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Clinical Trial ● Currently Recruiting Phase II NCT07015983

A Study of CC-97540 (BMS-986353 or Zola-cel), CD19-Targeted NEX-T CAR T Cells, in Participants With Active SLE Despite Immunosuppressants (Breakfree-SLE)

A Study of CC-97540 (BMS-986353 or Zola-cel), CD19-Targeted NEX-T CAR T Cells, in Participants With Active SLE Despite Immunosuppressants (Breakfree-SLE) — Recruiting • Phase II • Rheumatology •…

📅 07 Apr 2026 ⏱ 2 min read
Currently Recruiting
This trial is actively seeking participants in the UK. Discuss eligibility with your patient before referring.
Status
Currently Recruiting
Phase
Phase II
NCT ID
NCT07015983
Sponsor
Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Start
2025-07-14
ClinicaliQ Trial Snapshot
  • A Study of CC-97540 (BMS-986353 or Zola-cel), CD19-Targeted NEX-T CAR T Cells, in Participants With Active SLE Despite Immunosuppressants (Breakfree-SLE) — Recruiting • Phase II • Rheumatology • NCT07015983.
  • The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and drug levels of CC-97540 in participants with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) including lupus nephritis with inadequate response to glucocorticoids and at least 2 immunosuppressants.
  • Sponsor: Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.

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What This Trial Is Studying

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and drug levels of CC-97540 in participants with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) including lupus nephritis with inadequate response to glucocorticoids and at least 2 immunosuppressants.

Eligibility Snapshot
  • : * Participants must meet EULAR/ACR 2019 criteria for SLE. * Participants must have an inadequate response to appropriate doses of glucocorticoids and ≥ 2 immunosuppressant therapies, used for at least 3 months. * Participants must have active disease when signing ICF.

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