A 2-stage, Phase III Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Anifrolumab in Adults With Chronic and/​or Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (LAVENDER)

Overview

About this study

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous (SC) anifrolumab versus placebo in adult participants with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE).

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participants must have a confirmed diagnosis of CLE. Diagnosis must be clinically and histologically confirmed with the following:
    • CLASI-A total score ≥ 10 points at Screening and confirmed at randomization.
    • CLA-IGA-R erythema score of ≥ 3 and CLA-IGA-R-OMC score of ≥ 1 at Screening and confirmed at randomization.
    • Inadequate response or intolerant to antimalarial therapy.
  • Participants should have no medical history or signs or symptoms of active or prior tuberculosis infection (TB) and the same should reflect in chest radiograph or a chest CT scan result.
  • Contraceptive use by males and females should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies.
  • Participants should have a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) negative PCR or antigen test result as per local policies at Screening.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History or evidence of suicidal ideation.
  • Severe or life-threatening Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
  • Active SLE or Sjögren's Syndrome.
  • Any active skin conditions other than CLE that may interfere with the study.
  • History of recurrent infection requiring hospitalization and IV antibiotics.
  • COVID-19 infection
  • Any history of an anaphylactic reaction to human proteins, or monoclonal antibodies.
  • At screening, if participants do not meet the eligibility criteria assessed based on laboratory test results e.g tests for total bilirubin, serum creatinine etc. 

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 6/3/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Julio Sartori Valinotti, M.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Cortney Kokkeler

(507) 266-0464

Kokkeler.Cortney@mayo.edu

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