quality of life, exploratory immunologic biomarkers, optional liver biopsy or fine needle liver aspirate. Primary end-point: Group A: 50% or more of subjects have an ALT\<2x ULN \& corticosteroids at a dose of \</= 5mg of Prednisone (or equivalent); Group B: 50% or more of subjects able to maintain remission (normal ALT, normal IgG) on monotherapy with Belimumab. Conclusion: Using a combination of makers of treatment efficacy and safety the investigator will test the hypothesis that Belimumab should be further formally evaluated for people living with AIH.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

48 Participants Needed

Background: People with Idiopathic CD4 lymphopenia (ICL) have lower numbers of a type of white blood cell called CD4 cells. White blood cells fight against infections. Low levels of CD4 cells may make a person more likely to get sick. There are no approved treatments for ICL. Researchers think a drug called belimumab may be able to help in specific situations. Objective: To see if belimumab is safe for people with ICL. Eligibility: People ages 18-70 who have ICL and are participating in NIH protocol 09-I-0102 (EPIC) Design: Participants will be screened with: Medical and medication history Physical exam Questionnaire about mental health and depression Blood and urine tests Participants will have a baseline visit. This will include some repeats of the screening tests. They may also have leukapheresis: Blood will be taken from a needle in one arm and passed through a machine that separates out the white blood cells. The rest of the blood will be returned through a needle in the other arm. Participants will receive 8 doses of belimumab through IV: A needle will insert a thin plastic tube into an arm vein. Belimumab will be given through the IV line. The first 3 doses will be given every 2 weeks. The other 5 will be given once every 4 weeks. Participants will have a physical exam and blood and urine tests at each dosing visit. They will be monitored for up to 4 hours after the infusion. Participants will have 3 follow-up visits, at around 8, 16, and 24 weeks after the last dose of belimumab. They will have a physical exam and blood and urine tests. Once they finish this protocol and they will continue to be followed under 09-I-0102 (EPIC study). ...
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1

20 Participants Needed

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a lung condition resulting in inflammation and stiffening of the lung, often associated with connective tissue diseases (CTDs). ILD causes reduction in lung volume, shortness of breath, cough and fatigue therefore has high impact on quality of life and is also the leading cause of death in participants with these conditions. The study will assess whether treatment of CTD-ILD participants with belimumab in addition to standard therapy will result in the stabilization and/or improvement of lung function and improve symptoms associated with ILD with an acceptable safety profile.
Prior Safety Data
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3

440 Participants Needed

This is a 52 week, single center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. After patients maintain a stable dose of Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) for at least 1 month, they will be randomized to treatment with either Belimumab \& Rituximab or placebo.Patients in both groups will be on background MMF for the entirety of the study. Belimumab will be administered subcutaneously and Rituximab intravenously. Placebo injections and infusions will be of normal saline. Randomization will be done in a 2:1 manner to favor the treatment group. It is hypothesized that that Rituximab and Belimumab combination therapy with Mycophenolate Mofetil background therapy will improve fibrosis in SSc skin when compared to treatment with placebo and Mycophenolate Mofetil in a group of patients with early dcSSc.
Prior Safety Data

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

30 Participants Needed

Belimumab for Early Lupus

Manhasset, New York
This two year study will evaluate the effects of giving belimumab (Benlysta) to patients with Early Lupus. Early lupus is a diagnosis of lupus within 2 years. Subjects will be randomized to receive belimumab or placebo during the first year. During the second year, subjects who were randomized to belimumab will be rerandomized to continue to receive belimumab or to receive placebo. The study will look at clinical effects as well as effects on the immune system.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4

30 Participants Needed

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"I have dealt with voice and vocal fold issues related to paralysis for over 12 years. This problem has negatively impacted virtually every facet of my life. I am an otherwise healthy 48 year old married father of 3 living. My youngest daughter is 12 and has never heard my real voice. I am now having breathing issues related to the paralysis as well as trouble swallowing some liquids. In my research I have seen some recent trials focused on helping people like me."

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Paralysis PatientAge: 50

"I've been struggling with ADHD and anxiety since I was 9 years old. I'm currently 30. I really don't like how numb the medications make me feel. And especially now, that I've lost my grandma and my aunt 8 days apart, my anxiety has been even worse. So I'm trying to find something new."

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"I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer three months ago, metastatic to my liver, and I have been receiving and responding well to chemotherapy. My blood work revealed that my tumor markers have gone from 2600 in the beginning to 173 as of now, even with the delay in treatment, they are not going up. CT Scans reveal they have been shrinking as well. However, chemo is seriously deteriorating my body. I have 4 more treatments to go in this 12 treatment cycle. I am just interested in learning about my other options, if any are available to me."

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do clinical trials pay?
Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.
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After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length is 12 months.
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Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.
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The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.
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